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{{Quote|Don't play your hand unless you're sure you have that ace in the hole.|Weapon Description}}
{{Quote|Folding was never an option. —Cayde-6|Weapon description (Destiny 2)}}
{{Weapon infobox
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|manufacturer= [[Banshee-44]]
|manufacturer= [[Banshee-44]] <br> [[Tex Mechanica]]
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|style= [[Cayde-6]]
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|type= [[Hand Cannon]]
|type= [[Hand Cannon]]
|level= 40
|frame= Adaptive Frame {{c|D2}}
|accuracy= 61
|level= 40 {{c|D1}}
|stability= 32
|impact= 81 {{c|D1}} <br> 84 {{c|D2}}
|handling= 36
|stability= 13-58 {{c|D1}} <br> 50 {{c|D2}}
|magazine=12
|handling= 31-51 {{c|D1}} <br> 50 {{c|D2}}
|feed= Barrel
|reload= 33-43 {{c|D1}} <br> 42 {{c|D2}}
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|magazine=12 {{c|D1}}<br>13 {{c|D2}}
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|feed= Clip Magazine
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|ammo= Primary
|damage=81 per headshot
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|range=40
|damage= {{icon|Kinetic}} Kinetic
|service=
|rate=22 RPM {{c|D1}} <br> 140 RPM {{c|D2}}
|affiliation= [[Hunters]] <br> [[Cayde-6]] <br> [[Uldren Sov]] <br> [[Guardian]]s
|range=40-62 {{c|D1}} <br> 85 {{c|D2}}
|aim= 61-66 {{c|D1}} <br> 70 {{c|D2}}
|zoom= 15 {{c|D1}} <br> 14 {{c|D2}}
|recoil= 95 {{c|D1}} <br> 100 {{c|D2}}
|intensity= 5 {{c|D1}} <br> 0 {{c|D2}}
|direction= Tends Vertical {{c|D1 and D2}}
|airborne= 14 {{c|D2}}
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{{Quote|Folding was never an option.|Cayde-6}}


'''Ace of Spades''' is a [[Hunter]]-exclusive exotic [[Hand Cannon]] introduced in ''[[The Taken King]]''.<ref>[https://www.bungie.net/en/Armory/Detail?type=item&item=552354419&itemname=Ace%20of%20Spades '''Bungie.net''' - ''Armory: Ace of Spaces'']</ref> It is obtained by reaching Rank 3 [[Gunsmith]] reputation with a Hunter and completing the [[Quest#Back in the Saddle|Back in the Saddle]] [[quest]]. It was reintroduced in ''[[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]]'' and can be obtained after a lengthy questline following the main story.
'''Ace of Spades''' is a [[Exotic]] {{icon|Kinetic}}  [[Hand Cannon]] introduced in ''[[The Taken King]]'' as a [[Hunter]]-exclusive Exotic and the signature weapon of the [[Vanguard]] Hunter [[Cayde-6]]. It is obtained by reaching Rank 3 [[Gunsmith]] reputation with a Hunter and completing the "[[Quest#Back in the Saddle|Back in the Saddle]]" [[quest]]. It was reintroduced in ''[[Forsaken]]'' and was previously attainable after a lengthy questline following the main story campaign, and made available to all classes. Since the introduction of the ''[[Beyond Light]]'' expansion, the Ace of Spades can be available for purchase at the [[Monument to Lost Lights]].


==Overview==
==Destiny==
The Ace of Spades is a [[Hunter]]-specific [[Hand Cannon]] that fits into the mid-impact archetype. The weapon has 12 bullets in the magazine and is capable of clearing entire rooms of enemies without reloading using the Maverick perk, which reloads one bullet from the reserves after a precision kill.  
===Gameplay===
The Ace of Spades rewards precision kills with two main bonuses: With Firefly, all precision kills become explosive shots that do damage to nearby enemies. With Maverick, precision kills grants a bullet from your ammo reserve into the magazine. Both these perks are more useful against groups of weaker enemies, as they will not activate as frequently with stronger enemies who require multiple shots to bring down, possibly meaning that a player can expend all their ammo without reloading at all.
 
===Perks===
*'''Intrinsic perk'''
**'''Third Eye''': Radar stays active while aiming down this weapon's sights.
 
*'''Sights'''
**'''Truesight IS''': Flexible sight. Light, with good recoil control. Strong target acquisition.
**'''Quickdraw IS''': Agile sight. Lightning-fast handling.
**'''Steadyhand IS''': Stable sight. Optimized for excellent recoil control.


