In Destiny, we are looking at the exotic pulse rifle Red Death in Year 3.
In Year 1 of Destiny, Red Death was among the trending weapons in PvP. Among the best pulse rifles, this exotic pulse rifle led the way. However, over the past months and years, it had to undergo numerous balance adjustments and nerfs.
According to the flavor text, the Vanguard urges all Guardians to destroy this weapon immediately. Is this good advice in Year 3, or should you keep it?
How to Obtain “Red Death”
Red Death is an exotic pulse rifle that you can obtain in several ways:
- Wrath of the Machine
- King’s Fall Raid
- Nightfall Strike
- Trials of Osiris
- Xur: Sometimes the Agent of the Nine has this exotic, like this weekend.
What Makes Red Death in Destiny Special?
Red Death is a pulse rifle with a high impact of 14 and a rate of fire of 66. Advantages include a high reload speed and magazine size. Stability is low, but this was increased from 44 to 51 in Year 2. Here are the specific stats:
The Red Death has an exciting exotic perk. Here are the bonuses:
- Red Death: Each kill heals you and speeds up your reload.
- Unyielding: With this weapon, aiming is easier when you’re under fire.
You have the choice between:
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- Snapshot: Switch weapons faster, move faster while aiming.
- Quickdraw: Aiming is faster.
- Increased Caliber Rounds: Oversized rounds that stagger targets and make them flinch. The mass makes it harder to handle the weapon.
Additionally, with Field Choke, Improved Ballistics, and Aggressive Ballistics, you can influence range, impact, and recoil.
Is the Weapon Worth It in PvE and PvP?
The weapon was once one of the best weapons in PvP, but it has lost some of its luster. It is still a good choice, but currently, pulse rifles with low impact, like the Clever Dragon, dominate.
The combination of the perks “Red Death” and Unyielding is still interesting, in both PvP and PvE. Take down enemies, regenerate health, reload faster, and thanks to Unyielding, this works even when you are under fire. However, you will need to adjust to the stability and range.
Conclusion: Yes, it is worth having Red Death in Year 3. It is not a top-tier weapon, but it is fun to play with. You can’t go wrong with Red Death. Additionally, the weapon receives new cool ornaments with “The Dawning”:
What do you think of Red Death in Year 3?
