Bungie has detailed four exotic weapons from Destiny 2 that Guardians can look forward to with the first premium DLC Black Armory. However, a total of five new weapon exotics are expected to come with the Black Armory.
On December 4, 2018, the first of three premium DLCs – The Black Armory – will be available for all holders of the Annual Pass.
In addition to fresh endgame content such as a new raid or the “Forging the Chains” activity, there are also new weapon exotics for Guardians to hunt. What can the new exotic weapons do?
These 5 weapon exotics are coming with the Black Armory
As part of a ViDocs about the future of Destiny 2, the developers presented four new exotics in detail that can be earned by holders of the Annual Pass during Season 5, the Season of the Forge. A fifth exotic weapon is said to be a popular returner from Destiny 1.
Izanagi’s Burden
Izanagi’s Burden is an exotic sniper rifle that many fans are likely familiar with from the first images of the Black Armory.
The intrinsic perk of the weapon is called Honed Edge. By holding the reload button, the ammunition in the magazine is compressed into a single bullet. However, this projectile has increased range and damage.
This mega-bullet can kill with a body shot and can reportedly compete without issue with the Sleeper Simulant or the Whisper of the Worm in terms of damage per shot.
By the way: The weapon doesn’t display an element, so it is likely to be in the Kinetic slot.
Le Monarque
Le Monarque is a bow with Void damage for the energy slot, which Bungie compares to the Thorn from Destiny 1.
Because of its intrinsic perk “Pestilence Arrows”, the bow deals damage over time when you hit a target with a perfect draw. If you also achieve a precision hit with a perfect draw, all enemies within the Void cloud created around the critically hit target take damage over time.
What is a perfect draw? A perfect draw is referred to as a small time window that activates shortly after fully drawing the bow and provides a small additional damage bonus when the arrow is fired during this time. After holding it for too long in a fully drawn state, this buff expires.
Anarchy
Anarchy is an exotic grenade launcher with Arc damage and has a similar design style to the exotic shotgun Lord of Wolves or the linear fusion rifle Queenbreaker.
The intrinsic perk of the weapon is called “Arc Traps” and causes the fired grenades to stick to surfaces. Additionally, the sticking grenades are linked together by Arc lightning.
Jötunn
Jötunn is an exotic fusion rifle with Solar damage. Since the Guardian literally mounts this weapon like a hand cannon, Bungie has dubbed it the “Arm-Blaster”.
The name and exact function of the intrinsic perk are not yet known, as Bungie has not introduced the weapon as thoroughly as the previous three specimens. However, it is known that the weapon fires a massive fireball projectile that ignites the ground. This fireball apparently tracks your enemy.
The “Returner” – It’s The Last Word
Bungie hasn’t revealed much about the 5th Exotic so far. Officially, it was only known that it is a popular returner from Destiny 1.
However, in the official trailer for the weapons of the Black Armory, Bungie has revealed the cat out of the bag and presented fans The Last Word.
AnonTheNine, a reliable leaker who has accurately predicted many details about Forsaken and subsequent content like the Thunderlord, was also correct with this info. Some time ago, they shared the fact that the popular exotic hand cannon “The Last Word” from Destiny 1 is actually returning as part of the Black Armory.
What do you think of the new exotics? Do you already have a favorite?
