Destiny 2 Backfang: God Rolls & How to get it

Glaives are finally getting a facelift in Episode: Heresy, and what better way to showcase that than having a new one with some rather spicy perks. Backfang is that glaive, and it might just be worth it to hop back into Gambit to snag a roll or two.

This guide will cover everything you need to know about this upcoming Arc Glaive.

Name: Backfang

Type: Glaive Archetype: Rapid-Fire

Ammo: Special Element: Arc

Craftable: No Released: Episode 3

Source: Playlist: Gambit Requires: Free-to-Play

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How good is Backfang

For a while, Glaives were seen as highly niche weapons. Their hybrid attack style always left something to be desired in terms of damage, and given the slew of powerful special weapons available, it was hard to justify running one.

However, with the changes to the archetype, you just might start to see more of them in the wild. Not only are the base stats and hit registration getting a boost, but the melee combo deals DOUBLE damage on the final hit. Based on how that interacts with things like Synthoceps, Backfang will likely tear through anything that stands in its way, especially with Close to Melee giving you a solid 30% damage boost.

Overall, it is to be seen how strong Backfang ends up being, but given what we know, it’s safe to say more people will give it a shot. Backfang is B-Tier for PvE and C-tier for PvP.

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Backfang Perks & God Rolls

The Backfang Arc Glaive can roll with the following perks:

• Perk 1: Impulse Amplifier, Beacon Rounds, Melee Momentum, Grave Robber, Immovable Object, Tilting at Windmills, Shot Swap, Steady Hands, Replenishing Aegis, Field Prep, Lead from Gold, Mulligan.
• Perk 2: Jolting Feedback, Voltshot, Swashbuckler, Surrounded, Unrelenting, Wellspring, Vorpal Weapon, Unstoppable Force, Close to Melee, Desperate Measures, Adagio, Adrenaline Junkie.
• Origin Trait: Gun and Run.

Backfang God Rolls, Destiny 2

Backfang PvE god rolls

Starting off, we have Ballistic Tuning to give us a bump in range, Appended Mag for extra shots, and a range masterwork to help the fall-off a bit more. You could opt for Extended Mag and a reload speed masterwork if the base stat buffs are significant enough, however.

Perk 1 has a clear winner in Melee Momentum. A brand new perk for glaives, this allows you to move from group to group safer and quicker thanks to the extra energy and movement speed. For Perk 2, go with Close to Melee or Desperate Measures. CtM is perfect if you want to take full advantage of the combo buff, and Desperate Measures can quickly get to max stacks as the glaive melee counts towards all of it. However, Desperate Measures (like most damage perks) does not buff the melee itself, so keep that in mind.

Backfang PvP god rolls

As Rapid-Fire Glaives tend to have the lowest base range, you’ll need to dump everything into buffing it. To that end, throw on Ballistic Tuning, Accurized Rounds, and a range masterwork.

The most important perk here is Impulse Amplifier. Even with the upcoming changes, you’ll want that extra velocity. Perk 2’s offerings won’t move the needle at all, but Swashbuckler is the easiest of the set to proc and Close to Melee is great for kill-chaining if you’re the brave type.

How to get Backfang

To earn Backfang, simply play Gambit and earn rewards. Once you unlock it, it will be available for focusing at The Drifter. We cover all Gambit weapons here.

How to get Backfang, Destiny 2

Before you go

Interested in more top-tier weapons from Episode: Heretic? You should check out these Eyes Unveiled God Rolls.