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Compact Defender Boosting – PvE God Roll explained
A proper PvE God Roll for Compact Defender turns it into a Void burst cannon: controlled heat, constant Volatile spreads, and reliable damage bonuses on almost every kill. Below is a typical PvE configuration our boosters aim for during Compact Defender Boosting services.
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Slot |
Perk / Stat |
Effect in PvE |
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Barrel |
Improves Handling and Stability, making the high-heat blaster easier to control and swap to in hectic fights. |
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Magazine |
Reduces heat generation and improves vent behaviour, bringing the extreme base heat stat down to a manageable level. |
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Perk 1 |
Final blows make nearby targets Volatile, enabling chain explosions and strong Void build synergy. |
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Perk 2 |
Boosts damage as heat climbs and finishes foes with powerful explosions, perfectly matching the weapon’s high-heat profile. |
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Origin |
Air-Cooled Vents |
Helps manage heat over time, reducing the risk of forced overheat during extended PvE engagements. |
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Masterwork |
Heat Generation |
Further lowers heat build-up, letting you keep firing longer before needing to pause or vent. |
Compact Defender Carry – What’s included in the PvP God Roll
In PvP, the goal is to stabilise Compact Defender’s stats and extend its effective range so the sidearm can contest lanes without instantly losing to hand cannons or SMGs. When you choose a Crucible-focused Compact Defender Carry, we target a roll close to the one below.
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Slot |
Perk / Stat |
Effect in PvP |
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Barrel |
Adds both Range and Stability, smoothing recoil while slightly extending dueling distance. |
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Magazine |
Further increases Stability, tightening the burst pattern and making quick follow-up shots more reliable. |
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Perk 1 |
Increases zoom and effective range while aiming down sights, giving this sidearm much stronger reach. |
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Perk 2 |
Grants a strong damage increase after reloads following a kill, allowing two-tap or very fast cleanups in close-range fights. |
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Origin |
Air-Cooled Vents |
Supports the heat system across longer duels, reducing how punishing sustained fire feels in the Crucible. |
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Masterwork |
Range |
Maximises effective range, helping Compact Defender contest outside pure shotgun distance. |
Destiny 2 Compact Defender Boosting FAQ
What is Compact Defender in Destiny 2?
Compact Defender is a Void Dynamic Heat Sidearm introduced in the Renegades DLC. It behaves like a 360 RPM Sidearm Blaster but uses the Heat Weapon system: it fires from reserves, generates heat with each shot, hits extremely hard, and cools passively when not firing.
How to get Compact Defender Sidearm?
Compact Defender is a drop from Lawless Frontier activities tied to Renegades, primarily Invasions, Bounty Hunts, and similar destination content. Increasing your syndicate rank in Tharsis improves your reward tiers and drop chances, giving more opportunities for the sidearm to appear.
Is Compact Defender good in PvP?
Compact Defender is rated around B-tier for PvP. It can still perform well in the Crucible with the right roll—especially with Rangefinder and Kill Clip or Desperate Measures—but its short range, heat build-up, and blaster-style firing mean it requires good positioning and aim to compete with top-tier hand cannons and SMGs.
Is Compact Defender good for PvE activities?
Yes. Compact Defender is A-tier in PvE. Its high per-shot damage, Void element, and access to Destabilizing Rounds plus strong damage perks let it shred grouped enemies, spread Volatile, and punch through powerful foes when you manage heat carefully. It works well in strikes, seasonal activities, and even higher-end content when paired with Void builds.
