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PyroRaider’s Five Favorites

1: Subtle Calamity

My most used bow to this date.  It has to be first.  It has an explosive head mod so I had it masterworked as soon as possible.  Don’t remember for sure, but I think it was the first thing I got masterworked.  I grew an attachment to this thing.  And with this sunsetting regulation about to make it useless, I swear I’ll at least put it on display somewhere.  If anything, at least you all can see and remember it with me here.  Best bow.

No Turning Back was a great bow as well.  The one I had also had the explosive head mod, so it was practically the same bow as Subtle Calamity.  But No Turning Back had one flaw.  It was kinetic.  Subtle Calamity was the winner for me due to its void elemental damage.  And hey, double the bounties.

Wish-ender would have been first if the line of them didn’t suddenly go bad.  They used to be a special quality of weapon.  Well, they aren’t now.

2: Celestial Nighthawk

If you’re a hunter or even a bystander warlock/titan with a brain, you know the power of this thing.  Combined with Sharpshooter, this neat looking (and best looking) exotic helmet instantly kills bosses or at least does a good chunk of damage on the REAL tough ones.  If you hit the head that is.  It takes a certain skill.

That skill being point and shoot.

Ah, the satisfaction of blasting a boss in the face as soon as it appears . . . watching it fall and burn . . .  That feeling?  That’s a great feeling.  Love it.

3: Memory of Cayde Cloak

This would have been at the top . . . if it actually did anything.  The only reason it’s third is because it’s a cloak and . . . the second best one.

The first being . . . . . .

Anyway, I first picked this one up after . . . well, you know.  And since then, I’ve come across five more like it.  I really hate to dismantle them or sell them.  Definitely not dumping them in the trash.  So . . . it looks like there’s a collection in my vault now.  I wear this one everywhere, only occasionally going back to the Tangled Web cloak which is the first one I took a liking to before things went south . . . forever.

4: ST0MP-EE5

I use these almost every time I’m NOT using Celestial Nighthawk.  A must-have for hunters.  Outrun any warlock/titan and take the kills first.  These things make long jumps possible.  You know . . . those jumps that titans and warlocks effortlessly float across while you can’t seem to make it after fifty tries?  Yeah, those jumps.  Take a pair of these next time.  Oh, and bring a sword.

I also happen to like how these look, so they’re in one of my favorite stylish armor sets.  Look, I know my favorite set is a combination of random pieces from a million other sets, but you have to admit it looks pretty nice.

5: Falling Guillotine

This sword . . . whew!  (Yes, it’s a sword.)  This sword is one of the best on the market right now.  Not only does it have a unique, ridiculous design that I adore, it’s easily the strongest sword I’ve ever handled.  Heavy hitter, and I do mean heavy.  You can also twirl it around for even more damage.

Aside from how good it is and the fact that I love this sword, it does have some downsides.  But those downsides are more due to . . . uh . . . the user than the actual sword.  Being a sword, it’s got a specific qualification for good use.  Close range combat.

Okay, okay.  You might not think that’s a big deal, but here’s the issue.  I’m a hunter.  Even with every mod slot full of resilience, I’m easily killed.  Especially if I have to run up to the enemy’s ankles in order to do some decent damage.  Now, it’s doable, don’t get me wrong.  But you have to keep things in mind as a hunter.  If you want to use this sweet sword out there, keep a close eye on that boss.  Because if it stomps the ground or blasts you with one of those taken phalanx shields . . . you’re gonna be flying head first into the closest wall at breakneck speed . . . literally.

So just keep your eyes peeled and be prepared to do what hunters are best at . . . running.  I find the best way to use this sword is to dash in, spin it around, then run and repeat.

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Oooh, what is this? A replacement for my 700 Stompees!

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