Unlock the Mistral Lift in Destiny 2's Dawning Event: A Guide to the God Roll
The Dawning event in Destiny 2 has returned, bringing with it the opportunity to bake treats for NPCs and farm for new weapons, including the coveted Mistral Lift Linear Fusion Rifle. This guide details how to acquire the Mistral Lift and its optimal god roll.
Acquiring the Mistral Lift
The Mistral Lift is a limited-time weapon exclusive to The Dawning event. To obtain it, you'll need to gather resources from Eva Levante:
- One Gift in Return: This requires baking a Dawning treat (like the Neomun-Cake) and gifting it to an NPC.
- 25 Dawning Spirits: Earned by completing Dawning quests and bounties available daily from Eva Levante.
Eva Levante offers two options:
- Purchase the Mistral Lift directly using the required Gifts and Spirits.
- Purchase a Festive Engram (1 Gift in Return and 10 Dawning Spirits) which has a chance to drop the Mistral Lift. This method offers a chance at other Dawning rewards.
Repeat these steps until you obtain the desired roll.
The God Roll for PvE Domination
While Linear Fusion Rifles aren't always meta in Destiny 2, the Mistral Lift excels in PvE, particularly for solo players. The recommended god roll prioritizes:
| Column | Roll |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Fluted Barrel |
| Battery | Enhanced Battery |
| Perk 1 | Withering Gaze |
| Perk 2 | Bait and Switch |
| Masterwork | Handling |
Why this roll shines:
- Withering Gaze: Applies debuffs to enemies, enhancing damage output.
- Bait and Switch: Provides a significant 30% damage boost after aiming down sights for a second. This synergizes exceptionally well with Withering Gaze.
For group play, consider substituting Envious Assassin for Withering Gaze. However, both perks are highly effective.
The Fluted Barrel, Enhanced Battery, and Handling Masterwork further enhance stability and ammo capacity.
While not ideal for PvP, the Mistral Lift's PvE performance makes it a worthwhile acquisition. Check out The Escapist for more Destiny 2 tips and guides.
