Reload speed can matter more than magazine size on certain sniper setups, especially when quick follow-up shots are more valuable than holding multiple rounds in reserve.
Depleted Reload trades away magazine capacity in exchange for faster reloads, shifting snipers toward a quicker and more consistent firing rhythm between shots.
This makes it useful for builds that rely on steady shot timing and repeated precision hits rather than sustained firing from a larger magazine.
How To Get Depleted Reload?
Depleted Reload is earned through Orokin Vault runs on Deimos, where Dragon Keys are required to unlock hidden vault doors during missions.
Each vault completion grants one corrupted mod from a shared pool, meaning the reward is random every time without any guaranteed outcome.
Since there is no vendor or direct drop source available, obtaining it requires repeating vault runs until the mod eventually appears.
Depleted Reload Effects
Depleted Reload reduces magazine capacity significantly, often bringing snipers down to very low shot counts before needing to reload again.
In exchange, reload speed is greatly increased, allowing weapons to cycle shots faster by reducing downtime between reloads and keeping shots flowing.
This creates a playstyle where single shots are fired more frequently, focusing on quick resets rather than holding multiple rounds before reloading.
The tradeoff works well on snipers with naturally low magazine sizes, where losing extra capacity does not heavily impact their usual firing pattern.
It becomes especially effective in setups where faster reloads allow quicker follow-up shots, improving overall damage flow despite the reduced magazine size.
Depleted Reload Stats
Rank | Magazine Capacity | Reload Speed | Capacity |
0 | -10% | +8% | 2 |
| 1 | -20% | +16% | 3 |
2 | -30% | +24% | 4 |
| 3 | -40% | +32% | 5 |
4 | -50% | +40% | 6 |
| 5 | -60% | +48% | 7 |
Verdict
Depleted Reload is best used on sniper builds that benefit more from faster reload cycles than from having a larger magazine.
It works particularly well on low-capacity snipers, where the penalty is minimal and the reload boost improves shot consistency across engagements.
The tradeoff is simple and effective, making it a solid option for players who prefer a quicker and more controlled firing rhythm between shots.
