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==Weapon types (Destiny 2)== | ==Weapon types (Destiny 2)== | ||
There is a new weapons system in place for [[Guardian]]s: instead of primary, special, and heavy weapons, there are kinetic, energy, and power weapons respectively. As of ''Forsaken'', the weapons system was reworked, with shotguns, sniper rifles, fusion rifles, | There is a new weapons system in place for [[Guardian]]s: instead of primary, special, and heavy weapons, there are kinetic, energy, and power weapons respectively. As of ''Forsaken'', the weapons system was reworked, with shotguns, sniper rifles, fusion rifles, single-shot grenade launchers and trace rifles moving to kinetic and energy weapons slots and using Special ammo, with the exceptions of [[Legend of Acrius]], [[Tractor Cannon]], [[D.A.R.C.I.]], [[Whisper of the Worm]], and [[One Thousand Voices]]. Some later Exotic weapons also appear outside their usual category, such as [[Leviathan's Breath]]. | ||
===Kinetic and energy weapons=== | ===Kinetic and energy weapons=== | ||
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*[[Fusion Rifle]]—charge-fire weapons that release a volley of elemental bolts that can kill at medium range. | *[[Fusion Rifle]]—charge-fire weapons that release a volley of elemental bolts that can kill at medium range. | ||
*[[Trace Rifle]]—powerful energy rifles that fire concentrated, singular beams that can be focused down upon targets. | *[[Trace Rifle]]—powerful energy rifles that fire concentrated, singular beams that can be focused down upon targets. | ||
*[[Glaive]]—a melee | *[[Glaive]]—a melee, ranged and defensive weapon all in one. | ||
===Power weapons=== | ===Power weapons=== | ||
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===Melee=== | ===Melee=== | ||
Melee weapons and grenades fall under [[Guardian]] abilities, rather than collectible weapons. | Melee weapons and grenades fall under [[Guardian]] abilities, rather than collectible weapons. | ||
*[[Hunter's Knife| | *[[Hunter]]— [[Hunter's Knife|Throwing Knife]] ([[Gunslinger]]), Smoke bomb ([[Nightstalker]]), Withering Blade ([[Revenant]]) | ||
*[[Warlock]]— Stasis Staff ([[Shadebinder]]) | |||
*[[Titan (class)|Titan]] | *[[Titan (class)|Titan]]— Throwing Hammer ([[Sunbreaker]]), Throwing Shield ([[Sentinel]]) | ||
===Relic weapons=== | ===Relic weapons=== | ||
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Like in the original game, relic weapons and objects are items that only appear in specific circumstances and have a limited time to use. They provide unique abilities that aid players during high-level encounters and [[Public Event]]s. Switching to another weapon will drop the relic weapon. | Like in the original game, relic weapons and objects are items that only appear in specific circumstances and have a limited time to use. They provide unique abilities that aid players during high-level encounters and [[Public Event]]s. Switching to another weapon will drop the relic weapon. | ||
*[[Ascendant Sword]] | *[[Ascendant Sword]]—Sword weapon used in many activities involving the [[Hive]]. May have different movesets depending on the activity. | ||
*Elemental charge—spheres of Arc, Solar, or Void energy that can perform a basic melee attack and are deposited at a specific mission objective to advance. | *Elemental charge—spheres of Arc, Solar, or Void energy that can perform a basic melee attack and are deposited at a specific mission objective to advance. | ||
*Explosives—[[Fallen]] explosive charges dropped by [[Exploder Shank]]s during [[WANTED: Silent Fang]] used to destroy shield generators and [[Servitor]]s. | *Explosives—[[Fallen]] explosive charges dropped by [[Exploder Shank]]s during [[WANTED: Silent Fang]] used to destroy shield generators and [[Servitor]]s. | ||
