Learn about the Destiny 2 Patron of Lost Causes God Roll for PvE and PvP content, the best perks, how to use the gun, and how to get it!
Patron of Lost Causes is a kinetic lightweight frame scout rifle released with the Final Shape expansion with the Episode 1: Echoes activities. Scouts are tried and true weapons for end-game PVE where keeping distance from enemies is a priority. Also, Patron of Lost Causes was a previously sunset weapon reprised with new perks, an origin trait, and the ability for its perks to be enhanced.
Related:
Patron of Lost Causes PvE God Roll
The best perks for Patron of Lost Causes PVE God Roll are Arrowhead Brake, Tactical Mag, Rapid Hit, and Kinetic Tremors. These provide important stats, utility, and damage for the weapon.
The following list is the best perks for Patron of Lost Causes PVE God Roll in Destiny 2:
- Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
- Magazine: Tactical Mag
- Column 3 Trait: Rapid Hit
- Column 4 Trait: Kinetic Tremors
- Masterwork: Handling
- Origin Trait: Cast No Shadow
- Weapon Mod: Counterbalance Stock
Scout Rifles are powerful weapons in PVE for long-range combat and Patron of Lost Causes is no exception. Firstly, the Arrowhead Brake and Counterbalance Stock allow our recoil to be as manageable as possible and boost our stability. Tactical Mag and Rapid Hit boost our stability and reload ensuring we can land consecutive shots, and don’t spend too much time reloading. Lastly, Kinetic Tremors provide a nice area of effect shockwave to deal extra damage to high-health targets and wipe out any low-health trash enemies nearby.
These perks combine to give us a stacked scout rifle with some great perks. The biggest negative of scout rifles is their primary usage in long-range encounters and higher-level content like Grandmaster Nightfalls. Outside of these use cases, they fall short against other weapons in PVE for damage. This can be a great option for players needing a good kinetic scout but doesn’t hold anything special for those who already have great rolled scout rifles.
Patron of Lost Causes PvP God Roll
The best perks for Patron of Lost Causes PVP God Roll are Arrowhead Brake, Tactical Mag, To the Pain, and Explosive Payload. These provide important stats, utility, and damage for the weapon.
The following list is the best perks for Patron of Lost Causes PVP God Roll in Destiny 2:
- Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
- Magazine: Tactical Mag
- Column 3 Trait: To the Pain
- Column 4 Trait: Explosive Payload
- Masterwork: Handling
- Origin Trait: Cast No Shadow
- Weapon Mod: Counterbalance Stock
Unlike with most PVP weapons, we are not focusing on the range as scout rifles have plenty of it built in. So Arrowhead Brake and Counterbalance Stock mod increase our handling and reduce our recoil to make the weapon feel incredibly accurate and snappy. Tactical Mag gives us an extra bullet while boosting our stability and reload speed. Also, To the Pain increases our handling and aim assist while we take damage ensuring we have the advantage in any duels. Lastly, Explosive Payload is our final perk choice that causes massive flinch to our enemies. Since most engagements with a scout rifle will be against other scout rifles, flinching our enemies could be the difference in winning our engagements.
Scout rifles are potent long-range PVP weapons, however, they require a passive playstyle and playing at range to be effective. They pack a nice punch and are very easy to control making them great for extended-range maps. However, Patron of Lost Causes has nothing special versus other scout rifles so only collect this one if you don’t already have a great option.
How to Get Patron of Lost Causes in Destiny 2
You can obtain Patron of Lost Causes by completing any of the Episode I: Echoes activities. Once you have unlocked the weapon you can focus additional rolls from Failsafe in the Helm. Also, completing the Arean Breach and the Enigma Protocol episode activities can award the Patron of Lost Causes. Unlike episodal-based weapons, the Reprised weapons cannot be crafted, but they can have their perks enhanced.
Looking For More Destiny 2?
Thank you for reading our Destiny 2 Patron of Lost Causes God Roll and How to Get Guide. We provide the latest news and create guides for Destiny 2. Additionally, watch Deltia play games on Twitch, or visit his YouTube channel!
