Here’s how to get the New Pacific Epitaph grenade launcher in Destiny 2 Rite of the Nine, along with our recommended PvE and PvP god rolls.
As part of the Rite of the Nine update, several weapons from old dungeons are returning with new perks and attunement systems. One of these returning weapons is New Pacific Epitaph, and it brings some great options for PvE content.
New Pacific Epitaph is a Stasis Wave Frame grenade launcher from the Ghosts of the Deep dungeon. While it’s not a top-tier Crucible pick, it has excellent synergy for PvE, especially in grenade-heavy builds or when clearing out enemy groups quickly.
| Weapon | Type | Element | Ammo | Archetype | RPM | Source | Craftable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Pacific Epitaph | Grenade Launcher |  Stasis |  Special | Wave Frame | 72 | Rite of the Nine | No |
How to Get New Pacific Epitaph in Destiny 2
To get your hands on New Pacific Epitaph, you’ll need to complete the Ghosts of the Deep dungeon during the Rite of the Nine event. You can use the attunement system, similar to the one from Into the Light, to focus your loot. This is done by the Rite of the Nine social space.
Each weapon also comes with a short quest that gets you a guaranteed drop after you beat the dungeon. It’s an easy way to grab your first roll.
Recommended loadout tips for Ghosts of the Deep:
- Bring The Queenbreaker for the final boss fight
- Lord of Wolves and a machine gun work well for the early encounters and the Knight boss
All Rite of the Nine weapons, including New Pacific Epitaph, also have access to the new Gravity Well origin trait, which auto-collects nearby ammo bricks when you reload.
Destiny 2 New Pacific Epitaph PvP God Roll
Wave Frame grenade launchers are already tough to use in PvP, and New Pacific Epitaph doesn’t do much to help that case. Its perk pool doesn’t offer any meaningful advantage in the Crucible, and other options like Explosive Personality with Disruption Break would serve you much better.
Instead, head straight to the PvE section below; this is where New Pacific Epitaph actually shines.
Destiny 2 New Pacific Epitaph PvE God Roll
New Pacific Epitaph comes in hot with a very nice roll for going through waves of low-tier enemies. The new Gravity Well origin trait found on the weapon will be activating very often because Wave Frame grenade launchers reload after every shot.
Chain Reaction heavily assists with going through waves of low-tier enemies, and Demolitionist keeps your grenade constantly ready.
Here is our recommended roll for the weapon:
| Column | Perks |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Quick Launch (+10 Velocity, +15 Handling) |
| Magazine | High-Velocity Rounds (+10 Velocity, +10 Reload Speed) |
| Trait (3rd Column) | Demolitionist: Kills with this weapon generate grenade energy. Activating your grenade ability reloads this weapon from reserves. |
| Trait (4th Column) | Chain Reaction: Each final blow with this weapon creates an elemental damage explosion. |
| Origin Trait | Gravity Well: Reloading this weapon automatically gathers nearby ammo. |
| Masterwork | Handling (+10 Handling) |
| Weapon Mod | Quick Access Sling: Increases this weapon’s ready and stow speed. |
That wraps up our New Pacific Epitaph breakdown. Are you farming for the god roll? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
