Episode: Heresy is upon us, and Bungie gloated in a recent livestream about how many new weapons there are to collect. So far, it looks like things are living up to expectations, effectively adding tons of reasons for Guardians to get back into the game.
Today, we’ll cover the new pulse rifle available from the Crucible Playlist: Joxer’s Longsword.
![]() Name: Joxer's Longsword | Type: Pulse RifleArchetype: | Ammo: ![]() Element: ![]() | Craftable: ![]() Released: Episode 3 | Source: Playlist: CrucibleRequires: Free-to-Play |
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How good is Joxer’s Longsword
While Joxer’s Longsword is by no means meta-defining, it contains a variety of perks that allow it to shine when in the right scenario.
Especially with Destabilizing Rounds’ recent buff, utilizing Joxer’s Longsword in a Void build is a great idea for PvE. The obvious perk combination of Repulsor Brace and Destabilizing Rounds is great for this use (effectively becoming a budget Graviton Lance), but opting for any of the weapon’s damage or utility-focused perks isn’t a bad idea either.
Joxer’s Longsword also finds itself around the same potency in The Crucible. While the weapon has a plethora of potent PvP perks in its final column, the first perk column is relatively lacking. Even so, Joxer’s Longsword is a great option for those who don’t want to step into a raid or Trials of Osiris for better options. Joxer’s Longsword is S-Tier for PvE and A-tier for PvP.
Best alternatives:
![]() | Graviton Lance | Pulse Rifle | ![]() | ![]() | Exotic Engram | |
![]() | Aisha's Care | Pulse Rifle | ![]() | ![]() | Trials of Osiris | |
![]() | Nullify | Pulse Rifle | ![]() | ![]() | Salvation's Edge Raid | Incandescent,Chaos Reshaped |
Joxer’s Longsword Perks & God Rolls
The Joxer’s Longsword void pulse rifle can roll with the following perks:
- Perk 1: Closing Time, Demolitionist, Dragonfly, Killing Wind, Gutshot Straight, Lone Wolf, Pugilist, Enlightened Action, Rewind Rounds, Repulsor Brace, Strategist, Shoot to Loot.
- Perk 2: Adrenaline Junkie, Desperado, Desperate Measures, Destabilizing Rounds, Withering Gaze, Headseeker, High Impact Reserves, Under Pressure, One for All, Swashbuckler, Demoralize, Zen Moment.
- Origin Trait: One Quiet Moment, Nadir Focus.
Joxer’s Longsword PvE god rolls
PvE Roll: All-Around | |
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Barrel | Fluted Barrel (also good: Arrowhead Brake) |
Magazine | Tactical Mag |
Perk 1 | Repulsor Brace |
Perk 2 | Destabilizing Rounds |
Masterwork | Handling or Reload Speed |
Handling is among the most beneficial stats for PvE, which is why we’ll opt for Fluted Barrel, Tactical Mag, and a handling masterwork. That said, your barrel can be swapped for Arrowhead Brake for better recoil direction and your masterwork can be traded for reload speed, if desired.
For our main two perks, going for Repulsor Brace and Destabilizing Rounds is hard to argue against. While this combo was previously barely above average, the recent buff to Destabilizing Rounds allows Joxer’s Longsword to be a slightly less potent version of both Graviton Lance and Collective Obligation.
Joxer’s Longsword PvP god rolls
PvP Roll: All-Around | |
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Barrel | Arrowhead Brake |
Magazine | Steady Rounds |
Perk 1 | Lone Wolf (also good: Closing Time) |
Perk 2 | Headseeker |
Masterwork | Range |
We’ll start our PvP roll out with Arrowhead Brake, Steady Rounds, and a range masterwork to add a bit more consistency through the weapon’s base stats.
Lone Wolf is the best option for column one, offering some extra aim assistance even when not fully active. As for our second perk, Headseeker is a great choice that you can feel working while also not having a niche activation requirement.
How to get Joxer’s Longsword
Joxer’s Longsword is one of many weapons available exclusively from Crucible activities. It can be obtained as an end-of-match reward from these activities or can alternatively be purchased at Lord Shaxx for one Crucible Engram. We cover all Crucible Weapons here.
Before you go
Interested in more top-tier weapons from Episode: Heretic? You should check out these The Palindrome God Rolls.
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