The Qua Nilus II is an Adaptive Framed Strand Submachine Gun in Destiny 2, added alongside the vast loot pool of The Edge of Fate. Despite being of the Adaptive archetype family, players will be pleased to know that the Qua Nilus II fires at 900 rounds per minute, a pairing that is pretty rare in the game. Regardless, a gear piece like this must offer some of the best perks to even be considered a part of someone's arsenal.
Luckily for SMG lovers, the Qua Nilus II can be a solid addition to their roster. This article lists the best perks on the new Strand SMG for PvE and PvP.
Qua Nilus II PvE god roll guide in Destiny 2
Here is a list of perks recommended on the Qua Nilus II for Destiny 2 PvE:
- Arrowhead Brake for reduced recoil and increased Handling.
- Flared Magwell for increased reload speed and Stability.
- Slice, for severing targets on hit after casting a Class ability.
- Hatchling for spawning a Strand threadling with precision or rapid kills.
For melee builds, the Proximity Power and Swashbuckler are recommended as alternatives. However, if you do not get Hatchling, Dragonfly will work wonders as well.
Slice is very much a priority here, as getting the most Strand synergy out of anything will be better for your build and primary weapon.
Qua Nilus II PvP god roll guide in Destiny 2
Here is a list of perks recommended on the Qua Nilus II for PvP:
- Smallbore for increased Range and Stability.
- Accurized Rounds for more Range.
- Dynamic Sway Reduction for increased Accuracy and Stability for holding down the trigger.
- Harmony for increased damage after kills with other weapons from the inventory.
Slice is a decent pickup for winning 1v1 in tight situations, alongside Swashbuckler for a slight increase in damage with kills.
How to get Qua Nilus II in Destiny 2
Qua Nilus II can be acquired from completing activities via Solo Ops in the Portal. Complete any one of the nodes within Solo Ops, and the weapon has a chance to drop from the reward chest in the end.

Fireteam Ops also has this weapon in its loot pool. For a guaranteed drop, keep an eye out for the featured rewards within one of these Ops, and look for Qua Nilus II. These featured rewards reset daily.
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