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{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|image= [[File:Borealis D2W.jpg|350px]]
|image= [[File:Borealis D2W.jpg|360px]]
|manufacturer=  
|manufacturer=  
|style=  
|style=  
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|type= [[Sniper Rifle]]
|type= [[Sniper Rifle]]
|level=  
|level=  
|accuracy=
|accuracy= High
|impact=90
|impact= Very High
|stability=47
|stability= Medium
|handling=70
|handling= Medium
|magazine=4
|magazine= 5
|feed=
|feed= Box Magazine
|ammo=Special ammo
|ammo= Energy Bullets
|mode=
|mode= Semi-auto
|rate=72 RPM
|rate= Medium
|damage= {{Icon|Solar}} Solar {{c|Solar mode}} <br> {{Icon|Arc}} Arc {{c|Arc mode}} <br> {{Icon|Void}} Void {{c|Void mode}}
|damage= [[Solar]]† <br> [[Arc]]† <br> [[Void]]†
|range=49
|range= Medium
|aim=65
|service= [[Guardian]]s
|inventory=55
|affiliation= [[The Guardian]] <br> [[Guardian]]s
|zoom=45
|recoil=55
|intensity=45
|service=Yes
|affiliation=[[Guardian]]s
}}
}}
{{Quote|[[Light]] is a spectrum. Why limit yourself to a single hue?|Weapon description}}
'''Borealis''' is an [[Exotic]] [[Sniper Rifle]] in ''[[Destiny 2]]''. It was a timed PlayStation exclusive that was unlocked for other players in [[Forsaken]].
'''Borealis''' is an [[Exotic]] [[Sniper Rifle]] in ''[[Destiny 2]]''. It was a timed PlayStation exclusive that was unlocked for other players in [[Forsaken]].


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
Borealis can switch between [[Arc]], [[Solar]], and [[Void]] energy upon the alternate fire command. As a weapon able to switch between all three elements, it may seem to harbor much utility for endgame content where multiple shields may be encountered, and modifiers such as Match Game may apply. However, due to its reliance on Special Ammo, it is outclassed by its sister weapon, Hard Light, which utilizes primary ammo and can also swap between all three [[Light]] elements. Ionic Return does provide a 40% damage boost in PVE after breaking a matching shield with it, until the magazine empties or a manual reload is performed, so it can still be effectively utilized if a player so wishes to use it.
Borealis' rounds are charged with Light, and can be switched between Arc, Solar, and Void Energy upon the alternate fire command. As a weapon able to switch between all 3 elements, it may seem to harbor much utility for endgame content where multiple shields may be encountered, and modifiers such as Match Game may apply. However, due to its reliance on Special Ammo, it is outclassed by its sister weapon, Hard Light, which utilizes Primary Ammo and can also swap between all 3 Light elements. Ionic Return does provide a 40% damage boost in PVE after breaking a matching shield with it, until the magazine empties or a manual reload is performed, so it can still be effectively utilized if a player so wishes to use it.


===Weapon Traits===
===Weapon Traits===
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**Increases stability<ref>[https://db.destinytracker.com/d2/en/items/3141979347-borealis/ Destiny DB - Borealis]</ref>
**Increases stability<ref>[https://db.destinytracker.com/d2/en/items/3141979347-borealis/ Destiny DB - Borealis]</ref>


===Catalyst===
==Catalyst==


The Borealis catalyst is obtained as a random drop from killing enemies in PvE.
The Borealis catalyst is obtained as a random drop from killing enemies in PvE.
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==Lore==
==Lore==
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'''LIGHT IS A SPECTRUM. WHY LIMIT YOURSELF TO A SINGLE HUE?'''
'''[[Light|LIGHT]] IS A SPECTRUM. WHY LIMIT YOURSELF TO A SINGLE HUE?'''


"Project Borealis's onboard systems contain a pocket energy matrix capable of changing its alignment in a near instant to mimic the spectral frequencies of mapped energy types. The science is groundbreaking, but volatile. We're lucky to have this first, stable model available for active combat use. More will surely come, but for now, the Borealis is the only one of its kind that I trust for real world application."
"Project Borealis's onboard systems contain a pocket energy matrix capable of changing its alignment in a near instant to mimic the spectral frequencies of mapped energy types. The science is groundbreaking, but volatile. We're lucky to have this first, stable model available for active combat use. More will surely come, but for now, the Borealis is the only one of its kind that I trust for real world application."
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{{Exotic weapons|D2}}
{{Exotic weapons D2}}
 
[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Exotic weapons]]
[[Category:Exotic weapons]]
[[Category:Sniper Rifles]]
[[Category:Sniper Rifles]]
[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Weapon lore]]
[[Category:Weapon lore]]

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