The Microcosm is an Exotic Trace File that deals continuous Kinetic damage to enemies, unlike other Trace Rifles that usually have elemental damage types.
This Trace Rifle deals increased bonus damage to the shield, making it very useful when it comes to certain situations where you face shielded enemies.
Depending on the build that you are using, this weapon can be utilized in multiple ways due to it dealing Kinetic damage.
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How To Get Microcosm?
Guardians may obtain the Microcosm Exotic Trace Rifle by completing the Convalescence: Budding Exotic Quest that was added in The Final Shape.
The Convalescence: Budding Exotic quests is obtainable from Micah-10 and comes after you have completed the previous quests from her.
Microcosm Perks
1) Hammer-Forged Rifling (Barrel)
Microcosm has a durable ranged barrel.
- Increases range
2) Enhanced Battery (Battery)
Microcosm features strong battery life.
- Increases magazine size
3) Paracausal Imbuement (Trait)
Final blows with Microcosm grant Super Energy and deal bonus damage once your Super expires.
4) Hand-Laid Stock (Stock)
This weapon is optimized for recoil control.
- Increases stability
Microcosm Intrinsic Traits
Paracausal Beam
Microcosm fires a beam of Kinetic light that deals massive bonus damage to enemy shields, making it easier to strip them of their defenses.
Not only does this Exotic Trace Rifle deal extra damage to shields, but dealing Kinetic Damage allows it to trigger certain armor mods.
Guardians have found this weapon to be extremely useful when it comes to fighting the Witness and other enemies with shields.
Microcosm Catalyst
Currently, this Exotic Trace Rifle does not have a catalyst and the chances of it gaining one in the future are still unknown.
Verdict
You don’t find that many Kinetic weapons such as the Microcosm and because of its damage type, players have found different uses for it.
Many find this weapon to be best against the Witness due to the damage it can deal to shields and the same goes for other enemies.
Aside from being useful against shields, Microcosm can be a huge help when it comes to replenishing your Super Energy.
