Felwinter’s Lie or the Probably Best Sniper in the World
There was a time in Destiny (until the DLC House of Wolves) when legendary weapons could be reforged. Strong weapons could be further improved this way. A prime example of this is the legendary shotgun Felwinter’s Lie.
This shotgun could be acquired in the Iron Banner, had fantastic stopping power, and could boast absurd range. Those who had this weapon with the following perks could eliminate enemies from great distances, which is why it was affectionately referred to as a “sniper”:
- Aggressive Ballistics – Increased damage and range
- Flared Magwell – Aiming with this weapon reduced projectile spread
- Enhanced Barrel – Increased range at the cost of stability
- Roulette / Last Round – Grants bonus damage on a random or the last shot
Anyone using this combination in the Crucible likely couldn’t stop laughing. How “broken” the combination actually was, can be witnessed in the following video:
Bungie then attempted to break the dominance of this and other shotguns through various adjustments. And this “succeeded” – by the end of Destiny 1, you just had to tickle the opposing Guardian’s nose with a shotgun barrel to emerge victorious from a fight.
On the last page, we’ll talk about a weapon that makes you feel like playing laser tag in the Crucible.
