Something New is a Legendary Handgun that made its return during the Solstice 2023 event and packs a powerful punch.
This Stasis Hand cannon offers a good amount of damage with decent range and aiming, making it good for both PVP and PVE fights.
It comes with the Aggressive Frame Intrinsic Trait, providing it with more damage at the cost of having high recoil but this makes it good from afar.
“It’s new to me.” –Banshee-44
How To Get Something New?
Something New can be obtained by completing the Bonfire Bash activity, which is available during the Solstice 2023 event for a limited amount of time.
The drop rate for Something New is quite high and doing a few Bonfire Bash activities will eventually get you the weapon. (Rolls may vary)
Something New God Rolls
The following are popular picks that players may often use when it comes to the God Rolls for Something New:
- Fluted Barrel, Ricochet Rounds, Well Spring, Headstone (PVE)
- Fluted Barrel, Ricochet Rounds, Headstone, Well Spring (PVE)
- Arrowhead Brake, Flared Magwell, Headstone, Demolitionist (PVE)
- Arrowhead Brake, Flared Magwell, Triple Tap, Demolitionist (PVP)
Origin Trait
Dream Work
The Dream Work Origin Trait allows Something New to be partially refilled by assisted or assisted final blows, which has a chance to overflow the weapon.
This is great for when you are playing with a team as the additional ammunition can help you out when you are in the heat of battle.
Since Something New is a Hand Cannon, every shot counts, and having an extra amount in your magazine can make a huge difference, especially in PVP.
Intrinsic Trait
Aggressive Frame
The Aggressive Frame Intrinsic Trait provides Something New with higher damage, and higher recoil and makes it optimized for long-distance shooting.
This makes the weapon efficient even when being fired from a distance, making it excellent for PVP and even PVE sessions.
Aside from already being a powerful Hand Cannon, Something New can be utilized for taking enemies out from afar from time to time.
Verdict
Hand Cannons have not always been a thing when it comes to PVE but for PVP, this weapon can be a big deal when used properly.
Although this weapon would most likely be used for PVP matches, it still does a good deal of damage and can be utilized in PVE.
Since this is a Stasis Hand Cannon, there can be certain benefits with the right builds for your character aside from Something New’s raw firepower.
