The Heavy Crossbow-class Opaque Hourglass revolutionizes combat with its steel projectiles. Securing the optimal configuration turns this weapon into a cranial-removal machine across engagements.
Optimal PvE Configuration
This universal build prioritizes adaptability across all content types, emphasizing damage consistency and handling improvements over situational specialization.
| Opaque Hourglass god roll – PvE | |
|---|---|
| Mod | Flight (+6 Velocity, +6 Persistence) |
| Masterwork | Velocity (+ 10 Velocity when maxed) |
| Origin Trait | Frame of Reference (Kills grant up to five stacks of “Frame of Reference,” increasing damage per stack. Stacks do not decay while the weapon is stowed.) |
| Perk 2 | Vorpal Weapon (Increased damage to minibosses, bosses, vehicles, and Guardians in their Super) |
| Perk 1 | Field Prep (Improved ammo generation. Buffs to reload, stow, and ready speeds while crouched.) |
| Bolt | Explosive Bolts (Bolts explode, dealing increased AoE damage but less impact damage) |
| Rail | Mag-Lev Rail (+30 Velocity, -10 Persistence) |
This configuration balances speed and destructive potential, excelling against both groups and priority targets. Enhanced mobility features ensure continuous damage output during intense engagements.
While versatile, this build sacrifices specialization for broad applicability. It remains a prime choice for arc-based loadouts requiring heavy weapon synergy.
Competitive Multiplayer Configuration
| Opaque Hourglass god roll – PvP | |
|---|---|
| Mod | Flight (+6 Velocity, +6 Persistence) |
| Masterwork | Velocity (+ 10 Velocity when maxed) |
| Origin Trait | Frame of Reference (Kills grant up to five stacks of “Frame of Reference,” increasing damage per stack. Stacks do not decay while the weapon is stowed.) |
| Perk 2 | Vorpal Weapon (Increased damage to minibosses, bosses, vehicles, and Guardians in their Super) |
| Perk 1 | Impulse Amplifier (Massive increase to bolt velocity and an increase to reload speed) |
| Bolt | Charged Bolts (Attached bolts deal damage over time) |
| Rail | Mag-Lev Rail (+30 Velocity, -10 Persistence) |
This configuration transforms the crossbow into a rapid-response tool, fatal even to Super-activated opponents. Velocity enhancements ensure minimal projectile travel time for precise engagements.
Given scarce heavy ammunition in matches, precision and aggression become crucial for maximizing this setup’s potential.
Acquisition Guide
Exclusive to The Desert Perpetual Raid, this weapon drops exclusively from Epoptes and final encounters. Persistent farming proves necessary for obtaining high-tier variants, given the activity’s challenging nature.
Post-raid spoils can be exchanged for additional rolls, though conservation is recommended until superior versions become available. The weapon’s effectiveness justifies significant investment when properly optimized.