==Gameplay==
*'''1st perk'''
**'''Firefly''': Precision kills with this weapon cause the target to explode.


===''Destiny''===
*'''Stat modifiers'''
The Ace of Spades rewards precision kills with two main bonuses: With Firefly, all precision kills become explosive shots that do damage to nearby enemies. With Maverick, precision kills grants a bullet from your ammo reserve into the magazine. Both these perks are more useful against groups of weaker enemies, as they will not activate as frequently with stronger enemies who require multiple shots to bring down, possibly meaning that a player can expend all their ammo without reloading at all.
**'''Reinforced Barrel''': Increased Range. Reduced Stability.
**'''High Caliber Rounds''': Oversize rounds built to stagger targets and leave them reeling. Their mass makes a weapon harder to handle.
**'''Perfect Balance''': This weapon has extremely low recoil.


===''Destiny 2''===
*'''Exotic perk'''
**'''Maverick''': Precision kills move one round from your ammo reserves into the magazine.<ref>[https://db.destinytracker.com/d1/items/552354419-ace-of-spades '''Destiny DB''' - ''Ace of Spades'']</ref>


The Ace of Spades returns in the ''Forsaken'' expansion. Unlike its ''Destiny'' incarnation, it is no longer restricted to Hunters. In PvP, it has proven itself to be an extremely powerful weapon, outperforming hand cannons in the same archetype and others including, but not limited to, Better Devils, Dire Promise, and Jack Queen King 3. Memento Mori grants the user radar even when aiming down sights, a trait which is shared with [[MIDA Multi-Tool]]. The perk also grants six increased damage bullets after every kill and reload, and when paired with its Firefly perk, gives it an effect similar the Kill Clip/Outlaw combination seen on other, legendary weapons. However, unlike that combination, Memento Mori's effect remains even when switching weapons, and only wears off when the user is killed or when all six bullets are expended, and not over time.
===Grimoire===
{{verbatim}}
{{quote|Don't play your hand unless you're sure you have that ace in the hole.}}


==Lore (Destiny 2)==
"Heeeeeeey there, Banshee!"
Folding was never an option." —Cayde-6


THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CAYDE-6
"Whaddya want, Cayde?"


To whomst it may concern:
"Just checking in on that thing I asked you to do."


I, Cayde-6, being of sound(ish) mind and body, do hereby and henceforth and heretofore leave all my possessions to the person, alien, animal, or natural phenomenon what kills me.
"I told you, my smuggling days are over—"


Aforesaid possessions include, but are not limited to:
"No no shhh no not that! The other thing—"
The Ace of Spades
– Any and all stashes I've hidden throughout the system
– The Colonel, my faithful friend
– My debts, which follow:


"What other thing?"


"The custom piece! For—"


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"Oh right. Right. Course I'm doing that."


==Weapon Perks==
"Yeah? How's it looking?"


===''Destiny''===
"Did all the design myself. So it's looking good."


====Intrinsic Perk====
"Is that... an ace of spades?"
*'''Third Eye''': Radar stays active while aiming down this weapon's sights.


====Sights====
"Yep."<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Inventory/Primary_Weapons#Ace_of_Spades|Ace of Spades]]''</ref>
*'''Truesight IS''': Flexible sight. Light, with good recoil control. Strong target acquisition.
*'''Quickdraw IS''': Agile sight. Lightning-fast handling.
*'''Steadyhand IS''': Stable sight. Optimized for excellent recoil control.


====Special Perk====
==Destiny 2==
*'''Firefly''': Precision kills with this weapon cause the target to explode.
===Gameplay===
Unlike its ''Destiny'' iteration, the Ace of Spades in ''Destiny 2'' is no longer restricted to Hunters. In PvP, it has proven itself to be an extremely reliable weapon, outperforming hand cannons in the same archetype and others. Memento Mori grants the user radar even when aiming down sights, a trait which is shared with [[MIDA Multi-Tool]]. The perk also grants six increased damage bullets after every kill and reload, and when paired with its Firefly perk, gives it an effect similar to the Kill Clip/Outlaw combination seen on other weapons. However, unlike that combination, Memento Mori's effect wears off when the weapon is stowed, the user is killed or when all six bullets are expended, and not over time.


