“Obtaining the Pre Astyanax IV Bow & Achieving the God Roll in Destiny 2 Season of the Witch”
The Pre Astyanax IV Bow is a newly introduced Legendary Solar Bow in Destiny 2, part of Season of the Witch. With its Precision Frame and unique abilities, it’s a versatile weapon suitable for both PvE and PvP activities. In this guide, we’ll explain how to obtain this bow and what constitutes a “God Roll” for it.
**Acquiring the Pre Astyanax IV Bow**
The Pre Astyanax IV Bow can be obtained through the Heist Battleground: Mars in the Vanguard Nightfall playlist. This playlist was initially introduced in Season of the Chosen. To increase your chances of obtaining this weapon, tackle higher difficulty Nightfalls. Keep in mind that in a normal Nightfall, the Pre Astyanax IV isn’t guaranteed in the final reward chest. To improve your odds, focus on defeating champions to boost your fireteam’s score, which affects your rank at the end of the activity. Pay attention to weeks with double Nightfall rewards, as they provide the best opportunity to acquire this bow.
**Getting the Pre Astyanax IV God Roll**
Once you’ve acquired your first copy of the Pre Astyanax IV Bow, you have the option to purchase subsequent copies from Commander Zavala in The Tower. Each additional copy will cost you one Vanguard Engram, 25 Legendary Shards, and 20,000 Glimmer. Alternatively, you can challenge the Heist Battleground: Mars on Grandmaster difficulty for a chance to obtain an Adept version of the Bow, allowing you to equip Adept Mods in Destiny 2. Be warned, Grandmaster difficulty is significantly more challenging and requires a higher light level to enter, meaning Guardians will face a tougher time, especially with the added mission modifiers.
To guarantee an Adept Nightfall weapon in the reward chest, you’ll need to defeat all champions and earn a Platinum Rank.
**Understanding the Pre Astyanax IV God Roll**
The God Roll for the Pre Astyanax IV Bow is quite similar for both PvE and PvP activities, with a minor difference. For the second Trait, Guardians should aim for “Opening Shot” when using the bow in PvP encounters. Here’s a breakdown of the other traits to look for:
**Barrel:** You can choose between “Helical Fletching” or “Straight Fletching” to increase stability and accuracy, respectively.
**Arrow:** “Polymer String” is recommended for more draw speed, while “Natural String” enhances accuracy.
**Trait 1:** Go for “Archers Tempo” to increase your draw speed after a precision hit, making your follow-up shots faster.
**Trait 2:** In PvE, “Rampage” is a solid choice, as it increases damage with each consecutive hit. For PvP, as mentioned, opt for “Opening Shot” to improve your accuracy on the initial shot.
**Masterwork:** “Handling” is a good Masterwork trait, as it enhances overall handling.
With this combination, you’ll have a well-rounded Pre Astyanax IV Bow capable of excelling in various scenarios, whether you’re facing enemies in PvE activities or Guardians in the Crucible.
In conclusion, the Pre Astyanax IV Bow is a valuable addition to your Destiny 2 arsenal. With the right roll, it can become a formidable weapon in your hands. So, venture into the Vanguard Nightfall playlist and aim for the God Roll to make the most of this powerful Solar Bow.