How to Get Round Robin Patterns in Destiny 2: A Comprehensive Guide
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The Round Robin hand cannon is a sought-after weapon in Destiny 2, particularly for players who enjoy its unique feel and potential for powerful builds. However, unlocking its weapon patterns requires some focused effort. This article will guide you through the process of obtaining Round Robin patterns, along with answering some frequently asked questions about this process and the weapon itself.
How Do You Get Round Robin Patterns?
To unlock the pattern for the Round Robin Legendary hand cannon, you need to acquire and complete five Deepsight Resonance versions of the weapon. This means you must find and then attune five different Round Robin hand cannons with a red border around their icon. Once you complete the objective on each of these red-border (also known as Deepsight) weapons, you will extract the pattern.
This process can take some time and luck, as the Round Robin is not a guaranteed drop from any specific activity. Instead, it drops randomly from a variety of sources on Neomuna. Therefore, obtaining the five red-border versions of this weapon will involve consistent play and grinding.
Primary Methods for Obtaining Round Robin Drops:
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Neomuna Activities: Participating in activities on Neomuna provides a chance for the Round Robin to drop. This includes:
- Heroic Patrols: Completing Heroic Patrols is one of the most consistent ways to farm for weapon drops on Neomuna, including the Round Robin. These patrols provide a good balance between reward and time investment.
- Public Events: Completing Public Events on Neomuna, especially the Heroic variants, offers another good chance for the weapon to drop. Keep an eye on the map for these events, and prioritize engaging in them.
- Chests: Opening chests scattered around Neomuna also has a chance to yield weapon drops, including the Round Robin. Be sure to explore the map thoroughly, and use a Ghost mod that reveals chests in the area.
- Terminal Overload: The Terminal Overload activity, especially when completed successfully, provides another avenue for farming Round Robin drops. Focusing on Terminal Overload events during its active week can significantly increase your chances.
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Nimbus Rewards: As the Neomuna location vendor, Nimbus can drop the Round Robin once you’ve reached maximum reputation with them. If you get to that point, you may need to spend engrams to potentially get more shots at a drop, or get lucky through leveling up.
- Lightfall Engrams: After reaching max rank with Nimbus, Lightfall Engrams can be focused into Neomuna weapons which may get you a Round Robin drop.
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Season of the Wish Vendor: During Season of the Wish, the seasonal vendor may provide an opportunity to focus on Neomuna weapons using Wish Tokens, although this is not always guaranteed and rotation may change with new seasons.
Important Notes about Farming Patterns
- Lightfall Ownership: You must own the Lightfall expansion to access Neomuna and the activities that reward the Round Robin.
- Persistence is Key: Given the random nature of the drops, persistence is important. Regularly engage in the activities mentioned above to increase your chances.
- Deepsight Bonus: Make sure to equip a Ghost mod that prioritizes the drop of Deepsight weapons, this can greatly increase the chances of finding a red border Round Robin.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What exactly is Deepsight Resonance?
Deepsight Resonance is a mechanic in Destiny 2 where weapons with a red border around their icon can be “attuned” after defeating enemies and completing objectives. Once the progress bar is full, you can extract its weapon pattern. These patterns are used at the Enclave to craft your own version of the weapon.
2. Can I get a guaranteed Deepsight Round Robin drop?
Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed way to obtain a Deepsight version of the Round Robin. The drop is random, and you need to rely on the methods outlined above and a bit of luck.
3. Is the Round Robin good in PvE?
Since the hand cannon buffs in PVE, the Round Robin is considerably more viable and can be quite effective. Several ammo perks in the third column make it a strong option for clearing enemies in the field.
4. What about PvP? Is the Round Robin a good PvP weapon?
The Round Robin can be used in PvP effectively. It’s dependent on having a good roll that matches your play style.
5. What are good perk combinations (god rolls) for the Round Robin?
While personal preference plays a role, generally, good perks to aim for on Round Robin include:
- Column 3: Subsistence, Stats for All, Keep Away
- Column 4: Swashbuckler, Kill Clip, Target Lock
These combinations can make the Round Robin potent in both PvE and PvP.
6. Do I need to complete the Lightfall campaign to farm the Round Robin?
While the campaign doesn’t directly award a pattern for the Round Robin, you do need to own Lightfall and gain access to Neomuna. Completing the campaign to open up access to all activities in the destination is highly advisable.
7. Can I focus engrams for the Round Robin?
Once you’ve maxed out your reputation with Nimbus, you can focus Lightfall engrams for Neomuna weapons, which can include the Round Robin. This is a great way to get more rolls at the weapon but will require a lot of glimmer.
8. Is there a specific activity that has a higher chance to drop a Round Robin?
While there is no concrete evidence to suggest one activity has a higher drop rate, Heroic Patrols and the Terminal Overload activity are generally considered efficient to get Round Robin drops.
9. How does the “round robin” method relate to Destiny 2?
In the context of Destiny 2, the term “round robin” is solely associated with this specific hand cannon. It does not refer to gameplay mechanics or strategies within the game (outside of the item’s specific name).
10. How do I get other weapon patterns in Destiny 2?
Weapon patterns are primarily unlocked by dismantling red-border (Deepsight Resonance) weapons or by completing specific questlines. Each Deepsight weapon will provide pattern progress and once you’ve got the progress from several drops, you will be able to craft it.
11. How do Heroic Patrols work on Neomuna?
Heroic Patrols are more difficult versions of standard patrols and offer a better chance of rewards, including legendary weapons like the Round Robin. Look for the patrol icon that has a small crown symbol to find these harder patrol types.
12. What is the Terminal Overload activity?
Terminal Overload is a public event that occurs on Neomuna. It involves completing multiple stages and can reward players with loot when they are successful. It can sometimes have a Neomuna weapon as a reward option.
13. How long does it take to farm all five Round Robin Deepsight weapons?
The time required to farm all five Deepsight Round Robin weapons can vary greatly, depending on luck and the frequency of farming. It can take several hours of focused play to complete, but may also be done over several days.
14. Is the Round Robin worth the grind?
Whether or not the Round Robin is worth the grind is subjective and depends on your preferences. However, given its potential for good perk rolls and the buff to hand cannons in PvE, the Round Robin can be a valuable asset for your loadout.
15. Do Neomuna weapons drop outside Neomuna?
No, Neomuna weapons, like the Round Robin, only drop from activities and vendors on Neomuna. You will need to be in this specific destination to farm them.
By following this guide and answering these FAQs, you should now have a solid understanding of how to obtain the Round Robin patterns in Destiny 2. Good luck, Guardian, and happy grinding!