Destiny 2: Pre Astyanax IV Updated PvE and PvP God Rolls Guide

This guide will help you determine the Pre Astyanax IV updated God Rolls in Destiny 2 for both PvE and PvP.

The third iteration of the Pre Astyanax IV is here (Source: Bungie)
The third iteration of the Pre Astyanax IV is here (Source: Bungie)

The Pre Astyanax IV in Destiny 2 now has new perks but retains its original archetype. It is still a Solar piece, but due to the significant number of new perks, its god rolls are now completely different. Also, with the updated perk pool, you can now use the weapon for various other purposes than before. That is why it is important to understand which perks and attributes to pick for it according to the Pre Astyanax IV updated God Rolls in Destiny 2. This guide will help you make that decision for both PvE and PvP.

If you still do not have the weapon, you can farm it using any of the Pinnacle Ops inside the Portal. You might have to try a few times for the weapon to appear in one of the chests, but you should eventually find it.

Pre Astyanax IV Updated God Rolls in Destiny 2 for PVE

Pre Astyanax IV
Pre Astyanax IV (Source: Bungie)

Refer to the table below to understand its God Roll perks and attributes.

Attributes and PerksEffects
Barrel – Agile BowstringIncreases Handling and Stability
Magazine – Compact Arrow ShaftIncreases Handling and Reload Speed
Perk 1 – IncandescentCreates an elemental explosion on kills that spreads Solar scorch to surrounding enemies.
Perk 2 – Burning AmbitionCauses sustained Scorch damage to enemies, and the Scorch stacks to unlock even more damage.

You can choose to replace Incandescent with Firefly. In that case, also replace Burning Ambition with Binary Orbit. Both of these perks will help boost Darkness elemental damage from associated weapons.

Also Read: Destiny 2: Festival Flight PvE and PvP God Rolls Guide

Pre Astyanax IV Updated God Rolls for PvP

In the following table, we have listed some of the perks and attributes that work best for the weapon in PvP scenarios.

Attributes and PerksEffects
Barrel – Tactile StringIncreases Stability and Accuracy
Magazine – Straight FletchingIncreases Accuracy
Perk 1 – Successful WarmupAfter each kill, the draw time for the bow reduces.
Perk 2 – Explosive HeadThe arrows explode a short while after impact.

Rapid Hit and Swashbuckler are alternative perk choices here. The former grants increased utility after precision strikes, while Swashbuckler boosts overall damage.

Also Read: Destiny 2: Yeartide Apex PvE and PvP God Rolls Guide


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