Navigating the intricate world of Destiny 2 weaponry can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding weapon perks and optimal rolls. The concept of “Community Average Rolls” is designed to demystify this process, offering insights into perk choices favored by the broader Destiny 2 community. This guide breaks down what Community Average Rolls are, how they’re calculated, and how you can use this information to enhance your Guardian’s arsenal.
Q: What exactly are “Community Average Rolls” in Destiny 2?
A: Imagine crowdsourcing the ultimate weapon perk combinations across the entire Destiny 2 player base. That’s essentially what Community Average Rolls represent. By analyzing data from a vast number of Guardians via the Bungie API, we identify the most frequently chosen perks for each weapon. These statistics are then compiled and presented as the Community Average Roll, providing a data-driven perspective on perk popularity and effectiveness.
Q: When you mention the “global Destiny population,” who are you referring to?
A: Our analysis isn’t limited to a subset of players; it encompasses the entire active Destiny 2 player base. Through the Bungie API, we track all players who have logged in within the past two weeks. The Community Average Roll statistics are derived from the perk selections of this extensive player pool, offering a truly global perspective on weapon preferences.
Q: Does this mean you analyze every single weapon owned by every player?
A: The scope is broad but with some nuances. Our system is designed to detect every player and process data from weapons found in their vault and inventory, specifically for players who have authorized API tools to access their “non-equipped Inventory” in their Bungie.net privacy settings. However, due to default Bungie.net permissions, we can access complete perk details primarily for weapons that players have equipped on their characters.
Q: Doesn’t focusing mainly on equipped weapons introduce bias into the data?
A: To some degree, yes. It’s reasonable to assume that players equip weapons they find effective or enjoyable, implying that the perks on these weapons are generally considered desirable. Conversely, less favored weapon rolls are likely dismantled. Even with full inventory access, identifying “undesirable” rolls would be less likely. While focusing on equipped weapons might reduce the overall number of rolls analyzed for less popular weapons, the visible perks are more likely to reflect community preferences, as players tend to keep and equip rolls they deem valuable.
Q: Why do percentage bars sometimes appear fully filled even with values like 19%?
A: The percentage bars are designed for comparative visualization within each perk column. The bar for the most popular perk in a column will always be completely filled. The bars for other perks in that same column are then scaled relative to this most popular perk. For instance, if the top perk has a 22% usage rate and a less popular perk has 11%, the bar for the 11% perk will be approximately half the length of the top perk’s bar. This method enhances the contrast between perk options, making it easier to discern relative popularity.
Q: How do curated weapon rolls factor into these statistics?
A: The Community Average Roll statistics are exclusively based on randomly rolled legendary weapons. Curated rolls, which have fixed perk sets, are not included in this analysis to ensure the data reflects player choices among random perk options.
Q: Could you explain the F- to S+ ranking system associated with these stats?
A: The F- to S+ ranking system provides a simplified way to evaluate how closely your weapon roll aligns with the community average. A roll with the least popular perk in each column would receive an F- rank, representing a significant deviation from community preferences. Conversely, a roll featuring the most popular perk in every column would achieve an S+ rank, indicating a strong match with the community average “god roll”.
Q: How can I contribute to improving the accuracy of this tool?
A: The most impactful way to enhance the accuracy and comprehensiveness of Community Average Rolls is to update your Bungie.net privacy settings to grant API tools permission to view your non-equipped inventory. Increasing the number of players who allow full inventory access directly translates to a larger dataset of weapons analyzed. This expanded data pool leads to more robust and representative statistics, ultimately making the Community Average Roll tool even more valuable for the entire Destiny 2 community in their quest for the perfect weapon.
