Destiny 2 Taraxippos Guide: God Rolls for PvE and PvP

Learn how to acquire the Taraxippos scout rifle in Destiny 2, and explore the optimal God Roll combinations for dominating in both PvE and PvP settings.
Destiny 2 Taraxippos Scout Rifle
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The Taraxippos scout rifle, added in Destiny 2 during the 2023 Guardian Games, is a lightweight frame Strand weapon that offers impressive perks for players. This guide will assist you in obtaining Taraxippos and suggest the ideal God Roll combinations for both PvE and PvP gameplay.

Acquiring Taraxippos in Destiny 2

To get your hands on Taraxippos, participate in the Guardian Games event by completing activities, turning in medallions, and engaging in class-based competitions. Make sure to speak with Eva in the Tower to kick off your Guardian Games journey and compete for victory.

Best God Roll Combinations

Taraxippos PvE God Roll

  • Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
  • Magazine: Tactical Mag
  • Trait 1: Fourth Time’s the Charm
  • Trait 2: Explosive Payload
  • Origin Trait: Classy Contender
  • Masterwork: Reload

For PvE, the recommended God Roll focuses on maximizing damage output and maintaining a safe distance. The combination of Fourth Time’s the Charm and Explosive Payload provides increased damage potential, while the Classy Contender origin trait offers an energy boost.

Taraxippos PvP God Roll

  • Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
  • Magazine: Accurized Rounds
  • Trait 1: Moving Target
  • Trait 2: Kill Clip
  • Origin Trait: Classy Contender
  • Masterwork: Handling

The PvP God Roll emphasizes range, stability, and aim assist to excel in mid-to-long-range engagements. With Moving Target and Kill Clip, you’ll have improved aim assist and a damage boost after reloading, making the weapon more lethal in combat.

Farming Taraxippos during Guardian Games

Increase your odds of obtaining a God Roll drop by farming Taraxippos during the Guardian Games. Complete Contender or Platinum Cards, which can be purchased from Eva at the Tower. Focus on acquiring either a PvE or PvP God Roll, depending on your intended use for the weapon.

Shaun Savage

Shaun Savage

Shaun Savage is the founder and editor-in-chief of Try Hard Guides. He has been covering and writing about video games for over 9 years. He is a 2013 graduate of the Academy of Art University with an A.A. in Web Design and New Media. In his off-time, he enjoys playing video games, watching bad movies, and spending time with his family.

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