Dragoncult Sickle god roll & best perks

pandapaxxy (PvE / M+KB / Controller): "Dragoncult Sickle is our last dungeon weapon. Being a strand caster frame might actually benefit the toolkit a bit more. Being able to spread Sever through Slice and Chain Reaction or spawn Threadlings from a distance makes this weapon an incredibly strong addition to an all Strand loadout. It might not be the best for boss damage or the best for add clear, but I think it will find a nice home in some Strand loadouts." Recommended MW: Impact.

Strong alternatives

Swordmaster's Guard Hatchling Slice Jagged Edge Honed Edge Tempered Edge Burst Guard Balanced Guard Duelist's Trance Unrelenting Chain Reaction Golden Tricorn

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 90 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7C3Wx7xXVw10WshiLn5sT8?si=ZNEiHi_ZRfW5z3BbkOMrVQ) with @CourtProjects, @ImpetusAlways, and @Saint_Kabr. First-choice PvE pick for add-clear of Minor Spec enemies in end-game content. This is the first new Caster-Frame sword we've seen in some time, and the first Strand one. Dungeon weapons tend to have better stats than world drops, and Dragoncult Sickle is no exception, having pretty good overall stats - both Impact and Ammo Capacity are higher than its peers. The advantage you have with caster frames is that you can hit from range with the heavy attack, but the ammo cost as at v7.3.0.3 is still a little high. If you're using this for add-clearing, one hit will equal one kill consistently so you might as well go for increased ammo with the blade perk. Swordmaster's Guard as the Guard perk improves regeneration of the heavy attack and then either Unrelenting or Tireless Blade provides health regeneration or ammo from thin air in the first trait column, and Chain Reaction or Hatchling (particularly with Thread of Evolution) help with add clearing in the second. The origin trait is situationally useful if you're in a construct-heavy environment, like the Warlord's Ruin dungeon itself. Recommended MW: Impact, with a damage boosting (Major, Boss or Taken Spec) mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-PvE-MinorSpec, PvE-EndGame, PvE-God, M+KB, Controller

Essential perks

Swordmaster's Guard

Strong alternatives

Enduring Blade Chain Reaction Unrelenting Hungry Edge Tireless Blade Tempered Edge Hatchling

pandapaxxy (PvP / M+KB / Controller): "Dragoncult Sickle might have some utility in PvE but PvP is not as forgiving. Assassin’s Blade allows you to run a bit faster when you get a kill, and chain reaction will allow you to get some cheeky double kills or team wipes. I like the idea of caster frames in PvP but in practice you’re better of using another sword." Recommended MW: Impact.

Essential perks

Assassin's Blade Chain Reaction

Strong alternatives

Swordmaster's Guard Jagged Edge Honed Edge Tempered Edge Burst Guard Balanced Guard

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 90 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7C3Wx7xXVw10WshiLn5sT8?si=ZNEiHi_ZRfW5z3BbkOMrVQ) with @CourtProjects, @ImpetusAlways, and @Saint_Kabr. First-choice PvE pick for Major and Boss Spec enemies particularly for Strand subclasses in end-game content. This is the first new Caster-Frame sword we've seen in some time, and the first Strand one. Dungeon weapons tend to have better stats than world drops, and Dragoncult Sickle is no exception, having pretty good overall stats - both Impact and Ammo Capacity are higher than its peers. The advantage you have with caster frames is that you can hit from range with the heavy attack, but the ammo cost as at v7.3.0.3 is still a little high. On the other hand, you can use it for major or boss damage - the standard Jagged Edge for the extra damage and Swordmaster's Guard for the Blade and Guard perks still apply. The new-to-Season-23 Slice as the first trait perk gives this an ability to sever a major or a boss, reducing its outgoing damage by 40% for 10s (or 15s with Thread of Continuity), which can be a lifesaver in a CQC fight. In the second trait column as the signature perk, you could go for Surrounded, if you know there will be adds around to boost damage by 40%, or Whirlwind Blade if there aren't. The origin trait is situationally useful if you're in a construct-heavy environment, like the Warlord's Ruin dungeon itself. Recommended MW: Impact, with a damage boosting (Major, Boss or Taken Spec) mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-Boss, PvE-BossSpec, PvE-MajorSpec, PvE-EndGame, PvE-God, M+KB, Controller

Essential perks

Swordmaster's Guard Slice Jagged Edge Surrounded

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 90 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7C3Wx7xXVw10WshiLn5sT8?si=ZNEiHi_ZRfW5z3BbkOMrVQ) with @CourtProjects, @ImpetusAlways, and @Saint_Kabr. Backup PvE pick for Major and Boss Spec enemies particularly for Strand subclasses in end-game content. This is the first new Caster-Frame sword we've seen in some time, and the first Strand one. Dungeon weapons tend to have better stats than world drops, and Dragoncult Sickle is no exception, having pretty good overall stats - both Impact and Ammo Capacity are higher than its peers. The advantage you have with caster frames is that you can hit from range with the heavy attack, but the ammo cost as at v7.3.0.3 is still a little high. On the other hand, you can use it for major or boss damage - the standard Impact-boosting blade for the extra damage and Swordmaster's Guard for the Guard perk still apply. The new-to-Season-23 Slice as the first trait perk gives this an ability to sever a major or a boss, reducing its outgoing damage by 40% for 10s (or 15s with Thread of Continuity), which can be a lifesaver in a CQC fight. In the second trait column as the signature perk, you could go for Surrounded, if you know there will be adds around to boost damage by 40%, or Whirlwind Blade if there aren't. The origin trait is situationally useful if you're in a construct-heavy environment, like the Warlord's Ruin dungeon itself. Recommended MW: Impact, with a damage boosting (Major, Boss or Taken Spec) mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-Boss, PvE-BossSpec, PvE-MajorSpec, PvE-EndGame, M+KB, Controller

Essential perks

Swordmaster's Guard Slice Tempered Edge Surrounded