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The Palindrome is an iconic hand cannon inDestiny 2that returned in a new form with Episode Heresy. The reprised hand cannon is now Arc instead of Void and has a couple of great new perks to try out in both PvE and PvP activities.
Below is a detailed overview of thedefinitive the Palindrome god rolls for both PvE and PvPinDestiny 2. Alternative perks have also been provided in order to cater to different builds and playstyles.
Destiny 2: The Palindrome PvE God Roll
For PvE, the Palindrome hasone definitive combinationthat allows the weapon to shine. It’s the only hand cannon inDestiny 2that can get Rolling Storm and is perfect if you’re running a Titan with Storm’s Keep or a Warlock with Ionic Sentry.
Rolling Storm
Range
The Palindrome is a rare case of a Nightfall weapon rolling Explosive Payload in the third column.Explosive Payloadsplits the damage into base and explosive, giving an approximate 15% damage increase without requiring you to do anything other than fire the weapon.
Explosive Payload in the third column allows you tolean into Bolt Chargewith Rolling Storm in the fourth column.Rolling Stormgrants stacks of Bolt Charge when killing targets (1 stack per kill) and offers increased effects if you’re Amplified (2 stacks per kill).
There are other perks to go for in the fourth column, likeMaster of ArmsandMagnificent Howl, if you’re not a fan of Bolt Charge-focused builds. However, Rolling Storm is what makes the new The Palindrome stand out among the rest of the weapons.
Destiny 2: The Palindrome PvP God Roll
The PvP god roll is a bit more flexible and depends on your playstyle. While the Palindrome has classic perks, like Explosive Payload, there are other options available.
Opening Shot
Explosive Payloadis a staple perk on hand cannons in PvP, thanks to the flinch it inflicts. But if youalready have a good Rosewith Explosive Payload, there’s also To the Pain.To the Painoffers aim assist and handling as you take damage, making the weapon feel snappier. Regardless of the perk, you still need three precision hits to secure a kill in the Crucible, with the optimal time-to-kill being 0.87 seconds.
In the fourth column, the best perk isOpening Shotfor a major aim assist and range boost for your first shot. It allows you to hit maximum range without any help from the weapon mods. A decent alternative to Opening Shot isMaster of Arms. With one stack of Master of Arms, you need two precision shots and one body shot to secure a kill against Guardians with Tier 9 Resilience and below. However, this perk requires a kill to activate and lasts 7 seconds. It might be a fun choice in 6v6 playlists, but in Competitive or Trials of Osiris, you want a perk that consistently aids you in every duel.
Other notable perks in the fourth column includeSnapshot Sightsfor faster ADS speed andMagnificent Howlfor the ability to get empowered shots. Ultimately, it’s all about what you need for the weapon to feel as comfortable as possible.
How To Get The Palindrome In Destiny 2
Like its previous version, the Palindrome is aNightfall weapon inDestiny 2. Nightfall weapons are on the weekly rotation, and when the Palindrome isthe featured weekly weapon, you can farm Nightfalls for base versions or Grandmaster Nightfalls for Adept versions of the weapon.
Once you unlock the base version, you may focus it at Zavala for 5 Vanguard Engrams and 25,000 Glimmer, even if it’s not the featured weapon.
