Certain mods can completely transform how a weapon performs, and Gilded Truth is one of those exclusive to the Burston Prime, giving it a unique edge.
One of its most noticeable benefits is a significant boost to fire rate, and to top it off, it adds the mysterious Truth effect.
This turns the Burston Prime into a fast-firing burst rifle with occasional explosive bursts, hinting at its hidden potential in combat.
How To Get Gilded Truth?
Gilded Truth is obtained exclusively through the Arbiters of Hexis Syndicate by reaching Rank 4, Crusader, and spending 25,000 Reputation.
Players must ensure they have the Burston Prime to equip the mod, as it is exclusive and cannot be used on the standard Burston.
Because it is a Syndicate reward, acquisition requires some dedication to completing missions and earning standing, making it a sought-after augment for dedicated players.
Gilded Truth Mod Effects
Gilded Truth provides the Burston Prime with a significant increase in Fire Rate, allowing the weapon to unleash multiple bursts much faster than usual.
This makes the Burston Prime excellent at dealing high damage quickly, while its inherent accuracy ensures hitting targets remains reliable at rapid speeds.
In addition to boosting Fire Rate, Gilded Truth grants the weapon the “Truth” effect, giving it a unique flair that adds extra damage in certain situations.
When gaining affinity, this effect can trigger an explosive blast, adding a secondary source of damage without slowing down your firing rhythm.
What Does Truth Do?
Truth activates when you gain 1,000 affinity with a Syndicate Weapon or a weapon equipped with a Weapon Augment Mod, with a 30-second cooldown between activations.
When triggered, all enemies within 25 meters take 1,000 Gas damage and are guaranteed to receive a status effect, giving a small area-of-effect utility.
The effect also heals the player for 25% of their maximum health, adding a reliable survivability bonus during combat.
Additionally, Truth increases Wall Latch and Aim Glide duration and boosts Parkour Velocity by 25% for 30 seconds, improving mobility and movement while the effect is active.
Gilded Truth Stats
Rank | Fire Rate | Truth | Capacity |
0 | 20% | 0.25 | 4 |
1 | 40% | 0.5 | 5 |
2 | 60% | 0.75 | 6 |
| 3 | 80% | 1 | 7 |
Verdict
Truth provides a versatile combination of offense, survivability, and mobility, making it more than just a simple damage boost.
The Gas damage and guaranteed status effect allow players to soften or control groups of enemies while continuing their main attack rotation.
The health restoration and movement bonuses make Truth a practical effect that enhances survivability and keeps combat fluid without slowing down the player.
