The corridors of the Tower whisper about meta weapons, yet Shadow Price hums quietly in the vaults of discerning Guardians. This Arc auto rifle, often overshadowed by flashier dungeon drops like Vesper's Host, carries a distinct rhythm in its recoil pattern—a steady thump-thump-thump that feels like a heartbeat against Fallen shields. While the Crucible crowd chases new exotics, veterans know: sometimes the best dance partners aren't the loudest. And in 2025’s sandbox, where ability-spam builds reign supreme? Shadow Price’s got moves you’ve slept on. 😏
⚡ PvE God Roll: Synergy That Slaps
When Voltshot crackles through this rifle’s barrel, it’s pure chef’s kiss. That reload-after-kill mechanic? Absolute poetry when paired with high reload speed. Picture this: you mow down a Vex goblin, slam a fresh mag, and watch lightning chain through a whole mob like dominos. Perfection. The perk pool? Tight but mighty:
| Column | Must-Have Perk | Why It Bops 💥 |
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| Third | Strategist | Kills = 10% class energy. Pair with mods? You’ll spam barriers/dodges like confetti. |
| Fourth | Voltshot | Jolt for 7 seconds. Arc builds go brrrrr. |
Attrition Orbs tempts orb-hoarders, but let’s be real—holding fire to spawn orbs while Voltshot’s timer ticks? That’s like stopping mid-pizza to fold laundry. Nope. And One for All? Solid damage buff, but Kinetic primaries do it better (cough Midnight Coup). Shadow Price’s magic is in making your class ability feel broken. When your Titan barricade recharges before the last one fades? Guardian, you’re cooking with gas.
🔫 PvP Roll: The Underdog Hustle
Alright, let’s not sugarcoat it: auto rifles in Crucible right now? They’re the kid picked last for dodgeball. Shadow Price ain’t no Immortal. But if you’re stubborn (or just wanna style on meta-slaves), two perks throw it a bone:
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Surplus: Handling/stability boost per charged ability. Manage cooldowns? Congrats, it’s smooth like butter.
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Gutshot Straight: Extra body-shot damage (but aim assist takes a vacay). Miss heads? No sweat. Land bodyshots? They still get folded.
Does it shred? Nah. But running it in 6v6 chaos feels… oddly satisfying. Like bringing a spork to a steakhouse and still leaving full. That dopamine hit when you outduel a Trials sweat? Worth it.
🌌 Farming: Nightfall Grind SZN
No RNGesus prayers needed. Shadow Price drops from:
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Grandmaster Nightfalls: Adept versions (flex that gold border!)
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Any Nightfall: Base roll on any difficulty. Casual grind? Easy peasy.
Unlocked it once? Head to Zavala. For 5 Vanguard Engrams + 25k Glimmer, he’ll focus it—no weekly rotation FOMO. Sayonara, FOMO anxiety.
So here’s the tea: Shadow Price won’t dethrone the big boys. But when Arc singes roll around, or you’re vibing with a class-ability build? This rifle’s a trusty sidekick. It’s the comfy hoodie of your arsenal—unassuming, reliable, secretly awesome. ✨
Open question: With Bungie tweaking weapon balance every season, what forgotten legendary deserves a second shot at glory?