Destiny 2’s next Competitive weapon is BXR-55 Battler but better in every way
BXR-55 Battler was first released in August 2021, and almost four years later,Destiny 2is finally getting its second-ever weapon that shares its signature archetype.
What makesBXR-55 Battlerso unique is its Legacy PR-55 Frame, which offers a fast fire rate with increased accuracy, stability, and hip-fire. It has remained exclusive to this Solar Pulse Rifle for years, serving as a tribute to the iconic Battle Rifle from Halo.
However,Episode Heresyis changing this, with next season’s featuredCompetitiveweapon being just the second to use this frame – Redrix’s Estoc.
Revealed in Bungie’sCrucible previewthat also outlined the upcomingTrials of Osiris revamp, this Stasis Pulse Rifle looks incredible and could easily replace your existing BXR-55 Battler god roll, with it getting access to these perks:
There are a lot of great options to pick from, but there’s one roll that stands out and could very well take over thePvP metain the near future.
Redrix’s Estoc PvP god roll – Meta analysis
When Redrix’s Estoc is released, you’ll want to farm a Zen Moment + Headseeker roll from Competitive to make the most of it. This combination is incredible in PvP, as the former reduces flinch and recoil while the latter makes hitting the weapon’s optimal TTK much easier by increasing precision damage.
Given how accurate this archetype is already, being able to add meta perks like this is incredible. For comparison, BXR-55 Battler only gets access to the likes of Perpetual Motion, Outlaw, and Kill Clip. These are solid options but are completely outclassed by what Redrix’s Estoc has to offer.
Even beyond our recommended PvP god roll, the Stasis Pulse Rifle also gets Lone Wolf in column one and Rapid Hit in column two. There are so many good options on this newcomer that it’s hard to see its predecessor remaining relevant for much longer, at least in PvP.
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For those of you who are more interested in PvE, both BXR-55 Battler and Redrix’s Estoc will be great options for Solar and Stasis, respectively. Solar mains can use the classic Demolitionist + Incandescent roll on BXR-55, and Redrix’s Estoc rolls the ever-reliable Rimestealer + Headstone combination, making it a direct competitor toStay Frosty.
