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The video centers around "Michael's Reverence," a unique 450 RPM rapid-fire frame sidearm from the Root of Nightmares raid in Destiny 2, notable for being the first in the kinetic slot with this archetype. The weapon boasts impressive stats in range, stability, reload speed, and magazine size, making it a formidable choice across various gameplay scenarios. The speaker compares it to other sidearms like Punching Out, noting its advantages and the impact of upcoming tuning adjustments by Bungie that could make Michael’s Reverence the top choice for Crucible players.
In terms of perks, the video delves into both PvP and PvE preferences. For PvP, ideal perks include Elemental Capacitor, especially paired with a void subclass for enhanced stability and accuracy. Paracausal Affinity is highlighted as a powerful new perk offering a significant damage boost. For PvE, Swashbuckler is favored for its higher, longer-lasting damage buff, although other perks like Hatchling are mentioned as viable options for specific classes. Another notable perk discussed is "rewind rounds," which refills the magazine based on hits and could be enhanced further in the future.
The video anticipates a significant impact on the PvE meta with an upcoming 20% damage buff to sidearms, positioning Michael's Reverence to outperform SMGs for ad-clearing. The speaker recommends acquiring the Adept version from the Master Root of Nightmares raid for its enhanced capabilities in both PvE and PvP scenarios. The importance of quick reload stats and efficient ammo management is emphasized, concluding with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content and subscribe.
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In this segment, Maven introduces the Michael’s Reverence sidearm from the Root of Nightmares raid, highlighting its uniqueness as the first-ever 450 RPM rapid-fire frame sidearm in the kinetic slot due to its strand weapon attribute. Maven compares it to other 450 RPM rapid-fire frames, all of which are in the energy slot, and discusses its superior stats in several categories like base range, stability, reload speed, and magazine size. The video also touches on the Adept version of the weapon available from the Master Root of Nightmares raid, detailing upcoming enhancements for Adept raid weapons in the next season, and emphasizes the sidearm’s high magazine capacity as a significant advantage over other rapid-fire frames.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the advantages and disadvantages of two sidearms in the game. They mention that while Michael’s Reverence has a higher base magazine size and range stat (especially when equipped with Adept Range), it is not the highest powered in terms of range. That distinction goes to Punching Out, which benefits slightly from the Rangefinder perk. However, upcoming tuning adjustments announced by Bungie may render this advantage negligible, making Michael’s Reverence the best 450 RPM sidearm for Crucible due to its kinetic slot placement and rapid fireframe archetype.
The video further explains that rapid fireframe sidearms have the fastest time-to-kill (TTK) among all primary Crucible weapons. Despite being less rangy, they remain competitive, especially after the nerfs discussed by Bungie. The speaker suggests optimal PvP perks, recommending Elemental Capacitor plus Paracausal Affinity. Paracausal Affinity is highlighted as a powerful new perk resembling an enhanced version of Rampage, providing a 20% weapon buff for six seconds upon getting a kill, without the need for reloading. Finally, the perk’s versatility is noted, as it can also be activated through ability kills when used with Strand.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the merits of different perks for PvP and PvE gameplay. For PvP, they prefer Elemental Capacitor, particularly when playing as a void subclass, because it grants Airborne Effectiveness, which enhances stability and jump-shot accuracy, especially for controller players. They outline their ideal PvP God roll, which includes adept range, range Masterwork, chambered compensator, ricochet rounds, and Elemental Capacitor.
For PvE, they compare Swashbuckler and Paracausal Affinity, ultimately favoring Swashbuckler due to its higher and longer-lasting damage buff. Swashbuckler provides a 33.3% damage increase for 8.5 seconds when enhanced, compared to Paracausal Affinity’s 20% for 7 seconds. They also briefly mention Hatchling as another viable perk, especially for Strand Warlock, but emphasize their preference for consistent damage buffs.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the benefits of certain weapon perks and the potential dominance of a sidearm in the upcoming season. They prefer having stronger damage consistently rather than situational perks. They highlight the “rewind rounds” perk, which refills the magazine based on hits from the initial magazine, effectively increasing the magazine size significantly. This perk could become even more powerful once enhanced. Additionally, the speaker mentions an upcoming 20% damage buff to sidearms in PvE announced by Bungie, which will make sidearms outperform SMGs in DPS for ad-clearing. They believe that the “Michael’s Reverence” sidearm could become a top contender in next season’s PvE meta. The speaker also notes their preference for stability in their weapon setup, as it makes the gun feel better, even though stability doesn’t play a significant role in PvE.
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In this part of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having quick reload stats to minimize downtime, especially in hectic situations. They also discuss the benefits of using appended magazines to maximize ammo with rewind rounds. The segment concludes with a recommendation to engage in the “master rid of nightmares” activity to acquire an Adept Michael’s reverence, which is advantageous for both PVE and PVP players, particularly due to upcoming meta changes. The speaker thanks the viewers, encourages engagement through likes and comments, and invites new viewers to subscribe.