The reprised version of Season of the Undying’s Optative returns as a viable option for Hand Cannon fans who want to shake up their arsenal. This is one of the few Void Precision Frame Hand Cannons in the game, and it’s got a couple of rolls that make it stand out.
While the Optative might not bethe most mind-blowingof weapons inDestiny 2,the package it offers is solid enough to be effective in both PvE and PvP. Here are a few rolls you should keep an eye out for when playing throughSeason of the Wish.
Offhand Strike
Range
Optative is a 180 RPM Void Hand Cannon with a fairlystandard selection of perks. In PvE,Golden Tricorn with Repulsor Braceis the best perk combo you may get for the gun if you plan on using it with a Void build. The former grants up to a 50% damage buff while the latter provides a Void Overshield whenever a Void-debuffed target is defeated with the gun. This Optative PvE god roll will require a build that can regenerate ability energy to a reasonable degree, either via orb generation or synergy between Aspects/Fragments and armor mods for max uptime on Golden Tricorn. If you’re struggling with ability energy, consider using aDemolitionist/Tricornroll instead.
Speaking of Golden Tricorn, this perk also does wonders for the Optative in PvP. All 180 RPM Hand Cannons gain the ability tothree-tap Guardians with headshotsas long as they get some sort of damage buff. Players won’t even need to bein a Void subclassfor this, as any kill with the Optative will grant a stack of Golden Tricorn immediately after defeating an opponent, giving this perk an edge over Kill Clip since players won’t need to reload.
If you’re looking for something different, then an Optative withHip-fire Grip and Offhand Strikecan be an effective perk combo. It trades lethality for mobility, letting players gun down opponents while maintaining full strafe speed and accuracy. When Offhand Strike is active, Optative can hit targets up to 33 meters without suffering from damage falloff, essentially turning it into a less-lethal Last Word with better Range and max Stability.