====Stat Modifiers====
===Perks===
*'''Reinforced Barrel''': Increased Range. Reduced Stability.
*Intrinsic: '''Memento Mori''' - Reloading after a kill loads magazine with a few extra-damage bullets. Grants radar when aiming down sights.
*'''High Caliber Rounds''': Oversize rounds built to stagger targets and leave them reeling. Their mass makes a weapon harder to handle.
*'''[[lightgg:4090651448|Corkscrew Rifling]]''': Balanced barrel.
*'''Perfect Balance''': This weapon has extremely low recoil.
**Slightly increases range and stability.  
**Slightly increases handling speed.
*'''[[lightgg:1561002382|High-Caliber Rounds]]''': Shots from this weapon knock the target back farther.
**Slightly increases range.
*Exotic Trait: '''Firefly''' - Precision kills with this weapon increase reload speed and cause the target to explode, dealing [[Solar]] damage to nearby enemies.
*'''[[lightgg:3326204863|Smooth Grip]]''': This weapon is slightly easier to hold and aim.
**Slightly increases stability.
**Slightly increases handling speed.


====Exotic Perk====
====Catalyst====
*'''Maverick''': Precision kills move one round from your ammo reserves into the magazine.<ref>[https://db.destinytracker.com/d1/items/552354419-ace-of-spades '''Destiny DB''' - ''Ace of Spades'']</ref>
The [[Exotic Catalyst]] for Ace of Spades has a chance of dropping from either kills or completions in [[Vanguard]] playlist activities, including [[Strike]]s and [[Nightfall]]s. The catalyst, once completed after 500 weapon kills, will grant an additional perk:
*Exotic Trait: '''Funeral Pyre''' - Firefly deals more damage while Memento Mori is active.


===''Destiny 2''===
===Lore===
{{verbatim}}
'''"FOLDING WAS NEVER AN OPTION." —CAYDE-6'''
----
THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CAYDE-6


====Exotic Perk====
To whomst it may concern:
*'''Memento Mori''': Reloading after a kill loads magazine with a few extra-damage bullets. Grants radar when aiming down sights.


====Stat Modifiers====
I, Cayde-6, being of sound(ish) mind and body, do hereby and henceforth and heretofore leave all my possessions to the person, alien, animal, or natural phenomenon what kills me.
*'''Corkscrew Rifling''': Balanced barrel. Slightly increases range and stability. Slightly increases handling speed.
*'''High-Caliber Rounds''': Shots from this weapon knock the target back farther. Slightly increases range.
*'''Smooth Grip''': This weapon is slightly easier to hold and aim. Slightly increases stability. Slightly increases handling speed.


====Special perk====
Aforesaid possessions include, but are not limited to:<br>
*'''Firefly''': Precision kills with this weapon increase reload speed and cause the target to explode, dealing Solar damage to nearby enemies.
– The Ace of Spades<br>
– Any and all stashes I've hidden throughout the system<br>
– The Colonel, my faithful friend<br>
– My debts, which follow:


====Weapon ornament====
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*'''Last Hand''': Equip this [[Weapon Ornament]] to change the appearance of Ace of Spades.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In folklore, the ace of spades is traditionally known as ''The Death Card'' due to its long tradition with war.<ref>[http://www.psywarrior.com/DeathCardsAce.html '''Psychological Operations''' - ''The Death Card'']</ref>
*In folklore, the ace of spades is traditionally known as ''The Death Card'' due to its long tradition with war.<ref>[http://www.psywarrior.com/DeathCardsAce.html '''Psychological Operations''' - ''The Death Card'']</ref>
*The [[Hunter]] Vanguard representative [[Cayde-6]] is seen wielding the Ace of Spades in the official [[Destiny 2]] trailer, killing [[Cabal]] while fanning the hammer like the [[Last Word]]. It's revealed in Destiny 2 that Cayde commissioned Banshee-44 to have the gun built as his signature weapon.
*The Hunter Vanguard representative Cayde-6 is seen wielding the Ace of Spades in the official [[Destiny 2]] trailer, killing [[Cabal]] while fanning the hammer like the [[Last Word]]. It's revealed in Destiny 2 that Cayde commissioned Banshee-44 to have the gun built as his signature weapon.
*Ironically in the opening of the ''[[Forsaken]]'' expansion, [[Prince Uldren]] kills Cayde-6 with the Ace of Spades, Cayde's own gun.
*Ironically in the opening of the ''[[Forsaken]]'' expansion, [[Prince Uldren]] kills Cayde-6 with the Ace of Spades, Cayde's own gun.
 