*[[Prism Weapon]]—prisms used to focus light to damage enemies or produce Empowering Spores within the Pleasure Gardens encounter of the [[Leviathan (raid)|Leviathan]] [[Raid]]. | *[[Prism Weapon]]—prisms used to focus light to damage enemies or produce Empowering Spores within the Pleasure Gardens encounter of the [[Leviathan (raid)|Leviathan]] [[Raid]]. | ||
*[[Scorch Cannon]] | *[[Scorch Cannon]]—Fallen weapon dropped during certain [[Public Event]]s. | ||
*[[Ruinous_Effigy#Transmutaion_Spheres|Transumation Sphere]]—dropped by enemies killed with the [[Ruinous Effigy]] exotic [[trace rifle]]. | *[[Ruinous_Effigy#Transmutaion_Spheres|Transumation Sphere]]—dropped by enemies killed with the [[Ruinous Effigy]] exotic [[trace rifle]]. | ||
*[[Valkyrie]]—explosive javelins created by [[Rasputin]] and used against [[Xol, Will of the Thousands]]. | *[[Valkyrie]]—explosive javelins created by [[Rasputin]] and used against [[Xol, Will of the Thousands]]. | ||
*[[Vex Cranium]]—[[Vex]] heads that produce | *[[Vex Cranium]]—[[Vex]] heads that produce a Solar, Arc or Void laser, used for certain objectives in [[Leviathan, Eater of Worlds]] and the [[Menagerie]]. | ||
*[[Taken Essence]]—[[Taken]] power briefly wielded in the [[Last Wish]] and [[Vow of the Disciple]] raids, and other activities. | |||
*[[The Aegis]]—Returning with the reprised [[Vault of Glass (raid)|Vault of Glass]] raid. Also present in the [[Vow of the Disciple]] raid. | |||
*[[Resonant Shard]]—A shard in the shape of a [[Pyramid]] used in the Vow of the Disciple raid. | |||
*[[Synaptic Spear]]—A Cabal-made psionic weapon wielded in the [[Mindscape]]. | |||
*[[Scythe]]—A relic generated by the [[Nightmare Harvester]] on the [[Derelict Leviathan|Leviathan (ship)]]. | |||
===Enemy weapons=== | ===Enemy weapons=== | ||
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====[[Fallen]]==== | ====[[Fallen]]==== | ||
*[[Arc Spear]] | *[[Arc Spear]]—[[Arc]] damage spears used by [[Wretch|Wretches]]. | ||
*[[Molten Welder]]—[[Solar]] shoulder cannon that fires explosive projectiles in an arc. Used by [[Captain]]s. | |||
*[[Shieldbreaker]]—Stolen human Arc shotgun used by the [[Kell's Scourge]] [[Berserker]]s. | |||
*[[Shock Pistol]]—Arc pistol wielded by [[Dreg]]s. <ref name = "Grimoire">'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire Text''</ref> | |||
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*[[Shock Pistol]] | |||
*[[Shock Dagger]]—Arc one-handed knife wielded by Dregs. | *[[Shock Dagger]]—Arc one-handed knife wielded by Dregs. | ||
*[[Shock Blade]]s—Arc swords wielded by [[ | *[[Shock Blade]]s—Arc swords wielded by [[Marauder]]s and Captains. Used in pairs. | ||
*[[Shock Rifle]]—Arc rifle that fires homing projectiles. Used by | *[[Shock Rifle]]—Arc rifle that fires homing projectiles. Used by [[Vandal]]s and Captains. | ||
*[[Shock Grenade]]—Arc grenade used by the | *[[Shock Grenade]]—Arc grenade used by the Fallen. | ||
*[[Shrapnel Launcher]] | *[[Shrapnel Launcher]]—Solar shotguns that deal high damage. Used by Captains, Vandals, Marauders and rarely Dregs. | ||
*[[Wire Rifle]]—Arc sniper rifle used by Vandals. | *[[Wire Rifle]]—Arc sniper rifle used by Vandals. | ||
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====[[Vex]]==== | ====[[Vex]]==== | ||
*[[Vex Laser Rifle]]—Void damage | *[[Vex Laser Rifle]]—Void damage beam rifle employed by Vex [[Minotaur]]s, [[Hobgoblin]]s and [[Harpy|Harpies]]. | ||
