Weapon
Caged Hystrix
Caged Hystrix is the best all-purpose sidearm, applying rapid ranged pressure that chips enemies, builds stagger, and helps manage groups.
Type
Rapid-fire sidearm
Weapon class
Sidearm
Tier
S
Region
Mammon — Chamber of Becoming
Combat style
Hold space and sustain a stream of projectiles while the primary weapon handles committed melee openings.
Acquisition
In the Chamber of Becoming, destroy the four lightning rods during the Sariel encounter, defeat him, then collect Caged Hystrix near the arena exit.
Strengths
- Rapid sustained fire
- Useful chip and stagger pressure
- Flexible against crowds and single targets
Weaknesses
- Individual shots favor pressure over burst
- Best performance depends on committing sidearm resources
Recommended Tarstones
- Hag Stone
- Splitting Stone