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{{About|the hand cannon in ''[[Destiny 2]]''|its namesake|Luna (dog)}}
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{{Quote|Guardians never die. But we don't forget those who do.|Lord Shaxx}}
{{Quote|Guardians never die. But we don't forget those who do.|Lord Shaxx}}
'''Luna's Howl''' is a [[Legendary]] [[Solar]] [[Hand Cannon]] that can be earned in ''[[Forsaken]]'' through a [[Crucible]] pinnacle quest.
'''Luna's Howl''' is a [[Legendary]] {{icon|Solar}} [[Hand Cannon]] that was introduced ''[[Forsaken]]'' and previously acquired as a Pinnacle Weapon at the [[Crucible]] through its own [[Quest (Destiny 2)|quest]], "[[Remembrance_(Quest)|Remembrance]]". After the quest was sunset into the [[Destiny Content Vault]], the only means to acquire the weapon is through the [[Monument to Lost Lights]].
 
During the ''[[Into the Light (update)|Into the Light]]'' update, a [[BRAVE Arsenal]] version of the weapon was introduced with a new appearance, different perks, and a new origin trait. It is available as loot from the [[Onslaught]] activity and can be attuned at the [[Hall of Champions]] to drastically increase its drop rate. A more unique version of this weapon is also available on rare drops with double perks and its own unique [[Weapon Ornament]].
 
==Gameplay==
Luna's Howl is one of the two Crucible pinnacle weapons of the ''Forsaken'' expansion, and as such, takes dedication to obtain. It is in the Precision hand cannon archetype, but unlike other hand cannons in the archetype, it has a noticeably faster time to kill in Crucible. While it does not have the utility of [[Ace of Spades]] or its range, it is able to fell a Guardian in 0.67 seconds versus the 1 second time to kill that other Precision hand cannons have, provided you land all of your headshots. The gun has almost no recoil by virtue of its perks and its stability masterwork, but is lacking in range compared to its sibling pinnacle weapon, [[Not Forgotten]], and it is recommended to pair Luna's Howl with a long range weapon such as a sniper rifle.
 
==Perks==
===Standard===
*'''Polygonal Rifling''': Barrel optimized for recoil reduction.
**Increases stability.
*'''Drop Mag''': Magazine drops on reload, wasting ammunition but greatly increasing reload speed.
*'''Zen Moment''': Causing damage with this weapon increases its stability.
*'''Magnificent Howl''': Rapidly landing two precision shots grants a short period of bonus damage until your next kill or miss.
 
===BRAVE Arsenal===
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|barrel2=[[lightgg:1482024992|Smallbore]]
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|barrel4=[[lightgg:3250034553|Hammer-Forged Rifling]]
|barrel5=[[lightgg:839105230|Arrowhead Brake]]
|barrel6=[[lightgg:3661387068|Chambered Compensator]]
|barrel7=[[lightgg:1467527085|Extended Barrel]]
|barrel8=[[lightgg:202670084|Full Bore]]
|barrel9=[[lightgg:1392496348|Polygonal Rifling]]
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|mag2=[[lightgg:1968497646|Armor-Piercing Rounds]]
|mag3=[[lightgg:3230963543|Flared Magwell]]
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|mag7=[[lightgg:1431678320|Alloy Magazine]]
|mag8=[[lightgg:679225683|Light Mag]]
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|1stperk2=[[lightgg:1820235745|Subsistence]]
|1stperk3=[[lightgg:699525795|Eye of the Storm]]
|1stperk4=[[lightgg:3161816588|Slideshot]]
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|2ndperk7=[[lightgg:438098033|Harmony]]
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==Lore==
==Lore==
===Standard===
{{verbatim}}
[[Josef]] opened the door. [[Shaxx]] filled the hallway beyond.<br>
[[Josef]] opened the door. [[Shaxx]] filled the hallway beyond.<br>
"You look like hell," said the [[Crucible]] Handler.<br>
"You look like hell," said the [[Crucible]] Handler.<br>
Josef scoffed. "Get out of here. I have [[Hive]] to hunt. No time for the Crucible today."<br>
Josef scoffed. "Get out of here. I have [[Hive]] to hunt. No time for the Crucible today."<br>
"Hive. You lost her on the [[Moon]]?"<br>
"Hive. You lost [[Luna (dog)|her]] on the [[Moon]]?"<br>
Josef said nothing.<br>
Josef said nothing.<br>
"You aren't the only [[Guardian]] to leave loved ones behind on that rock." Shaxx held out a long, lacquered box. "The Gunsmith asked me to deliver this personally."<br>
"You aren't the only Guardian to leave loved ones behind on that rock." Shaxx held out a long, lacquered box. "The Gunsmith asked me to deliver this personally."<br>
"What's [[Banshee-44|Banshee]] thinking? I can't afford this."<br>
"What's [[Banshee-44|Banshee]] thinking? I can't afford this."<br>
"I took care of it. Scavenged parts from my personal collection."<br>
"I took care of it. Scavenged parts from my personal collection."<br>
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"She was a good dog. This isn't a replacement. But it will help you finish your business with the Hive. Then I expect to see you back in the Crucible. We could use the inspiration."
"She was a good dog. This isn't a replacement. But it will help you finish your business with the Hive. Then I expect to see you back in the Crucible. We could use the inspiration."


