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'''Gjallarhorn''' is an [[Exotic]] [[Rocket Launcher]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEKeMsQ9AB4 '''DattoDoesDestiny''' - ''Destiny Guns! Exclusive Gun Images From E3!'']</ref> It is also the only rocket launcher that has tracking missiles that each function separately from the warheads. It is currently available through a quest called [[Beauty in Destruction]], where you retrace the steps of its original maker, Feizel Crux. The rocket is one of three [[exotic]] [[Rocket Launcher]]s found in Destiny that are made by the Crux-Lomar weapons foundry. The other two are [[Dragon's Breath]] and [[Truth]].  
'''Gjallarhorn''' is an [[Exotic]] [[Rocket Launcher]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEKeMsQ9AB4 '''DattoDoesDestiny''' - ''Destiny Guns! Exclusive Gun Images From E3!'']</ref> It is also the only rocket launcher that has tracking missiles that each function separately from the warheads. It is currently available through a quest called [[Beauty in Destruction]], where you retrace the steps of its original maker, Feizel Crux. The rocket is one of three [[exotic]] [[Rocket Launcher]]s found in Destiny that are made by the Crux-Lomar weapons foundry. The other two are [[Dragon's Breath]] and [[Truth]].  
Gjallarhorn is often seen as one of the most overpowered weapons ever used in Destiny. Its dominance extended throughout the later half of Year 1 Destiny 1. The weapon was so prevalent it was almost needed to play higher level activities. For example, many of the LFG posts during Year 1 often put the phrase "Gjallarhorn Req." Meaning if a player joined without the weapon, they would be kicked from the activity. Another example of its dominance has to do with how many times it was sold by Xur. In the second week of Destiny 1, Xur sold the weapon to the players. Unfortunately, due to how early Destiny was in its life span many refused to spend Strange Coins on such a "weak" weapon. Many viewed the perks of tracking and wolf pack rounds as too simple or underpowered. The weapon would then go on a nearly year long drought with it only ever being sold once more a few weeks prior to the start of Year 2. 


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
Gjallarhorn is commonly regarded by the playerbase as one of the most overpowered weapons in ''Destiny'', especially during the later half of Destiny 1 Year 1. The weapon was considered to be essentially required to play higher-level activities; for example, many of the LFG posts during Year 1 often included the phrase "Gjallarhorn Req.", meaning that if a player joined without the weapon, they would be kicked from the activity.
Another example of its dominance has to do with how many times it was sold by Xur. In the second week of Destiny 1, Xur sold the weapon to the players. Unfortunately, due to how early Destiny was in its life span many refused to spend Strange Coins on such a "weak" weapon. Many viewed the perks of tracking and wolf pack rounds as too simple or underpowered. The weapon would then go on a nearly year-long drought, with it only ever being sold once more a few weeks prior to the start of Year 2. 
===Destiny 1===
Gjallarhorn's special perk is "Wolfpack Rounds", wherein rounds fired from this weapon split into tracking cluster missiles upon detonation of the main warhead. This adds to the overall damage of a single round and thus can down high-level enemies and/or bosses in a short amount of time, or take out large groups of lower-tier enemies. In ''[[Rise of Iron]]'', there is a quest available for players to forge their own Gjallarhorn after the main story is completed.
Gjallarhorn's special perk is "Wolfpack Rounds", wherein rounds fired from this weapon split into tracking cluster missiles upon detonation of the main warhead. This adds to the overall damage of a single round and thus can down high-level enemies and/or bosses in a short amount of time, or take out large groups of lower-tier enemies. In ''[[Rise of Iron]]'', there is a quest available for players to forge their own Gjallarhorn after the main story is completed.
===Destiny 2===
Gjallerhorn remains largely unchanged from its Destiny 1 variant with the exception of having the ability to empower other legendary rocket launchers with Wolfpack rounds, and a catalyst being added onto it. The catalyst grants the weapon an extra shot and, upon defeating a target, spawns a faster, more powerful missile at the targets location.


==Lore==
==Lore==
[[Randy]] finally reaches the [[Tower (Destiny 2)|Tower]]. It was a long road from the [[Cosmodrome]], but [[Shaw Han]] had given him some good directions. His ship had only exploded twice on the trip from [[Old Russia]], and while he defended his [[Ghost]]'s second (and much better) repair job, he even found some loot!
[[Randy (Old Russia)|Randy]] finally reaches the [[Tower (Destiny 2)|Tower]]. It was a long road from the [[Cosmodrome]], but [[Shaw Han]] had given him some good directions. His ship had only exploded twice on the trip from [[Old Russia]], and while he defended his [[Ghost]]'s second (and much better) repair job, he even found some loot!


