Horror Story god roll & best perks

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 83 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ISDC0TSrLmfEyPuI9oU2m?si=9fbd5a7cf0bc4f07) with @ImpetusAlways, @Saint_Kabr and @CourtProjects. (First-choice PvE pick for Stasis synergy and add-clearing Minor Spec enemies in general content. Horror Story has returned and become a stasis precision auto-rifle - the first of its subtype. The stats are unexceptional, as you might expect from an event weapon but there are some trait combinations to save it. Recoil direction doesn't really matter on a precision-frame weapon, and stability is less important with a more reliable recoil direction, so you can choose your pick of Handling, Range and Reload Speed from your barrel and mag perks. Enlightened Action will get you pretty close to maxed out Handling and Reload at 5 stacks, or Demolitionist is difficult to turn down when it shows up in the first trait column as the support perk. In the second as the signature perk, Headstone is the main Stasis synergy trait, giving you crystals to work with your fragment, or burst and get even more grenade energy back with Demolitionist. Both origin traits are more PvP-orientated, but Nadir Focus's extra range and accuracy for free is a nice little bonus. Recommended MW: Handling or Reload Speed, with a damage boosting (Minor or Taken Spec) mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-MinorSpec, PvE-God, M+KB, Controller

Essential perks

Headstone

Strong alternatives

Tactical Mag Fluted Barrel Demolitionist Smallbore Hammer-Forged Rifling Flared Magwell Accurized Rounds Enlightened Action

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 83 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ISDC0TSrLmfEyPuI9oU2m?si=9fbd5a7cf0bc4f07) with @ImpetusAlways, @Saint_Kabr and @CourtProjects. (First-choice PvE pick for Stasis synergy and add-clearing Minor Spec enemies in end-game content. Horror Story has returned and become a stasis precision auto-rifle - the first of its subtype. The stats are unexceptional, as you might expect from an event weapon but there are some trait combinations to save it. Recoil direction doesn't really matter on a precision-frame weapon, and stability is less important with a more reliable recoil direction, so you can choose your pick of Handling, Range and Reload Speed from your barrel and mag perks. Enlightened Action will get you pretty close to maxed out Handling and Reload at 5 stacks, or Demolitionist is difficult to turn down when it shows up in the first trait column as the support perk. In the second as the signature perk, you should be able to proc Collective Action's 20% damage bonus from generating Stasis shards with Hunters and Titans (Warlocks may have to work harder), or any other elemental pickup. Both origin traits are more PvP-orientated, but Nadir Focus's extra range and accuracy for free is a nice little bonus. Recommended MW: Handling or Reload Speed, with a damage boosting (Minor or Taken Spec) mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-MinorSpec, PvE-EndGame, PvE-God, M+KB, Controller

Essential perks

Collective Action

Strong alternatives

Tactical Mag Fluted Barrel Demolitionist Smallbore Hammer-Forged Rifling Flared Magwell Accurized Rounds Enlightened Action

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 83 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ISDC0TSrLmfEyPuI9oU2m?si=9fbd5a7cf0bc4f07) with @ImpetusAlways, @Saint_Kabr and @CourtProjects. (First-choice PvE pick for add-clearing Minor Spec enemies in end-game content. Horror Story has returned and become a stasis precision auto-rifle - the first of its subtype. The stats are unexceptional, as you might expect from an event weapon but there are some trait combinations to save it. Recoil direction doesn't really matter on a precision-frame weapon, and stability is less important with a more reliable recoil direction, so you can choose your pick of Handling, Range and Reload Speed from your barrel and mag perks. In the second trait slot as the signature perk, you won't ever get to the higher damage tiers of Target Lock, even with the instant reload from throwing a grenade with Demolitionist in the first column support perk slot, but it's still a combination of a decent boost for sustained damage and grenade energy. Or just be happy with the a reliably fast reload and great handling with Enlightened Action at 5 stacks. Both origin traits are more PvP-orientated, but Nadir Focus's extra range and accuracy for free is a nice little bonus. Recommended MW: Handling or Reload Speed, with a damage boosting (Minor or Taken Spec) mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-MinorSpec, PvE-EndGame, PvE-God, M+KB, Controller

Essential perks

Target Lock

Strong alternatives

Tactical Mag Fluted Barrel Demolitionist Smallbore Hammer-Forged Rifling Flared Magwell Accurized Rounds Enlightened Action

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 83 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ISDC0TSrLmfEyPuI9oU2m?si=9fbd5a7cf0bc4f07) with @ImpetusAlways, @Saint_Kabr and @CourtProjects. (First-choice PvE pick for add-clearing Minor Spec enemies in end-game content. Horror Story has returned and become a stasis precision auto-rifle - the first of its subtype. The stats are unexceptional, as you might expect from an event weapon but there are some trait combinations to save it. Recoil direction doesn't really matter on a precision-frame weapon, and stability is less important with a more reliable recoil direction, so you can choose your pick of Handling, Range and Reload Speed from your barrel and mag perks. In the first trait slot as the support perk, it's difficult to look past Demolitionist. To pair with it as the second column signature perk, Frenzy provides +15% damage and maxes out handling and reload speed, or Adrenaline Junkie is a natural pairing - a grenade kill will boost damage by 33%, and the kills you get with refresh your grenade energy. Both origin traits are more PvP-orientated, but Nadir Focus's extra range and accuracy for free is a nice little bonus. Recommended MW: Handling or Reload Speed, with a damage boosting (Minor or Taken Spec) mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-MinorSpec, PvE-EndGame, PvE-God, M+KB, Controller

