Charge Rate

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Charge Rate (more commonly referred to as Charge Time) is a weapon stat in Destiny 2 that determines how long Fusion Rifles, Linear Fusion Rifles, and Combat Bows (as Draw Time) must charge or be drawn before firing. This stat is inversely proportional to the weapon's Impact value.

Overview

Charge Rate represents a fundamental trade-off in weapon design: faster-charging weapons deal less damage per shot but offer higher rates of fire, while slower-charging weapons deliver more impact at the cost of reduced firing speed. Understanding charge time is crucial for optimizing DPS and selecting appropriate weapons for different combat scenarios.

Mechanics

Measurement

Expressed in milliseconds (ms)
500 charge time = 0.5 seconds
900 charge time = 0.9 seconds
Lower values = faster charging

Stat Relationships

Inverse Relationships

High Charge Time ↔ High Impact
Low Charge Time ↔ Low Impact
Charge Time ↔ RPM (inversely)

Internal Calculation

Based on Charge Time Rating
Low Rating = Long charge time
High Rating = Short charge time
Modified by perks and masterworks

Weapon Type Ranges

Fusion Rifles

Rapid-Fire Frame

~460ms charge time
Lowest impact
Highest RPM
PvP popular

Adaptive Frame

~660ms charge time
Balanced stats
Versatile option
Common choice

Precision Frame

~740ms charge time
Higher impact
Better range
Stable firing

High-Impact Frame

~860ms charge time
Maximum impact
Lowest RPM
Boss damage

Linear Fusion Rifles

Standard Charge Time

533ms (post-update)
Previously 820ms for some
More consistent across types
Heavy weapon balance

Variations

Precision: Slightly faster
High-Impact: Slightly slower
Exotic variations exist

Combat Bows (Draw Time)

Lightweight Frame

~540ms draw time
Quick successive shots
Lower damage

Precision Frame

~684ms draw time
Higher damage
Better accuracy

Compound Bow

~800ms+ draw time
Maximum damage
Slowest fire rate

Modifying Charge Time

Battery Perks

Accelerated Coils

+10 Charge Time Rating
Faster charge (-40ms typical)
Reduced impact
PvP favored

Liquid Coils

-10 Charge Time Rating
Slower charge (+40ms typical)
Increased impact
PvE preferred

Particle Repeater

Stability focus
Minimal charge impact
Precision emphasis

Masterwork Effects

Current Status (Post-7.2.0.1)

Fusion Rifles: No damage penalty
Linear Fusions: Still -5% damage
Charge time reduction maintained
Build considerations changed

Historical Context

Previously reduced damage
Community complaints
Bungie adjustment
Meta shift resulted

Perks Affecting Charge Time

Direct Modifiers

Backup Plan (Vaulted)

Drastically reduced charge time
Quick swap potential
Removed from game

Kickstart (Modified)

Conditional charge reduction
Requires full magazine
Limited availability

Indirect Effects

Pre-charging Perks

Strategic Considerations

PvE Applications

DPS Phases

Slower charge = Higher total damage
Ammo efficiency important
Sustained damage preferred

Add Clear

Faster charge beneficial
Quick target switching
Mobility maintained

PvP Applications

Dueling

Fast charge crucial
Pre-charge corners
Reaction time matters

Lane Control

High impact viable
Positioning key
One-shot potential

Charge Time vs. DPS

Calculation Factors

Damage per shot
Charge time
Reload time
Magazine size

Optimal Balance

Activity dependent
Target type matters
Ammo economy
Team composition

Common Misconceptions

Lower number = slower (opposite true)
All fusions same range (varies)
Charge time = DPS (complex relationship)
Draw time identical mechanic (similar but distinct)

Notable Examples

Fast Charge

Cartesian Coordinate: 460ms
Riptide: 460ms
Rapid-fire options

Slow Charge

Glacioclasm: 860ms
High-impact choices
Maximum damage

Tips for Players

Choosing Charge Times

Match to playstyle
Consider engagement range
Account for movement
Practice pre-charging

Build Synergies

Holster mods for swapping
Loader perks for uptime
Damage perks complement
Handling improvements

Future Considerations

Balance patches ongoing
New archetypes possible
Perk interactions evolving
Meta shifts expected

References