Destiny: Rise of Iron – All New Exotic Weapons

Khvostov 7G-0X (Auto Rifle)

“An ancient instrument of war, renewed and enhanced by Light, not unlike you.”

The Khvostov 7G-0X looks like Rise of Iron is seeking to include something from the Golden Age, before humanity began to fall to the darkness. It doesn’t look like it has any incredible exotic perks, but the two RPM settings may prove to be what makes this weapon worth having. Plus, you can’t be mad at extra agility.

Primary Perks

• Kinetic – This weapon causes Kinetic damage.
• Lightweight – When held, this weapon grants +2 character Agility.
• Infuse – Consume a more powerful Weapon to boost the Attack value of this Weapon.

Selectable Perk 1

• 450 RPM – Sets firing behavior at 450 RPM. Grants bonus range.
• 900 RPM – Sets firing behavior at 900 RPM. Grants bonus stability.

Selectable Perk 2

• Automatic – Sets firing behavior to fully automatic.
• Semi-Auto – Sets firing behavior to semi-automatic with higher muzzle velocity.
• Burst Fire – Sets firing behavior to burst.

Selectable Perk 3

• Modernized Scope – Modern scope. Grants additional zoom and target acquisition.
• Classic Scope – Original Khvostov scope. Optimized for range and stability.

Selectable Perk 4

• Hammer Forged – Improved range and accuracy.
• Rifled Barrel – Increased Range Slower Reload
• Braced Frame – Increased Stability Reduced Magazine Size

Selectable Perk 5

• Extended Mag – A larger magazine.
• Counterbalance – This weapon has increased stability.
• Rangefinder – Aiming this weapon increases its effective range.

Selectable Perk 6

• Bureau of Aeronautics – Applies an Ornament to this weapon.
• Last Warmind – Applies an Ornament to this weapon.

Thorn (Hand Cannon)

“To rend one’s enemies is to see them not as equals, but objects – hollow of spirit and meaning.” – 13th Understanding, 7th Book of Sorrow

Thorn is back (finally) and it comes with all of those perks we all missed, especially that Mark of the Devourer. It will be interesting to see how it plays along with the new members of the Destiny exotic club. If you’ve never had the pleasure of owning one of these, it’s a powerful hand cannon that does damage-over-time, and is an absolute nightmare in the right hands. It’s not the fastest weapon, but if you can maneuver yourself well, nobody will be able to stop you.

Primary Perks

• Kinetic – This weapon causes Kinetic damage.
• Mark of the Devourer – Rounds pierce targets and cause lingering damage over time.
• Final Round – The last round in a magazine deals bonus damage.
• Infuse – Consume a more powerful Weapon to boost the Attack value of this Weapon.

Selectable Perk 1

• Snapshot – Aiming this weapon is incredibly fast.
• Send It – Increases range and accuracy. Harder to handle. Decreases carried Ammo capacity.
• Perfect Balance – This weapon has extremely low recoil.

Selectable Perk 2

• Field Choke -More range and impact. Increased recoil.
• Accurized Ballistics – More range and impact. Increased recoil.
• Aggressive Ballistics – More predictable recoil. Enhanced impact. Shorter range and more recoil.

Nemesis Star (Machine Gun)

“What is the answer when the question is extinction?”

Destiny: Rise of Iron will be introducing a new Exotic Machine Gun, as well. The Nemesis Star inflicts Solar Damage while gaining range and accuracy the longer you hold down the trigger. That’s a big deal, one that could potentially turn this big weapon into an accurate death dealer.

Primary Perks

• Solar – This weapon causes Solar damage.
• Strange Gravity – When holding down the trigger, range and accuracy increase as rate-of-fire decreases. Kills grant bonus Grenade energy.
• Spray and Play – Increases the reload speed of this weapon when its mag is empty.
• Extinction Cycle – On trigger pull, this weapon’s initial burst has a higher rate of fire.
• Infuse – Consume a more powerful Weapon to boost the Attack value of this Weapon.

Selectable Perk 1

• Flared Magwell – Reload this weapon even faster.
• Perfect Balance – This weapon has extremely low recoil.
• Field Scout – Increases carried Ammo capacity.

Selectable Perk 2

• Field Choke – More range and impact. Increased recoil.
• Accurized Ballistics – More range and impact. Increased recoil.
• Linear Compensator – More predictable recoil. Slight boosts to range and impact. More recoil.

Selectable Perk 3

• Meteorite – Applies an Ornament to this weapon.
• Silver Bullet – Applies an Ornament to this weapon.

Gjallarhorn (Rocket Launcher)

“If there is beauty in destruction, why not also in its deliver?” – Feizel Crux

The Gjallarhorn is one of those video game weapons that needs no introduction. It is the weapon that all other exotics aspire to be, and it returns as part of Destiny: Rise of Iron’s year three. This particular exotic weapon is known for being able to burn through most threats thanks to it’s powerful Wolfpack Rounds. When fully upgraded, you can lock down an entire room with just one shot from this beast of a weapon.

Primary Perks

• Solar – This weapon causes Solar damage.
• Wolfpack Rounds – Rounds fired from this weapon split into tracking cluster missiles upon detonation.
• Tracking – Shells fired from this weapon track their targets
• Infuse – Consume a more powerful Weapon to boost the Attack value of this Weapon.

Selectable Perk 1

• Speed Reload – Reload this weapon quickly.
• Quickdraw – This weapon can be drawn unbelievably fast.
• Snapshot – Aiming this weapon is incredibly fast.

Selectable Perk 2

• Confined Launch – Greatly reduced recoil. Significant penalty to Velocity.
• Soft Launch – Increased Recoil. Boost to Velocity.
• Smart Drift Control – Predictable and controllable recoil. Penalty to Velocity.

Trespasser (Sidearm)

“You are not welcome.” – Unknown

“I beg to differ.” – Shiro-4

This weapon had been available for about a week before Destiny: Rise of Iron’s launch, as Bungie let it slip in during an update to allow some lucky players to get a taste of the expansion. Unlike older Sidearms in the game, this one is actually worth firing. It’s deadly accurate, has increased damage, fires in bursts, and is quick on the draw. It is definitely a weapon to want.

Primary Perks

• Arc – This weapon causes Arc damage.
• Relentless Tracker – Kills with this weapon grant enhanced motion tracker resolution for a short time.
• Be the Danger – This weapon fires bursts of bullets with deadly accuracy.
• Infuse – Consume a more powerful Weapon to boost the Attack value of this Weapon.
• Unrepentant – Reloading after a kill causes the next burst to be a longer, more powerful superburst.

Selectable Perk 1

• SteadyHand IS – Stable sight. Optimized for excellent recoil control.
• FastDraw IS – Standard sight. A lightweight design, good for recoil control.
• SureShot IS – Snapshot sight. Excellent handling. Superb target acquisition.

Selectable Perk 2

• Quickdraw – This weapon can be drawn unbelievably fast.
• Hand Loaded – This weapon is effective at an extended range.
• Reinforced Barrel – Increased Range Reduced Stability

Selectable Perk 3

• Fallen Assassin – Applies an Ornament to this weapon.
• Crucible Assassin – Applies an Ornament to this weapon.