Destiny 2: Revenant’s Seasonal Hand Cannon is Essential for Stasis Builds

Players who enjoy the icy subclass in Destiny 2 can acquire one of the most powerful Stasis Hand Cannons through Episode Revenant.

Exuviae, similar to all the seasonal weapons brought in with Revenant Act 1, can be obtained from Onslaught Salvation. However, unlike the Echoes, this particular 120 RPM Hand Cannon does not feature a Weapon Pattern, meaning crafting isn’t an option for those seeking the ultimate god roll.

If you’re curious about the perks that make Exuviae worth pursuing, here’s a comprehensive overview.

Optimal Exuviae Roll for PvE

The combination of Rimestealer and Headstone makes Exuviae a top-tier primary weapon.

The ideal perks for Exuviae in PvE settings include:

Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
Magazine: Accurized Rounds
Perk 1: Rhyme stealer
Perk 2: Headstone
Mod: Backup Mag
Masterwork: Reload Speed

Meta Evaluation

It’s crucial to acknowledge that while Accurized Rounds and Arrowhead Brake enhance Handling and Range, they are not strictly necessary. The real game-changer is the synergy between Rimestealer and Headstone.

The gameplay revolves around Headstone, which creates a Stasis crystal each time you land a precision shot on an enemy. Breaking any generated crystal, including those from Headstone, activates Rimestealer, providing Frost Armor. Each stack of this buff offers 4.5% damage resistance, stacking up to an impressive 22.5% with five stacks.

The benefits continue with Revenant’s Stasis-themed seasonal Artifact. The One With Frost perk in Column 2 boosts reload speed and stability for all Stasis weapons while Frost Armor is active.

Additionally, Hail the Storm causes any shattered Stasis crystals to unleash shards of slowing ice, turning you into a crowd-control powerhouse with just one weapon. You can amplify Hail the Storm’s effects further through Tonics, which increase the damage dealt by shattered crystals.

If Hand Cannons aren’t your preferred weapon type, there’s a variety of alternatives worth considering. With Iron Banner returning in November, Tinasha’s Mastery presents a solid option, alongside several previously underappreciated Exotic weapons.

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