The Monolith/Rising

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

The Monolith
Production overview
Manufacturer:	Jiangshi Steelworks
Rarity class:	Legendary
Weapon type:	Fusion Rifle
Weapon style:	Impact
Element:	Void
Ammunition type:	Primary
Attributes
Damage per second:	285
Magazine:	12
Charge time:	300 μs
Damage:	220
Reload speed:	53
Range:	29
Stability:	40
Handling:	58

"Aneutronic fusion is just one of the many uses of lunar helium-3. But it's definitely the most fun."

The Monolith is a Legendary Fusion 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
Reservoir Burst When the battery is full, your next 3 bursts fired deal +40% damage and cause targets to explode on death, dealing damage equal to 140% of the base damage. Damage to Lightbearers is greatly reduced.	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.
Cornered 35% faster charge time or draw time when surrounded by combatants.	Multikill Clip Reloading grants up to +60% damage bonus for 5s based on the number of rapid kills made beforehand. Damage to Lightbearers is greatly reduced. Defeating a Lightbearer or a powerful combatant counts as multiple kills.
Ambitious Assassin Overflows the magazine by +15% based on the number of rapid kills before reloading. Stacks 5x. Defeating a Lightbearer or a powerful combatant counts as multiple kills.	Causal Interference Each final blow made with the top half of the magazine grants the bottom half +35% damage. Stacks 3x. Damage to Lightbearers is greatly reduced.
Rare	Rare
Hound the Broken Deals +30% damage to targets below 50% health. Damage to Lightbearers is greatly reduced.	High-Impact Reserves Hits with the bottom half of the magazine deal up to +70% damage. Damage to Lightbearers is greatly reduced.
Hand-to-Hand Grants +25% body shot damage against targets at close range. Damage to Lightbearers is greatly reduced.	Adrenaline Triggering health regeneration grants the currect weapon +30% damage for 8s. 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.	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.

Appearance

• Destiny: Rising (First appearance)