Taraxippos is returning once again for this year’s rendition of Guardian Games. With interesting perks and a Strand element type, some players might be interested in getting their hands on this Scout Rifle.
Here is how to obtain Taraxippos, how good it is, and the god rolls available on this gun.
 Name: Taraxippos | Type: Scout RifleArchetype: Lightweight | Ammo:  PrimaryElement:  Strand | Craftable:  NoReleased: Season 23 | Source: Event: Guardian GamesRequires: Free-to-Play |
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How good is Taraxippos
Taraxippos remains a mediocre weapon in PvE. It simply doesn’t bring much to the table and doesn’t have too many amazing perks. While Enlightened Action is helpful, and Explosive Payload or Hatchling is always fun, it isn’t too strong here.
In PvP, however, Taraxippos is revivified as it comes with perks such as Lone Wolf, Zen Moment, and Explosive Payload, boosting its viability in the Crucible. However, it still has quite a slow time to kill at 0.9s, meaning it won’t be able to shift the meta too much. Taraxippos is C-Tier for PvE and A-tier for PvP.
Best alternatives:
 | Fang of Ir Yût | Scout Rifle | Primary | Strand | Crota's End Raid | Sword Logic |
 | Patron of Lost Causes | Scout Rifle | Primary |  Kinetic | Dawn Engrams | Kinetic Tremors |
 | Vouchsafe | Scout Rifle | Primary |  Void | Shattered Throne Dungeon |
Taraxippos Perks and God Rolls
The Taraxippos Strand Scout Rifle can roll with the following perks:
- Perk 1: Zen Moment, Keep Away, Fourth Time’s the Charm, Enlightened Action, Perfect Float, Lone Wolf, and Closing Time.
- Perk 2: Hatchling, Precision Instrument, Kill Clip, Explosive Payload, High Ground, Tear, and Eye of the Storm.
- Origin Trait: Classy Contender.
Taraxippos God Rolls, Destiny 2
Taraxippos PvE god rolls
| PvE Roll: All-Around | |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Smallbore |
| Magazine | Appended Mag |
| Perk 1 | Enlightened Action |
| Perk 2 | Explosive Payload or Hatchling |
| Masterwork | Range |
Due to the presence of Enlightened Action, we can opt to boost our Range, Stability, and Magazine, so Smallbore, Appended Mag, and a Range masterwork are our picks.
In perk slot one, Enlightened Action is the clear winner as it massively boosts our Handling and Reload Speed, making Taraxippos feel very nice to use. In perk slot two, Explosive Payload and Hatchling are both great picks. Explosive Payload provides slightly more damage; meanwhile, Hatchling gives Taraxippos some AoE clear.
Taraxippos PvP god rolls
| PvP Roll: All-Around | |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Smallbore |
| Magazine | Steady Rounds |
| Perk 1 | Lone Wolf (also good: Zen Moment) |
| Perk 2 | Explosive Payload (also good: Kill Clip) |
| Masterwork | Stability |
Because Scout Rifles generally don’t need more range inside of PvP, we’ve decided to boost the Stability of this weapon, so Smallbore, Steady Rounds, and a Stability Masterwork are all ideal here.
For perk 1, Lone Wolf is our winner as it gives a ton of aim assist, jumping to 95 when alone with Lone Wolf. Alternatively, Zen Moment is a decent pick as it further helps the stability of the weapon. For perk 2, we suggest Explosive Payload as it is a very frustrating perk to play against. However, if you’d like a more standard fragging perk, Kill Clip works very nicely, particularly in 6v6 gamemodes.
How to get the Taraxippos
Taraxippos is a Guardian Games weapon. This means it can be found through all Guardian Games weapons sources, such as the upcoming Rushdown gamemode or any other objectives throughout the event. Remember that Taraxippos is Guardian Games exclusive, so make sure to grind it if you don’t want to miss out! We cover all Guardian Games Weapons here.
How to get Taraxippos, Destiny 2
Before you go…
Interested in other top-tier weapons from the Guardian Games event? You should definitely check out these Hullabaloo God Rolls (and get the Competitive Catalyst while you can).
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