Gridskipper god roll & best perks

pandapaxxy (PvE / M+KB / Controller): "Gridskipper returns! Is it better than the previous version? I think so. But not by much we get some Void synergy through Destabilizing Rounds and Repulser Brace. But outside of that we don't have Rapid Hit or Subsistence for reloads. Perpetual Motion and Demolitionist are the only “reload” perks. Frenzy does bump you up to 100 handling and reload but that's only when the perk is active." Recommended MW: Reload Speed.

Strong alternatives

Repulsor Brace Arrowhead Brake Armor-Piercing Rounds Frenzy Multikill Clip Perpetual Motion Destabilizing Rounds Demolitionist Appended Mag Flared Magwell Fluted Barrel Corkscrew Rifling

pandapaxxy (PvP / Controller): "Within PvP Gridskipper Vs Claws of the Wolf is always an interesting discussion. Both have their merits and with the addition of Lone Wolf this season I'd give that edge to Gridskipper. Extra aim assist is always nice to have. If you wanted beefier stats you could forgo Headseeker for Elemental Capacitor for up to 100 stability AND Zen Moment AND the new Anti-Flinch mod for the ultimate anti-flinch the pulse." Recommended MW: Stability.

Strong alternatives

Headseeker Arrowhead Brake Ricochet Rounds Lone Wolf Elemental Capacitor Zen Moment Perpetual Motion High-Caliber Rounds Chambered Compensator Fluted Barrel

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies episode 127 from 21 January 2025 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/27QaoJnY0M7c7Ikhz8CbUv?si=397188c406294fcf) with @Saint_Kabr, @ImpetusAlways and @CourtProjects (PvE PvE-MinorSpec PvE-EndGame PvE-God M+KB Controller): First-choice PvE pick for clearing groups of Minor adds in general, and end-game underleveled content, particularly with a void build. Gridskipper returns with updated trat perks, making it a decent choice if you're still looking for a void pulse rifle. At base, the stats are quite good - 33 Range equates to 31.41m ADS and 18.48m hipfire, 47 Stability, 27 Handling is 0.46s ready, 0.40s ADS and 0.45s stow speed, and 35 Reload Speed is a 2.14s reload (1.71s with the Rapid Fire frame intrinsic when reloading from an empty mag). The Recoil Direction of 55 is vertical but loose, so look to improve control with the barrel perk on controller, or boost handling on M+KB. The combat effect magazine perks are all here, and add utility, or Flared Magwell improves reload speed. For void build synergy the trait perk pairing of Repulsor Brace and Destabilizing Rounds work together to provide a Void Overshield using the volatility spread to adds through Destabilizing Rounds. The Splicer Surge origin trait is nice for PvE - reload after dealing damage for up to three stacks, which boosts handling and reload speed by 10/20/45 and applies a reload animation multiplier of ×0.967/×0.934/×0.9. Recommended MW: Handling, with a Backup Mag mod or, when masterworked, Synergy to create Void Breaches or, when the artifact mod's around, Stunloader.|tags:PvE PvE-MinorSpec PvE-EndGame PvE-God M+KB Controller

Essential perks

Repulsor Brace Destabilizing Rounds

Strong alternatives

Arrowhead Brake High-Caliber Rounds Polygonal Rifling Chambered Compensator Fluted Barrel Armor-Piercing Rounds Ricochet Rounds Flared Magwell

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies episode 127 from 21 January 2025 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/27QaoJnY0M7c7Ikhz8CbUv?si=397188c406294fcf) with @Saint_Kabr, @ImpetusAlways and @CourtProjects (PvE PvE-MinorSpec PvE-EndGame PvE-God M+KB Controller): First-choice PvE pick for clearing groups of Minor adds in general, and end-game underleveled content, particularly with a void build. Gridskipper returns with updated trat perks, making it a decent choice if you're still looking for a void pulse rifle. At base, the stats are quite good - 33 Range equates to 31.41m ADS and 18.48m hipfire, 47 Stability, 27 Handling is 0.46s ready, 0.40s ADS and 0.45s stow speed, and 35 Reload Speed is a 2.14s reload (1.71s with the Rapid Fire frame intrinsic when reloading from an empty mag). The Recoil Direction of 55 is vertical but loose, so look to improve control with the barrel perk on controller, or boost handling on M+KB. The combat effect magazine perks are all here, and add utility, or Flared Magwell improves reload speed. For void build synergy the trait perk pairing of Demolitionist and Destabilizing Rounds work together to provide grenade energy quickly, using the volatility spread to adds through Destabilizing Rounds. The Splicer Surge origin trait is nice for PvE - reload after dealing damage for up to three stacks, which boosts handling and reload speed by 10/20/45 and applies a reload animation multiplier of ×0.967/×0.934/×0.9. Recommended MW: Handling, with a Backup Mag mod or, when masterworked, Synergy to create Void Breaches or, when the artifact mod's around, Stunloader.|tags:PvE PvE-MinorSpec PvE-EndGame PvE-God M+KB Controller

