Destiny 2: The Palindrome God Roll Guide

The Palindrome is an iconic hand cannon in Destiny 2 that returned in a new form with Episode Heresy. The reprised hand cannon is now Arc instead of Void and has a couple of great new perks to try out in both PvE and PvP activities.

Below is a detailed overview of the definitive the Palindrome god rolls for both PvE and PvP in Destiny 2. Alternative perks have also been provided in order to cater to different builds and playstyles.

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Destiny 2: The Palindrome PvE God Roll

For PvE, the Palindrome has one definitive combination that allows the weapon to shine. It's the only hand cannon in Destiny 2 that can get Rolling Storm and is perfect if you're running a Titan with Storm's Keep or a Warlock with Ionic Sentry.

Here's the Palindrome PvE god roll:

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Masterwork
Corkscrew Rifling	Tactical Mag	Explosive Payload	Rolling Storm	Range

The Palindrome is a rare case of a Nightfall weapon rolling Explosive Payload in the third column. Explosive Payload splits the damage into base and explosive, giving an approximate 15% damage increase without requiring you to do anything other than fire the weapon.

Explosive Payload in the third column allows you to lean into Bolt Charge with Rolling Storm in the fourth column. Rolling Storm grants stacks of Bolt Charge when killing targets (1 stack per kill) and offers increased effects if you're Amplified (2 stacks per kill).

There are other perks to go for in the fourth column, like Master of Arms and Magnificent Howl, if you're not a fan of Bolt Charge-focused builds. However, Rolling Storm is what makes the new The Palindrome stand out among the rest of the weapons.

Destiny 2: The Palindrome PvP God Roll

The PvP god roll is a bit more flexible and depends on your playstyle. While the Palindrome has classic perks, like Explosive Payload, there are other options available.

Here's the Palindrome PvP god roll:

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Masterwork
Hammer-Forged Rifling	Accurized Rounds	Explosive Payload / To the Pain	Opening Shot	Range

Explosive Payload is a staple perk on hand cannons in PvP, thanks to the flinch it inflicts. But if you already have a good Rose with Explosive Payload, there's also To the Pain. To the Pain offers aim assist and handling as you take damage, making the weapon feel snappier. Regardless of the perk, you still need three precision hits to secure a kill in the Crucible, with the optimal time-to-kill being 0.87 seconds.

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In the fourth column, the best perk is Opening Shot for a major aim assist and range boost for your first shot. It allows you to hit maximum range without any help from the weapon mods. A decent alternative to Opening Shot is Master of Arms. With one stack of Master of Arms, you need two precision shots and one body shot to secure a kill against Guardians with Tier 9 Resilience and below. However, this perk requires a kill to activate and lasts 7 seconds. It might be a fun choice in 6v6 playlists, but in Competitive or Trials of Osiris, you want a perk that consistently aids you in every duel.

Other notable perks in the fourth column include Snapshot Sights for faster ADS speed and Magnificent Howl for the ability to get empowered shots. Ultimately, it's all about what you need for the weapon to feel as comfortable as possible.

How To Get The Palindrome In Destiny 2

destiny-2-gm — Grandmaster Nightfall node in Destiny 2

Like its previous version, the Palindrome is a Nightfall weapon in Destiny 2. Nightfall weapons are on the weekly rotation, and when the Palindrome is the featured weekly weapon, you can farm Nightfalls for base versions or Grandmaster Nightfalls for Adept versions of the weapon.

Once you unlock the base version, you can focus it at Zavala for 5 Vanguard Engrams and 25,000 Glimmer, even if it's not the featured weapon.

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