Forbearance god roll guide for Destiny 2 PvE and PvP 

Forbearance (Image via D2Gunsmith)
Forbearance (Image via Bungie)

Forbearance Grenade Launcher has always been the best PvE weapon for clearing enemy groups in Destiny 2. Since this powerful Wave Framed weapon's release with the Vow of the Disciple Raid, it has had a consistent usage rate and viability in all kinds of activities.

This article lists the best perks of the new and improved Forbearance Grenade Launcher from the Brave arsenal. Note that the Brave variant of the weapon has a different Origin Trait and perk pools, compared to the one from Vow of the Disciple Raid.

Disclaimer: This article is subjective and relies solely on the writer's opinion.


Forbearance god roll for Destiny 2 PvE

Forbearance PvE god roll (Image via Bungie || D2Gunsmith)
Forbearance PvE god roll (Image via Bungie || D2Gunsmith)

The following perks are recommended for Forbearance in PvE:

  • Volatile Launch for increased Blast radius from the weapon.
  • High-velocity Rounds for increased speed on the wave projectiles.
  • Demolitionist for increased Grenade energy with weapon kills.
  • Chain Reaction for elemental damage explosion with kills.

The perks mentioned above are ideal for an Arc Grenade build and add-clearing. Other perks like Ambitious Assassin as utility, alongside Rampage/Golden Tricorn for damage are great choices as well.


Forbearance god roll for Destiny 2 PvP

Forbearance PvP god roll (Image via Bungie || D2Gunsmith)
Forbearance PvP god roll (Image via Bungie || D2Gunsmith)

The following perks are recommended for Forbearance in PvP:

  • Linear Compensator for increased Stability, Velocity, and Blast Radius.
  • High-velocity rounds for increased projectile speed on the waves.
  • Unrelenting for increased health regeneration after killing a Guardian.
  • Desperate Measures for increased damage after final blows. This effect increases after the ability kills.

Other perks such as Rampage and Disruption Break can be quite useful against opposing Guardians as well.


How to get the Forbearance Grenade Launcher in Destiny 2 Into the Light?

The Forbearance Grenade Launcher from Brave Arsenal is exclusive to the Onslaught loot pool. Head to the Hall of Champions and pick up the Forbearance quest from Arcite. Follow the quest steps as asked and complete them to head back inside the Hall of Champions. The final quest step will ask you to attune the weapon to one of Shaxx's podiums.

Follow the waypoint to attune Forbearance, which adds the weapon to the Onslaught loot pool. After speaking with Shaxx, acquire the curated version of the Forbearance Grenade Launcher.

You are now free to run countless waves of the Onslaught game mode to have a chance at getting a randomized perk on Forbearance.


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