The Palindrome is back in Destiny 2’s Episode Heresy, now with an Arc element and new perks. Here’s how to get it and the best PvE & PvP god rolls.
The Palindrome has made its long-awaited return in Episode Heresy, and this time, it’s packing a fresh Arc element instead of Void. This Adaptive Frame Hand Cannon is a fan favorite, and Bungie has updated its perk pool to keep it competitive in both PvE and PvP. If you missed it in previous seasons, now’s your chance to grab one of the best hand cannons in the game.
With a new set of perks, The Palindrome offers a balance of range, stability, and damage potential, making it one of the top choices for solid Arc weapons for PvE builds.
| Weapon | Type | Element | Ammo | Archetype | RPM | Source | Craftable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Palindrome | Hand Cannon |  Arc |  Primary | Adaptive | 140 | Nightfall | No |
Below, we’ll break down how to get The Palindrome, its full perk pool, and the best god rolls for both game modes.
Destiny 2 The Palindrome Perk Pool
Here are all the available perks you can get on The Palindrome in Destiny 2:
- Column 3: Closing Time, Recycled Energy, Outlaw, To the Pain, Elemental Capacitor, Explosive Payload
- Column 4: Magnificent Howl, Snapshot Sights, Rolling Storm, Desperate Measures, Master of Arms, Opening Shot
- Origin Traits: Stunning Recovery, Vanguard’s Vindication, Wild Card
How to Get The Palindrome in Destiny 2
If you want to get your hands on The Palindrome, you’ll need to complete the Nightfall activities when it’s the featured weapon for the week. The standard version drops from Nightfall Strikes, while the Adept version is exclusive to Grandmasters.
Once you’ve unlocked The Palindrome, you can also focus additional rolls at Commander Zavala in the Tower, provided you’ve earned one drop already. The Adept version can also be equipped with Adept mods, giving it even more customization potential.
Destiny 2 The Palindrome PvE God Rolls
For PvE, the goal is to maximize damage, range, and synergy with Arc builds. Here’s our recommended roll:
- Barrel: Corkscrew Rifling
- Magazine: Tactical Mag
- Perk 1: Explosive Payload – Projectiles create an area-of-effect detonation on impact.
- Perk 2: Rolling Storm – Final blows grant Bolt Charge. While amplified, final blows grant additional Bolt Charge.
- Masterwork: Reload Speed
- Origin Trait: Vanguard’s Vindication – Provides extra healing on kills.
This roll takes advantage of Explosive Payload for damage consistency and Rolling Storm for Arc synergy, allowing players to generate Bolt Charges quickly in Arc builds. If you’re looking for an alternative, Outlaw can be a great pick for reload speed, and Master of Arms offers a damage boost after kills.
Destiny 2 The Palindrome PvP God Rolls
For PvP, stability and accuracy are the most important factors, especially for controller players. Here’s our recommended roll:
- Barrel: Smallbore
- Magazine: Accurized Rounds
- Perk 1: Elemental Capacitor
- Increased stats based on the currently equipped Super.
- [Solar] increases your reload speed.
- [Arc] increases handling.
- [Void] increases stability.
- [Stasis] moderately controls recoil and increases movement speed when aiming down sights.
- [Strand] increases airborne effectiveness.
- Perk 2: Master of Arms – Kills with any weapon improve this weapon’s damage for a short time.
- Masterwork: Range
- Mod: Icarus Grip (for Airborne Effectiveness)
Elemental Capacitor (Void) drastically increases stability, making The Palindrome feel incredibly smooth. Master of Arms rewards you with extra damage for chaining kills, making it easier to clean up enemies. Opening Shot is a strong alternative for accuracy on the first shot, while Magnificent Howl provides extra lethality when landing consecutive crits. Explosive Payload can also be very useful inside PvP.
The Palindrome is back and better than ever. Whether you’re grinding PvE for Arc synergy or PvP for stability and precision, this hand cannon is worth farming.
What do you think about The Palindrome’s new perk pool? Have you managed to land your perfect god roll? Let us know in the comments!