Destiny 2: Optative Hand Cannon – Guide to the Best God Rolls

Discover the top-performing perk combinations for PvE and PvP with the reprised Optative Hand Cannon in Destiny 2 Season of the Wish.

The Optative Hand Cannon from Season of the Undying makes a return in Destiny 2 Season of the Wish with an array of fresh perks, making it an enticing choice for fans of Hand Cannons. As one of the few Void Precision Frame Hand Cannons, the Optative stands out, especially with certain perk combinations.

While it may not be the most groundbreaking weapon in Destiny 2, the Optative offers a reliable package suitable for both PvE and PvP. Here’s a guide to the best perk combinations to look out for during Season of the Wish.

Best Optative Perks

First Column

• PvE: Hammer-Forged Rifling
• PvP: Hammer-Forged Rifling

Second Column

• PvE: Any
• PvP: Accurized Rounds

Third Column

• PvE: Repulsor Brace or Demolitionist
• PvP: Rapid Hit or Hip-fire Grip

Fourth Column

• PvE: Golden Tricorn or Kill Clip
• PvP: Kill Clip or Golden Tricorn Offhand Strike

Masterwork

• PvE: Range
• PvP: Range

Optative Overview

The Optative is a 180 RPM Void Hand Cannon featuring a standard selection of perks. For PvE, the ideal combination includes Golden Tricorn with Repulsor Brace, granting a significant damage buff and a Void Overshield upon defeating a Void-debuffed target. This synergizes well with a Void build but requires a strategy for regenerating ability energy efficiently. If ability energy is a concern, consider a Demolitionist/Tricorn roll.

In PvP, Golden Tricorn with any damage buff perk like Kill Clip shines. The Optative, like all 180 RPM Hand Cannons, can three-tap Guardians with headshots after receiving a damage buff. Golden Tricorn provides a stacking damage buff immediately after defeating an opponent, eliminating the need for a Void subclass.

For a different playstyle in PvP, consider a roll with Hip-fire Grip and Offhand Strike. This sacrifices lethality for increased mobility, allowing players to maintain full strafe speed and accuracy while gunning down opponents. The Offhand Strike activates a damage falloff-free zone, effectively turning the Optative into a less-lethal Last Word with improved Range and maximum Stability.

Other Noteworthy Perks

• Keep Away: Enhances effective range and reload speed when no enemies are nearby, a suitable alternative to Rapid Hit.
• Attrition Orbs: Improves orb generation in PvE by creating Orbs of Power upon repeated shots at a target without killing it.
• Zen Moment: Prioritize consistency over lethality in PvP by choosing Zen Moment for Precision Frame Hand Cannons.

Explore these perk combinations to find the Optative Hand Cannon roll that best suits your preferred playstyle and activities in Destiny 2 Season of the Wish.

For the latest gaming Guides, Updates and News, don’t forget to visit our dedicated gaming page. GAMING GUIDES Stay informed and level up your gaming experience with our fresh content!