Vigilance Wing

"The eye remains open. The Lighthouse remains lit. —Brother Vance"

- Weapon description

Vigilance Wing is an Exotic kinetic Pulse Rifle in Destiny 2. It belongs to the slow-firing pulse rifle archetype and is unique in that it has a 5-round burst setting instead of the usual 3-round burst. Its main trait, Harsh Truths, increases movement speed and health regeneration when a fireteam member is killed nearby. Its secondary trait, Last Stand, provides improved weapon performance and greatly increased recovery when the wielder is the last Guardian standing on their team. The buff provided when the last Guardian standing may be the difference between winning or losing.

Lore
“What you hold was once a beacon. We came out of the shadows seeking those willing to join our search. We staged the trials in his name. It was once a reward for the chosen few— the ones who persevered when all seemed lost."

“It was forged as a testament to his resolve, to seek answers where no one else cared to look and to continue down the path so many fell blazing. In your hands is proof that those who earned its firepower never gave up and never lost their way. You may not know the legend of Osiris or ever dared our trials, but should we call on you, will you honor the heralds who earned this weapon's honor and continue the hunt?”

– Brother Vance, Disciple of Osiris

Gameplay
Due to this weapon's 5-round burst, Vigilance Wing can be very effective in taking down high health enemies in PvE and players in the Crucible. When used within Crucible, it is advised to stick near other players when using Vigilance Wing. If they are to die close to you (approximately 24 meters), their passing will start your health regeneration, and boost your mobility (overall movement speed increase, 6.25% increased sprint speed and 33% increased slide distance for 6 seconds) via Harsh Truths. This can allow you to begin retreating to recover, or apply pressure to the enemy who took your ally down. Furthermore, usage in low player count modes such as Trials of Osiris means the Last Stand trait can begin shining. When you are the last Guardian standing for your team, your Recovery is boosted by 100, you are granted an increase in weapon handling and provided with +30 reload speed to Vigilance Wing.

Weapon mods
Book of the Dead - Equip this Weapon Ornament to change the appearance of Vigilance Wing.

Vigil for Saint-14 - Equip this Weapon Ornament to change the appearance of Vigilance Wing.

Heaven's Vigil - Equip this Weapon Ornament to change the appearance of Vigilance Wing.

Column 1
Harsh Truths: This weapon fires a 5-round burst. When a nearby ally is killed, gain health regeneration and increased movement speed.

Column 2
Corkscrew Rifling: Balanced barrel. Slightly increases range and stability. Slightly increases handling speed.

Column 3
Alloy Magazine: Weapon reloads faster when the magazine is empty.

Column 4
Last Stand: Improved weapon performance and greatly increased recovery when its wielder is the last living member of a fireteam.

Column 5
Composite Stock: This weapon has a versatile dual-purpose stock. Slightly increases stability. Slightly increases handling speed.

Catalyst
The catalyst for Vigilance Wing can be obtained as a random drop via killing Guardians in Crucible matches.

To complete the catalyst objectives, players must perform the following in Crucible matches:


 * 250 Crucible Enemies Defeated: Kills of any fashion are accepted.
 * 5 Blood for Blood Medals: Kill someone who has just killed a fireteam member.

The completed catalyst adds the following trait to Vigilance Wing:


 * Full Auto Trigger System: Holding down the trigger will fire this weapon at full auto.

Trivia

 * So far, the Vigilance Wing is the only Pulse Rifle to fire a 5-round burst.

List of appearances

 * Destiny 2