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For people worried about the nerf, here is exactly what Bungie had to say about it:




If anyone doesn't know here is how Gjallarhorn works.

• Rocket is fired.
• Rocket has impact damage if target is hit head on (this doesn't happen often due to proximity detonation). This damage isn't being nerfed
• Rocket has explosion damage from the primary shell. This damage isn't being nerfed.
• Rocket releases 10 Wolfpack rounds that act as small individual seekers.
• Wolfpacks track targets and detonate. All Wolfpacks together equal about 35% damage of initial rocket explosion. This is the number being nerfed.

So basically, a single Gjallarhorn rocket was doing about 35% extra damage. It's still going to do extra damage, just not 35% worth. Knowing Bungie, they don't nerf things in large quantities. I'd expect the Wolfpack rounds to be dropped to 20% damage at the lowest.

No big nerfs: the slowest killing weapon in the entire game, with a theoretical TTK of 1.2s of sustained critical shots is SUROS Regime (Focus Fire).

Also, there's about a dozen Wolfpack Rounds. Most do 255, but occasionally you see a few doing 122 (might be off on that one). Anyways since they track and all hit your big target, Gjallarhorn does more than 33% extra damage over a regular RL. It's a bit more than 1.5x rockets but less than 2x (hence why it takes 3 rockets to down Crota's shields but only 2 Horns). I've tried to get a consistent number but counting the Wolfpacks is super hard.

 

[Crabernacle]

This is my nightmare. After not playing for the last few months, I tossed the disc into my ps4 and it refuses to read. No fingerprints, no scratches, it just spins and refuses to load. I've got 2 days to sort this out. God help me.

 

[NastyBook]

Hopefully everybody that didn't have a horn drop will get to use it on Valus T'Douchebag on a solar NF for that sweet revenge.

Enjoy it before the nerf, Guardians.

 

[purg3]

It should have a badge on the side saying,"Xur rulez" so everyone can see they only xurned it and didn't earn it.

I kid of course, I have two(earned) and didn't feel like leveling up another one that's going to just be nerfed because bungie sees everyone using it. Bungie is weird like that, nerf the horn so people will use something else, then sell it so everyone can have it. So why nerf it in the first place?

They are nerfing it because it's broken.You can't really argue that it isn't. Everyone knows it's stupidly overpowered. What's funny is that it took a year for it to get "fixed" when other weapons and exotics have been tuned numerous times (vex).

 

[Meier]

Haven't played in about 6-8 months.. hopefully I can dig up enough coins this weekend perhaps.

 

[Lan_97]

Haven't played since hitting 30 on three classes in vanilla. Logged this morning to finally spend my stash of coins I've been saving for this very moment.

 

[pixel monkey]

It should have a badge on the side saying,"Xur rulez" so everyone can see they only xurned it and didn't earn it.

I kid of course, I have two(earned) and didn't feel like leveling up another one that's going to just be nerfed because bungie sees everyone using it.

I'd prefer not to see this nonsense spill over from the Destiny forums onto this board, but for the record, those guardians purchasing Gjally today earned their strange coins.

In many cases, they've consistently run their Nightfalls, raided and prayed each week to RNGesus for this Nordic beast to drop. They simply weren't as fortunate as you or I in their luck.

They've earned this.

 

[Anoregon]

I'd prefer not to see this nonsense spill over from the Destiny forums onto this board, but for the record, those guardians purchasing Gjally today earned their strange coins.

In many cases, they've consistently run their Nightfalls, raided and prayed each week to RNGesus for this Nordic beast to drop. They simply weren't as fortunate as you or I in their luck.

They've earned this.

No you are wrong, the only way to earn something is for RNG to like you more than someone else.

 

[Maddocks]

I'd prefer not to see this nonsense spill over from the Destiny forums onto this board, but for the record, those guardians purchasing Gjally today earned their strange coins.

In many cases, they've consistently run their Nightfalls, raided and prayed each week to RNGesus for this Nordic beast to drop. They simply weren't as fortunate as you or I in their luck.