==Gameplay==
===BRAVE Arsenal===
Luna's Howl is one of the two Crucible pinnacle weapons of the Forsaken expansion, and as such, takes dedication to obtain. It is in the Precision hand cannon archetype, but unlike other hand cannons in the archetype, it has a noticeably faster time to kill in Crucible. While it does not have the utility of [[Ace of Spades]] or its range, it is able to fell a Guardian in 0.67 seconds versus the 1 second time to kill that other Precision hand cannons have, provided you land all of your headshots. The gun has almost no recoil by virtue of its perks and its stability masterwork, but is lacking in range compared to its sibling pinnacle weapon, [[Not Forgotten]], and it is recommended to pair Luna's Howl with a long range weapon such as a sniper rifle.
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Josef opened the door. Shaxx filled the hallway beyond.
 
"You look tired," said the Crucible handler. "But I have just the thing to get you buzzing."
 
"No time for the Crucible," Josef dissembled. "Another day."
 
"I'll hold you to that. But that's not what I meant."
 
Josef said nothing.
 
"I was speaking with [[Saladin]]," Shaxx continued. "We were remembering all the people we left behind over the years. Your name came up."
 
"Oh yeah?"
 
Shaxx held out a cardboard box, perforated with large holes. "The [[Valus]] asked me to deliver this."
 
Josef opened the box. At the bottom, in a nest of cloud accretions, were two sleeping [[War Beast|war beast]] pups.
 
"They're not replacements," Shaxx explained, "but we hope they bring some light back into your life."
 
"They're perfect," Josef said, his voice tender. "Thank you."


==Perks==
"See them settled. Then I expect you back in the Crucible to teach MY pups a thing or two."
*'''Precision Frame:''' Recoil pattern on this weapon is more predictably vertical. Fires quickly with high accuracy.
*'''Polygonal Rifling''' Barrel optimized for recoil reduction. Increases stability.
*'''Drop Mag''' Magazine drops on reload, wasting ammunition but greatly increasing reload speed.
*'''Zen Moment''' Causing damage with this weapon increases its stability.
*'''Magnificent Howl:''' Rapidly landing two precision shots grants a short period of bonus damage until your next kill or miss.


==Backstory==
==Gallery==
The main story with this weapon, is that there was a [[Guardian]] named Josef. He had a pet dog named Luna whom he was very close to. But, one day, he decided to go to the [[Moon]] to battle [[Hive]]. He brought Luna on the mission, but she was killed by them. He went through a lot of guilt after this, and in the end [[Shaxx]] had a gun crafted for Josef to help him get through his tough time.
<gallery>
File:BRAVE Luna's Howl Ornament.jpg|Exclusive ''BRAVE'' [[Weapon Ornament|ornament]] available only for the ''[[Into the Light (update)|Into the Light]]'' Update.  
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*You can find Luna's grave on the moon in Destiny 2. It is located in the [[Lunar Battlegrounds]], the area where you fight the [[Nightmare of Zydron, Gate Lord]] and where you enter the [[Black Garden]] for the [[Garden of Salvation]] raid.
*At its earliest inception, the Luna's Howl (along with its counterpart [[Not Forgotten]]) was originally an 180 RPM [[Hand Cannon]] until ''[[Shadowkeep]]'', where its frame was changed to a 150 RPM (now 140 RPM) as a nerf to mitigate its fast TTK.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Forsaken]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Into the Light (update)|Into the Light]]''


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Legendary weapons]]
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