Better Devils is an Adaptive Strand hand cannon that drops from the Crucible Ops playlist, and this Destiny 2 Better Devils guide covers the current Monument of Triumph version, which is A-tier for PvP and C-tier for PvE. The PvP god roll is Smallbore, Ricochet Rounds, Slideshot or Moving Target, Opening Shot or Precision Instrument and a Range masterwork. The PvE all-around roll is Fluted Barrel, Tactical Mag, Slice or Reconstruction, Hatchling or Explosive Payload, a Reload Speed masterwork and the same origin trait.
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- Better Devils perk pool: Other Better Devils versions list Nadir Focus, Roar of Battle and One Quiet Moment as origin traits.
Is Better Devils good?
For PvP, Better Devils sits in A-tier; for PvE it is C-tier.
In PvE the current version lost Demolitionist and Pugilist from the first trait column, along with several damage perks from the second. In PvP it gained Slideshot in the first trait column plus Precision Instrument and Magnificent Howl in the second, enough to make it competitive despite its modest handling.
Better Devils stats and details
| Detail | Value |
| Type | Hand Cannon |
| Frame | Adaptive Frame |
| Ammo | Primary |
| Element | Strand |
| Craftable | No |
| Source | Crucible Ops playlist; Crucible matches and Lord Shaxx rank-up packages |
| Access | Free-to-play |
| Champion property | Shield Piercing, strong against Barrier Champions |
| Stat | Value |
| Impact | 84 |
| Range | 40 |
| Stability | 45 |
| Handling | 43 |
| Reload Speed | 40 |
| Aim Assistance | 78 |
| Ammo Generation | 50 |
| Zoom | 14 |
| Airborne Effectiveness | 10 |
| Recoil | 88 |
| Rounds Per Minute | 140 |
| Magazine | 10 |
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Which Better Devils version the rolls use
Destiny 2's weapon data lists three Better Devils versions. The rolls below are for the current Monument of Triumph version, whose Holofoil/upgraded copy carries Accelerated Assault. Every roll in this Destiny 2 Better Devils guide sits inside that version's trait pool.
Better Devils perk pool
The current version has 11 barrel options and 13 magazine options, among them Fluted Barrel, Smallbore, Tactical Mag and Ricochet Rounds. Its trait columns are narrower:
- Trait column 1: Reconstruction, Rapid Hit, Rangefinder, Moving Target, Perpetual Motion, Slice, Slideshot.
- Trait column 2: Opening Shot, Kill Clip, Explosive Payload, Zen Moment, Hatchling, Precision Instrument, Magnificent Howl.
- Origin trait: Accelerated Assault, on the Holofoil/upgraded copy.
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Other Better Devils versions list Nadir Focus, Roar of Battle and One Quiet Moment as origin traits. Those versions also carry extra first-column perks such as Demolitionist and Pugilist and second-column damage perks such as One for All and Frenzy, none of which the current version can roll.
Better Devils PvP god roll
| Slot | Pick |
| Barrel | Smallbore |
| Magazine | Ricochet Rounds |
| Perk 1 | Slideshot or Moving Target; Rangefinder as an alternative |
| Perk 2 | Opening Shot or Precision Instrument; Kill Clip as an alternative |
| Masterwork | Range |
Smallbore and Ricochet Rounds bump range and stability, the two stats that matter most on a PvP hand cannon. Slideshot suits aggressive pushes, Moving Target helps you peek shoot, and Rangefinder is a decent alternative. Opening Shot and Precision Instrument blend with either first-column pick, with Kill Clip as the fallback.
Accelerated Assault only shows up on the Holofoil/upgraded copy of the gun, so it is a bonus on top of the roll rather than something to chase on its own.
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Better Devils PvE god roll
| Slot | Pick |
| Barrel | Fluted Barrel |
| Magazine | Tactical Mag |
| Perk 1 | Slice or Reconstruction |
| Perk 2 | Hatchling or Explosive Payload |
| Masterwork | Reload Speed |
| Origin Trait | Accelerated Assault |
Fluted Barrel and Tactical Mag offset the gun's low handling and reload speed, which makes it feel less clunky to use. Slice and Reconstruction are the only viable PvE first-column picks: Slice feeds certain builds and offers outgoing damage resistance, while Reconstruction doubles the magazine just by existing. Hatchling or Explosive Payload each add a small amount of damage, while Enhanced Hatchling has the ability to summon two Threadlings rather than just one.
How to get Better Devils
- Play the Crucible Ops playlist; Better Devils drops there.
- Attune to Better Devils to raise its drop chance while you farm the playlist.
- Watch the daily rotating bonuses, which can make farming more efficient on certain days.
- Take Crucible rank-up packages from Lord Shaxx for another chance at the hand cannon.
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Better Devils is free-to-play and not craftable, and attunement plus the daily bonuses are the main levers on the farm. If you would rather skip the playlist grind, a Better Devils carry covers the drop. For account Power outside the playlist, a Destiny 2 power leveling boost handles that separately, and a The Final Shape campaign carry clears the expansion story if you still need it.
Best Better Devils alternatives
- Corundum Hammer: Strand hand cannon from Trials of Osiris Week 1, tied to the Renegades DLC.
- Eyasluna: Stasis hand cannon from the Grasp of Avarice dungeon and an S-tier PvP pick.
- Austringer: Kinetic hand cannon from the Presage mission, from Season 17.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Slice do on Better Devils?
Casting your class ability grants Slice for 8 seconds, even while the weapon is stowed. Damaging a target that is not already Severed Severs it, adds a stack and refreshes the buff; the fifth stack removes it, and a killing hit does not trigger the perk.
Can Better Devils roll Explosive Payload?
Yes. Explosive Payload is in the current version's second trait column.
Does Better Devils roll Outlaw or Rampage?
No. Neither Outlaw nor Rampage is in the current Better Devils trait pool.
Is Better Devils craftable?
No. Better Devils is not craftable.