They've earned this.

you know I was joking. I really don't care. I put (earned) to add to the joke because I said "I'm kidding",but then pointed it out that I earned it to make it seem like I did care.

 

[jett]

I has ballerhorn.

Well I guess that's that.

 

[FadedRevolution]

I hope one day they make it so you can use more than two exotics that would be amazing. It sucks to work hard for these items only to be limited to how much you can use.

 

[kiri]

And I'm on holiday this weekend PLUS I suck at PvP - seems like I will never get it....

 

[commish]

Interestingly enough, I quit Destiny soon after getting my first ballerhorn. There was no more carrot to chase.

 

[RiccochetJ]

Woo! Can't wait to try it out! I figured it would eventually drop for me, but this is nice too!

 

[PanicFreak]

Just in time for Bungie to introduce the new coveted weapon into their sandbox!

 

[Diprosalic]

Interestingly enough, I quit Destiny soon after getting my first ballerhorn. There was no more carrot to chase.

duh. thats why they give it out now to finally give them the carrot soon before they introduce a new one.

 

[Maddocks]

Interestingly enough, I quit Destiny soon after getting my first ballerhorn. There was no more carrot to chase.

I quit after I fully leveled up my hawkmoon. The thrill was gone after getting that beautiful thing. Now I only go back because people ask for help. Not getting the taken king because while it seems great, I'm just not sold on it, even if it promises the world and more.

 

[MechDX]

Cluster bombs (BOOM BOOM) >>>>> Wolfpack rounds.

 

[Mihos]

I've got some bad news for you. It doesn't.

Then it sounds likes game is dead to me

 

[Kalamari]

I guess I'll bite.

Gjallarhorn is like that girl you chase throughout High School who constantly shoots you down, but then she only starts to like you after you've given up completely and moved on with your life. But she still finds a way to suck you back in and ruin all the goods stuff you had going you.

Oh well.

 

[Unstable]

Cluster bombs (BOOM BOOM) >>>>> Wolfpack rounds.

Naw man, Breezy's Hezen's Vengeance is where it's at.

 

[RoKKeR]

Nice! Turns out I had 32 coins lying around, horn acquired.

Guess it's a good way to ease me back into the game before TTK, which I wish I could resist buying but unfortunately don't think I can.

 

[Sanke__]

Cluster bombs (BOOM BOOM) >>>>> Wolfpack rounds.

Lol

 

[Impulsor]

Just wanted to know. Legendary weapons won't be upgradable, but exotics will
?

 

[Falchion]

Glad everyone who still hasn't gotten this can pick it up.

 

[Duane Cunningham]

Haha, I haven't played in months, but I'll swing by and grab one. Actually, I hope I have the coins for it.

 

[Glendemonium]

Hah, there be a lot of salt in the Bungie forums right now. Deej even made a post about "not letting people be jerks for spending strange coins"

 

[Falchion]

Cluster bombs (BOOM BOOM) >>>>> Wolfpack rounds.

Not really though. If enemies aren't standing still then the cluster bombs won't hit them while the wolfpack round of the Gally will chase enemies down even if they're hiding behind stuff. Also it just doesn't do as much damage.

 

[boredofcanada]

I can't find how many coins it costs anywhere. Anyone know?

 

[toastyToast]

Cluster bombs (BOOM BOOM) >>>>> Wolfpack rounds.

lol. No need for sad rationalizations, horns for everyone

 

[Bunta]

Cluster bombs (BOOM BOOM) >>>>> Wolfpack rounds.

Lol, no.

 

[MechDX]

lol. No need for sad rationalizations, horns for everyone

Already had two horns.

 

[Troy]

Doesn't take long to get 17 coins. 9 from the weekly is easy. Then do a few POE 28s.

 

[Insaniac]

great now every guardian is going to be running around with Gjallarhorn. At least I earned mine.

Spoiler

Kidding of course, let the Gjallarworks begins!

Spoiler

Also can Xur sell Fatebringer?