*[[Slap Rifle]]—Solar damage firearm used primarily by [[Goblin]]s and Harpies. Uncommonly used by Minotaurs and Hobgoblins. | *[[Slap Rifle]]—Solar damage firearm used primarily by [[Goblin]]s and Harpies. Uncommonly used by Minotaurs and Hobgoblins. | ||
*[[Slap Grenade]]—Void damage grenade used by Hobgoblins. | *[[Slap Grenade]]—Void damage grenade used by Hobgoblins. | ||
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====[[Cabal]]==== | ====[[Cabal]]==== | ||
*[[Cabal Bronto Cannon]]—Void damage portable siege cannon employed by Red Legion [[Centurion]]s. | |||
*[[Cabal Frag Detonator]]—Wrist-mounted blade that can be fired like a grenade. Solar version used by [[Legionary|Legionaries]], Void version used by Centurions. | |||
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*[[Cabal Headhunter]]—Solar damage precision rifle employed by Red Legion [[Psion]]s. | *[[Cabal Headhunter]]—Solar damage precision rifle employed by Red Legion [[Psion]]s. | ||
*[[Cabal Magma Launcher]]—Pyrotechnic weapons employed by [[Incendior]]s. | *[[Cabal Magma Launcher]]—Pyrotechnic weapons employed by [[Incendior]]s. | ||
*[[Cabal | *[[Cabal Severus]]—dual wielded blade weapons employed by [[Gladiator]]s. | ||
*[[Cabal Slug Launcher]]—Arc-damage automatic energy cannon employed by the Red Legion [[Colossus]]. | *[[Cabal Slug Launcher]]—Arc-damage automatic energy cannon employed by the Red Legion Colossi and some [[Ultra]] Psions. | ||
*[[Cabal Slug Shotgun]]—Arc damage shotgun employed by [[Red Legion]] Legionaries, [[Phalanx]]es and rarely Psions. | |||
*[[Heavy Slug Thrower]]—Solar damage machine gun used by certain [[Colossus|Colossi]]. | |||
*[[Projection Rifle]]—Solar grenade launcher rarely employed by various Red Legion Cabal. | |||
*[[Slug Rifle]]—Solar damage firearm used by Legionaries, Psions and Phalanxes. | |||
====[[Scorn]]==== | |||
*[[Fallen Mace]]—Kinetic maces used by [[Stalker]]s. | |||
*[[Fallen Shield]]—Kinetic shields used by [[Lurker]]s. | |||
*[[Fanatic's Staff]]—Arc staff used by [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]]. | |||
*[[Flame Censer]]—Solar damage spears used by [[Ravager|Ravagers]]. | |||
**[[Stasis Censer]]—[[Stasis]] version of the above. | |||
*[[Flame Torch]]—Solar damage torches used by [[Wraith|Wraith]]s. | |||
*[[Scorn Blaster]]—Solar scatter shotgun used by [[Chieftain]]s. | |||
*[[Scorn Boomer]]—Variant Hive Boomer used by [[Hiraks, the Mindbender]]. | |||
*[[Scorn Cannon]]—Solar rocket launcher wielded by Chieftains. | |||
*[[Scorn Crossbow]]—Void sniper rifles used by Raiders and some Chieftains. | |||
*[[Scorn Grenade]]—Void grenade used by the Scorn. | |||
*[[Scorn Mine Launcher]]—Arc grenade launcher used by Chieftains and rare Raiders. | |||
*[[Scorn Pistol]]—Modified Shock Pistols that dish out Solar damage, used by Lurkers. | |||
*[[Scorn Repeater Pistol]]—Void pistol used by [[Stalker]]s. | |||
*[[Scorn Rifle]]—Void sawblade launchers used by Raiders and some Chieftains. | |||
====[[Taken]]==== | ====[[Taken]]==== | ||
As with the previous game, being Taken changes the element of the weapons wielded by a Taken creature. Few weapons retain their element. | |||
*[[Acolyte's Eye]]—Arc damage turret deployed by [[Taken Acolyte]]s. | *[[Acolyte's Eye]]—Arc damage turret deployed by [[Taken Acolyte]]s. | ||
*[[Taken Blight]]—sphere of Darkness that slows down Guardians as well as disabling recovery. | *[[Taken Blight]]—sphere of Darkness that slows down Guardians as well as disabling recovery. | ||
*[[Stasis Boomer]]—Variant of the Taken Boomer that fires Stasis blasts that slow down enemies. Used by [[Elite]] [[Taken Acolyte]]s, [[Taken Knight]]s, and [[Overload Taken Hobgoblin]]s. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== |