Unlock the Destiny 2 Mistral Lift: A Guide to Obtaining This Powerful Linear Fusion Rifle
The Dawning event in Destiny 2 has returned, bringing with it the opportunity to bake treats for NPCs and acquire new weapons, including the coveted Mistral Lift. This guide details how to obtain the Mistral Lift and its ideal god roll.
Acquiring the Mistral Lift
The Mistral Lift is a Linear Fusion Rifle exclusive to The Dawning event, available for a limited time only. To obtain it, you'll need to trade with Eva Levante. The exchange requires one "Gift in Return" and 25 Dawning Spirits. Eva also sells Festive Engrams (one "Gift in Return" and 10 Dawning Spirits), which have a chance to drop the Mistral Lift, though it's not guaranteed.
"Gifts in Return" are earned by baking Dawning treats (like the Neomun-Cake) and gifting them to NPCs. Dawning Spirits are the event's currency, obtained through completing daily Dawning quests and bounties from Eva. Once you've gathered the necessary items, visit Eva to purchase the Mistral Lift directly or try your luck with a Festive Engram. You can repeat this process until you acquire your desired roll.
The Optimal Mistral Lift God Roll (PvE)
While Linear Fusion Rifles haven't always dominated the Destiny 2 meta, the Mistral Lift excels in PvE, especially for solo players. Here's the recommended god roll:
| Column | Roll |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Fluted Barrel |
| Battery | Enhanced Battery |
| Perk 1 | Withering Gaze |
| Perk 2 | Bait and Switch |
| Masterwork | Handling |
The combination of Withering Gaze (enemy debuff) and Bait and Switch (30% damage boost after aiming down sights) makes this weapon exceptionally powerful in PvE encounters. While aiming down sights is required to activate Bait and Switch, the overall damage increase is significant.
For players who frequently engage in group activities, Envious Assassin could replace Withering Gaze, but both perks are excellent choices. Fluted Barrel, Enhanced Battery, and a Handling Masterwork further enhance stability and ammo capacity.
PvP Performance
It's important to note that, as a Linear Fusion Rifle, the Mistral Lift's PvP performance is less impressive. However, its PvE capabilities make it a worthwhile acquisition for those focusing on PvE content.
This guide covers everything you need to know about obtaining and optimizing the Mistral Lift in Destiny 2. For more Destiny 2 tips and information, visit The Escapist.