 

[Fergie]

In time for that nerf in couple of weeks.

 

[BokehKing]

They are nerfing it because it's broken.You can't really argue that it isn't. Everyone knows it's stupidly overpowered. What's funny is that it took a year for it to get "fixed" when other weapons and exotics have been tuned numerous times (vex).

It's broken? Or does bungie just fail at making better weapons? (ie dragons breath)

 

[Kal_El]

"But we need armor to get into the Vault of Glass guys, and who needs an exotic rocket launcher? Primaries are where it's at!"

Spoiler

I bought it week 2

This is exactly what I said to talk myself out of buying it week 2. I've only had 1 drop since. Hours played THOUSANDS....

 

[pixel monkey]

Spoiler

Also can Xur sell Fatebringer?

No, he doesn't sell legendaries... particularly not raid weapons.

 

[Insaniac]

It's broken? Or does bungie just fail at making better weapons? (ie dragons breath)

Gjallarhorn isn't broken. Its simply the most efficient single target weapon in a game where most encounters are dealing with bullet sponge bosses. People simply don't want to waste time fighting these things. Practically any rocket launcher is just as efficient in dealing with trash mobs as Gjallarhorn is.

No, he doesn't sell legendaries... particularly not raid weapons.

it was a joke

 

[The End]

Of course! I just bought TLW last week, so I've got like 2 SC to my name.

Sadly, I won't have a chance to play at all before Xur leaves, so even if theoretically I could get the 9 from the weekly AND grind PoE I'm still stuffed.

 

[PhazonBlazer]

Even though I have 4 of them, I'm gonna buy like 3 more, just cause.

 

[mocoworm]

It's not like it's the first time XUR has sold it. I am sure that he will sell it again as well. I'll still be buying a couple though.

 

[lt519]

"But we need armor to get into the Vault of Glass guys, and who needs an exotic rocket launcher? Primaries are where it's at!"

Ugh that was me, and unfortunately at the time Bungie had blessed me with Truth as my first exotic weapon so i was doubly like "I need to get into VoG and I already have an exotic Rocket Launcher" Buying horn wasn't even a consideration.

 

[Owlowiscious]

This is my nightmare. After not playing for the last few months, I tossed the disc into my ps4 and it refuses to read. No fingerprints, no scratches, it just spins and refuses to load. I've got 2 days to sort this out. God help me.

Find a friend with destiny and sign into PSN there

 

[RoKKeR]

Gjallerhorn is fucking trending on Twitter in the U.S. Lol

 

[MrBenchmark]

Naw man, Breezy's Hezen's Vengeance is where it's at.

Exactly! A fully ascended hezen vengence is a beast those mirv mini
Ive been playing since alpha day one three characters everything but that launcher so yeah i bought 3

 

[CosmicQueso]

I can't find how many coins it costs anywhere. Anyone know?

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Take the disc out. Turn the PS4 OFF. Turn the PS4 on, select your user, wait for the dashboard to load. Put the disc in. This has worked for me multiple times, even if it doesn't make sense.

Had to do that with Arkham last night. So freaking annoying.

 

[sajj316]

Gjallerhorn is fucking trending on Twitter in the U.S. Lol

Love it! Now that everyone has it, you can now not nerf it right? The only argument for nerfing it is because LFG players wouldn't play unless someone had!!

 

[stb]

This is my nightmare. After not playing for the last few months, I tossed the disc into my ps4 and it refuses to read. No fingerprints, no scratches, it just spins and refuses to load. I've got 2 days to sort this out. God help me.

Take the disc out. Turn the PS4 OFF. Turn the PS4 on, select your user, wait for the dashboard to load. Put the disc in. This has worked for me multiple times, even if it doesn't make sense.

 

[purg3]

It's broken? Or does bungie just fail at making better weapons? (ie dragons breath)

I don't think they fail at making better weapons as much as they failed in year 1 with making bullet sponge stationary bosses that get melted by this weapon. Add in the fact that it is a bit op on top of that and it starts to trivialize difficult content to an extent.