The Hand Cannon Arms Week has introduced Ribbontail, an intriguing Strand trace rifle that deviates from the usual archetype. While it may not steal the spotlight, it has the potential to shine, especially when equipped with a god roll.
While Ribbontail doesn’t surpass the impressive Unsworn from Sundered Doctrine, it offers a fantastic alternative if you lack access to The Final Shape‘s last dungeon. During this event, you can obtain Ribbontail. Here’s a look at the god rolls worth pursuing. As Ribbontail excels in PvE, our focus will not extend to its Crucible capabilities.
Ribbontail PvE God Rolls in Destiny 2
- Barrel: Corkscrew Rifling, Fluted Barrel, or Smallbore
- Mag: Light Battery or Tactical Battery
- First perk: Subsistence
- Second perk: Detonator Beam, Killing Tally, or Redirection
- Honorable mention: Binary Orbit
- Alternative: Threat Detector or Proximity Power paired with Surrounded
Ribbontail, like most trace rifles, thrives in add-clearing scenarios rather than dealing massive damage. With that in mind, opt for damage-boosting perks like Killing Tally, Detonator Beam, and Redirection. These perks not only enhance your damage output against weaker enemies but can also help against tougher opponents. Notably, Detonator Beam activates through consistent damage, while Redirection amplifies damage specifically against yellow-bar enemies, which is beneficial for fast-paced combat.
Our ideal build prioritizes Subsistence in column three since it offers a crucial advantage, allowing you to maintain ammo and therefore consistently trigger damage perks like Killing Tally. This perk’s buff is lost upon reloading, so keeping your magazine filled with Subsistence will help sustain your damage output.
For general ability regeneration, consider Wellspring or Envious Arsenal for specific damage rotations, but for most gameplay, Subsistence remains the top choice.
If you find yourself engaging at close quarters—perhaps as a Consecration Titan or wielding the Phoneutria Fera—integrate Surrounded in the fourth column, which pairs well with Threat Detector or Proximity Power.
How to Obtain Ribbontail in Destiny 2
Initially, you can acquire this unique trace rifle during the Hand Cannon Arms Week event, where it drops alongside the Phoneutria Fera, a new Spread Shot archetype. Purchase Engrams from Ada-1 in the Shooting Range using Combat Telemetry, which you earn by completing activities with a hand cannon equipped. You can decode these Engrams for higher-tier drops by investing more currency or opt for free ones through Rahool at the Tower. After the event concludes, the future availability of this trace rifle remains uncertain, although Bungie may offer it through vendors like Banshee-44 and Xûr.
What happens if I miss the Hand Cannon Arms Week event? You can always check with vendors in the Tower after the event ends to see if Ribbontail becomes available, but their inventory often varies.
Will Ribbontail be a competitive weapon in high-level activities? While it may not top the charts, its god rolls and synergy with certain perks can make it a valuable addition to your arsenal, especially for PvE encounters.
Can I use Ribbontail effectively in a raid? Absolutely. When paired with the right mods and builds, Ribbontail can be a compelling choice for clearing adds and boosting DPS on mid-level enemies.
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