Uncivil Discourse represents one of the newest additions to the Heat weapon category in Destiny 2: Renegades. This Hand Cannon belongs to the Lawless Frontier weapon set and introduces players to the Dynamic Heat Weapon archetype, which functions differently from traditional Destiny 2 firearms.
Weapon Overview
The 180 RPM fire rate places Uncivil Discourse in the faster-firing category of Hand Cannons, making it more forgiving for players who may miss shots compared to slower, harder-hitting archetypes. As a Heat weapon, it operates on a heat management system rather than traditional ammunition, which means players must balance their firing rate against the weapon overheating.
Understanding Heat Weapons
Heat weapons in Destiny 2 function on a thermal management system. Instead of reloading ammunition, these weapons build up heat as you fire them. If you fire too rapidly without allowing the weapon to cool, it will overheat and become temporarily unusable. This mechanic makes perk selection particularly important, as certain perks help manage heat buildup while others may increase it in exchange for other benefits.
Best PvE God Roll
Player versus Environment content in Destiny 2 prioritizes add-clearing capability, sustained damage output, and utility perks that synergize with your subclass abilities. The following perk combination optimizes Uncivil Discourse for story missions, strikes, dungeons, and raids.
| Slot | Recommended Perk | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Barrel | Arrowhead Brake | Reduced recoil, increased Handling |
| Magazine | Accelerated Heatsink | Improved cooling (reduced damage trade-off) |
| Perk 3 | Cooling Baubles | Heat reduction from elemental/Orb pickups |
| Perk 4 | Jolting Feedback | Applies Jolt after sustained damage |
Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
Arrowhead Brake reduces the weapon's recoil while simultaneously increasing its Handling stat. In PvE scenarios where you're rapidly engaging multiple enemies, reduced recoil helps you stay on target between shots, while improved Handling allows for faster weapon swapping and aiming. This combination keeps you efficient when dealing with waves of combatants.
Magazine: Accelerated Heatsink
Accelerated Heatsink provides improved cooling for the weapon at the cost of slightly reduced damage per shot. For PvE content, this trade-off is generally worthwhile because:
- Sustained firing capability matters more than per-shot damage against rank-and-file enemies
- Better heat management means less downtime waiting for the weapon to cool
- You can engage more targets continuously without interruption
Third Column Perk: Cooling Baubles
Cooling Baubles reduces your weapon's heat level whenever you collect an elemental pickup or Orbs of Light. This perk synergizes exceptionally well with PvE gameplay because:
- Elemental pickups (Wells, etc.) drop frequently during combat when using ability-focused builds
- Orbs of Light generate from Super kills and certain weapon perks
- The constant collection of these pickups during normal PvE play provides passive heat management
This creates a gameplay loop where aggressive ability usage actually helps maintain your weapon's effectiveness.
Fourth Column Perk: Jolting Feedback
Jolting Feedback applies the Jolt status effect to enemies after you deal sustained damage to them. Jolt is an Arc-specific debuff that causes enemies to chain lightning to nearby targets when they take additional damage. This perk is powerful in PvE because:
- It synergizes with Arc subclass builds that benefit from or enhance Jolt
- Chained lightning damage helps clear groups of enemies faster
- The sustained damage requirement aligns naturally with the 180 RPM fire rate
Best PvP God Roll
Player versus Player combat in Destiny 2 demands different priorities than PvE. Range, accuracy, and winning your first engagement become paramount. The following configuration maximizes Uncivil Discourse's effectiveness in the Crucible.
| Slot | Recommended Perk | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Barrel | Hammer-Forged Rifling | Increased Range |
| Magazine | Projection Fuse | Additional Range |
| Perk 3 | Lone Wolf | Aim-assist and Accuracy (stronger when solo) |
| Perk 4 | Opening Shot | Range and Accuracy on first shot |
Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling
Hammer-Forged Rifling increases the weapon's Range stat. In PvP, Range is one of the most critical stats for Hand Cannons because:
- Higher Range extends the distance at which you deal full damage
- Range affects accuracy and aim assist falloff
- Engaging enemies before they can effectively return fire provides a significant advantage
Magazine: Projection Fuse
Projection Fuse further increases Range, stacking with Hammer-Forged Rifling's bonus. Doubling down on Range in both the barrel and magazine slots maximizes your effective engagement distance, allowing you to challenge opponents at distances where their weapons may be less effective.
Third Column Perk: Lone Wolf
Lone Wolf increases aim-assist and Accuracy on the weapon, with these bonuses becoming even stronger when no allies are nearby. This perk excels in PvP because:
- Many Crucible engagements occur when you're separated from teammates, especially in 6v6 modes where the battlefield spreads out
- Increased aim-assist makes landing headshots more consistent
- The accuracy bonus tightens your shot grouping, improving reliability at range
- Solo flanking plays and 1v1 duels become more favorable
Fourth Column Perk: Opening Shot
Opening Shot provides increased Range and Accuracy specifically on the first shot fired from your magazine. This perk is considered top-tier for PvP Hand Cannons because:
- The first shot in a gunfight often determines the winner
- Landing your opening headshot puts immediate pressure on opponents
- The bonus resets each time you start a new engagement
- Stacked with your other Range perks, your first shot becomes extremely reliable at distance
How to Obtain Uncivil Discourse
Uncivil Discourse drops from activities within the Renegades expansion. Players can acquire this weapon through the following methods:
Renegades Story Missions
Completing the story campaign for Renegades can reward Uncivil Discourse drops. This makes natural story progression a viable path to obtaining the weapon.
Lawless Frontier Activities
The main repeatable activities in the Renegades expansion offer Uncivil Discourse as part of their loot pool. To access these activities:
- Open the Portal destination/menu
- Navigate to the Renegades tab located in the top-left area
- Select and complete any Lawless Frontier activity
Running these activities repeatedly allows you to farm for specific perk combinations on Uncivil Discourse.
Quick Reference God Rolls
Use these tables as a quick reference when evaluating your Uncivil Discourse drops:
PvE God Roll Summary
| Slot | Recommended Perk | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Barrel | Arrowhead Brake | Reduced recoil, increased Handling |
| Magazine | Accelerated Heatsink | Improved cooling (reduced damage trade-off) |
| Perk 3 | Cooling Baubles | Heat reduction from elemental/Orb pickups |
| Perk 4 | Jolting Feedback | Applies Jolt after sustained damage |
PvP God Roll Summary
| Slot | Recommended Perk | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Barrel | Hammer-Forged Rifling | Increased Range |
| Magazine | Projection Fuse | Additional Range |
| Perk 3 | Lone Wolf | Aim-assist and Accuracy (stronger when solo) |
| Perk 4 | Opening Shot | Range and Accuracy on first shot |
Final Thoughts
Uncivil Discourse offers Destiny 2 players a versatile Hand Cannon that combines the reliable performance of 180 RPM frames with the unique mechanics of the Heat weapon system. Whether you're clearing hordes of enemies in PvE content or dueling Guardians in the Crucible, selecting the right perks transforms this weapon into a powerful tool for your arsenal.
For PvE, focus on heat management and Arc synergy through Cooling Baubles and Jolting Feedback. For PvP, stack Range and Accuracy through Hammer-Forged Rifling, Projection Fuse, Lone Wolf, and Opening Shot to dominate gunfights at distance.