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|class= ''Exotic'' | |class= ''Exotic'' | ||
|type= Hand Cannon | |type= Hand Cannon | ||
|level= | |level= 40 | ||
|accuracy= | |accuracy= | ||
|stability= | |stability= 41 | ||
|handling= | |handling= | ||
|magazine= 9 | |magazine= 9 | ||
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|rate= | |rate= | ||
|damage= Kinetic | |damage= Kinetic | ||
|range= | |range= 38 | ||
|service= | |service= | ||
|affiliation= [[Dredgen Yor]] | |affiliation= [[Dredgen Yor]] | ||
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'''Thorn''' is an [[Exotic]] [[hand cannon]] and one of the [[Weapons of Sorrow]]. It is most likely named after the thorn-like spikes on it. The weapon is sleek, dark black, with many spikes or "thorns" adorning the sides, facing the front of the weapon. It was acquired via the Exotic [[bounty]], [[A Light in the Dark]]. '''Thorn''' also appears in ''[[Rise of Iron]]'' and can be acquired through a Quest. | '''Thorn''' is an [[Exotic]] [[hand cannon]] and one of the [[Weapons of Sorrow]]. It is most likely named after the thorn-like spikes on it. The weapon is sleek, dark black, with many spikes or "thorns" adorning the sides, facing the front of the weapon. The projectiles shot from it also resemble giant daggers or "thorns". It was acquired via the Exotic [[bounty]], [[A Light in the Dark]]. '''Thorn''' also appears in ''[[Rise of Iron]]'' and can be acquired through a Quest. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Thorn was once called Rose, and belonged to the [[Guardian]] [[Dredgen Yor]]. Once a noble hero, Yor eventually fell to [[Darkness]], and | Thorn was once called Rose, and it belonged to the [[Guardian]] [[Dredgen Yor]]. Once a noble hero, Yor eventually fell to [[Darkness]] after looking to the [[Hive]] to try and look for more ways to defeat the [[Darkness]]. He was soon consumed by the Darkness, and he and his [[Hand Cannon]] Rose began watonly murdering innocents and consuming their [[Light]], .<ref>Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Inventory#Thorn|Thorn]]</ref> Ever since, it has been hungry for the Light of other Guardians. Whether before or after it was built, Thorn became bound to [[Xyor, the Unwed]]; killing her removes the link and enables Guardians to safely use Thorn without risk of corruption.<ref>Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard</ref> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
Thorn's | Thorn, like every exotic in Destiny, has a "signature perk". Thorn's is called "Mark of the Devourer", which allows rounds fired from the weapon to pierce the target and cause lingering damage over time, <ref>[http://db.destinytracker.com/inventory/item/3164616404 '''DestinyDB''' : ''Thorn'']</ref> which, in PvP, could potentially prevent a fleeing Guardian's shield from regenerating quickly enough for a kill-shot to be delivered. This perk has since been nerfed from its [[Year 1]] itineration. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||