The Explosive Truth Behind Destiny 2's Necrochasm Fallout

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The return of Crota's End in Destiny 2 has sparked controversy within the community, particularly regarding the Necrochasm Exotic auto rifle.

The problem with Necrochasm lies in its deviation from other guns in its category, as it fails to shoot green bullets despite its affiliation as a Weapon of Sorrow.

Adding to this issue, the Exotic Catalyst for Necrochasm grants the weapon the Outlaw perk, which is deemed by some as a questionable choice due to the already impressive reload speed of the gun.

The release of a new or reprised Raid in Destiny 2 is highly anticipated and sparks the World First Race on launch day. This race is a collaborative effort within the community to uncover the secrets of the new activity. Crota's End, the latest addition to Destiny 2, follows this trend. While some players were hoping for the return of Wrath of the Machine, others are content with Crota's End. Overall, it is seen as a positive step forward after Root of Nightmares. However, the reintroduction of Crota's End also brought back the Necrochasm Exotic auto rifle, which caused controversy within the community.

Raid Exotics often divide players' opinions as they can be either excessively powerful or disappointingly weak. This makes it challenging for Bungie to strike the right balance. The initial release of Vow of the Disciple's Collective Obligation was not well-received, but improvements were made later. On the other hand, Conditional Finality from Root of Nightmares is widely regarded as one of the best Raid Exotics in Destiny 2. Necrochasm, however, is an exception where Bungie managed to achieve a successful balance. Nevertheless, some players believe it lacks a distinct identity and falls short in certain aspects.

Destiny 2's Necrochasm Doesn't Follow the Rules of Weapons of Sorrow

Necrochasm, originally an Arc auto rifle in the first game, was changed to function as a Kinetic weapon in Destiny 2 with the return of Crota's End for Season of the Witch. This was a wise decision for several reasons, particularly due to the abundance of other DPS options competing for the Energy slot during endgame activities, where Necrochasm wouldn't have been suitable.

Additionally, Necrochasm is one of four "Weapons of Sorrow" currently known. These firearms in the Guardians' arsenal are considered dangerous or forbidden as they are infused with powerful Hive magic. In the lore, the Weapons of Sorrow are infamous tools of destruction, capable of corrupting those who wield them. From a gameplay perspective, these guns all feature visually distinctive green bullets, serving as a clear visual identifier as Weapons of Sorrow. However, it is perplexing to players that Destiny 2's Necrochasm auto rifle does not fire green bullets like its predecessor.

Crota's End's Necrochasm Has a Potentially Underwhelming Exotic Catalyst

In addition, the Necrochasm Exotic from Crota's End comes with new stats, perks, and an Exotic Catalyst to enhance its gameplay. The weapon's Exotic perk, Cursebringer, causes precision final blows to create a powerful explosion around the target, refilling the magazine in the process. It also features Desperation, a boosted Desperado, which increases the weapon's rate of fire upon reloading after a precision final blow or a final blow with a Cursed Thrall explosion. With its abilities, the Necrochasm is ideal for clearing adds in Destiny 2's Raids and other endgame activities.

The catalyst for Necrochasm grants it Outlaw, which some players find disappointing since the gun already has a base reload speed stat of 76 and doesn't require the additional 50 points from Outlaw. However, Outlaw includes a hidden reload speed scalar that consistently speeds up the reloading process, synergizing well with Necrochasm's other perks. Nonetheless, some community members criticize the weapon's Exotic catalyst, expecting a more impressive upgrade, particularly when compared to Destiny 2's Monte Carlo Exotic Catalyst.

Destiny 2 is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.