Unending Tempest god roll & best perks

pandapaxxy (PvE / M+KB / Controller): "Another season, another bajillion perks in our core weapons. Unending Tempest comes in as the first core playlist 600 rpm submachine gun. We have had Aggressives come from Crucible and Gambit. Lightweights from Crucible and Vanguard. So no Precision Frames. The biggest synergy is Demolitionist and Adrenaline Junkie. Enlightened Action and any damage bonus will also feel incredible. And of course there's Subsistence and Frenzy for damage and never having to reload." Recommended MW: Reload.

Strong alternatives

Adrenaline Junkie Appended Mag Smallbore Demolitionist Headstone Frenzy Enlightened Action Subsistence Tactical Mag Flared Magwell Corkscrew Rifling

pandapaxxy (PvP / Controller): "Unending Tempest will be the next best submachine gun. Rivaling but not as strong as release The Immortal. The only issue is the large perk pool, but you can always work around that by playing crucible for more resets. The best perks depend on how you play. Killing Wind will help you get to and beat out your next engagement, Multikill Clip works here, but Kill Clip would have been better. Dynamic Sway Reduction will help keep your bullets on target paired with Target Lock for that quick TtK. Finally you could also try to hit max range with Fragile Focus and boost up your other stats with Perpetual Motion. It's definitely going to be a dominant SMG this season, and if you prefer precision SMGs like myself it will be worth the grind." Recommended MW: Range.

Essential perks

Accurized Rounds

Strong alternatives

Target Lock Dynamic Sway Reduction Hammer-Forged Rifling Tap the Trigger Fragile Focus Killing Wind Perpetual Motion Smallbore Corkscrew Rifling

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 77 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RxkTOwLINWvKzUitNoAFy?si=1426d1f760c544b5) with @ImpetusAlways and @Saint_Kabr while @CourtProjects is on holiday. First-choice PvE pick for Minor Spec add clear enemies in end-game content. Unending Tempest is probably the best kinetic slot precision SMG, with great stats in comparison to its peers, and with being able to forget about the recoil direction with the frame bonus. But, as it's a Crucible weapon, there is a huge trait pool, so if you do want the best chance of a usable drop, reset your ranks a few times first, before you focus your engrams. You'll appreciate a mix of handling, stability and reload speed from your barrel and mag perks. Fluted Barrel is the obvious top pic for the barrel, but Smallbore is a decent alternative, and then Tactical Mag and Flared Magwell boost the stats you need from the mag. In the first trait column as a support perk, both Enlightened Action and Perpetual Motion boost gunfeel stats, while in the second as the signature perk, Collective Action or Surrounded are both solid damage boosting options. The Nadir Focus origin trait in may be more PvP orientated, but free extra range and accuracy is a nice bonus. Recommended MW: Handling or Reload Speed, with a damage-boosting (Minor or Taken Spec) or Backup Mag mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-MinorSpec, PvE-God, PvE-EndGame, M+KB, Controller

Strong alternatives

Tactical Mag Polygonal Rifling Collective Action Enlightened Action Chambered Compensator Smallbore Flared Magwell Perpetual Motion Surrounded

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 77 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RxkTOwLINWvKzUitNoAFy?si=1426d1f760c544b5) with @ImpetusAlways and @Saint_Kabr while @CourtProjects is on holiday. First-choice PvE pick for Minor Spec add clear enemies in end-game content. Unending Tempest is probably the best kinetic slot precision SMG, with great stats in comparison to its peers, and with being able to forget about the recoil direction with the frame bonus. But, as it's a Crucible weapon, there is a huge trait pool, so if you do want the best chance of a usable drop, reset your ranks a few times first, before you focus your engrams. You'll appreciate a mix of handling, stability and reload speed from your barrel and mag perks. Fluted Barrel is the obvious top pic for the barrel, but Smallbore is a decent alternative, and then Tactical Mag and Flared Magwell boost the stats you need from the mag. It's always great to see Demolitionist in the first trait column as a support perk for more grenades, and who doesn't love that, and the occasional instant refill when you throw one, but Enlightened Action or Perpetual Motion are also great for the gunfeel boosts. In the second trait column as the signature perk, Headstone synergises with Stasis subclasses to generate a large crystal to proc fragment perk effects. The Nadir Focus origin trait in may be more PvP orientated, but free extra range and accuracy is a nice bonus. Recommended MW: Handling or Reload Speed, with a damage-boosting (Minor or Taken Spec) or Backup Mag mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-MinorSpec, PvE-God, PvE-EndGame, M+KB, Controller