Essential perks

Demolitionist

Strong alternatives

Tactical Mag Fluted Barrel Frenzy Smallbore Hammer-Forged Rifling Flared Magwell Accurized Rounds Adrenaline Junkie

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 83 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ISDC0TSrLmfEyPuI9oU2m?si=9fbd5a7cf0bc4f07) with @ImpetusAlways, @Saint_Kabr and @CourtProjects. (First-choice PvE pick for anti-Barrier champions in end-game content. Horror Story has returned and become a stasis precision auto-rifle - the first of its subtype. The stats are unexceptional, as you might expect from an event weapon but there are some trait combinations to save it. Recoil direction doesn't really matter on a precision-frame weapon, and stability is less important with a more reliable recoil direction, so you can choose your pick of Handling, Range and Reload Speed from your barrel and mag perks. For use with a seasonal anti-Barrier auto-rifle mod, Under-Over in the first trait column as the support perk and Vorpal Weapon as the signature perk in the second combine together to break shields and barriers faster, if you don't already have a specialised auto-rifle. Both origin traits are more PvP-orientated, but Nadir Focus's extra range and accuracy for free is a nice little bonus. Recommended MW: Handling or Reload Speed, with a damage boosting (Minor or Taken Spec) mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-Boss, PvE-MajorSpec, PvE-Champion, PvE-EndGame, PvE-God, M+KB, Controller

Essential perks

Vorpal Weapon Under-Over

Strong alternatives

Tactical Mag Fluted Barrel Smallbore Hammer-Forged Rifling Flared Magwell Accurized Rounds

pandapaxxy (PvE / M+KB / Controller): "So Horror Story is stasis now. Kinda cool, but not the biggest draw. The combo I'm looking for is Enlightened Action and Target Lock. The two of them together give you bonus handling, reload, and damage. As long as you're connecting shots you'll get the benefits of both!" Recommended MW: Stability.

Essential perks

Tactical Mag Target Lock Arrowhead Brake Enlightened Action

pandapaxxy (PvP / M+KB / Controller): "In PvP you could swap out Enlightened Action for Dynamic Sway Reduction or maybe even Demolitionist. But I'd say that the handling bonus will feel really nice. A base of 37 handling isn't ideal, so the slight bonus from Arrowhead Brake coupled with Enlightened Action will make this auto rifle feel more like an SMG." Recommended MW: Range.

Essential perks

Target Lock Arrowhead Brake Accurized Rounds Enlightened Action

SirStallion_ (PvE / M+KB / Controller): "This gun will be special. Not meta shifting or game breaking, but special. For me, there's an undeniable good feel when it comes to 450s, I love using them but finding a way to best make use of them typically comes down to how I can nuke the most trash mobs in the fastest time. In the past, that's been the likes of Incandescent, but this has the potential to help with chunkier mobs you wouldn't usually want to use a primary against. Kill a thrall, freeze everything around it, explode the world. Demolitionist will feed your grenades, and that means even more freezing when on stasis, but don't for a moment think that means it can only be used on that subclass. Other weapons with this combo have existed, and they're multiclass. A self contained stasis machine. I will be hunting for this, for sure." Recommended MW: Reload.

Essential perks

Headstone Arrowhead Brake Flared Magwell Demolitionist

SirStallion_ (PvP / M+KB / Controller): "As a primarily controller player, I believe 450s are some of the easiest guns to control. Stability is not as necessary, but preference is a thing and you should absolutely commit to whichever stat you feel is best. But the trait combo remains the same for my ideal. I will never just be using one gun, chances are if I get special ammo I'm going to be trying to use that special ammo and discord benefits me when I inevitably succeed. OR.. more likely.. When I use my 450/450 combo and bust out a Harmony suros sidearm, this gun will support a flip flop swip swap playstyle that I enjoy very very much." Recommended MW: Range.

Essential perks

Target Lock Arrowhead Brake Accurized Rounds Discord

Clegmir (PvP / M+KB): "For PvP, adding just a bit more range to make sure you get the most out of your aim assist is where it’s at. Having a third column option for Elemental Capacitor is handy as that perk can have a substantial impact on the feel of the gun, especially if you don’t get something like Frenzy to max your Handling and Reload. Though there are a lot of damage perks in the fourth column, Stasis has an easy time creating shards so leaning into Collective Action is the play, I think." Recommended MW: Range.

Essential perks

Target Lock Fluted Barrel Accurized Rounds Elemental Capacitor

Clegmir (PvP / Controller): "For PvP, adding just a bit more range to make sure you get the most out of your aim assist is where it’s at. Having a third column option for Elemental Capacitor is handy as that perk can have a substantial impact on the feel of the gun, especially if you don’t get something like Frenzy to max your Handling and Reload. Though there are a lot of damage perks in the fourth column, Stasis has an easy time creating shards so leaning into Collective Action is the play, I think." Recommended MW: Range.

Essential perks

Dynamic Sway Reduction Fluted Barrel Accurized Rounds Collective Action