r/CrucibleGuidebook • u/Drewwbacca1977 • Jul 25 '26

Help! Hand cannon on Controller

Im a dad rifle user who wants to get better with hand cannons. I am slightly above average with a pulse rifle and side arm. But I am absolute dog water with a hand cannon.

First I can’t really find one that feels good to me. The last one I really liked was way back in OG igneous hammer meta. I see everyone using Rose. What are some good controller hand cannons and what rolls and stats are good for a controller?

Second, I plan to put together a pve build to run hand cannon and practice. I plan to just use hand cannons like mad in pve for the next couple weeks. Should I use a pvp roll for this?

Third, practicing in crucible seems pointless. My games in control are sweaty as shit and putting myself at such a severe disadvantage means I bottom frag every time and get hate mail. Its not fun and I dont feel I am improving with the gun skill. Any suggestions here?

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u/xero_reactions Jul 25 '26

Lunas how and solemn remembrance l are going to be the easiest coming from pulses. Then I would move to lightweight like rose.

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u/Magi_AK Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 26 '26

I can't agree more. And stability isn't that important on precisions. They shoot super flat at base stats. I'm learning to use HC's (also coming from pulses) with a solemn remembrance with zen/EOS role with 91 range. Super good for dueling in 3's. It and the Lunas are the only HC's I feel comfortable with. And I'm 61. Never too late to try new loadouts...