*The 'Firefly' Special perk is likely a reference to the television show of the same name.  Nathan Fillion, the voice actor for Cayde-6, had a starring role in the show.
*The Ace of Spades features a special reload animation where the player spins the weapon, which is mirrored by an equally embellished reload by Cayde-6 in a cinematic during the [[Last Call]] [[Story]] mission.
*This weapon makes a striking resemblance to a hand cannon that could be obtained in Destiny, this hand cannon being [[Hard Luck Mk. 52]].
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Destiny-TTK-AceOfSpades-HandCannon-Ingame.jpg|Ace of Spades in ''Destiny''
File:Destiny-TTK-AceOfSpades-HandCannon.jpg|The Ace of Spades' perks tree.
File:Destiny-TTK-AceOfSpades-HandCannon.jpg|The Ace of Spades' perks tree.
Ace-of-spades-overlay-D2.jpeg|The ''Destiny 2'' Ace of Spades' perks and overlay.
Ace-of-spades-overlay-D2.jpeg|The ''Destiny 2'' Ace of Spades' perks and overlay.
Ace-of-Spades-Land-Hand-Ornament-D2.jpg|The Last Hand ornament for the ''Destiny 2'' Ace of Spades.
File:Last Hand Ace of Spades.png|Last Hand ornament for the ''Destiny 2'' Ace of Spades.
salute to the colonel.jpg|Salute to the Colonel ornament.
File:Ace of Spades - Big Blind.jpg|Big Blind ornament.
File:All In - Ace of Spades.jpg|All In ornament.
the vanguard dare - ace of spades.jpg|The Vanguard Dare ornament.
Armory_spades_1.jpg|Ace of Spades collectible pin released by Bungie Store.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]''
*''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[The Taken King]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Season of the Wish]]''
**''[[The Final Shape]]''


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:12, May 29, 2024

Ace of Spades
Grimoire Ace of Spades.jpg
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Banshee-44
Tex Mechanica

Style:

Cayde-6

Rarity class:

Exotic

Weapon type:

Hand Cannon

Intrinsic frame:

Adaptive Frame (D2)

Required level:

40 (D1)

Min-max impact:

81 (D1)
84 (D2)

Min-max stability:

13-58 (D1)
50 (D2)

Min-max handling:

31-51 (D1)
50 (D2)

Min-max reload speed:

33-43 (D1)
42 (D2)

Min-max magazine:

12 (D1)
13 (D2)

Specifications

Feed system:

Clip Magazine

Ammunition type:

Primary

Fire mode:

Semi-Automatic

Rate of fire:

22 RPM (D1)
140 RPM (D2)

Damage:

KineticS.png Kinetic

Effective range:

40-62 (D1)
85 (D2)

Hidden stats

Aim assistance:

61-66 (D1)
70 (D2)

Zoom:

15 (D1)
14 (D2)

Recoil:

95 (D1)
100 (D2)

Bounce intensity:

5 (D1)
0 (D2)

Bounce direction:

Tends Vertical (D1 and D2)

Airborne effectiveness:

14 (D2)

Service history

In service:

Cayde-6
Uldren Sov (formerly)
Guardians

Affiliation:

Cayde-6

 

"Folding was never an option."
— Cayde-6

Ace of Spades is a Exotic KineticS.png Hand Cannon introduced in The Taken King as a Hunter-exclusive Exotic and the signature weapon of the Vanguard Hunter Cayde-6. It is obtained by reaching Rank 3 Gunsmith reputation with a Hunter and completing the "Back in the Saddle" quest. It was reintroduced in Forsaken and was previously attainable after a lengthy questline following the main story campaign, and made available to all classes. Since the introduction of the Beyond Light expansion, the Ace of Spades can be available for purchase at the Monument to Lost Lights.

Destiny[edit]

Gameplay[edit]

The Ace of Spades rewards precision kills with two main bonuses: With Firefly, all precision kills become explosive shots that do damage to nearby enemies. With Maverick, precision kills grants a bullet from your ammo reserve into the magazine. Both these perks are more useful against groups of weaker enemies, as they will not activate as frequently with stronger enemies who require multiple shots to bring down, possibly meaning that a player can expend all their ammo without reloading at all.

Perks[edit]

  • Intrinsic perk
    • Third Eye: Radar stays active while aiming down this weapon's sights.
  • Sights
    • Truesight IS: Flexible sight. Light, with good recoil control. Strong target acquisition.
    • Quickdraw IS: Agile sight. Lightning-fast handling.
    • Steadyhand IS: Stable sight. Optimized for excellent recoil control.
  • 1st perk
    • Firefly: Precision kills with this weapon cause the target to explode.
  • Stat modifiers
    • Reinforced Barrel: Increased Range. Reduced Stability.
    • High Caliber Rounds: Oversize rounds built to stagger targets and leave them reeling. Their mass makes a weapon harder to handle.
    • Perfect Balance: This weapon has extremely low recoil.
  • Exotic perk
    • Maverick: Precision kills move one round from your ammo reserves into the magazine.[1]

Grimoire[edit]

Destiny-GhostConstruct.png
"And my vanquisher will read that book, seeking the weapon, and they will come to understand me, where I have been and where I was going."
The following is a verbatim transcription of an official document for archival reasons. As the original content is transcribed word-for-word, any possible discrepancies and/or errors are included.

