Judgment god roll and best perks in Destiny 2 Rite of the Nine

Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

A beloved 140 RPM hand cannon returns with Rite of the Nine.

140 RPM hand cannons are some of the most sought after weapons in Destiny 2, with Rite of the Nine's reprisal of Judgment already at the top of many guardians' wish lists. The Judgment god rolls for PvE and PvP are both very strong and worth your time grinding dungeons to get them.

Here's our god roll guide for Judgment in Destiny 2!

What is the Judgment god roll in Destiny 2?

140 RPM hand cannons are much loved by many guardians. (Screenshot by esports.gg)
140 RPM hand cannons are much loved by many guardians. (Screenshot by esports.gg)

Judgment PvE god roll

Column
Perk(s)
SightTruesight HCS
MagazineAppended Mag
Trait 1Headstone
Trait 2Rimestealer
Origin Trait, Masterwork, Weapon ModGravity Well (Origin Trait)
Reload Speed (Masterwork)
Backup Mag/Ammo Finder (Weapon Mod)

There's only one roll I'm keen for on Judgment for PvE, and that's Headstone and Rimestealer. Headshot kills with Headstone spawn in Stasis crystals that, when shot with a Rimestealer weapon, grant you survivability through Frost Armor.

You don't even need to be running Stasis fragments for this combo to work well. It's a beastly pairing that is made all the more better with its application on a 140 RPM hand cannon like Judgment.

If the Stasis combo isn't to your liking, alternate options include the grenade-build Demolitionist and Adrenaline Junkie or the add-munching Rapid Hit and Paracausal Affinity pairing (especially if you're running Prismatic!).

Judgment PvP god roll

Column
Perk(s)
SightSteadyhand HCS
MagazineAccurized Rounds
Trait 1Slideshot
Trait 2Precision Instrument
Opening Shot
Origin Trait, Masterwork, Weapon ModCrossing Over (Origin Trait)
Range (Masterwork)
Ballistics (Weapon Mod)

There are several great PvP perks available for Judgment. Column one does have Lone Wolf available but I'm liking Slideshot better. Slideshot reloads the magazine when sliding and increases the weapon's range and stability — it's the best slide reload perk possible here and will serve you well in the Crucible.

You've got two choices for column two. Precision Instrument boosts headshot damage after dealing damage, but the damage bonus resets if you miss. Alternatively, Opening Shot ensures your first bullet almost always lands.

How to get Judgment in Destiny 2 Rite of the Nine

Attune to Judgment for a higher drop chance. (Image via Bungie)
Attune to Judgment for a higher drop chance. (Image via Bungie)

Judgment is available by completing Rite of the Nine in Destiny 2. Specifically, you'll want to clear the Prophecy dungeon in Rite of the Nine. You can boost the drop rate of Judgment by attuning to the weapon at The Emissary.

This weapon cannot be crafted. Enhance Judgment and level it up to access upgraded versions of each perk. Adept (unique gold and green shader) and Holofoil (double perk drops with animated starscape shader) versions of Judgment are available by completing higher-difficulty clears of Rite of the Nine.

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