In Destiny, the exotic hand cannon Thorn returns in Year 3. We will tell you how to get it and the associated quest.
In “The Rise of Iron,” some Guardians are already running around with the Year 3 Thorn. In the past, it was one of the most powerful weapons in the Crucible, capable of ruining the day for many Guardians. Therefore, it is currently in high demand, as everyone wants to know: Is it still any good? So the big question is: How do you get the Thorn?
First Step: Obtain the Quest with Randomness and Luck
There is no specific location for the Thorn, no drop chance from enemies, not even Xur can bring it. Instead, Thorn is tied to a quest line, which is the only way to obtain the hand cannon.
Basically, two steps are important to obtain the Thorn: First, you need to get the required quest line. And then you have to master the individual tasks of the quest line.
The problem here is: There is currently no 100% chance to receive the Thorn quest. Guardians are currently sure that it can only be obtained by chance. Therefore, you must rely on good old luck in the first step.
You have a chance for the Thorn quest by completing bounties. A hot candidate for this is Shiro-4, the NPC in Felwinter Peak. He offers weekly “Iron Lord” bounties. If you complete these, it is possible that the Thorn quest suddenly appears. Shiro-4’s bounties have been indicated by several users as a source for the quest.
Second Step: Complete “A Light in Darkness”
Once you have obtained the Thorn quest line called “A Light in Darkness,” the biggest hurdle has already been taken. After that, you merely need to fulfill diligence tasks. The quest line consists of 5 steps that you now need to work through. At the end, the exotic hand cannon Thorn awaits as a reward. The quest steps are as follows:
1. Echoes of Darkness
Face the “The Miserable Eye” strike and defeat Kovik, the High Priest of the Devil Splicers.
2. Harvest of the Low
Eliminate Fallen in the Plaguelands to satiate the weapon’s appetite. (500 Fallen)
3. Feast on the Light
Use Void damage to defeat Guardians in the Crucible. You need to eliminate 125 Guardians. Apparently, there are no penalties, so you just need to “only” take out 125 Guardians with Void damage. Private matches do not count.
4. Purified by the Light
Consume particles of light to cleanse yourself and your weapon (5 light particles).
5. Where it Began
Find a skeleton key and open the strike chest at the end of the “Monstrosities Heist” strike.
Good luck, Guardians. You will receive the Thorn at light level 350.
What Perks does the Thorn have in Year 3?
Below, we list the perks of the Thorn:
- Mark of Damnation: Bullets penetrate the target and deal damage over time.
- Last Round: The last round of each magazine deals bonus precision damage.
Additionally, you have the choice between:
- Snapshot: Aiming is faster.
- Send It: Increased range and precision. Heavier handling and reduced ammo carrying capacity.
- Perfect Balance: Recoil is extremely low.
With Field Choke, Improved Ballistics, and Aggressive Ballistics, you can influence range, impact, and recoil.
Are you going to hunt for Thorn?
