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Destiny 2: The Best God Rolls for the Hothead Rocket Launcher

While veteran Guardians might be familiar with the name Hothead, this weapon was considered pretty bad back in the day despite having to complete a…

Sidharta F. RasidiBy Sidharta F. RasidiAugust 4, 20223 Mins Read
Destiny 2: The Best God Rolls for the Hothead Rocket Launcher

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While veteran Guardians might be familiar with the name Hothead, this weapon was considered pretty bad back in the day despite having to complete a long questline to get it. Nowadays, though, the name keeps climbing the PvE meta along with Palmyra-B, thanks to Acute Burns. For those who now want to own it, here’s everything you need to know about the Hothead Rocket Launcher and the recommended “god perk rolls” for PvE and PvP in Destiny 2.

‘Hothead’ Rocket Launcher Stats

Hothead is a Legendary Arc Energy Rocket Launcher that was added in the third expansion DLC of the first Destiny, The Taken King, from The Mountaintop Crucible Questline. In Destiny 2: The Witch Queen expansion, it was reintroduced back in Season of the Risen as the featured weapon of the March 15 to 22, 2022, Nightfall Activities weapon drop rotation.

Now, before we get into how to obtain one and the best roll for Hothead, let’s take a look at its stats:

  • Blast Radius: 50
  • Velocity: 57
  • Stability: 40
  • Handling: 47
  • Reload Speed: 3.35 seconds
  • Aim Assistance: 67
  • Inventory Size: 34
  • Zoom: 20
  • Recoil: 75
  • Bounce Intensity: 25
  • Rounds per Minute: 20
  • Magazine: 1

Now that we know the starting base let’s check out the perks so you can find the best roll for the Hothead in Destiny 2.

The Best ‘Hothead’ Perk Rolls in Destiny 2

Destiny 2: The Best God Rolls for the Hothead Rocket Launcher

Currently, in Season 17: Season of the Haunted, the Hothead Rocket Launcher once again can be obtained from Nightfall Activity. The Inverted Spire Nightfall from August 2 until August 8, 2022, to be precise. The loot pool rotates to Plug One.1 Fusion Rifle on August 9. If you have the time to farm the weapon (you should because it will be removed in Season 18), these are the best Hothead Rocket Launcher perks roll for Destiny 2 PvE and PvP matches, but as mentioned above, most Guardians use it for PvE.

Best PvE Roll:

  • Barrel: Linear Compensator or Quick Launch
  • Magazine: Alloy Casing
  • Perk 1: Demolitionist or Auto-Loading Holster or Tracking Module
  • Perk 2: Explosive Light or Vorpal Weapon
  • Masterwork: Blast Radius or Velocity
  • Mod: Boss Spec

Best PvE Roll (Adept):

  • Barrel: Quick Launch or Hard Launch
  • Magazine: Impact Casing
  • Perk 1: Tracking Module or Field Prep
  • Perk 2: Explosive Light
  • Masterwork: Blast Radius or Velocity
  • Mod: Adept Big Ones Spec

Best PvP Roll:

  • Barrel: Volatile Launch or Confined Launch
  • Magazine: High Velocity Rounds
  • Perk 1: Demolitionist
  • Perk 2: Explosive Light or Vorpal Weapon
  • Masterwork: Blast Radius
  • Mod: Icarus or Quick Access Sling

Best PvP Roll (Adept):

  • Barrel: Quick Launch or Volatile Launch
  • Magazine: Impact Casing
  • Perk 1: Tracking Module or Field Prep
  • Perk 2: Explosive Light
  • Masterwork: Blast Radius
  • Mod: Adept Blast Radius

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