Falling Guillotine is a Legendary Sword acquired during Season of Arrivals in Destiny 2. Obtaining this Sword will require reaching Season Rank 30 and then getting an Umbral Engram and decrypting it in the Annex where The Drifter resides. You will want to keep an eye out for certain perks depending on if you play PvE or PvP. Here are the recommended perks that make up the Falling Guillotine god roll in Destiny 2.
Falling Guillotine God Roll God Roll PvE
Swords are one of the more formidable weapons that Guardians use against enemies across the word of Destiny 2. With the most recent changes to swords made in Season of the Worthy, they have become more popular to use. Making sure you have the right perks is an important key to any weapon. Here are the PvE perks to look for on the Falling Guillotine.
PvE Perk Slot 1
You will want a perk that will increase Impact and Magazine size.
- Honed Edge: Impact +5, Magazine +0, and Ammo Capacity +0.
- Jagged Edge: +10 Impact, -20 Magazine, -20 Ammo Capacity.
- Tempered Forge: +3 Impact, +10 Magazine, and +10 Ammo Capacity.
PvE Perk Slot 2
Stability and Defense are key to guarding with a sword.
- Burst Guard: +100 Stability, +100 Defense, +0 Inventory Size, and +100 Efficiency.
- Swordmaster’s Guard: +20 Stability, +20 Defense, +50 Inventory Size, +30 Efficiency, and +10 Charge Time.
- Heavy Guard: +80 Stability, +80 Defense, +70 Inventory, +50 Efficiency, -10 Charge Time.
PvE Perk Slot 3
Both of these perks will grant you ammo for using your Sword. Either one is great to have.
- Tireless Blade: Sword ammo granted for every other powered sword kill.
- Relentless Strikes: Landing three light-attack hits within a short time grants Sword ammo.
PvE Perk Slot 4
Increased damage is a great perk to have no matter the situation.
- Surrounded: This weapon gains bonus damage when three or more enemies are in close proximity.
- Whirlwind Blade: Rapid strikes increase this weapon damage for a short duration. Guarding also ends the effect.
Falling Guillotine God Roll God Roll PvP
Swords are one of the best heavy weapons in Destiny 2 PvP. While you have to get up close and personal, your opponent will do their best to get away. The PvP perks mirror the PvE perks until Perk Slot 4. Here are the recommended PvP perks.
PvP Perk Slot 1
Impact and Magazine size will be your focus.
- Honed Edge: Impact +5, Magazine +0, and Ammo Capacity +0.
- Jagged Edge: +10 Impact, -20 Magazine, -20 Ammo Capacity.
- Tempered Forge: +3 Impact, +10 Magazine, and +10 Ammo Capacity.
PvP Perk Slot 2
Guarding may not be your first reaction in PvP, but it is very useful. Look for Stability and Defense perks.
- Burst Guard: +100 Stability, +100 Defense, +0 Inventory Size, and +100 Efficiency.
- Swordmaster’s Guard: +20 Stability, +20 Defense, +50 Inventory Size, +30 Efficiency, and +10 Charge Time.
- Heavy Guard: +80 Stability, +80 Defense, +70 Inventory, +50 Efficiency, -10 Charge Time
PvP Perk Slot 3
Since you only get a certain amount of Heavy Ammo in PvP. Getting a little back is its own reward.
- Tireless Blade: Sword ammo granted for every other powered sword kill.
- Relentless Strikes: Landing three light-attack hits within a short time grants Sword ammo.
PvP Perk Slot 4
With only two perks to look for in Slot 4, either one of them will be great to have.
- En Garde: Quick attacks immediately after swapping to this sword do additional damage
- Counterattack: Blocking an attack immediately after guarding increases damage for a short duration.
Now that you know what recommended perks you’re looking for on Falling Guillotine, you may want another sword to go after. Take a look at our Temptation’s Hook guide and our Destiny 2 archives for even more content on your favorite looter-shooter.