Cloudstrike
weapon -- Energy
Tier
Tier A
Element
Arc
Type
weapon
PvE Rating
★★★★★
PvP Rating
★★★★★
Exotic Perk
Mortal Polarity -- Precision kills summon lightning bolts
Description
Precision kills summon a lightning storm. Rapid precision hits generate a massive lightning bolt at the target.
Strengths
- +Precision kills create devastating AoE lightning
- +Rapid-fire frame allows fast follow-up shots
- +Excellent for grouped enemies in PvE and PvP
Weaknesses
- -Requires precision kills to trigger the perk
- -Drop rate from Empire Hunts is frustratingly low
- -Outclassed by legendary snipers for pure boss DPS
Tips & Strategy
- 1Lightning storm triggers on precision kills -- aim for headshots
- 2Rapid precision hits create a massive single-target lightning bolt
- 3Devastating in Gambit for invader kills with collateral lightning
- 4Farm Empire Hunts on higher difficulties for better drop rates
How to Acquire
Empire Hunts (rare drop)