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Despite some pleas from the community, the gun is no longer accessible to the player base. This guide will explain how the sunsetting system works and why the beloved Scout Rifle was phased out of the game. There are a few alternatives that gamers might consider using that are similar to Randy’s Throwing Knife.

How Sunsetting Works

Weapon sunsetting essentially phases content out of the game to make room for more content. Bungie believed this was a good way to keep things fresh and limit the variety of weapons used in the Crucible. There were so many weapons in Destiny 2 that Bungie was worried about weapon balance and meta shifting.

Instead of nerfing the weapons causing issues, Bungie thought that removing dozens of weapons would improve PVP because they could stay on top of the meta. There would only be a few overpowered weapons at a time, and a few nerfs would be enough to fix the game.

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However, quite the opposite ended up happening. A limited number of options created a small handful of competitive guns in PVP. It also did not sit well with a number of people in the community. Not everyone plays PVP, and many of the weapons removed were tough to get.

The beauty of a game like Destiny 2 is that players can collect these items as trophies, representing accomplishments in raids and PVP. It makes sense that having too many desirable weapons can make the game stale, but weapon balancing is always an option. There is a reason why Bungie decided to scrap the sunsetting idea in February of 2021.

Best Alternatives

When it was announced that Randy’s Throwing Knife was gone forever, people immediately looked for a replacement. A lot of players started using Servant Leader, a rapid-fire Scout Rifle with a ton of zoom. While the two weapons have some similar characteristics, the Servant Leader is not even close to as dominant as Randy’s.

Although, with a great roll, Servant Leader can be viable as a longer distance weapon in PVP. The main problem with the Servant Leader is flinch while aiming down sight. The zoom level makes the flinch look even worse than it actually is. Pulling down on the thumbstick a little more can help keep the weapon on target. Even with the best roll, Servant Leader is a good, but not great Scout Rifle in PVP.

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Sadly, there are no Scout Rifles in the game that compare to the look and feel of Rand’s Throwing Knife. Those that actually completed the grueling challenges will remember how dominant that weapon actually was. Collecting all of those throwing knife kills seems impossible, especially several years after the game first launched. Hopefully, gamers will have the chance to unlock a similar weapon in the next few seasons.

Dead Man’s Tale

In the Scout Rifle class, Dead Man’s Tale remains the top weapon by some margin. Unlike the gun mentioned above, Dead Man’s Tale does not have a sight. Players can fire it from the hip, or use the small iron sight to line up shots. Those that want to use a Scout Rifle, but struggle in the Crucible need to give this weapon a try.

Many tout Dead Man’s Tale as the top primary in Destiny 2 right now after all of the changes to handcannons last season. The reason why this weapon is so powerful is the 150 RPM fire rate coupled with the previous 120 RPM handcannon damage. It does more damage than the 120 RPM handcannons and fires faster.

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Because of how wide the hip fire radius is, using Dead Man’s Tale without aiming down sight is an option at most ranges. The base damage of the gun is a three-shot kill with one headshot. With Cranial Spike, getting kills with the gun increases damage. After a couple of kills, the Scout Rifle will take out guardians in just two shots.

The most beneficial roll for the weapon includes Snapshot, which increases mobility and ADS speed. Check out these guides on how to get the quest for the weapon and unlock the catalyst to maximize the gun’s potential. Dead Man’s Tale with a catalyst is unmatched in the Crucible and Trials.

Destiny 2 is now available PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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