As he materializes on the receiving pad of the Tower, a gathering horde of [[Human]]s and [[Guardian]]s of all "ages" gather around a singular figure deep in the crowd. Randy can feel an almost mythic aura—exotic, even—radiating from the figure. He jabs his scuffed elbows through the crowd to get a clear look. When he finally breaks through, he understands the draw: [[The Guardian|the Guardian]]. They stand, one leg propped up on the Tower railing. Randy's Ghost talked about this person a few times before. Some kind of hero.
As he materializes on the receiving pad of the Tower, a gathering horde of [[Human]]s and [[Guardian]]s of all "ages" gather around a singular figure deep in the crowd. Randy can feel an almost mythic aura—exotic, even—radiating from the figure. He jabs his scuffed elbows through the crowd to get a clear look. When he finally breaks through, he understands the draw: [[The Guardian|the Guardian]]. They stand, one leg propped up on the Tower railing. Randy's Ghost talked about this person a few times before. Some kind of hero.
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*In Norse mythology, the god Heimdall, whose job was to protect the rainbow bridge to Asgard is the bearer of [[wikipedia:Gjallarhorn|Gjallarhorn]], "whose blast can be heard in all worlds". The Eddas depict him blowing into the horn to signal the beginning of [[wikipedia:Ragnarök|Ragnarök]]".
*In Norse mythology, the god Heimdall, whose job was to protect the rainbow bridge to Asgard is the bearer of [[wikipedia:Gjallarhorn|Gjallarhorn]], "whose blast can be heard in all worlds". The Eddas depict him blowing into the horn to signal the beginning of [[wikipedia:Ragnarök|Ragnarök]]".
*In the E3 "Closed Doors Demo", when naming the rocket launcher, the Titan's player called the weapon "''It Was Raised By Wolves''"<ref name= "Closed Doors Demo"> [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTfhrONAp-c '''IGN''' - ''Destiny Behind Closed Doors Demo - E3 2013''] </ref>. It should be noted that there are no links between Gjallarhorn and wolves found in either the ''[[wikipedia:Poetic Edda|Poetic]]'' or ''[[wikipedia:Prose Edda|Prose Eddas]]''. However, [[wikipedia:Mowgli|Mowgli]], the protagonist of Rudyard Kipling's ''[[wikipedia:The Jungle Book|The Jungle Book]]'', was raised by wolves. In fact, the decision to add the wolves came from the designers' desire to "infuse this horn of destruction with a beastly spirit."<ref name="Out Here In The Wild">[http://www.bungie.net/7_Out-Here-in-the-Wild/en/News/News?aid=11009 '''Bungie.net''' ''Out Here In The Wild'']</ref>
*In the E3 "Closed Doors Demo", when naming the rocket launcher, the Titan's player called the weapon "''It Was Raised By Wolves''"<ref name= "Closed Doors Demo"> [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTfhrONAp-c '''IGN''' - ''Destiny Behind Closed Doors Demo - E3 2013''] </ref>. It should be noted that there are no links between Gjallarhorn and wolves found in either the ''[[wikipedia:Poetic Edda|Poetic]]'' or ''[[wikipedia:Prose Edda|Prose Eddas]]''. However, [[wikipedia:Mowgli|Mowgli]], the protagonist of Rudyard Kipling's ''[[wikipedia:The Jungle Book|The Jungle Book]]'', was raised by wolves. In fact, the decision to add the wolves came from the designers' desire to "infuse this horn of destruction with a beastly spirit."<ref name="Out Here In The Wild">[http://www.bungie.net/7_Out-Here-in-the-Wild/en/News/News?aid=11009 '''Bungie.net''' ''Out Here In The Wild'']</ref>
*One of Gjallarhorn's [[Weapon Ornament|Ornaments]], ''Hraesveglur'', bears the name of the lesser-known Jotunn [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hr%C3%A6svelgr Hraesvelgr], the originator of the wind that assumes the form of a colossal eagle, hence the eagle present in place of Gjallarhorn's typical wolf motif. However, the name of the ornament is anglicized from its Old Norse counterpart.
*Anyone who preordered the [[Rise of  Iron]] DLC for [[Destiny]] would receive a special black and white version of the weapon known as the Iron Gjallarhorn, as well as an exclusive [[Sparrow]], the Iron Gjallarwing.
*Anyone who preordered the [[Rise of  Iron]] DLC for [[Destiny]] would receive a special black and white version of the weapon known as the Iron Gjallarhorn, as well as an exclusive [[Sparrow]], the Iron Gjallarwing.
