Exactly one year had to pass for Destiny 2 players to wait, now they have returned with Forsaken: Random Rolls. Reason enough to take a look at the best hand cannons and perk combinations of the new expansion.
Finally random rolls back: Those who found a weapon in the first year of Destiny 2 did not have to worry about further drops of that gun. Because the properties of the weapon were always identical, further finds could be safely dismantled.
With Forsaken, Bungie has once again thrown variable outputs of the different weapons into the mix. Each weapon can fundamentally differ from the ones found before. With random perks, even average weapons can shine when they have perfect attributes. But what are the best weapons and their rolls in Forsaken?
This question has also been raised by Redditor pandapaxxy, who has compiled extensive lists of the best weapons. After already discussing the automatic rifles, we now want to introduce you to the best hand cannons for PvE content and the Crucible and provide recommendations on the weapon attributes you should look out for.
Here’s how the best weapons were selected: A weapon is considered the best of its kind if the static values such as stability, reload speed, recoil behavior, and aim assist are better than those of other weapons in the same category. It is quite possible for a weapon to be labeled as the “Best” even though it is only marginally better than another representative of the category.
Note: The lists primarily include year-2 weapons integrated with Forsaken in the game. Only a few representatives from year 1 were transferred with random rolls.
We also only consider legendary firearms. Exotic weapons and guns that come with fixed perks will not be included here. Particularly with hand cannons, there is strong competition from the legendary representatives, such as the Ace of Spades, Better Devils or the Perfect Paradox.
This does not mean that firearms with fixed attributes must be bad. Especially the weapons from the “Last Wish” raid are competitive in almost every aspect and often come with perfect rolls.
Hand Cannons – the Great Stars?
Hand cannons are among the best weapon types in Destiny 2 both in the Crucible and in battles against aliens. Those who have the right perks on their guns can instill fear in their enemies.
Additionally, if you have a good eye and can play hand cannons precisely, you will definitely have fun with these guns. High damage on critical hits combined with perks that increase damage output and harm nearby enemies provide a perfect gameplay experience.
However, especially on consoles hand cannons still suffer from the bloom mechanic. This is balanced out by the range attribute. You will also find this aspect in the roll suggestions.
Today, we will take a look at the following hand cannons:
The Trust with Precision Frame
Here’s how to get The Trust: The hand cannon The Trust is not without reason considered one of the best revolvers in the game right now. It not only plays fantastically but also has an excellent perk selection. You can obtain The Trust in the Gambit game mode.
The best perks for PvE content: When you are among hordes of enemies, you want to go all out. Therefore, you should look for attributes that increase your damage output:
- Barrel – Extended Barrel, Hammer-Forged Rifling, Polygonal Rifling
- Magazine – Extended Mag, Alloy Magazine, Flared Magwell
- Perk 1 – Outlaw, Quickdraw, Vorpal, Triple Tap
- Perk 2 – Rampage, Zen Moment, Explosive Payload
A larger magazine combined with a significantly increased reload speed after a kill and bonus damage are considered the God-Roll for this hand cannon.
The best perks for PvP content: For the Crucible, different strengths are required. First Shot gives you significant bonuses when firing the first round, with Rapid Hit you get additional bonuses when you score critical hits:
- Barrel – Hammer-Forged Rifling, Extended Barrel, Extended Barrel
- Magazine – High-Caliber Rounds, Accurized Rounds, Extended Mag, Flared Magwell
- Perk 1 – First Shot, Outlaw
- Perk 2 – Rapid Hit, Zen Moment, Explosive Rounds