Essential perks

Headstone

Strong alternatives

Tactical Mag Polygonal Rifling Demolitionist Chambered Compensator Smallbore Flared Magwell Enlightened Action Perpetual Motion

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 77 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RxkTOwLINWvKzUitNoAFy?si=1426d1f760c544b5) with @ImpetusAlways and @Saint_Kabr while @CourtProjects is on holiday. First-choice PvE pick for Minor Spec add clear enemies in end-game content. Unending Tempest is probably the best kinetic slot precision SMG, with great stats in comparison to its peers, and with being able to forget about the recoil direction with the frame bonus. But, as it's a Crucible weapon, there is a huge trait pool, so if you do want the best chance of a usable drop, reset your ranks a few times first, before you focus your engrams. You'll appreciate a mix of handling, stability and reload speed from your barrel and mag perks. Fluted Barrel is the obvious top pic for the barrel, but Smallbore is a decent alternative, and then Tactical Mag and Flared Magwell boost the stats you need from the mag. It's always great to see Demolitionist in the first trait column as a support perk for more grenades, and who doesn't love that, and the occasional instant refill when you throw one. In the second trait column as the signature perk, Adrenaline Junkie is a natural pairing, as is Collective Action from the elemental pickups you can generate from grenades. The Nadir Focus origin trait in may be more PvP orientated, but free extra range and accuracy is a nice bonus. Recommended MW: Handling or Reload Speed, with a damage-boosting (Minor or Taken Spec) or Backup Mag mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-MinorSpec, PvE-God, PvE-EndGame, M+KB, Controller

Essential perks

Demolitionist

Strong alternatives

Adrenaline Junkie Tactical Mag Polygonal Rifling Chambered Compensator Smallbore Flared Magwell Collective Action

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 77 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RxkTOwLINWvKzUitNoAFy?si=1426d1f760c544b5) with @ImpetusAlways and @Saint_Kabr while @CourtProjects is on holiday. First-choice PvE pick for Minor Spec add clear enemies in end-game content. Unending Tempest is probably the best kinetic slot precision SMG, with great stats in comparison to its peers, and with being able to forget about the recoil direction with the frame bonus. But, as it's a Crucible weapon, there is a huge trait pool, so if you do want the best chance of a usable drop, reset your ranks a few times first, before you focus your engrams. For M+KB, focus on range with your barrel and mag perks - stability is less useful and you can use trait perks to help boost reload speed. In the first trait column as a support perk, both Enlightened Action and Perpetual Motion boost gunfeel stats, while in the second as the signature perk, Collective Action or Surrounded are both solid damage boosting options. The Nadir Focus origin trait in may be more PvP orientated, but free extra range and accuracy is a nice bonus. Recommended MW: Range or Handling, with a damage-boosting (Minor or Taken Spec) or Backup Mag mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-MinorSpec, PvE-God, PvE-EndGame, M+KB

Essential perks

Accurized Rounds

Strong alternatives

Full Bore Collective Action Enlightened Action Hammer-Forged Rifling Extended Barrel Perpetual Motion Surrounded

