Looking for the Rake Angle glaive god rolls in Destiny 2? We’ve got you covered!
Destiny 2’s Episode Revenant brought a bunch of new and reprised weapons to the game. One of these weapons is, Rake Angle, the first Glaive in Destiny 2 that fits in the Kinetic slot. It’s a new weapon added with Episode: Revenant which was released during the first week of Grandmaster Nightfalls, October 29, 2024.
For those looking for a quick overview: Rake Angle is an Aggressive Stasis glaive with 45 Rounds Per Minute (RPM).
| Weapon | Type | Element | Ammo | Archetype | RPM | Source | Craftable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rake Angle | Glaive |  Stasis |  Special | Aggressive | 45 | Nightfall | No |
You can find the complete perk pool for Rake Angle glaive below:
- Column 3: Rimestealer, Lead from Gold, Pugilist, Impulse Amplifier, Overflow, Replenishing Aegis.
- Column 4: Close to Melee, Surrounded, Unstoppable Force, Vorpal Weapon, Chill Clip, Swashbuckler.
- Origin Trait: Stunning Recovery, Vanguard’s Vindication, Hakke Breach Armaments.
Let’s see how to get it, and what perks you should be looking for.
How to Get Rake Angle in Destiny 2
Rake Angle is a powerful Kinetic Stasis glaive in Destiny 2 that you can obtain from Nightfall strikes when it’s featured as the weapon of the week. As a Nightfall-exclusive weapon, it also has an Adept version, which can be earned by completing Grandmaster Nightfalls.
If you’re aiming to target-farm Rake Angle, you can focus it at Commander Zavala in the Tower once you’ve unlocked it in your Collections. This requires obtaining at least one drop from a Nightfall first.
Rake Angle PvE God Roll in Destiny 2
Here’s our recommended PvE god roll for the Rake Angle in Destiny 2, ideal for maximizing damage uptime and synergy with Stasis builds:
| Column | Perks |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Auxiliary Reserves (+15 Shield Duration, -10 Reload Speed) |
| Magazine | Appended Mag (+20 Magazine) |
| Trait (3rd Column) | Replenishing Aegis – Blocking damage partially reloads this weapon from reserves. (Rimestealer is also good) |
| Trait (4th Column) | Chill Clip – Direct hits with the top half of the magazine cause a detonation that slows nearby targets. |
| Origin Trait | Stunning Recovery – Stunning a Champion refills your magazine, triggers health regeneration, and improves recovery for a short duration. |
| Masterwork | Shield Duration (+10 Shield Duration) |
| Weapon Mod | Backup Mag (+1 Magazine) |
Since this weapon has a pretty low magazine size, the goal here is to get as many shots in your magazine as possible, while also creating a perk combination that synergizes with your Stasis build and stunning Champions.
Auxiliary Reserves in the barrel slot to boost shield duration (+15) at the cost of some reload speed (-10). Then, add Appended Mag for a +20 increase to magazine size.
Don’t worry about the -10 Reload Speed from Auxiliary Reserves as the third column perk, Replenishing Agis, takes care of exactly that. Chill Clip to slow and freeze targets. Shield Duration Masterwork further supports Replenishing Aegis which will allow you to block incoming shots while also reloading your weapon.
This setup ensures that Rake Angle consistently freezes and slows targets without the hassle of constant reloading. The combination of Chill Clip and Stasis allows for quick Champion stuns: the first shot will stun Overload Champions while shattering a Stasis crystal with Chill Clip will also stun Unstoppable Champions.
Rake Angle PvP God Roll in Destiny 2
Here’s our recommended PvP god roll for the Rake Angle in Destiny 2:
| Column | Perks |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Tempered Truss Rod (+5 Range, +15 Handling, -5 Reload Speed) |
| Magazine | Swap Mag (0.90x Ready/Stow Duration Multiplier) |
| Trait (3rd Column) | Impulse Amplifier – Massively increases projectile velocity, increases reload speed. |
| Trait (4th Column) | Unstoppable Force – Blocking damage with your shield increases projectile damage for a short time. |
| Origin Trait | Hakke Breach Armaments – This weapon deals increased damage against vehicles and constructs. Constructs include barricades, turrets, Stasis crystals, and other objects created in the field. |
| Masterwork | Handling (+10 Handling) |
| Weapon Mod | Freehand Grip (0.95x Ready Duration Multiplier) |
The purpose of this roll is to maximize damage output in the Crucible while also ensuring the weapon is primed and ready quickly. The Unstoppable Force perk boosts overall weapon damage, while Impulse Amplifier enhances both projectile and reload speed, ensuring faster follow-up shots and improved reaction time.
To further improve handling, this roll includes Tempered Truss Rod in the barrel slot along with a Handling Masterwork, making the weapon feel responsive and quick to maneuver.
And, those are our god rolls for Rake Angle Glaive in Destiny 2. While you’re here, check out our god roll recommendations for the new Vesper’s Host dungeon weapons here.
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