Iron Banner returns for another week in Destiny 2, creating a buzz among players eager to farm for coveted weapons such as Tinasha’s Mastery and Archon’s Thunder. However, there’s another firearm that deserves attention: the Crimil’s Dagger.
Initially reintroduced during Episode: Echoes, Crimil’s Dagger boasts a new perk pool that positions it among the top 120 RPM Hand Cannons in the current PvP meta. While Aggressive frame Hand Cannons typically struggled for relevance, especially against their faster-firing counterparts, this dynamic began to shift with the release of Revenant Act 2. Bungie implemented a buff that enhanced the damage output of 120 RPM Hand Cannons, enabling them to secure kills across all Resilience levels with just two headshots and one body shot. This adjustment has catapulted Crimil’s Dagger back into the spotlight, making it essential to grind for it before Iron Banner concludes on December 10, 2024.
Understanding Crimil’s Dagger – A Meta Analysis
- Barrel: Fluted Barrel
- Magazine: Accurized Rounds
- Perk 1: Air Trigger
- Perk 2: Precision Instrument
- Masterwork: Handling
Crimil’s Dagger features a diverse selection of perks, making the quest for the perfect “god roll” an exciting yet daunting task. Among its many beneficial perks, Precision Instrument stands out for its ability to reward players with bonus precision damage simply for landing shots. This feature enhances both consistency and range, crucial for maximizing the effectiveness of this Hand Cannon.
When considering additional perks, Air Trigger emerges as a noteworthy choice. This often-overlooked utility perk significantly increases Reload Speed each time you reload in mid-air. By simply jumping while reloading, you can achieve an Outlaw-level speed boost without needing to secure a kill first.
While the in-game description of Air Trigger suggests a modest boost of +30 Reload Speed—a stark contrast to Outlaw’s +70—YouTuber CoolGuy has tested this theory and confirmed that Air Trigger indeed matches Outlaw’s reload benefits but requires significantly less effort to activate.
This evidence positions Air Trigger combined with Precision Instrument as a remarkably potent roll, especially since Crimil’s Dagger uniquely allows players to equip both perks simultaneously. Alternatively, players may opt to substitute Air Trigger with Slideways, which partially reloads the magazine on a slide, enhancing aggressive play styles and streamlining the reload process.
If you’re convinced of Crimil’s Dagger’s potential, you can acquire this weapon by participating in Iron Banner, where drops are possible, or by focusing on Kinetic Hand Cannons through Saladin at The Tower. Each attempt at focusing the drop requires one Iron Engram and 25,000 Glimmer, making this a viable yet potentially costly option depending on luck.
Additionally, players can invest surplus Glimmer in securing other high-tier PvP weapons, such as Bygones, a notable Pulse Rifle currently dominating the meta.
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