Dealing high amounts of damage in a single blast can be thrilling, especially with Refurbished A499, introduced in the Destiny 2 Renegades update.
Featuring a single-shot chamber that requires reloading after every shot, this sniper delivers powerful precision damage with each carefully aimed bullet.
The need to reload is balanced by the weapon’s insane damage output, and with the right rolls, it can become the perfect choice for heavy engagements.
How To Get Refurbished A499?
The Refurbished A499 can be found by completing Renegades activities across the Lawless Frontier, including story missions, Bounty Hunts, Invasions, and repeatable heavy weapon events.
Since the weapon drops with random perks, running these activities multiple times increases your chances of finding a roll that matches your preferred playstyle.
Another way to obtain it is by purchasing Refurbished A499 from the Piker Syndicate vendor in the Lawless Frontier whenever it is in stock.
Refurbished A499 God Rolls
Snapshot Sights + Aggregate Charge (PvE)
Snapshot Sights lets you aim down sights faster, helping you quickly line up critical hits, while Aggregate Charge increases damage against enemies with debuffs.
This setup excels in boss encounters or high-density PvE fights, letting you land heavier shots efficiently and keep pressure on multiple targets.
Bewildering Burst + Aggregate Charge (PvE)
Bewildering Burst boosts damage when all shots in a burst hit the same enemy, paired with Aggregate Charge for extra damage on debuffed targets.
It works especially well in sustained fights, giving you consistent burst damage and letting you maximize each sniper shot’s impact.
Snapshot Sights + Mulligan (PvP)
In Crucible, Snapshot Sights speeds up target acquisition while Mulligan can return ammo after a missed shot, improving reliability in tight engagements.
This combination is excellent for long-range duels, making the Refurbished A499 forgiving, responsive, and deadly in skilled hands during competitive play.
Snapshot Sights + Auto-Loading Holster (PvE/PvP)
Snapshot Sights gives fast aim down sights for quick target acquisition, while Auto-Loading Holster lets you switch to another weapon and return for a ready shot.
This roll turns the single-shot reload limitation into an advantage, letting you keep fighting without becoming a sitting duck, and keeping pressure on enemies in both PvE and PvP.
Origin Trait
Air-Cooled Core
Sprinting briefly increases vent or reload speed, allowing the weapon to recover faster and stay ready for the next engagement without forcing a long downtime.
When heat is low or the magazine is full, aiming down sights grants increased handling and movement speed, making the weapon feel more responsive and mobile during fights.
Verdict
How successful you are with Refurbished A499 depends heavily on the traits you roll and whether you are focusing on PvE or PvP gameplay.
In PvE, perks like Snapshot Sights and Aggregate Charge maximize your damage against bosses and heavily shielded enemies, letting you control fights effectively.
For PvP, combinations such as Snapshot Sights with Mulligan make the sniper more responsive and forgiving, improving your ability to land long-range shots under pressure.
