The Accelerator/Rising

This article contains content that is exclusive to Destiny: Rising, and is not connected to the main Destiny universe.

The Accelerator
Production overview
Manufacturer:	Jiangshi Steelworks
Rarity class:	Legendary
Weapon type:	Sniper Rifle
Weapon style:	Piercing
Element:	Arc
Ammunition type:	Heavy
Attributes
Damage per second:	287
Precision multiplier:	2.8
Magazine:	5
Max ammo:	28
Rate of fire:	140 RPM
Damage:	274
Reload speed:	68
Range:	33
Stability:	48
Handling:	72

"It was made to fly to the moon. I think a shot straight up peaks around 800 klicks, though."

— Ayuela

The Accelerator is a Legendary Sniper Rifle introduced in Destiny: Rising. It can be acquired as a random reward through Daily Commissions, Gauntlet: Onslaught, Legendary Campaign, Public Events, and Strikes, and through decryptions of certain Engrams.

Traits & Perks

• Rapid-Fire Frame - Deeper ammo reserves. Slightly faster reload when magazine is empty.
• Wartime Conditions - Grants +10 stability and +10 accuracy for 5s after swapping to this weapon. For swords, grants +20 guard resistance and +20 guard endurance.
  • Damage +2.5% (Jiangshi Steelworks set 2 foundry completion)

Perk 1 Legendary	Perk 2 Legendary
Nito-ryu Grants +20% body shot damage against targets at close range and +30% precision damage against targets at a distance. Damage to Lightbearers is greatly reduced.	Dragonfly Precision final blows create an elemental damage explosion with a 4.5-meter radius, dealing 80% of the base shot's damage. Damage to Lightbearers is greatly reduced.
Dharana The first shot after reloading deals +75% damage, but aiming speed is reduced by 50%. Damage to Lightbearers is greatly reduced.	Bullseye Bonus Precision hits grant +15% precision damage bonus. Stacks 4x. Can be triggered once every 10s. Damage to Lightbearers is greatly reduced.
Deadly Warrant Grants +20% damage against base and elite combatants. Grants +30% precision and charged heavy attack damage against bosses and powerful combatants.	Flash Mob Final blows made by yourself and allies grant this weapon +2% damage bonus. Stacks 20x. The effect lasts until the current stage is completed. Damage to Lightbearers is greatly reduced. Defeating a Lightbearer or a powerful combatant counts as multiple kills.
Rare	Rare
Low-Ammo Phobia Picking up ammo when the magazine is at least half empty refills the magazine. Increases ammo reserves by 30%.	High-Impact Reserves Hits with the bottom half of the magazine deal up to +70% damage. Damage to Lightbearers is greatly reduced.
Hound the Broken Deals +30% damage to targets below 50% health. Damage to Lightbearers is greatly reduced.	Quick Reflexes Landing final blows shortly after reloading grants the rest of the magazine +25% damage bonus and +25% rate of fire. Damage to Lightbearers is greatly reduced.
Yin & Yang Deals +15% damage when above 50% health, and grants +30% health regeneration speed when below 50% health. Damage to Lightbearers is greatly reduced.	Focused Fury This weapon deals +60% damage for 12s after half the magazine deals precision damage. The hit count resets when this weapon is reloaded or stowed. Damage to Lightbearers is greatly reduced.

Appearance

• Destiny: Rising (First appearance)