"Don't play your hand unless you're sure you have that ace in the hole."

"Heeeeeeey there, Banshee!"

"Whaddya want, Cayde?"

"Just checking in on that thing I asked you to do."

"I told you, my smuggling days are over—"

"No no shhh no not that! The other thing—"

"What other thing?"

"The custom piece! For—"

"Oh right. Right. Course I'm doing that."

"Yeah? How's it looking?"

"Did all the design myself. So it's looking good."

"Is that... an ace of spades?"

"Yep."[2]

Destiny 2[edit]

Gameplay[edit]

Unlike its Destiny iteration, the Ace of Spades in Destiny 2 is no longer restricted to Hunters. In PvP, it has proven itself to be an extremely reliable weapon, outperforming hand cannons in the same archetype and others. Memento Mori grants the user radar even when aiming down sights, a trait which is shared with MIDA Multi-Tool. The perk also grants six increased damage bullets after every kill and reload, and when paired with its Firefly perk, gives it an effect similar to the Kill Clip/Outlaw combination seen on other weapons. However, unlike that combination, Memento Mori's effect wears off when the weapon is stowed, the user is killed or when all six bullets are expended, and not over time.

Perks[edit]

  • Intrinsic: Memento Mori - Reloading after a kill loads magazine with a few extra-damage bullets. Grants radar when aiming down sights.
  • Corkscrew Rifling: Balanced barrel.
    • Slightly increases range and stability.
    • Slightly increases handling speed.
  • High-Caliber Rounds: Shots from this weapon knock the target back farther.
    • Slightly increases range.
  • Exotic Trait: Firefly - Precision kills with this weapon increase reload speed and cause the target to explode, dealing Solar damage to nearby enemies.
  • Smooth Grip: This weapon is slightly easier to hold and aim.
    • Slightly increases stability.
    • Slightly increases handling speed.

Catalyst[edit]

The Exotic Catalyst for Ace of Spades has a chance of dropping from either kills or completions in Vanguard playlist activities, including Strikes and Nightfalls. The catalyst, once completed after 500 weapon kills, will grant an additional perk:

  • Exotic Trait: Funeral Pyre - Firefly deals more damage while Memento Mori is active.

Lore[edit]

Destiny-GhostConstruct.png
"And my vanquisher will read that book, seeking the weapon, and they will come to understand me, where I have been and where I was going."
The following is a verbatim transcription of an official document for archival reasons. As the original content is transcribed word-for-word, any possible discrepancies and/or errors are included.

"FOLDING WAS NEVER AN OPTION." —CAYDE-6


THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CAYDE-6

To whomst it may concern:

I, Cayde-6, being of sound(ish) mind and body, do hereby and henceforth and heretofore leave all my possessions to the person, alien, animal, or natural phenomenon what kills me.

Aforesaid possessions include, but are not limited to:
– The Ace of Spades
– Any and all stashes I've hidden throughout the system
– The Colonel, my faithful friend
– My debts, which follow:

THE ATTACHED FILE IS TOO BIG TO DOWNLOAD

Trivia[edit]

  • In folklore, the ace of spades is traditionally known as The Death Card due to its long tradition with war.[3]
  • The Hunter Vanguard representative Cayde-6 is seen wielding the Ace of Spades in the official Destiny 2 trailer, killing Cabal while fanning the hammer like the Last Word. It's revealed in Destiny 2 that Cayde commissioned Banshee-44 to have the gun built as his signature weapon.
  • Ironically in the opening of the Forsaken expansion, Prince Uldren kills Cayde-6 with the Ace of Spades, Cayde's own gun.
  • The 'Firefly' Special perk is likely a reference to the television show of the same name. Nathan Fillion, the voice actor for Cayde-6, had a starring role in the show.
  • The Ace of Spades features a special reload animation where the player spins the weapon, which is mirrored by an equally embellished reload by Cayde-6 in a cinematic during the Last Call Story mission.
  • This weapon makes a striking resemblance to a hand cannon that could be obtained in Destiny, this hand cannon being Hard Luck Mk. 52.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]