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 77 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RxkTOwLINWvKzUitNoAFy?si=1426d1f760c544b5) with @ImpetusAlways and @Saint_Kabr while @CourtProjects is on holiday. First-choice PvE pick for Minor Spec add clear enemies in end-game content. Unending Tempest is probably the best kinetic slot precision SMG, with great stats in comparison to its peers, and with being able to forget about the recoil direction with the frame bonus. But, as it's a Crucible weapon, there is a huge trait pool, so if you do want the best chance of a usable drop, reset your ranks a few times first, before you focus your engrams. For M+KB, focus on range with your barrel and mag perks - stability is less useful and you can use trait perks to help boost reload speed. It's always great to see Demolitionist in the first trait column as a support perk for more grenades, and who doesn't love that, and the occasional instant refill when you throw one, but Enlightened Action or Perpetual Motion are also great for the gunfeel boosts. In the second trait column as the signature perk, Headstone synergises with Stasis subclasses to generate a large crystal to proc fragment perk effects. The Nadir Focus origin trait in may be more PvP orientated, but free extra range and accuracy is a nice bonus. Recommended MW: Range or Handling, with a damage-boosting (Minor or Taken Spec) or Backup Mag mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-MinorSpec, PvE-God, PvE-EndGame, M+KB

Essential perks

Headstone Accurized Rounds

Strong alternatives

Full Bore Demolitionist Hammer-Forged Rifling Extended Barrel Enlightened Action Perpetual Motion

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 77 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RxkTOwLINWvKzUitNoAFy?si=1426d1f760c544b5) with @ImpetusAlways and @Saint_Kabr while @CourtProjects is on holiday. First-choice PvE pick for Minor Spec add clear enemies in end-game content. Unending Tempest is probably the best kinetic slot precision SMG, with great stats in comparison to its peers, and with being able to forget about the recoil direction with the frame bonus. But, as it's a Crucible weapon, there is a huge trait pool, so if you do want the best chance of a usable drop, reset your ranks a few times first, before you focus your engrams. We'll be using traits to boost handling and reload speed, so you can use the barrel and mag options to push up stability as much as you can to improve control. Working backwards, Frenzy as the signature perk maxes out handling and reload speed, as well as adding 15% to damage. It's always great to see Demolitionist in the first trait column as your support perk for more grenades, and who doesn't love that, and the occasional instant refill when you throw one. The Nadir Focus origin trait in may be more PvP orientated, but free extra range and accuracy is a nice bonus. Recommended MW: Stability, with a damage-boosting (Minor or Taken Spec) or Backup Mag mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-MinorSpec, PvE-God, PvE-EndGame, M+KB, Controller

Essential perks

Demolitionist Frenzy

Strong alternatives

Tactical Mag Polygonal Rifling Chambered Compensator Smallbore Flared Magwell

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 77 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RxkTOwLINWvKzUitNoAFy?si=1426d1f760c544b5) with @ImpetusAlways and @Saint_Kabr while @CourtProjects is on holiday. First-choice PvE pick for Minor Spec add clear enemies in end-game content. Unending Tempest is probably the best kinetic slot precision SMG, with great stats in comparison to its peers, and with being able to forget about the recoil direction with the frame bonus. But, as it's a Crucible weapon, there is a huge trait pool, so if you do want the best chance of a usable drop, reset your ranks a few times first, before you focus your engrams. We'll be using traits to boost handling and reload speed, so you can use the barrel and mag options to push up stability as much as you can to improve control. Working backwards, Frenzy as the signature perk maxes out handling and reload speed, as well as adding 15% to damage. In the first trait column as your support perk, Subsistence will help keep your magazine topped up on kills, inbetween reloads. The Nadir Focus origin trait in may be more PvP orientated, but free extra range and accuracy is a nice bonus. Recommended MW: Stability, with a damage-boosting (Minor or Taken Spec) or Backup Mag mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-MinorSpec, PvE-God, PvE-EndGame, M+KB, Controller