**The pre-order trailer for ''Rise of Iron'' uses audio of (streamers') reactions to getting Gjallarhorn.
**The pre-order trailer for ''Rise of Iron'' uses audio of (streamers') reactions to getting Gjallarhorn.
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*Crusader knights and gladiators inspired the design of the Gjallarhorn.<ref name= Bungie Podcast">[http://downloads.bungie.com/podcasts/Bungie_Podcast_092413.mp3 '''Bungie Podcast''' - ''September 2013'']</ref>
*Crusader knights and gladiators inspired the design of the Gjallarhorn.<ref name= Bungie Podcast">[http://downloads.bungie.com/podcasts/Bungie_Podcast_092413.mp3 '''Bungie Podcast''' - ''September 2013'']</ref>
*The design of the largest wolf on the front of the weapon resembles the [[Crest of Alpha Lupi (Hunter)]] and the [[Crest of Alpha Lupi (Titan)]].
*The design of the largest wolf on the front of the weapon resembles the [[Crest of Alpha Lupi (Hunter)]] and the [[Crest of Alpha Lupi (Titan)]].
*The "Advanced Gungeons and Draguns" update for the game "[https://enterthegungeon.fandom.com/wiki/Enter_the_Gungeon?so=search|  Enter the Gungeon]" features a weapon named "[https://enterthegungeon.fandom.com/wiki/The_Exotic?so=search| The Exotic]" which is modeled after the Gjallarhorn. This gun has a perk called "Pack of Wolves" which functions similarly to the "Wolfpack Rounds" perk. Firing the gun in game also spawns a [[Ghost]] which follows the player character.
*The "Advanced Gungeons and Draguns" update for the game "Enter the Gungeon" features a weapon named "The Exotic" which is modeled after the Gjallarhorn. This gun has a perk called "Pack of Wolves" which functions similarly to the "Wolfpack Rounds" perk. Firing the gun in game also spawns a [[Ghost]] which follows the player character.
-"Fires homing rockets that erupt into short-range swarms. Comes with a helpful pal. Though this gun was built unimaginably far away, it seems it was destined to eventually find its way to the Gungeon"
*"Fires homing rockets that erupt into short-range swarms. Comes with a helpful pal. Though this gun was built unimaginably far away, it seems it was destined to eventually find its way to the Gungeon"
*[[The Spider]] has come into possession of a non-functioning replica of the Gjallarhorn within certain wares he sells to anyone who can afford it. The price for the replica is 20 Exotic Engrams.
*[[The Spider]] has come into possession of a non-functioning replica of the Gjallarhorn within certain wares he sells to anyone who can afford it. The price for the replica is 20 Exotic Engrams.
** The requirement to purchase said item, however, is meant to be a gag, as players cannot trade Exotic engrams at will, nor can they carry more than ten.
** The requirement to purchase said item, however, is meant to be a gag, as players cannot trade Exotic engrams at will, nor can they carry more than ten.
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File:Destiny-Gjallarhorn-Render-Front.jpg|Front render of the Gjallarhorn.
File:Destiny-Gjallarhorn-Render-Front.jpg|Front render of the Gjallarhorn.
File:Destiny-Gjallarhorn-Render-Back.jpg|Back detail render of the Gjallarhorn.
File:Destiny-Gjallarhorn-Render-Back.jpg|Back detail render of the Gjallarhorn.
File:Jared-koh-destiny-publishing-gjallarfoam.jpg|Gjallarfoam NERF themed ornament for Gjallarhorn.
File:Hraesveglur.jpg|Hraesveglur ornament for Gjallarhorn
File:Hraesveglur.jpg|Hraesveglur ornament for Gjallarhorn
File:Dipo-muh-gun-1.jpg|concept art of the GJNKR ornament for Gjallarhorn
File:Gjunkr.jpg|GJUNKR ornament for Gjallarhorn
File:Gjunkr.jpg|GJNKR a military themed ornament for Gjallarhorn
File:Ben-henry-military-gjally-1.jpg|Front view of GJNKR ornament for the Gjallarhorn.
File:Ben-henry-military-gjally-highres-3.jpg|Side view of GJNKR ornament for the Gjallarhorn.
File:Ben-henry-military-gjally-highres-1.jpg|Back view of GJNKR ornament for the Gjallarhorn.
File:Ben-henry-military-gjally-3.jpg|Close view of GJNKR ornament for the Gjallarhorn.
File:Military-gjally-holo-relox-trimmed.mp4|Aiming down sights with GJNKR ornament.
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**''[[Rise of Iron]]''
**''[[Rise of Iron]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Season of the Drifter]]'' {{1stID|The Midnight Special}} {{Mo}}
**''[[Joker's Wild]]'' {{1stID|The Midnight Special}} {{Mo}}
**''[[Beyond Light]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Beyond Light]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[30th Anniversary Pack]]''
**''[[30th Anniversary Pack]]''
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