Published , by Rise of Bacon
Published , by Rise of Bacon
Destiny 2 kicks off its summer event, Solstice, with a bang. Solstice 2024 has reprised its arsenal of weapon rewards and one of the hottest picks is the polished Compass Rose. With a perk pool that will excite Shotgun fans, Compass Rose looks to challenge the top brass of Precision Frame Shotguns and is a must-have PvE and PvP god roll chase during this event.
Compass Rose is awarded as a random drop from the Bonfire Bash game mode during the Solstice event. You can receive multiple copies following a successful run. You have until August 27 to grab as many of these god rolls as you can before Solstice ends.
The Compass Rose 2024 god roll is a powerhouse in PvP and could be the one to knock Matador 64 from its perch.
| Compass Rose god roll - PvP | |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Smallbore (Stability +7, Range +7) |
| Magazine | Accurized Rounds (Range +10) |
| Perk 1 | Slickdraw (Passively grants: Handling +100, 0.95x ready animation duration multiplier, -55 percent Auto Aim Cone size (No effect on Reticle Stickiness) |
| Perk 2 | Opening Shot (Aim Assist +20, Range +25, -5 percent accuracy cone, -10 percent accuracy cone growth) |
| Origin Trait | Nadir Focus (Sustained fire increases accuracy and Range) |
| Masterwork | Range (+10 when fully masterworked) |
| Mod | Quick Access Sling (Decreases ready and stow animation by 10 percent) |
This Compass Rose god roll may carry some perks from left-field but that’s what makes this god roll so spicy when it comes together. First, look to add Smallbore with its main focus being on Range. Complement this with Accurized Rounds in the Magazine as both come together to give a massive +25 to the Range stat meaning any opponent within its optimal Range will easily go down from a single blast.
For the first perk, go with Slickdraw. This perk gives a huge advantage by awarding a constant +100 to the Handling and the negatives aren’t a major factor due to the one-shot-kill nature of a Shotgun. Round this PvP god roll off with Opening Shot to boost Aim Assist. This maxes out Range and adds accuracy bonuses to ensure every shot lands.
PvP isn’t the only place where Compass Rose shines, this PvE god roll will pack some serious punch.
| Compass Rose god roll - PvE | |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Corkscrew Rifling (Stability +5, Range +5, Handling +5) |
| Magazine | Appended Mag (Magazine +1) |
| Perk 1 | Grave Robber (All equipped weapons get refilled from reserves on melee kills) |
| Perk 2 | One-Two Punch (Increases melee damage for 1.22 seconds after hitting a target with all 12 Shotgun pellets. Melee damage increases: 100 percent increased unpowered melee damage. 40 percent increased powered melee damage. Increases Melee Damage against bosses and vehicles by a further 25 percent) |
| Origin Trait | Nadir Focus (Sustained fire increases accuracy and range) |
| Masterwork | Handling (+10 when fully masterworked) |
| Mod | Backup Mag (Magazine +1) |
Start with Corkscrew Rifling for an increase in essential stats making Compass Rose feel easy to handle in battle. Throw in Appended Mag for an extra shot in the Magazine which can be a difference maker when taking on tougher foes.
The first perk goes to Grave Robber which also works with powered Melee kills to reload the magazine which ensures Compass Rose can be ready to shred through waves of enemies. Then finish this god roll with One-Two Punch. This makes the next melee hit delivers massive damage to the target after getting it rolling.
Compass Rose is the must-have god roll of the summer, especially for those who love to take a Shotgun into the Crucible. To stay updated with the latest news and events in Destiny 2, check out the Guardian essential, Shacknews Destiny 2 complete strategy guide.