Ahh! It’s Armsday!
It is the first of the month & we start the month off with Armsday!
This Armsday we are seeing Vermillion, which is a step down from Cyclamen.
Cryptarch’s must have infiltrated the Foundries & infused disappointment into everything.
This week I sadly have less rolls than usual, I redeemed some last week, & much to my own dismay, I accidentally double ordered some guns. I also forgot to redeem my JLB-47, so that order will be sticking around for some time, just like the notorious Thesan.
Once again, the Apps seems to have Rolls that either:
A. Changed over the night/morning.
or
B. The Apps are glitching.
Let’s get to the Rolls!
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[b][u]Disclaimers:[/u][/b]
All recommendations no matter how good or bad are still pure opinion.
My recommendations are 100% for PVE & strive for Static Performance vs Situational Performance.
[b][u]God Rolls[/u][/b]
There are 2 types of God Rolls.
Community = Popular Opinion/Suggestion.
Personal = A roll that perfectly fits/enhances [u]YOUR[/u] individual playstyle.
[b][u]PVP[/u][/b]
I will [b][u]NOT[/u][/b] be making PVP recommendations.
Haunter will be covering PVP rolls in his PVP posting below.
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[b][u]Legend:[/u][/b]
HC = Handcannon, SR = Scout Rifle, AR = Auto Rifle, PR = Pulse Rifle
SPR = Sniper Rifle, FR = Fusion Rifle, RL = Rocket Launcher
HCR = High Caliber Round, APR = Armor Piercing Rounds, EXR = Explosive Rounds
AoO = Army of One, EotS = Eye of the Storm, LitC = Luck in the Chamber
SPS = Single Point Sling, Hand-Laid Stock = HLS, Close &/or Personal = C&P
[b][u]Omolon[/u][/b]
[i]“Try our new Root Beer Float flavored High Caliber Rounds."
"(Maycauseindigestionand/orguaranteeddeath.)[/i]”
[b][i][u]Uffern HC4[/u][/i][/b]
Roll 1:
Fastdraw/Quickdraw/Truesight
Mulligan
Lightweight/Injection Mold
Rescue Mag/Underdog
Roll 2:
Fastdraw/Steadyhand/Sureshot
Grenadier
Lightweight/Braced Frame
Triple Tap/Underdog
Roll 3:
Fastdraw/Steadyhand/Sureshot
Mulligan
Snapshot/Injection Mold
Rescue Mag/EotS
Recommendation: None
Redeem/Save/Reorder: Save
Roll 2 has potential, but these rolls suck. Save your order for next week.
[b][i][u]Kumakatok HC4[/u][/i][/b]
Roll 1:
Fastdraw/Steadyhand/Truesight
LitC
SPS/Braced Frame
Triple Tap/Danger Close
Roll 2:
Fastdraw/Steadyhand/Sureshot
Grenadier
Extended Mag/Rifled Barrel
Rescue Mag
Roll 3:
Fastdraw/Quickdraw/Truesight
Grenadier
Extended Mag/Braced Frame
Triple Tap/Underdog
Recommendation: None. Roll 1 is a valid option for those who enjoy LitC & no longer wish to hold onto this order.
Redeem/Save/Reorder: Save
Roll 1 is a LitC users dream. Braced Frame significantly lowers your magazine, so you will proc LitC consistently & frequently. There is no range perk however, so this is a CQC gun, but the added threat of LitC is a decent equalizer. Honestly, this is more of a PVP roll if you ask me. I wouldn’t wish to rely on LitC in PVE in CQC situations.
[b][i][u]Cocytus SR4[/u][/i][/b]
Roll 1:
Candle/Flash/Signal
Replenish
Snapshot/HLS
Zen Moment/Exhumed
Roll 2:
Spark/Torch/Signal
Triple Tap
Quickdraw/Rifled Barrel
Zen Moment/EotS
Roll 3:
Candle/Torch/Impulse
Icarus
SPS/HLS
Zen Moment/Surrounded
Recommendation: None. Roll 2 is worth picking up if you are tired of waiting.
Redeem/Save/Reorder: Save
If you cannot wait another week then I would suggest Roll 2.
Triple Tap, Rifled Barrel, & Zen Moment are a decent combo. Rifled will max your Range, so this SR just became a SPR, while Zen Moment helps alleviate the Cocytus’ stability issues.
It’s a strong gun. But could be significantly better.
[b][i][u]Thesan FR4[/u][/i][/b]
Roll 1:
Void
Candle/Torch
Replenish
SPS/Injection Mold
Unflinching/Exhumed
Roll 2:
Solar
Spark/Torch
Hot Swap
Snapshot/HLS
Underdog/Exhumed
Roll 3:
Solar
Candle/Torch
Replenish
Snapshot/Braced Frame
Rangefinder/EotS
Recommendation: Roll 3
Redeem/Save/Reorder: Reorder
Roll 3 is the stronger of these rolls due to Rangefinder, Torch (Omolon’s Best rifle sight) & Braced Frame. Decent range, maxed Stability, Replenish is “meh” but has its uses.
Roll 2 may look tempting, but the short range on it breaks it.
You can reorder this gun this week so give Roll 3 a whirl.
[b][u]Hakke[/u][/b]
“Do you know what happens when you put the raw unmatched power of Peregrine Greaves into a gun?
Give up? It’s simple, you have yourself a Hakke!”
[b][i][u]Jingukogo-D[/u][/i][/b]
[i]”I’m actually pretty infamous on the Destiny Forums.” [/i]
Roll 1:
Solar
Smooth Ballistics/Aggressive Ballistics
Danger Close
Relentless Tracker
SPS/Fitted Stock/Oiled Frame
Roll 2:
Solar
CQB Ballistics/Field Choke
Final Round
Full Auto
Flared Magwell/Fitted Stock/HLS
Roll 3:
Arc
Smooth Ballistics/Accurized Ballistics
Danger Close
Full Auto
SPS/Perfect Balance/HLS
Recommendation: None. (I need a “None” stamp.”) Roll 2 if you need a Placeholder Shotgun.
