Eye of Sol - Legendary Sniper Rifle

Eye of Sol is a Sniper Rifle Kinetic Special in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Sniper Rifle - Kinetic - Special - Adaptive Frame

Source: Trials of Osiris Challenges

"The sun took my sight; thus, the sun became my eyes." —Parables of the Allspring

Weapon frame

Adaptive Frame

A well-rounded grip, reliable and sturdy.

Base stats

StatValue
Impact70
Range50
Stability49
Handling46
Reload Speed40
Aim Assistance68
Zoom45
Airborne Effectiveness5
Ammo Generation45
Rounds Per Minute90
Magazine4
Recoil Direction72

Available perks

Barrel or sight options

  • Arrowhead Brake
    Lightly vented barrel.
    • Greatly controls recoil
    • Increases handling speed
  • Chambered Compensator
    Stable barrel attachment.
    • Increases stability
    • Moderately controls recoil
    • Slightly decreases handling speed
  • Corkscrew Rifling
    Balanced barrel.
    • Slightly increases range and stability
    • Slightly increases handling speed
  • Extended Barrel
    Weighty barrel extension.
    • Increases range
    • Decreases handling speed
    • Moderately controls recoil
  • Fluted Barrel
    Ultra-light barrel.
    • Greatly increases handling speed
    • Slightly increases stability
  • Full Bore
    Barrel optimized for distance.
    • Greatly increases range
    • Decreases stability
    • Slightly decreases handling speed
  • Hammer-Forged Rifling
    Durable ranged barrel.
    • Increases range
  • Polygonal Rifling
    Barrel optimized for recoil reduction.
    • Increases stability
  • Smallbore
    Dual strength barrel.
    • Increases range
    • Increases stability

Magazine or battery options

  • Extended Mag
    This weapon has a greatly increased magazine size, but reloads much slower.
    • Greatly increases magazine size
    • Greatly decreases reload speed
    • Increases airborne effectiveness
  • Alloy Magazine
    Faster reload when the magazine is nearly empty.
  • Appended Mag
    This weapon's magazine is built for higher capacity.
    • Increases magazine size
  • Armor-Piercing Rounds
    Rounds cause extra damage to combatants' shields and overpenetrate targets.
    • Slightly increases range
  • High-Caliber Rounds
    Shots from this weapon knock the target back farther.
    • Slightly increases range
  • Ricochet Rounds
    Rounds ricochet off hard surfaces.
    • Increases stability
    • Slightly increases range
  • Flared Magwell
    Optimized for fast reloading.
    • Slightly increases stability
    • Greatly increases reload speed
  • Light Mag
    Improved reload and range.
    • Increases reload speed
    • Slightly increases range

Left column perks

  • Air Trigger
    Increased ammo generation. When airborne, accuracy and reload speed are increased but target acquisition is decreased.
  • Fragile Focus
    This weapon gains bonus range until your shield is destroyed. The bonus returns once your shield has regenerated to full strength.
  • Moving Target
    Increased movement speed and target acquisition when moving while aiming down sights.
  • No Distractions
    Aiming this weapon for a short period reduces flinch.
  • Perpetual Motion
    This weapon gains bonus stability, handling, and reload speed while the wielder is in motion.
  • Slickdraw
    Significantly increases handling, significantly decreases target acquisition.
  • Shot Swap
    Final blows build and store charges which allow you to swap and stow this weapon at a faster rate.

Right column perks

  • Firing Line
    This weapon deals increased precision damage when near two or more allies.
  • Snapshot Sights
    Faster time to aim down sights.
  • Opening Shot
    Improved accuracy and range on the opening shot of attack.
  • Vorpal Weapon
    Increased damage against bosses, vehicles, and Guardians with their Super active.
  • Precision Instrument
    Dealing sustained damage increases precision damage.
  • Keep Away
    Increases reload, range, and accuracy when no targets are in close proximity.
  • Deconstruct
    Dealing sustained damage grants bonus damage against vehicles and constructs and refills ammo from reserves. Damage with Primary ammo or against constructs provides additional progress.

    Constructs include barricades, turrets, Stasis crystals, and other objects created in the field.

Origin trait or grip options

  • Alacrity
    Gain increased reload, stability, aim assist, and range when an ally is defeated. Bonus increases when multiple allies are dead at the same time or when you are running solo.
  • One Quiet Moment
    Grants increased reload speed and handling when out of combat. Swords gain faster movement speed.
  • Wild Card
    Final blows with this weapon have a chance to create experimental submunitions at the target's location.

Masterwork options