Dead Man's Tale god roll - Destiny 2
Craft a Dead Man's Tale god roll and start really pushing this Exotic Scout Rifle to its full potential in Destiny 2.
Dead Man’s Tale is an impressively unique Exotic Scout Rifle introduced to Destiny 2 during Season of the Chosen. Since then, the gun has returned with Season of the Witch and can now be crafted. This lets players have more control over the exact Dead Man Tale they want to use. There are a few perks that lift this Exotic from a middling option to a god roll for both PVE and PVP.
Dead Man’s Tale god roll
Dead Man’s Tale is a Scout Rifle that sits in your Primary weapon slot. Unlike other weapons, this Scout can only be reloaded one round at a time, which makes it rather slow. A recent update has seen its Intrinsic Perk be changed, rewarding consecutive precision hits with bonus target acquisition and range.
In terms of the weapon’s stats, it has a decent Range stat but unfortunately suffers from some weak Stability and overall slow Reload Time. It’s also got a recoil pattern that could be improved with the right perks.
Before we dive into the perks, it’s important to touch on Recoil as it’s a tricky thing in Destiny 2. According to a Reddit post by Crystic_Knight, a Recoil stat that ends in 5 will tend to be more vertical. Meanwhile, the lower the stat, the bouncier it will be. As it trends higher, the direction changes from left to right, with a high 90 tending to be more of a vertical recoil pattern. All of this is to say that for Dead Man’s Tale, boosting the Recoil stat by 10 points will help bring it to almost max, which will ensure it has a nice and predictable bounce.
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Additionally, for those looking to craft a Dead Man's Tale, note that the perks are locked behind acquiring Intrinsic upgrades. Each time you complete Presage you will be rewarded with another tier of Cranial Spike, which will let you slot in new Stocks and Magazines. You will still need to level up the gun to unlock perks. Make sure you continue to run Presage each week it's available on the Exotic Mission Rotator so you can fully upgrade this Scout Rifle.
Dead Man’s Tale god roll for PVE
Players that want to focus on using Dead Man’s Tale in PVE have quite a few great perks that lift the performance of the gun.
| Dead Man's Tale - PVE | |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Corkscrew Rifling (+5 Stability, +5 Range, +5 Handling) |
| Magazine | High-Calibur Rounds (Shots from this weapon knock the target back further) |
| Stock | Composite Stock (+5 Stability, +5 Handling) |
| Perk 1 | Fourth Time’s the Charm (Rapidly landing precision hits will return two rounds to the magazine) |
| Intrinsic Trait 1 | Cranial Spike (Chaining precision hits grants bonus target acquisition and range) |
| Intrinsic Trait 2 | Dark-Forged Trigger (Removes hipfire accuracy penalties and increases rate of fire from hip. Stacks of Cranial Spike increase hip rate of fire further) |
The main rational behind the Barrel, Magazine, and Stock choices is to boost the Range, Handling, and Stability of Dead Man’s Tale. These will help you keep the reticle on-target by reducing the bounce. Recoil Direction isn’t that critical in PVE, given your targets are easier to track than players.
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As for the perk, there are a few great options here, but Fourth Times the Charm will keep you firing, allowing you to rack up more stacks of Cranial Spike. Another alternative would be Outlaw if you’re using this a mob-clearer or even Rapid Hit if it’s your Major or Boss damage dealer.
Dead Man’s Tale god roll for PVP
In terms of a PVP Dead Man’s Tale god roll, the gun is already exceptionally powerful thanks to its intrinsic perks, but it still has some shortcomings that can be addressed. The main key for a good PVP roll will be reining in the Recoil Direction while also providing you with an overall boost to performance.
| Dead Man's Tale - PVP | |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Arrowhead Brake (+11 Recoil Direction, +10 Handling) |
| Magazine | High-Calibur Rounds (Shots from this weapon knock the target back further) |
| Stock | Short-Action Stock (+15 Handling) |
| Perk 1 | Killing Wind (Final blows grant increased mobility, weapon range, and handling for a short duration) |
| Intrinsic Trait 1 | Cranial Spike (Chaining precision hits grants bonus target acquisition and range) |
| Intrinsic Trait 2 | Dark-Forged Trigger (Removes hipfire accuracy penalties and increases rate of fire from hip. Stacks of Cranial Spike increase hip rate of fire further) |
For PVP, this god roll will focus entirely on boosting the Handling stat. This will make the gun feel incredibly snappy, allowing you to duel while ADSing at long range while you rely on its perks in close combat when hipfiring.
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In terms of the perk you want to be aiming for, this will change depending on your playstyle. I’m a big fan of Killing Wind as it increases mobility, weapon range, and handling for a short duration after a kill.
An alternative to Killing Wind would be Moving Target, for those that want better target acquisition when aiming down sights. This ensures you’re moving faster when ADSing and helps you track those wily targets. There is, of course, also Vorpal Weapon. This perk boosts your damage output against Guardians with their Super active, making Dead Man’s Tale quite a lethal at taking out the most important threats..
Dead Man’s Tale is a powerful Exotic Scout Rifle that can really benefit from some specific perks. Get enough of these perks together and you’ll have yourself a god roll Dead Man’s Tale that can dominate PVE content and crush your opponents in Crucible. Stop by the Shacknews Destiny 2 Complete Strategy Guide for more help finding the perfect weapon for your build.
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