The latest update, The Edge of Fate, has brought in new tiered armor and weapons to Destiny 2. Among these is the weapon Qua Nilus II, which could enhance your arsenal, offering features such as improved barrels, magazines, and an Origin Trait.
Qua Nilus II is categorized as a 900 RPM Adaptive Frame Strand submachine gun. If you weren’t able to acquire the Mirror Imago from Heresy, this weapon can be a worthwhile substitute. While it might not match the damage perks, its synergy with Strand is impressive.
Below are the ideal rolls for Qua Nilus II in both PvE and PvP modes in Destiny 2.
What is the ideal Qua Nilus II setup in Destiny 2?
Optimal Qua Nilus II rolls for PvE
- Barrel: Corkscrew Rifling
- Magazine: Tactical Mag
- Perk one: Slice
- Perk two: Hatchling or Dragonfly
- Masterwork: Stability
Optimal Qua Nilus II rolls for PvP
- Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling
- Magazine: Accurized Rounds
- Perk one: Dynamic Sway Reduction
- Perk two: Swashbuckler
- Masterwork: Range
In PvE, Qua Nilus II offers solid Strand synergy, with the Slice perk available in the third column and Hatchling in the fourth. Slice allows for brief severing of targets after activating a class ability, while Hatchling creates Threadlings upon achieving precision kills. If you do not plan on using Threadlings, Dragonfly in the fourth column can provides alternative area damage.
For melee-focused builds, combining Proximity Power and Swashbuckler can be effective. Proximity Power increases the Melee stat when you achieve kills while within enemy proximity. Meanwhile, Swashbuckler enhances damage with this weapon after securing melee kills.
While submachine guns perform well in PvP, especially when equipped with Peacekeepers on Titans, Qua Nilus II primarily offers moderate perks in the third column. Players can opt for Encore to enhance range and accuracy with each kill, Dynamic Sway Reduction for better accuracy and stability, or Transcendent Moment for increased range and aim assist on final blows.
The fourth column, unfortunately, lacks appealing options. Unless players choose to utilize dual primary weapons for perks like Binary Orbit or Harmony, they’ll have to resort to the PvE perks like Dragonfly or Swashbuckler.
How to obtain Qua Nilus II in Destiny 2
To acquire Qua Nilus II, players can find it as a random drop from Fireteam Ops in the Portal. Occasionally, it may also serve as a Bonus Focus weapon for a particular activity. Earning a Grade B or higher in that activity guarantees the drop, making it possible to farm for an optimal roll.
Additionally, Zavala may offer Qua Nilus II through his weekly Armory selections. Players can claim one weapon from Zavala each week, with the potential to access various variants by increasing their weekly rank in the Seasonal Hub prior to that week.
