Aztecross: Critical Anomaly is Like NO OTHER (Critical Anomaly Review) | Destiny 2 The Final Shape

Aztecross reviews the unique sniper rifle, Critical Anomaly, in Destiny 2 The Final Shape expansion.

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Aztecross discusses the perks and potential of the stasis aggressive sniper rifle, Critical Anomaly, in a detailed review of the weapon. He explores the unique perks such as rewind rounds, reconstruction, and chill clip, and evaluates their effectiveness in both PvE and PvP gameplay. Additionally, he compares Critical Anomaly to other sniper rifles in terms of DPS and utility, and provides recommendations for perk combinations. Overall, Aztecross finds that Critical Anomaly is a versatile and powerful weapon that excels in countering Champions and offers utility in both PvE and PvP activities.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Critical Anomaly is a stasis aggressive sniper rifle with unique perk options.
  • The rewind rounds perk refills the magazine based on the number of hits, while reconstruction slowly reloads the weapon over time.
  • Chill clip causes a detonation that slows nearby targets, making it effective against Champions.
  • Chaos reshaped and bane switch offer damage bonuses, with chaos reshaped providing periodic healing as well.

Critical Anomaly Perks: Rewind Rounds, Reconstruction, and Chill Clip

Aztecross delves into the perks of Critical Anomaly’s third column, highlighting the effectiveness of rewind rounds, reconstruction, and chill clip. He explains how rewind rounds refills the magazine based on the number of hits, while reconstruction slowly reloads the weapon over time. Chill clip, a unique perk on a sniper rifle, causes a detonation that slows nearby targets. Aztecross discusses the potential synergies and benefits of each perk, emphasizing their utility in both PvE and PvP scenarios.

Comparison to Other Sniper Rifles and DPS Evaluations

Aztecross compares Critical Anomaly to other sniper rifles in terms of DPS and utility. He analyzes the performance of the weapon in both PvE and PvP activities, taking into account the unique perks and combinations. Aztecross provides data on the damage output and effectiveness of Critical Anomaly’s perk combinations, such as chill clip and chaos reshaped, and reconstruction and chaos reshaped. He also discusses the viability of triple tap and other perks in the fourth column. Additionally, he offers insights into the overall DPS landscape and the role of sniper rifles in different gameplay scenarios.

Utility and Effectiveness in PvE and PvP

Aztecross highlights the utility and effectiveness of Critical Anomaly in PvE and PvP activities. He emphasizes the weapon’s ability to counter Champions and its versatility in different encounters. Aztecross discusses the benefits of using Critical Anomaly in PvE activities such as Grandmaster Nightfalls, where it can stun and freeze Champions from any range. He also explores the weapon’s performance in PvP, noting the importance of precision hits and the impact of flinch on sniper rifles in player versus player engagements. Aztecross concludes that Critical Anomaly is a powerful utility weapon that excels in countering Champions and offers viable options for both PvE and PvP gameplay.