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Optimal Perks at a Glance

PvE: Firefly or Demolitionist + Headstone or Thermal Atomization

PvP: Delicate Tuning or Keep Away + Opening Shot or Eye of the Storm

Source: Renegades Destination Activities (Lawless Frontier)

Understanding the Modified B-7 Pistol

The Modified B-7 Pistol came with the Renegades DLC as a Stasis hand cannon inspired by the iconic K-16 Bryar Pistol. It hits hard and fires fast, making it a solid choice for clearing enemies throughout the Lawless Frontier and beyond.

Modified B-7 Pistol Destiny 2 — The Modified B-7 Pistol - A Stasis Dynamic Heat Hand Cannon

Dynamic Heat Frame Advantage

The Modified B-7 Pistol stands apart from typical 180 RPM hand cannons (an archetype that's been inconsistent in Destiny 2) thanks to its Dynamic Heat Frame classification. This weapon type changes how the hand cannon performs in a few key ways:

Benefits of Dynamic Heat Frame

Much higher base damage than standard hand cannons
Bonus damage against powerful combatants (Majors, Ultras, Champions)
Built-in auto-cooldown that manages heat passively

Trade-off

Higher heat buildup per shot

Practical Heat Management

Despite the extra heat generation, you'd need to hold the trigger for about 8 seconds straight to actually overheat. In real combat, natural pauses between fights let the auto-cooldown kick in and prevent any issues. Heat management basically takes care of itself during normal gameplay.

Complete Perk Pool

Before diving into optimal rolls, here's every perk the Modified B-7 Pistol can roll with:

Column 1 Perks (Perk 1)	Column 2 Perks (Perk 2)	Origin Traits
Cooling Baubles	Thermal Atomization	Accelerated Assault
Delicate Tuning	Adagio	Air-Cooled Core
Keep Away	Eye of the Storm
Rapid-Hit	Opening Shot
Firefly	Crystalline Corpsebloom
Demolitionist	Headstone
Rimestealer	Built to Blast

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PvE God Roll Breakdown

Recommended PvE Configuration

Slot	Recommended Option
Barrel	Fluted Barrel
Magazine	Enhanced Heatsink
Perk 1	Firefly or Demolitionist
Perk 2	Headstone or Thermal Atomization
Masterwork	Handling
Origin Trait	Accelerated Assault

Barrel and Magazine Selection

Fluted Barrel fixes one of the weapon's main weaknesses: low base handling. Better handling means faster draw speed, quicker ADS time, and a snappier feel overall.

Enhanced Heatsink cuts down heat buildup per shot. Overheating is already rare during normal use, but this magazine option stretches your sustained fire window even further.

Perk 1 Analysis

The first column has several reload-focused options, but since heat management rarely forces emergency reloads, the strongest picks focus on extra utility:

Best Perk 1 Options

Firefly

A classic PvE pick that triggers explosions on precision kills. These Solar explosions can chain through groups of weaker enemies, making add clear way more efficient.

Demolitionist

Gives you grenade energy on kills. If you're running a build centered around grenade uptime or ability loops, Demo provides steady ability regen that adds up over longer encounters.

Perk 2 Analysis

Best Perk 2 Options

Headstone

Creates Stasis crystals on precision kills. These crystals work great with Stasis subclass builds, Fragment effects, and can shatter for bonus damage. Headstone is strong across any Stasis-focused loadout.

Thermal Atomization

Boosts damage output and creates explosions. Pair this with Firefly in Perk 1 and you get massive explosions that can wipe out clustered enemy groups.

Why This Combination Works

Firefly + Thermal Atomization creates double explosion effects that tear through adds. If you prefer an ability-focused playstyle, Demolitionist + Headstone generates both grenade energy and Stasis crystals at the same time, fueling ability-heavy builds.

PvP God Roll Breakdown

Recommended PvP Configuration

Slot	Recommended Option
Barrel	Arrowhead Brake
Magazine	Projection Fuse
Perk 1	Delicate Tuning or Keep Away
Perk 2	Opening Shot or Eye of the Storm
Masterwork	Range
Origin Trait	Air-Cooled Vents

Addressing the Weapon's PvP Weaknesses

The Modified B-7 Pistol has two main problems in the Crucible: limited range and tough recoil patterns. This configuration targets both issues head-on.

Arrowhead Brake cleans up recoil direction, making the weapon easier to control during rapid fire and helping you stay accurate across multiple shots in duels.

Projection Fuse pushes your range out, letting the weapon compete at distances where 180 RPM hand cannons usually fall off.

Range Masterwork stacks with Projection Fuse to squeeze out maximum effective distance.

Perk 1 Analysis

Best PvP Perk 1 Options

Delicate Tuning

Gives you moderate stat bonuses across multiple categories, with extra emphasis on range. You'll need to stay below 50% heat to keep it active, but given the weapon's slow heat buildup and the stop-and-go nature of PvP fights, maintaining that threshold is completely doable.

Keep Away

Offers similar multi-stat bonuses including range improvements. Keep Away activates based on enemy proximity rather than heat, making it a more passive alternative to Delicate Tuning.

Perk 2 Analysis

Best PvP Perk 2 Options

Opening Shot

Grants bonus range and accuracy on your first shot of an engagement. In PvP, where landing that opening shot often decides who wins the duel, this perk gives you a real edge in initial accuracy and damage falloff distance.

Eye of the Storm

Improves accuracy as your health drops. This perk shines during extended duels or when you're trading damage, helping you secure kills when you'd otherwise lose accuracy under pressure.

Strategic Application

Opening Shot rewards aggressive players who want to win the first exchange. Eye of the Storm suits players who frequently end up in extended firefights or damage trades.

Destiny 2 Crucible PvP — The Modified B-7 Pistol requires specific perks to compete in Crucible

How to Obtain the Modified B-7 Pistol

The Modified B-7 Pistol drops from Lawless Frontier activities within the Renegades destination content. This includes destination-specific activities tied to the Renegades DLC.

Note

More sources may open up as Renegades content evolves. We'll update this guide when new farming methods are confirmed.

Tier Ranking Explanation

PvE: A-Tier (Strong)

The Modified B-7 Pistol earns its A-Tier PvE ranking through:

Dynamic Heat Frame's bonus damage against all enemy types
Excellent perk combos (Firefly + Thermal Atomization creates massive explosion chains)
Stasis synergy through Headstone for subclass builds
Heat management that rarely affects gameplay

PvP: B-Tier (Average)

The B-Tier PvP ranking reflects:

Inherent 180 RPM hand cannon limitations in competitive play
Range and recoil issues that need specific perks to fix
Solid performance with the right roll, but nothing meta-defining

Performance at Different Content Levels

Legend Content

Master Content

Grandmaster

Crucible

Summary: What to Keep

When farming the Modified B-7 Pistol, prioritize these rolls:

For PvE Content:

Hold onto any roll with Firefly or Demolitionist in Perk 1 plus Headstone or Thermal Atomization in Perk 2. Fluted Barrel and Enhanced Heatsink with a Handling Masterwork round out the ideal setup.

For PvP Content:

Look for rolls with Delicate Tuning or Keep Away in Perk 1 paired with Opening Shot or Eye of the Storm in Perk 2. Arrowhead Brake and Projection Fuse with a Range Masterwork give you the best shot at competing.

Final Verdict

The Modified B-7 Pistol is a strong addition to any Guardian's arsenal, especially for PvE where its Dynamic Heat Frame bonuses and powerful perk combos really shine.