Redeem/Save/Reorder: Redeem or Save
Roll 2 is actually very good. The gun only has 3 rounds, so Final Round will proc A LOT, slap on Flared Magwell & your reloads are near instant due to only needing 3 shells. This Shotgun will bring the hurt.
Full Auto will only come full circle once Flared Magwell + your skill in predicting/learning the recoil in in play, but if you have Shotgun Loader Gloves, you can choose HLS & max your stability, but your range will no longer exist, Field Choke can help remedy this a tiny bit. Field Choke + Flared Magwell are better choices.
[u]Side Note[/u]:
Hakke guns are very temperamental, they require knowledge of the brand’s passives, & perk combos. When mixed just right, they become weapons that are seriously hard to match/fight against.
Judith, Jingukogo, Lyudmila require a special touch, but truly shine when paired right.
[b][u]Suros[/u][/b]
“Sleek. Polished. Firm. Long. Protruding. Satisfying. [Censored], SUROS.”
[b][i][u]DIS-43[/u][/i][/b]
Roll 1:
SLO-19/SPO-28/SPO-57
HCR/Oiled Frame
Rangefinder
Speed Reload/Reinforced Barrel
Roll 2:
SLO-19/SPO-28/SPO-57
Hammer Forged/Casket Mag
Take a Knee
Lightweight/HLS
Roll 3:
SLO-19/SPO-26/SPO-57
Perfect Balance/Oiled Frame
Rangefinder
Lightweight/Smallbore
Recommendation: Roll 3 for a Jack of All Trades, Master of None roll, Roll 1 for those who want to stifle from SPR range.
Redeem/Save/Reorder: Save
Roll 3 is a very well balanced SR, the Impact will stun/stifle 2 or 3 shots, but the balance + range equals a smooth shot thanks to Smallbore + Perfect Balance. Rangefinder is icing on the cake.
Roll 1 will stifle with every shot due to HCR, & thanks to Rangefinder + Reinforced Barrel, it has maxed Range. So we have a Primary SPR of a gun to be blunt.
If you are waiting on Full Auto or a God Roll, keep waiting.
[b][i][u]JLB-47[/u][/i][/b]
Roll 1:
Void
Warhead Verniers/Linear Compensator/Countermass
Heavy Payload/Flared Magwell
Surplus
Javelin/Snapshot
Roll 2:
Void
Warhead Verniers/Linear Compensator/Countermass
SPS/Speed Reload
G&H
Perfect Balance/Lightweight
Roll 3:
Arc
Aggressive Launch/Soft Launch/Hard Launch
SPS/Flared Magwell
Who’s Next
Javelin/Lightweight
Recommendation: None. Roll 1 for those like me who have a duplicate order &/or are tired of waiting.
Redeem/Save/Reorder: Save
Bah, last week was better. (Sadly, I didn’t need a Void RL…)
Roll 1 shines for those who wish to dumbfire their RLs. It will not track, but you will find a steady *heh* surplus of Heavy ammo thanks to Surplus (I feel Haunter’s crosshairs on me…)
Javelin will help narly max out Velocity, & Blast Radius is already nearly maxed, so Roll 1 is once again, awesome. If you already have a Truth, or a Void RL that matches or rivals this. Save your order.
This RL is a rare sell, make that order count!
[b][i][u]Next Week’s Orders[/u][/i][/b]
[u]Ari-41[/u]: Order
Stable, Reliable, easy to handle, Healthy Magazine size. All round a good AR. Can be as stable as a Laser.
[u]JLB-42[/u]: Order
This is the weaker version of the JLB-47. However, if you do not have any decent RLs, or don’t have an order for the 47. This is worth picking up. A placeholder RL until you get a Truth, Gjallahorn, 47, or strong Legendary RL.
[u]Thesan FR4[/u]: Order
I will just say it. As far as I am concerned this is the best FR in the game. *hears triggers snapping*
Stable, Hard Hitting, Mid-Long Range, Reliable, Easy to Handle. It’s perfection. Even SIVA couldn’t change much on it.
[u]Herja-D[/u]: Order
High Stability, Mid-Range, Fast Firing, Low Impact, Healthy Magazine, Easy to Handle.
Honestly, this gun fires smooth for a Hakke, Hakke PRs fire 4 shots, so it can give you an edge when stable enough. My PVP friends love using this gun.
[u]Ari-45[/u]: Pass
The Harder Hitting angry sister of the Ari-41. IT has 25 in the mag, but hits harder, for a SUROS it’s stability is questionable, requires the right set of rolls.
Strong, Low Ammo, Temperamental, Handling has a Learning Curve. The 41 outshines this due to better all-round stat distribution.
Sadly, there isn’t much to speak for this Armsday aside from the fact that SUROS is back, with a vengeance.
But maybe next week will bring us some good rolls.
Due to some frequent asked questions in PMs, by next Armsday (if my work schedule allows) I hope to post a vid or 2 as an “Armsday Showcase” of sorts to help clear up some confusion around some Guns, perk combos, & etc. No promises (Work has been hectic for me...not much Destiny time recently.)
As well as show off some of the awesome guns we have gained from Armsday.
This week’s Nightfall is a breeze with a strong long range SR btw. So the Cocytus & DIS-43 rolls maybe lifesavers if you need a good SR.
Have a great week, be safe! Lock & Load Guardians!
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I'm buying the ARI auto rifles and praying they get a buff soon. This is their last chance at relevancy in the game