Destiny 2 brings a secret Exotic in Season 13. MeinMMO author Philipp Hansen hopes it will be The First Curse. The revolver is overshadowed by its popular twin but is less favored. What speaks for and against a return?
In Destiny 2, Season 13 kicks off on February 9, the Season of the Chosen . Then, I and the other Guardians will not only be at odds with the Cabal but also have to fight the ugliest princess in the universe.
To ensure that it goes as action-packed as possible, there will be new loot. In addition to the known weapons from Season 13, the strange armors, and the exotic “Jötunn bow”, there will also be (at least) one secret Exotic.
Let this be the weapon: I really want to see the exotic hand cannon “The First Curse” here. The revolver is known from Destiny 1 but is not favored by many. I want to clarify
- what speaks for and against the Exotic.
- why there are few but loyal fans of the First Curse.
- and why the weapon is even a topic of discussion.
How do I come to that? Along with the roadmap and the trailer for Season 13 (via YouTube), the mysterious announcement of a “confidential” Exo-quest was also released. This picture was included:
The Bull Skull is the logo of the weapon manufacturer Tex Mechanika. They produce very few weapons in the Destiny universe and they are most reminiscent of bulky cowboy guns: The Last Word, The Huckleberry, and The Chaperone.
I and some others immediately jumped at the logo and shouted “Here comes The First Curse!”
The First Curse is the evil half-brother of The Last Word
The First Curse fires slowly, hits hard, and has a significant kick. It is practically designed as a counterpart to the popular The Last Word.
- The First Curse receives bonuses when looking through the sights and landing precision kills. The weapon is clearly designed for long-range combat, and after just one hit, the victim should quickly take cover.
- The Last Word is fired automatically and quickly from the hip. The range is poor, but the close-range damage over a short time is immense.
Most Guardians opted for The Last Word back then. The First Curse was like the evil twin that you kept hidden in the attic and only fed occasionally. But against the meta, the trifecta of Thorn, The Last Word, and The Last Word could never compete.
This is how my love for revolvers started: I was a long-time auto rifle main in Destiny 1. These elite hand cannons were not suited for my playstyle. However, I suddenly had to deal with revolvers intensely for an Exo-quest.
The First Curse had to be fought for over weeks. What was a huge barrier for me: landing 7 precision kills with hand cannons in PvP in just one match. I pushed through my frustrations and slowly learned to love the playstyle of “peek shooting”.
When The First Curse supported exactly what I had practiced, it felt like the perfect quest reward. I worked hard, got a rare weapon, and in the process, became a “better” Guardian who has now earned their ultimate tool. As mentioned, the weapon was ultimately not that strong in the sandbox, but still gathered a small circle of loyal fans around it.
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What speaks for and what speaks against the Exotic in Season 13?
That’s why it would fit well: In Destiny 2, The First Curse would belong to the 120 hand cannons. They received a strong buff with Beyond Light and are currently very popular in PvP.
Currently, there are only a few 120 hand cannons due to Sunsetting, like The Time-Worn Spire from Iron Banner. And on the Exotic front, there is only Sturm. Bungie has already confirmed that we can expect more of the slowly firing hole-makers in the Season of the Chosen.
What speaks against The First Curse? Well, The First Curse was not as popular as other Exotics from the past. Even if it would be reinterpreted, players would prefer a fresh “Tex Mechanika” weapon.
- Weapons that are brought back from Destiny 1 are generally a thorn in the side of some players. According to them, Bungie should create new weapons rather than reviving old guns.
- Many Guardians are also tired of feeling like half of all Exotics are hand cannons.
The latest Exotic is the returnee Fallen Dawn. An exotic hand cannon known from Destiny 1. I can already understand the concerns when critics ask: “Why should I hunt for a weapon I didn’t like years ago?” Others may also think that Eriana’s Vow utilizes a similar playstyle.
So it is questionable whether Bungie will follow up with the next exotic hand cannon here.
But for me personally, there is much more behind The First Curse than just this bulky revolver. And somehow, I am surely hunting for the comforting feeling of the past that I can never capture again.
What do you think, is the next exotic hand cannon coming our way? Do you wish for The First Curse as much as I do and already have ideas for a remake of the classic?
With what weapons are you definitely hunting the Cabal in the Season of the Chosen? You can read that here on MeinMMO: Destiny 2 shows new weapons from Season 13: Quest weapon, Trials, and Nightfall loot
