With Episode: Heresy, Vault of Glass weapons have seen a perk pool refresh after 12 seasons. With a new origin trait and new perks to boot, how does Fatebringer hold up?
Find out here, as we discuss the god rolls, how good the weapon is, and how to obtain it.
 Name: Fatebringer | Type: Hand CannonArchetype: Adaptive | Ammo:  PrimaryElement:  Kinetic | Craftable:  YesReleased: Episode 3 | Source: Vault of Glass RaidRequires: Free-to-Play |
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How good is Fatebringer?
Fatebringer has always been a fan-favourite Hand Cannon, thanks to the weapon’s punchy feel and general strength inside of PvE and PvP. While the perk refresh isn’t as exciting as some might have hoped, Fatebringer retains its status as a meta option for both PvE and PvP.
In PvE, Fatebringer comes with some typical Hand Cannon perks like Explosive Payload and Frenzy and its staple Firefly perk. All these, and a few others, such as the new Elemental Honing perk, will be decent options for PvE.
In PvP, Fatebringer has never really been the top dog, but it has always been a viable pick. Currently, options such as Rose and Igneous Hammer are the best Hand Cannons in PvP, but Fatebringer shouldn’t be slept on as a viable alternative. Fatebringer is STier for PvE and A-tier for PvP.
Best alternatives:
 | Compass Rose | Shotgun |  Special |  Solar | Event: Solstice | Incandescent |
 | Exalted Truth | Hand Cannon | Primary |  Void | Trials of Osiris | Repulsor Brace |
 | Prosecutor | Auto Rifle | Primary |  Arc | Prophecy Dungeon | Voltshot |
 | Rose | Hand Cannon | Primary | Kinetic | Playlist: Crucible |
Fatebringer Perks and God Rolls
The Fatebringer Kinetic Hand Cannon can roll with the following perks:
- Perk 1: Osmosis, Opening Shot, Keep Away, Rewind Rounds, To The Pain, Kinetic Tremors, and Explosive Payload.
- Perk 2: Frenzy, Eye of the Storm, Firefly, Elemental honing, One for All, Magnificent Howl, and Precision Instrument.
- Origin Trait: Timelost Magazine.
Fatebringer God Rolls, Destiny 2
Fatebringer PvE god rolls
| PvE Roll: All-Around | |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Smallbore |
| Magazine | Appended Mag |
| Perk 1 | Explosive Payload |
| Perk 2 | Frenzy (also good: Firefly) |
| Masterwork | Range |
For our barrel, we are going to opt for Smallbore. However, you can most likely go for any option, as barrels in PvE aren’t too important on primary weapons. For the magazine, Appended Mag is ideal to bump that magazine size up from 10 to 12.
For Perk 1, Explosive Payload is the clear winner as it provides good utility to the weapon while also dealing slightly more damage. In Perk 2, you have some more choice. Frenzy is ideal, thanks to its damage and stat bonuses, but Firefly or even Elemental Honing can work too.
Fatebringer PvP god rolls
| PvE Roll: All-Around | |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Smallbore |
| Magazine | Accurised Rounds |
| Perk 1 | Explosive Payload or Opening Shot |
| Perk 2 | Eye of the Storm |
| Masterwork | Range |
Barrels are more important in PvP, so we should shoot for Smallbore here, although you can also opt for other Range-improving barrels. For our magazine, we are looking for Accurised Rounds to boost the range as far as possible.
In perk slot 1, Explosive Payload and Opening Shot are the ideal picks, and what you choose will come down to personal preference. However, in Perk 2, Eye of the Storm is the best pick. While Magnificent Howl is an okay alternative, Eye of the Storm is consistently too good.
How to get Fatebringer
Fatebringer comes from the Vault of Glass Raid, specifically the Templar and Gatekeeper encounters. Alternatively, you can purchase Fatebringer at the kiosk upon defeating Atheon for 25 Spoils of Conquest, provided you have already obtained one naturally. You can find the entire Vault of Glass Loot table here.
How to get Fatebringer, Destiny 2
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I know this is for blueberries, But I think you should consider putting One for All as a viable perk for column 2. Sure it has extra steps and isn’t as easy to just use as frenzy but people should know about the huge damage buff it gives. Great review of the Fatebringer!