In the MMO shooter Destiny , the Trials of Osiris on January 8th are a celebration for snipers.
Some say: In the Trials, every map is a sniper map. This time, it’s doubly true. The current meta encourages long-distance play, as shotguns and pulse rifles have become weaker, while sniper rifles and scout rifles remain strong. Especially in the Trials of Osiris, being “far away” is doubly beneficial because if you die taking cover far from the enemy, your teammates can easily revive you.
The map by Bungie’s grace this week is “Memento.” This further emphasizes the focus on sniper rifles and scouts. On Reddit, it says: This is like Widow’s Court, only tighter. It’s supposed to be a single gigantic sniper lane. Widow’s Court was known in Year 1 as a “feared sniper map.”
The Trials of Osiris run until Tuesday, January 12th, at 10:00 AM.
Trials of Osiris are played in teams of 3. Two teams face off against each other. It’s a kind of deathmatch with revives. You need to win 5 out of up to 9 rounds to win a match. It is especially important to prevent the opponents from reviving while you revive your teammates.
The majority of rewards come from quests. Those who achieve a flawless victory on Mercury receive the grand prize: a master primary weapon and a chance at exotic items. For this, you need a 9-0 victory on your card. Those who unlock all bonuses can actually push the required balance to 7-1.
With 5 and 7 wins, there are additional rewards:
- With 5, this time a chest piece awaits.
- With 7 wins, there are reports of a sniper rifle. And let someone say that Bungie has no sense of irony.
