Abyss Defiant (Adept)
One of the updated raid weapons from Year 1, the Abyss Defiant (Adept) can only be earned in the Crota’s End 390 raid. While weapons like the Will of Crota and Oversoul’s Edict are all great choices, the Abyss Defiant is by far the standout of the four available weapons. This is thanks to the versatile perks it comes with that allows a Guardian to customize this assault rifle to their specific needs when going into an activity. For those who want a more accurate weapon they can always choose the Focused Fire and Perfect Balance perks to ensure that their shots almost always hit. In contrast, the Hip Fire and Single Point Sling allow for players to expend a large amount of damage while remaining more mobile for activities that demand momentum and speed.
Yet, it’s the combination of the Lich Bane and Hive Disruptor perks that make this one of the best weapons to earn during the Crota’s End raid. While most of the other weapons simply let you penetrate a Knight’s Shield, Lich Bane allows players to disorientate Wizards that are hit. This is an incredibly useful perk since Wizards are some of the most dangerous enemies in the game and stunning them turns these fearsome foes into pushovers. Combining this with Hive Disruptor (Increased damage to Hive Majors) lets you take down these alien monsters quickly, efficiently, and with little trouble.
