My Destiny 2 Journey with Cruel Mercy Pulse Rifle
Discover the powerful Arc Pulse Rifle, Cruel Mercy, a must-have for Destiny 2 players seeking epic PvE and PvP gameplay with its electrifying performance.
When I first heard whispers of a new Nightfall weapon dropping in Destiny 2, my Guardian senses tingled like a charged Arc grenade about to pop. Little did I know that Cruel Mercy would become my trusty companion through the Rite of the Nine battles. This Arc Pulse Rifle isn't just another piece of loot – oh no, it's got that special sauce that makes you wanna dance through enemy hordes. And lemme tell ya, when I finally got my hands on it after grinding Nightfalls? Pure electric joy! That satisfying zap-zap rhythm became my battle anthem. 
Obtaining My Zap Stick
Getting this beauty was no cakewalk. I spent nights running Nightfalls across all difficulties – from breezy Hero runs to sweat-drenched Grandmaster sessions. The drop rate? Let's just say RNGesus wasn't always kind. But when that purple engram finally popped after a Exodus Crash run, I nearly headbutted my Ghost in excitement! Pro tip: Once you get one copy, visit Zavala immediately. For just 5 Vanguard Engrams and 25k Glimmer, he'll hook you up – no more praying to loot gods!
PvE God Roll - My Ad-Clearing Beast
After testing dozens of rolls, here's what makes my perfect PvE monster:
| Perk Slot | My Choice | Why It Slaps |
|---|---|---|
| Column 1 | 🐉 Dragonfly | Precision kills go BOOM with 4.5m Arc explosions |
| Column 2 | ⚡ Rolling Storm | Amplified kills grant Bolt Charge stacks for Episode Heresy |
This combo turns mobs into chain-lightning festivals. Watching Thrall packs disintegrate into blue glitter? Chef's kiss! The seasonal artifact synergies make it feel like I'm cheating – but hey, I'll take that power trip any day.
Crucible Shredder Setup
For PvP, I built a different beast:
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Lone Wolf 👁️🗨️: Improves aim assist and ADS speed when teammates aren't cramping your style
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Desperado 🔥: Precision kills turn this into a bullet hose
Pair this with Stompees? You become an aerial menace that makes opponents rage-quit. The first time I activated Desperado felt like mainlining adrenaline – bullets flying so fast the gun practically screamed 'MORE!' in my hands.
Grandmaster Grind for the Shiny Version
That Adept variant though? Worth every gray hair from GM runs. Getting mine during Proving Grounds felt like wrestling a Minotaur with toothpicks – but hot damn, that gold border! Extra stats plus mod flexibility makes it my go-to for endgame content.
Why This Gun Steals My Heart
Three seasons later, Cruel Mercy still hasn't left my kinetic slot. Something about its chunky firing sound and neon-blue tracers just clicks with me. It's not just a weapon – it's that reliable friend who always shows up when enemies surround you. When I'm rocking my Arcstrider build? This bad boy sings like a choir of angry angels.
Future Dreams & Final Thoughts
Call me crazy, but I'm betting Bungie will buff this beauty for The Edge of Fate expansion. Imagine if it gets intrinsic overload rounds or something spicy! Until then, I'll keep chasing that perfect Adept roll. Cruel Mercy proves that sometimes the grind pays off in ways that shock you – literally and figuratively. So if you see me in the Tower, I'll be the Hunter making lightning patterns with my favorite zap rifle... and probably annoying Zavala about when we're getting a solar version!