Destiny 2: A Sudden Death Shotgun God Roll in Rite of the Nine
All you need to know about Rite of the Nine A Sudden Death: God Roll, how to get it, alternative Shotguns and more.

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Key takeaways:
- A Sudden Death stands out as the best Rite of the Nine weapon thanks to its powerful perk combinations.
- The broken PvE God Roll for this weapon is One-Two Punch + Trench Barrel.
- The weapon offers strong builds for both PvE and PvP, making it versatile for all types of Destiny 2 content.
- Players can farm A Sudden Death in the Prophecy dungeon and unlock it with Nonary Manifolds starting June 3.
The new version of A Sudden Death has arrived alongside the launch of the Rite of the Nine Prophecy dungeon. This unique Shotgun stands out as possibly the best weapon from the Rite of the Nine set, as highlighted in our Rite of the Nine weapon tier list. In this guide, we’ll break down what makes A Sudden Death so powerful and reveal the best God Rolls to look for.
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Rite of the Nine A Sudden Death God Roll
A Sudden Death offers plenty of strong perks to consider, especially for PvP. However, when it comes to PvE, there are two perk combinations that stand out for their high potential. One of them can quite literally break the balance of the game. Let’s start with that one.
A Sudden Death PvE God Roll (broken one)
PvE God Roll: One-Two Punch + Trench Barrel

There’s nothing fancy or complicated about this combo. Just use a build with a strong melee ability and decent survivability. Equip A Sudden Death with One-Two Punch and Trench Barrel, then watch as enemies are annihilated around you. Start by using the shotgun in melee range to activate One-Two Punch and increase your melee damage by 100%. Follow up with a melee attack to trigger Trench Barrel, which then buffs your shotgun damage by 50%. Repeat this vicious cycle until there’s nothing left standing.
A Sudden Death PvE God Roll
PvE God Roll: Discord + Destabilizing Rounds

This combo may not be as strong or consistent as the previous God Roll, but it’s definitely the flashiest. The goal is to activate two perks simultaneously. Start by triggering Discord by getting a final blow with another weapon, then switch to A Sudden Death to unleash havoc with infinite ammo, increased damage, and explosive Void bursts.
Check out the breakdown below for more details on how each perk works.
A Sudden Death PvP God Roll
PvP God Roll: Threat Detector / Slideshot + Closing Time / Opening Shot

There are plenty of strong PvP perk combinations for A Sudden Death, so finding a solid roll shouldn’t be a problem. One of the best combos is Threat Detector paired with Opening Shot, making your first close-range shot incredibly powerful. Another great pairing is Slideshot and Closing Time, which improves stability and makes the weapon more effective in the long run.
Here are more details on how the PvP perks work.
How to get A Sudden Death in Rite of the Nine
If you’re looking to get A Sudden Death, the method is straightforward: focus on the Prophecy dungeon within the Rite of the Nine event. This is where the weapon can be directly target-farmed by choosing it in The Third Spire.
The event runs until July 15, and starting from June 3, A Sudden Death becomes available for farming throughout the remaining duration. Expect increased drop chances soon as well: details on that can be found in our full Rite of the Nine guide.
Also beginning June 3, you’ll be able to use Nonary Manifolds to open special weapon chests for a chance at earning A Sudden Death. Don’t miss our Nonary Manifold guide for a full breakdown.
A Sudden Death alternatives
Destiny 2 features many strong shotguns, with popular perks like One-Two Punch and Trench Barrel, though you never see them together. That changes with A Sudden Death, introduced in the Rite of the Nine event. This unique combination makes it stand out, offering a level of power and build potential you won’t find elsewhere.
However, there are plenty of other shotguns built for different roles. For an Exotic option, Conditional Finality is highly recommended, it performs well in both PvP and PvE. Among Legendary choices, Someday Shotgun and Unvoiced Shotgun are the best picks worth trying.
Conclusion
That’s everything you need to know about the new version of A Sudden Death, the best weapon from the Rite of the Nine event. We hope you roll your perfect perks quickly and enjoy its powerful performance.
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