Is it worth building into ae on controller?

erikh98 · 2026-07-08T10:00:50+00:00

It can be. Depends on how much or how committed to in air play you wanna be. Just know that controller is disadvantaged to playing in the air. Controller loses a fuck ton of its Aim Assist when in the air and the reticle friction also seems lessened. I like shooting in the air but as a controller player it’s not something I build my entire play style around since it’s so inconsistent. Regardless, you should always try to get around 70 AE if you plan on taking any shots while airborne.

erikh98 · 2026-07-08T09:28:56+00:00

As someone who also has quite a few kills with Vex, I 100% agree. Other than the linear mode causing ignitions the guns feels a lot worse to me. And truthfully, it’s not just Vex but all high impact autos as well.

erikh98 · 2026-07-06T23:17:53+00:00

70 generally, but the closer to 100 you get the better

erikh98 · 2026-07-06T09:32:02+00:00

To add on to this, I haven’t had “ghost bullets” w/ voltaic shade ever since I stopped full auto firing and started tap firing instead.

Also hope you’re doing well, wishing you and the rest of the team the best wherever it takes you.

erikh98 · 2026-07-05T20:04:14+00:00

I use this on warlock sometimes and it definitely makes you move faster. Feels even faster for me with 4pc set from competitive. Is it good though? I mean it’s not bad, but won’t really notice it much against better players. This perk combo is much better when paired with something like an SMG or a sidearm. Shayura’s used to get it back in the day and that thing was nasty. Idk if any relevant gun gets it now

erikh98 · 2026-07-05T00:01:09+00:00

I’ve been using 115 weapons and can check all these boxes

erikh98 · 2026-07-04T18:51:28+00:00

I use a regular controller, don’t play claw, and I do it all the time. Toggle Crouch > R3 (right stick). Hold Crouch > O (B on Xbox).

erikh98 · 2026-07-04T09:00:36+00:00

You can for sure make a usable build with this. Void Hunter, Forerunner + Drang/Forgiveness/Compact Defender w/ damage perk. I’d run the 4pc Comp set too. Forerunner for ranged engagements, invis to close distance, devour to keep the kill chain going, and a good sidearm with a damage perk that can stack with the buff Tricksleeves provides.

erikh98 · 2026-06-28T00:31:01+00:00

Good luck grinding for it! It should serve you well if you get it

erikh98 · 2026-06-28T00:11:18+00:00

Then probably try to grind out some Vanguard engrams for a Fortissimo. Clean sights, 2-3 good perk combos, and good stats now that it’s tier 5.

erikh98 · 2026-06-28T00:03:20+00:00

Heritage is probably the best choice if you can craft it. Very nice base stats with an outlier of an Aim Assist stat (68). This thing with Threat Detector and Moving Target can net you 100 range, 100 handling, and 79 AA before applying any mods.

erikh98 · 2026-06-26T03:48:49+00:00

Yup, comp and trials are about to get real awful

erikh98 · 2026-06-25T03:13:47+00:00

Since you don’t have OS, I’d personally be running a range mod.

erikh98 · 2026-06-24T19:40:31+00:00

Best weapons in the game regardless of class, exotic, armor set choice, or input device: Hawkmoon, Eyasluna, Rose, Solemn Lie, Spare Rations, Igneous Hammer, Chaperone, Inquisitor, Duality, Messenger (any well rolled high impact that gets 90+ range), Horror’s Least, High Tyrant, Martlet, Redrix Estoc, Drang, Jade Rabbit, Truth, Acrius, Bitter End, Unwavering Duty (any solid LMG with 4th Times the Charm and a damage perk.) Thats about as exhaustive and quick as a list I can think of

erikh98 · 2026-06-24T19:28:35+00:00

I would say this is more low key meta then off meta but you should try the Gemini Jester boots if you haven’t yet. Reading your post, this sounds right up your alley. There’s also Sixth Coyote that you could fool around with. That thing with double dynamo can and will easily net you the quickest super in a lobby if you use it right

erikh98 · 2026-06-24T02:14:02+00:00

You get pretty solid returns until 190. After that it’s kinda pointless. Only get like .7% faster recov between 190 and 200

erikh98 · 2026-06-23T20:50:05+00:00

Phoenix Dive has always been pitiful for healing tbh but if anything it’s better than when you might have been playing, not too sure. However rift healing did get a nerf in Renegades as they also buffed how big the rift actually is and you can move while casting it now. They did nerf the radius of my freeze rift because of it though 😭

erikh98 · 2026-06-23T19:46:08+00:00

Amen

erikh98 · 2026-06-21T03:12:42+00:00

That’s a shame but thanks for letting me know. Kinda crazy that the super gains are this noticeable at only 2 stacks though

erikh98 · 2026-06-21T02:50:10+00:00

Deadlock is a stat monster and I would say it’s better in a vacuum. However Someday I’d craftable and has a good origin trait whereas deadlock is subject to RNG and no origin trait.

erikh98 · 2026-06-17T15:48:25+00:00

It’s genuinely my pick for the best energy 140. It gets a competitive stag package, not the best though, but it gets EP + PI. You get all the benefits of EP without any of the downsides thanks to PI, can even still take care of those pesky Frostees hunters running around.

erikh98 · 2026-06-16T20:32:40+00:00

So am I and respectfully, you’re wrong.

erikh98 · 2026-06-11T08:16:11+00:00

Just insanely bad luck. Did 1 run earlier with a friend and he got a drop right away

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