Initially introduced as a Trials of the Nine prize during Destiny 2’s early days, this weapon has returned with enhanced capabilities. Now featuring updated traits from recent dungeon activities, it excels in both competitive and cooperative gameplay scenarios.
Obtaining Relentless
This firearm can be acquired by defeating Phalanx Echo in the Prophecy dungeon’s initial phase. Farming during the dungeon’s featured rotation increases your chances of securing optimal trait combinations.
Competitive Play Configuration
Several powerful configurations exist for competitive environments. The armament benefits from modern enhancements that improve combat effectiveness and statistical performance.
| Competitive Configuration | |
|---|---|
| Mod | Quick Access Sling (Increases this weapon’s ready and stow speed) |
| Masterwork | Stability (+10 when fully masterworked) |
| Origin Trait | Crossing Over (This weapon has increased range and handling for the top half of the magazine, while rounds from the bottom half of the magazine deal increase damage) |
| Perk 2 | Headseeker (Body shots landed with this weapon increase precision damage and aim assist for a short time. Body shots landed while the perk is active refresh the time) |
| Perk 1 | Keep Away (Increased reload, range, and accuracy, when no targets are in close proximity) |
| Magazine | Ricochet Rounds (Range +5, Stability +10) |
| Barrel | Arrowhead Brake (Recoil Direction +30, Handling +10) |
Vertical recoil management remains crucial, making recoil-modifying components valuable. Statistical boosts from specific ammunition types help maintain target engagement consistency.
Trait combinations offer personalization options. Some prioritize statistical improvements through proximity-based activation, while others focus on rate-of-fire enhancements. The Origin Trait synergizes with magazine-based modifications for dynamic performance shifts.
Cooperative Play Configuration
As one of few Strand-energy pulse rifles available, this weapon offers unique functionality for coordinated team activities when configured appropriately.
| Cooperative Configuration | |
|---|---|
| Mod | Heavy Ammo Finder Enhancement |
| Masterwork | Stability (+10 when fully masterworked) |
| Origin Trait | Crossing Over (This weapon has increased range and handling for the top half of the magazine, while rounds from the bottom half of the magazine deal increase damage) |
| Perk 2 | Hatchlings (Precision final blows or rapidly defeating targets with this weapon spawns a Threadling at the target’s location) |
| Perk 1 | Slice (Casting your class ability allows this weapon to sever targets on hit for a brief duration, up to a maximum number of targets) |
| Magazine | High-Caliber Rounds (Range +5, Shots from this weapon knock the target back further) |
| Barrel | Arrowhead Brake (Recoil Direction +30, Handling +10) |
Recoil management components remain essential for sustained effectiveness. Ammunition types that disrupt enemy actions prove valuable against standard combatants.
Unique Strand-based traits provide tactical advantages, with options for crowd control damage mitigation. Statistical modifications can be adjusted based on personal preference for handling characteristics.
The reintroduction of this armament offers versatile options for various combat scenarios. Explore advanced tactical guides for additional armament optimization strategies.