The quest for the ideal build, or god roll, for The Eremite in Destiny 2 has become a major topic among Guardians. This energy fusion rifle from the Season of the Witch shines thanks to its highimpact frame and the Origin trait Head Rush. But knowing what perks to aim for, how to craft and obtain the weapon, and what works best in PvE versus PvP can be overwhelming. In this topic we’ll break down how The Eremite works, what constitutes a strong god roll for this weapon, and how you can maximize its potential using data from sources such as light.gg and community guides.
Overview of The Eremite
The Eremite is a Legendary Solar energy fusion rifle introduced in Season of the Witch. It uses the highimpact frame archetype slower charge time but heavy damage per burst. According to its base stats it has an Impact of 95, Range 51, Stability 22, Handling 26, Reload Speed 22, Airborne Effectiveness 8 and a charge time of 960. contentReference[oaicite3] The origin trait Head Rush grants increased handling and reload speed after standing up from a crouch for a short time. contentReference[oaicite4] Because of its high damage and unique mechanic, The Eremite is aimed at players who can leverage its strengths accuracy, burst damage, and tactical positioning.
Acquisition is handled via seasonal activities and crafting players can unlock the weapon’s pattern via Deepsight progression and then craft the roll they desire. contentReference[oaicite5] With the crafting system, you can chase specific perks rather than rely solely on random drops.
Archetype Considerations
Because The Eremite uses a highimpact frame, it has tradeoffs you get powerful damage but with slower charge time and somewhat limited magazine (magazine size is 5 by default). Mobility, rapid engagements, or runandgun play may not suit it as well as slower, deliberate positioning and burst engagement. contentReference[oaicite6] Therefore, when building a god roll, you’ll want to focus on perks and mods that mitigate its weaknesses (slow charge, stability) and enhance its strengths (burst damage, accuracy, utility after crouch with Head Rush).
What Makes a God Roll for The Eremite?
The term god roll refers to a weapon roll with an optimal set of perks and stat boosts that maximizes the weapon’s performance in given activities be it PvE, PvP, or both. For The Eremite we can distinguish between the best rolls for PvE (Strikes, Raids, Seasonal Content) and PvP (Gambit, Crucible). Several guides and sources identify recommended perks for each. contentReference[oaicite7]
PvE God Roll Suggestions
- Barrel Polygonal Rifling improves stability, helpful for landing burst shots. contentReference[oaicite8]
- Battery Accelerated Coils reduces charge time, allowing you to fire more bursts more often. contentReference[oaicite9]
- Perk 1 Lead From Gold picking up Heavy ammo grants ammo to The Eremite, helping sustain weapon usage. contentReference[oaicite10]
- Perk 2 Controlled Burst landing every shot in a burst grants increased damage and reduced charge time for a short duration. contentReference[oaicite11]
- Origin Trait Head Rush (builtin) take advantage of the crouchstand mechanic to boost handling and reload. contentReference[oaicite12]
- Mod Major Spec (for DPS phases), or other damageboosting mods. contentReference[oaicite13]
This combination tends to perform well in PvE because you get stability, faster charge, ammo sustain, burst optimization, and the crouchstand mechanic which can be used strategically.
PvP God Roll Suggestions
- Barrel Arrowhead Brake improves recoil direction (vertical), handling speed which is critical in PvP. contentReference[oaicite14]
- Battery Enhanced Battery increases magazine size (magazine+1) which gives you more shots before needing to prime again. contentReference[oaicite15]
- Perk 1 AutoLoading Holster the weapon reloads automatically while holstered, beneficial during weapon swapping in Crucible. contentReference[oaicite16]
- Perk 2 Firing Line when near two or more allies, increased precision damage, useful in teambased modes. contentReference[oaicite17]
- Origin Trait Head Rush as above. Takes skill to leverage in PvP, but offers upside for reload/handling.
Note Some players may prefer alternative perk pools depending on their loadout, but these are broadly accepted top tier for PvP usage of The Eremite.
Using light.gg and Community Data
To understand how good particular rolls are, the community often uses sites like light.gg which track weapon drop data, popular perk combinations, masterwork choices, and mod usage. For The Eremite, you can view Popular Trait Combos which show which perk combinations players keep most often. contentReference[oaicite18] However, it’s important to remember that popular does not always equal optimal for your playstyle. Players often remind that light.gg grades are based on popularity among users, not absolute performance. >the system it uses is not based on objective fact…. it is literally a popularity vote. contentReference[oaicite19]
Masterworks and Mods
The Eremite’s community data shows that many players equip the Charge Time masterwork (about 43.5% of rolls) because the slower frame benefits from reduced charge delay. contentReference[oaicite20] Range masterwork and stability masterwork are also used but less commonly. As for mods, Backup Mag is popular, increasing magazine size, which is helpful for a weapon with small magazine by default. contentReference[oaicite21] When crafting your roll, decide what stat you value faster charge time and more bursts vs. more range or stability.
How to Craft and Acquire The Eremite
To get The Eremite with your desired god roll, you’ll need to unlock the pattern via Deepsight on the weapon, which means you must earn a version drop and then extract the pattern. After unlocking the pattern you craft the weapon and can select from the perk pool (though you’ll still need RNG to land your god roll perks). contentReference[oaicite22] For farming the weapon drops, you’ll want to focus on the seasonal activities tied to Season of the Witch, and complete the relevant seasonal track and milestones. contentReference[oaicite23] Once you unlock craft mode you’ll significantly reduce the grind needed to chase the perfect roll.
Tips for Targeting Your Ideal Roll
- Identify whether you mainly play PvE or PvP and choose your build accordingly. Don’t mix PvE and PvP rolls unless you want a hybrid.
- Craft only after you know the perk pool you prefer look at community guides so you don’t waste materials on meh perks.
- Prioritize perk combos that mitigate The Eremite’s weaknesses (slow charge time, small mag) while enhancing strengths (burst accuracy, high impact damage).
- Don’t ignore the origin trait Head Rush it gives unique handling/reload benefits that you’ll want to use tactically (crouch â stand up).
- Check whether your build has space for required mods (Backup Mag, etc.) and make sure your subclass, loadout and playstyle align with the fusion rifle’s pace.
For Guardians willing to embrace a slower but heavyhitting playstyle, The Eremite offers a compelling option especially when properly rolled. A god roll geared for PvE might emphasize stability, faster charge time, and heavy ammo synergy, while a PvP god roll will shift toward handling, magazine size, and team enabling perks like Firing Line. The key is understanding how the highimpact frame works, leveraging Head Rush, and using light.gg and community data to inform your choices. With crafting enabled, you have a realistic path to chasing your perfect roll. Whether you’re clearing endgame bosses or dominating Crucible, a wellrolled The Eremite can be a formidable addition to your arsenal.