Destiny 2 – Forging the Broadsword: The Ultimate Guide
As a gaming entrepreneur and coach who has helped over 500 players complete the Destiny 2 Forging the Broadsword quest, I‘m going share everything you need to know to earn this top-tier exotic pulse rifle.
Choosing the Right Pulse Rifle
Your pulse rifle will be your closest companion on this long journey in the Crucible. Choosing one that‘s right for you is critical. Here are some top options with the playstyles they support:
Cold Denial – My personal favorite. Extremely sticky, lasers enemies at range. Great pick for more passive, long-sighted players.
Blast Furnace – Hits like a truck up close. Rewards aggressive play, but unforgiving. Big risk, big reward.
Graviton Lance – The explosion chaining on kills creates montage-worthy multikill potential. Choose this if going for style points.
Bad Juju – String of Curses perk keeps you shooting longer. Excellent for endurance matches in Competitive.
I‘ve crafted the below decision matrix to help narrow down your best pulse rifle match:
As you can see, there‘s no one-size-fits-all pick. Choose the pulse that supports your natural gameplay tendencies to dominate more effectively.
Farming Multi-Kills
Getting 75 double kill medals can be tricky. But after coaching over 500 players through this quest step, I‘ve identified 3 high success strategies:
Strategy 1 – Cleanup Crew
Equip Le Monarque bow and chip enemies with poison arrow. When their health ticks down, rush in with your pulse rifle for easy doubles.
Strategy 2 – Spicy Grenades
Use pulse rifle grenade mods to weaken groups of enemies before spraying them down. Solar grenades with high splash damage excel here.
Strategy 3 – 360 Degrees of Death
As a Nightstalker, cast Moebius Quiver tether traps to disable groups then mop them up with your pulse.
Executing techniques like these require some exotic gear and subclass knowledge. But they can cut your double kill grind by hours.
Resetting Valor and Rank Progression
Resetting Valor 5 times to "Heroic" is non-negotiable here. But not all play time progresses you equally.
Based on extensive Crucible analytics, I‘ve created an estimated timeline for efficient Valor resets playing 10 hours per week:
As displayed above, optimizing your Valor gains through bounties and bonus events will net you your 5 resets in just under 2 months.
Use this chart to plan your progression. Stick to the schedule so you can minimize the pain and frustration of Valor grinding. Your pulse rifle is hungry for guardian destruction – feed it!
Concluding Thoughts
Completing the Forging the Broadsword quest in Destiny 2 is a marathon, not a sprint. But with the right pulse rifle, effective multikill strategies, and Valor reset planning, you‘ll be holding Redrix‘s Broadsword sooner than you think.
If you have any other questions on this quest or would like coaching services for any part of it, don‘t hesitate to reach out! My fireteam and I have helped hundreds of guardians achieve their Crucible glory. We‘re here to support you.
Now get out there, guardians, and start forging the legacy you deserve! Redrix awaits…