Essential perks

Subsistence Frenzy

Strong alternatives

Tactical Mag Polygonal Rifling Chambered Compensator Smallbore Flared Magwell

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 77 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RxkTOwLINWvKzUitNoAFy?si=1426d1f760c544b5) with @ImpetusAlways and @Saint_Kabr while @CourtProjects is on holiday. First-choice PvE pick for Minor Spec add clear enemies in end-game content. Unending Tempest is probably the best kinetic slot precision SMG, with great stats in comparison to its peers, and with being able to forget about the recoil direction with the frame bonus. But, as it's a Crucible weapon, there is a huge trait pool, so if you do want the best chance of a usable drop, reset your ranks a few times first, before you focus your engrams. We'll be using traits to boost handling and reload speed, so you can use the barrel and mag options to push up stability as much as you can to improve control. Working backwards, Frenzy as the signature perk maxes out handling and reload speed, as well as adding 15% to damage. It's rare to get double damage perks outside of raid weapons, but Gutshot Straight in the first trait column boosts bodyshot damage by a further 10% - with a spray and pray weapon like an SMG, this could be the unique perk combination to chase. The Nadir Focus origin trait in may be more PvP orientated, but free extra range and accuracy is a nice bonus. Recommended MW: Stability, with a damage-boosting (Minor or Taken Spec) or Backup Mag mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-MinorSpec, PvE-God, PvE-EndGame, M+KB, Controller

Essential perks

Gutshot Straight Frenzy

Strong alternatives

Tactical Mag Polygonal Rifling Chambered Compensator Smallbore Flared Magwell

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 77 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RxkTOwLINWvKzUitNoAFy?si=1426d1f760c544b5) with @ImpetusAlways and @Saint_Kabr while @CourtProjects is on holiday. First-choice PvE pick for Minor Spec add clear enemies in end-game content. Unending Tempest is probably the best kinetic slot precision SMG, with great stats in comparison to its peers, and with being able to forget about the recoil direction with the frame bonus. But, as it's a Crucible weapon, there is a huge trait pool, so if you do want the best chance of a usable drop, reset your ranks a few times first, before you focus your engrams. You'll appreciate a mix of handling, stability and reload speed from your barrel and mag perks. Fluted Barrel is the obvious top pic for the barrel, but Smallbore is a decent alternative, and then Tactical Mag and Flared Magwell boost the stats you need from the mag. For the trait combination, Subsistence as the support perk and Surrounded as the signature perk can work, even in end-game activity - the 40% damage boost from Surrounded should proc the partial mag refill from Subsistence fairly frequently to keep you in the fight for longer. The Nadir Focus origin trait in may be more PvP orientated, but free extra range and accuracy is a nice bonus. Recommended MW: Handling or Reload Speed, with a damage-boosting (Minor or Taken Spec) or Backup Mag mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-MinorSpec, PvE-God, PvE-EndGame, M+KB, Controller

Essential perks

Subsistence Surrounded

Strong alternatives

Tactical Mag Polygonal Rifling Chambered Compensator Smallbore Flared Magwell

Inspired by @PodvsEnemies Podcast vs Enemies episode 77 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RxkTOwLINWvKzUitNoAFy?si=1426d1f760c544b5) with @ImpetusAlways and @Saint_Kabr while @CourtProjects is on holiday. First-choice PvE pick for Minor Spec add clear enemies in end-game content. Unending Tempest is probably the best kinetic slot precision SMG, with great stats in comparison to its peers, and with being able to forget about the recoil direction with the frame bonus. But, as it's a Crucible weapon, there is a huge trait pool, so if you do want the best chance of a usable drop, reset your ranks a few times first, before you focus your engrams. For M+KB, focus on range with your barrel and mag perks - stability is less useful and you can use trait perks to help with reloads. It's always great to see Demolitionist in the first trait column as a support perk for more grenades, and who doesn't love that, and the occasional instant refill when you throw one. In the second trait column as the signature perk, Adrenaline Junkie is a natural pairing, as is Collective Action from the elemental pickups you can generate from grenades. The Nadir Focus origin trait in may be more PvP orientated, but free extra range and accuracy is a nice bonus. Recommended MW: Range or Handling, with a damage-boosting (Minor or Taken Spec) or Backup Mag mod.|tags: PvE, PvE-MinorSpec, PvE-God, PvE-EndGame, M+KB

Essential perks

Accurized Rounds Demolitionist

Strong alternatives

Adrenaline Junkie Full Bore Hammer-Forged Rifling Extended Barrel Collective Action