Essential perks

Destabilizing Rounds Demolitionist

Strong alternatives

Arrowhead Brake High-Caliber Rounds Polygonal Rifling Chambered Compensator Fluted Barrel Armor-Piercing Rounds Ricochet Rounds Flared Magwell

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies episode 127 from 21 January 2025 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/27QaoJnY0M7c7Ikhz8CbUv?si=397188c406294fcf) with @Saint_Kabr, @ImpetusAlways and @CourtProjects (PvE PvE-MinorSpec PvE-EndGame PvE-God M+KB Controller): First-choice PvE pick for Minor adds in general, and end-game underleveled content. Gridskipper returns with updated trat perks, making it a decent choice if you're still looking for a void pulse rifle. At base, the stats are quite good - 33 Range equates to 31.41m ADS and 18.48m hipfire, 47 Stability, 27 Handling is 0.46s ready, 0.40s ADS and 0.45s stow speed, and 35 Reload Speed is a 2.14s reload (1.71s with the Rapid Fire frame intrinsic when reloading from an empty mag). The Recoil Direction of 55 is vertical but loose, so look to improve control with the barrel perk on controller, or boost handling on M+KB. The combat effect magazine perks are all here, and add utility, or Flared Magwell improves reload speed. For a general-purpose pulse rifle for dealing with adds, the trait perk combination of Demolitionist and Frenzy fills in the weapon stats that need help, boosts damage by ×1.15, and recovers grenade energy. The Splicer Surge origin trait is nice for PvE - reload after dealing damage for up to three stacks, which boosts handling and reload speed by 10/20/45 and applies a reload animation multiplier of ×0.967/×0.934/×0.9. Recommended MW: Handling, with a Backup Mag mod or, when masterworked, Synergy to create Void Breaches or, when the artifact mod's around, Stunloader.|tags:PvE PvE-MinorSpec PvE-EndGame PvE-God M+KB Controller

Essential perks

Demolitionist Frenzy

Strong alternatives

Arrowhead Brake High-Caliber Rounds Polygonal Rifling Chambered Compensator Fluted Barrel Armor-Piercing Rounds Ricochet Rounds Flared Magwell

Adamsdown_Boy written v8.1.5.4 (PvE PvE-MinorSpec PvE-EndGame PvE-God M+KB Controller): PvE pick for Minor adds in general, and end-game underleveled content. Gridskipper returns with updated trat perks, making it a decent choice if you're still looking for a void pulse rifle. At base, the stats are quite good - 33 Range equates to 31.41m ADS and 18.48m hipfire, 47 Stability, 27 Handling is 0.46s ready, 0.40s ADS and 0.45s stow speed, and 35 Reload Speed is a 2.14s reload (1.71s with the Rapid Fire frame intrinsic when reloading from an empty mag). The Recoil Direction of 55 is vertical but loose, so look to improve control with the barrel perk on controller, or boost handling on M+KB. The combat effect magazine perks are all here, and add utility, or Flared Magwell improves reload speed. For a general-purpose pulse rifle for dealing with adds, the trait perk combination of Demolitionist and Desperate Measures work together to generate grenade energy to feed the Desperate Measures damage boost of up to ×1.3. The Splicer Surge origin trait is nice for PvE - reload after dealing damage for up to three stacks, which boosts handling and reload speed by 10/20/45 and applies a reload animation multiplier of ×0.967/×0.934/×0.9. Recommended MW: Handling, with a Backup Mag mod or, when masterworked, Synergy to create Void Breaches or, when the artifact mod's around, Stunloader.|tags:PvE PvE-MinorSpec PvE-EndGame PvE-God M+KB Controller

Essential perks

Desperate Measures Demolitionist

Strong alternatives

Arrowhead Brake High-Caliber Rounds Polygonal Rifling Chambered Compensator Fluted Barrel Armor-Piercing Rounds Ricochet Rounds Flared Magwell

pandapaxxy (PvP / M+KB): "Within PvP Gridskipper Vs Claws of the Wolf is always an interesting discussion. Both have their merits and with the addition of Lone Wolf this season I'd give that edge to Gridskipper. Extra aim assist is always nice to have. If you wanted beefier stats you could forgo Headseeker for Elemental Capacitor for up to 100 stability AND Zen Moment AND the new Anti-Flinch mod for the ultimate anti-flinch the pulse." Recommended MW: Range.

Essential perks

Smallbore

Strong alternatives

Headseeker Ricochet Rounds Lone Wolf Elemental Capacitor Zen Moment Perpetual Motion High-Caliber Rounds