So, here we are in 2026, and I still can't stop thinking about how much Adaptive Munitions changed the game back when Season 17 was about to drop. If you're a newer Guardian or you just took a long break, let me paint you a picture: it was May 2022, Season of the Risen was winding down, and everyone was scrambling to craft five specific weapons before the new season kicked off. Why? Because Adaptive Munitions was—and honestly still is—an absolute game-changer for endgame PvE. Let me break it down for you.

Why Adaptive Munitions Was a Big Deal

Before Adaptive Munitions showed up in The Witch Queen, running activities with the Match Game modifier was a proper headache. You had to lug around a weapon that matched every enemy shield type, or you'd be plinking away for chip damage. And if you were in a Grandmaster Nightfall or a Legend Lost Sector where you couldn't swap gear mid-run? Forget about it. You'd end up with a loadout that could stun champions or melt shields, but never both—and don't even get me started on missing out on the burn damage bonus.

Adaptive Munitions flipped the script. When you hit a shield that doesn't match your weapon's damage type—or a Barrier Champion's shield—the perk automatically adjusts your damage to match it. We're talking up to a 500% damage bump against that shield. Suddenly, you could bring whatever weapon felt right for the activity, stun champions with the right mods, and still shred shields without batting an eye. It was like getting a free pass on Match Game, and it made crafting these five weapons a no-brainer.

The Five Weapons You Needed to Craft

Only a handful of craftable weapons could roll Adaptive Munitions at the time, and each one filled a different niche. Here's the lineup:

Weapon	Type	Element
Come To Pass	Auto Rifle	Arc
Under Your Skin	Bow	Void
Cataclysmic	Linear Fusion Rifle	Solar
Insidious	Pulse Rifle	Arc
Pointed Inquiry	Scout Rifle	Void

These five covered a nice spread of ranges and playstyles. Whether you wanted to plink from the back with Pointed Inquiry or go full send with Insidious, you had options. And because they were craftable, you could fine-tune the perks to your heart's content.

How to Get the Patterns (Without Losing Your Mind)

Getting the patterns wasn't too bad, but each weapon had its own song and dance. Here's the quick and dirty version:

• Pointed Inquiry – The easiest of the bunch. Just kill enough Lucent Hive in the Throne World to snag two Deepsight Resonance rolls, then hit up Fynch for the third. Piece of cake.

• Come To Pass – You had to run Wellspring when Golmag, Warden of the Spring was the boss. Only two Deepsight versions needed, which was a relief.

• Under Your Skin – A bit more of a grind. Grab the Season of the Risen HELM upgrades, and you'd get one guaranteed Deepsight roll per week, plus random drops from PsiOps Battlegrounds. Three total.

• Insidious & Cataclysmic – Both came from the Vow of the Disciple raid, and you needed five Deepsight patterns each. After beating Rhulk, you could buy a Deepsight version with Spoils of Conquest, and there was a secret chest per week that helped. If you raided regularly, you'd get there.

A 2026 Reality Check

Now, before you rush off to craft these bad boys, keep in mind that we're in 2026. Season 17 is ancient history, and the loot pool has shifted more times than I can count. Some of these weapons might still be obtainable, but others could be locked behind legacy content or rotated out entirely. That said, the lesson still stands: Adaptive Munitions remains a top-tier perk for any activity with Match Game, and if you can get your hands on a craftable weapon with it, do it. The principle hasn't changed—versatility wins in endgame PvE.

So, whether you're a veteran looking back with rose-tinted glasses or a new light trying to understand why everyone lost their minds over these five guns, hopefully this gives you some context. And hey, if you ever find yourself staring down a Void shield with a Solar weapon and no Adaptive Munitions, you'll know exactly why we all grinded for these patterns back in the day. Happy crafting, Guardians! 🎮