Parthian Shot

"Who's got the last laugh now?"

- Weapon Description

The Parthian Shot is a Legendary Pulse Rifle introduced in Rise of Iron. It can be obtained from Roni 55-30 for Legendary Marks, the Vanguard from rank-up packages, or as a random reward from high level PVE activities.

Sights

 * Red Dot-ORA2: Slightly improved optics, improved handling.
 * MD-Reflex: Significantly improved handling.
 * Reflex: Slightly improved optics, improved aim assist.
 * SteadyHand IS: Stable sight. Optimized for excellent recoil control.
 * QuickDraw IS: Agile sight. Lightning-fast handling.
 * SureShot IS: Snapshot sight. Excellent handling. Superb target acquisition.
 * OEG: Slightly improved optics, improved handling.
 * OEG Riflescope: Slightly improved optics, improved range.

Utility Perks

 * Secret Round: Missing a shot from this weapon's burst will fire a fourth shot.
 * Outlaw: Precision kills with this weapon dramatically increase reload speed.
 * Eye of the Storm: This weapon gets more accurate as your health gets lower.
 * Rodeo: Reduces the severity of this weapon's recoil.
 * Partial Refund: Chance to return a portion of the magazine after an assist.
 * Life Support: Kills with this weapon while critically wounded have a chance to start regenerating health.
 * Take A Knee: Crouching grants improved accuracy and stability, as well as reduced aim time and flinch-under-fire.
 * Feeding Frenzy: Kills with this weapon increase reload speed for a short time.

Stat Modifiers

 * Smallbore: Increased range and stability. Slower reload. Reduced magazine size.
 * Perfect Balance: This weapon has extremely low recoil.
 * Braced Frame: Increased stability. Reduced magazine size.
 * Hand-Laid Stock: Increased stability. Reduced range.
 * Appended Magazine: Increased magazine size. Slower reload.
 * Feather Mag: Faster reload. Reduced magazine size.
 * Rifled Barrel: Increased range. Slower reload.
 * Lightweight: When held, this weapon grants +2 character agility.

Special Perks

 * Third Eye: Radar stays active while aiming down this weapon's sights.
 * Glass Half Full: The bottom half of each magazine causes additional damage.
 * Headseeker: Body shots with this weapon increase precision damage for a short time.
 * Counterbalance: This weapon has increased stability.
 * Rangefinder: Aiming this weapon increases its effective range.

Performance
The Parthian Shot is a member of the lowest-rate-of-fire, highest-impact family of pulse rifles. Although its sluggish fire rate makes close-quarters combat risky, each burst packs a punch and allows for a 2-burst kill against enemy Guardians in the Crucible at any range. Its inherently high range and low recoil make this a rather simple task, but stability is still essential for tight grouping. With the proper stability perks, the Parthian Shot becomes the fastest-killing legendary primary weapon in the game.