Edge of Fate: All known Exotic weapons (Confirmed + Leaked)
Explore the Graviton Spike, Third Iteration Exotic, New Land Beyond and more weapons arriving with Destiny 2’s Edge of Fate expansion: features, perks, and more.
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Key takeaways:
- Three Exotic weapons (Graviton Spike, Third Iteration, and New Land Beyond) are confirmed for Edge of Fate.
- Graviton Spike features Arc/Stasis mode swapping and excels at elemental synergy.
- Third Iteration offers a dual-fire mechanic, marking targets and granting invisibility on kills.
- New Land Beyond is a kinetic sniper rifle available with the Year of Prophecy Ultimate Edition pre-order.
- A leaked Strand heavy Exotic may be the fourth weapon, likely tied to a hidden quest or raid reward.
With Edge of Fate just around the corner, there’s still a lot we don’t know. But one thing’s for sure: the new Exotic weapons are generating a lot of attention. Bungie has confirmed 3 Exotic weapons so far, but leaks hint at a mysterious fourth.
Let’s take a closer look at what’s coming in Destiny 2’s next big chapter, specifically in the weapon category. First up is a brand-new Exotic Hand Cannon, the first of its kind in nearly five years. Alongside it comes an insane Exotic Scout Rifle, packed with high-end potential that could shake up the meta a lot.
Graviton Spike Exotic Hand Canon
- Type: Hand Canon
- Element: Arc
Graviton Spike is a craftable Exotic Hand Cannon in The Edge of Fate, likely tied to some quest. It uses primary ammo, sits in the energy slot, and features the perk Temporal Manipulation, letting you switch between fast-firing Arc and slow-firing Stasis modes with 3 shots each.
Precision hits with one mode charge the other, unlocking bonus effects: Stasis spawns crystals and coldsnap seekers, while Arc triggers lightning strikes. It’s ideal for charging Transcendence and maximizing elemental synergies.
Graviton Spike Exotic Perks
Graviton Spike has the following Exotic Perks:
- Temporal Manipulation Intrinsic Perk: Press [R] to swap between fast-firing Arc mode or slow-firing Stasis mode. Final blows and precision hits overcharge the opposing mode to enable additional effects.
- Temporal Anomaly Trait: While overcharged, each mode expends a portion of overcharge for additional effects on final blows or precision hits:
- Arc mode calls down lightning strikes.
- Stasis mode creates an explosion and a formation of Stasis crystals.
- Empty Deepsight Socket — TBD
Graviton Spike Catalysts
Here are all 4 Catalysts for Graviton Spike Exotic Hand Cannon:
- Rapid Hit — Rapid precision hits temporarily increase stability and reload speed.
- Subsistence — Defeating targets partially reloads the magazine from reserves.
- Transcendent Zen Refit — Final blows grant bonus stats based on the weapon’s damage type alignment. Light elements grant stability and handling. Dark elements grant range and aim assist. While Transcendent, this weapon gets both bonuses.
- Temporal Alignment Refit — Overcharging both Arc and Stasis modes grants a period of increased damage.
How to get Graviton Spike
Graviton Spike will become available with the release of Edge of Fate expansion. Once the exact method to unlock this Exotic Hand Cannon is confirmed, we’ll update this article with a full guide. Stay tuned for the latest updates!
Third Iteration Exotic Scout Rifle
- Type: Scout Rifle
- Element: Void
Third Iteration stands out as one of the most impactful Exotics introduced in the Edge of Fate expansion. At least according to the playtesting stage.
Third Iteration features a unique dual-fire mechanic. When fired from the hip, it releases multiple projectiles in a tight, accurate spread with high damage.
When aiming down sights, the weapon consolidates the spread into a single, high-impact precision shot, similar in function to a sniper round. This precision shot marks the target, increasing the damage they take from future hits by Third Iteration. Defeating a marked target grants invisibility and Truesight. In practical use, players can mark a high-priority target with the precision shot, then follow up with high-damage spread shots for efficient elimination.
Third Iteration Exotic Perks
Third Iteration has the following Exotic Perks:
- Tri-Planar Mass Driver Intrinsic Trait: Fires a spread of Void energy projectiles. Aiming down sights narrows the spread.
- Amalgamation Rounds Exotic Trait: Aiming down sights for a short period without firing compresses the spread into a single high-density projectile. Damaging a target with this shot marks them. This weapon deals additional damage to marked targets. Defeating a marked target or landing a precision final blow with an Amalgamation Round grants invisibility and truesight.
Third Iteration Catalysts
For now we know just one the Third Iteration Catalyst and it has the following effect:
- Third Iteration Catalyst — Precision final blows with Amalgamation Rounds cause the target to detonate into a weakening blast.
How to get Third Iteration
Third Iteration will be available when the Edge of Fate expansion launches and it comes with the Season pass. As soon as the exact steps to unlock this Exotic Scout Rifle are revealed, we’ll update this article with a complete guide. Stay tuned for more details!
New Land Beyond Exotic Sniper Rifle
- Type: Sniper Rifle
- Element: Kinetic
New Land Beyond is currently available in Destiny 2 for players who pre-order the Year of Prophecy Ultimate Edition. While the weapon is functional and accessible, it doesn’t appear to be game-breaking and has several strong alternatives at the moment. For a full breakdown of its stats, performance, and potential, check out our complete New Land Beyond overview.
New Land Beyond Exotic Perks
New Land Beyond has the following Exotic Perks:
- The Master: Scoring precision hits increases this weapon’s damage until the wielder’s defeat. Massively increases ammo reserves.
- Bullseye Bolster: Landing a precision hit substantially increases this weapon’s target acquisition, handling, reload speed, and stability for a short duration of time.
New Land Beyond Catalyst
Here is the New Land Beyond Catalyst effect:
- New Land Beyond Catalyst causes new rounds of ammo to load into the magazine when you have high stacks of the The Master Exotic Perk damage buff.
The New Land Beyond Catalyst will be available with the launch of the Edge of Fate expansion. Players who pre-order the Year of Prophecy Ultimate Edition will receive the Catalyst immediately when the expansion goes live. Any alternative method for unlocking the New Land Beyond Catalyst has not been confirmed at this time.
How to get New Land Beyond
Currently, the only way to get the New Land Beyond is by pre-ordering the Year of Prophecy Ultimate Edition for $100, which includes both the upcoming Edge of Fate and Renegades expansions. Although this won’t remain the exclusive method of acquisition, it is the only option available at this time. Free-to-play access and alternative unlock methods will become available with the launch of Edge of Fate on July 15.
Secret Edge of Fate Exotic weapon
A recent leak reveals what appears to be a secret Strand Exotic heavy weapon, possibly a rocket launcher or trace rifle, spotted in behind-the-scenes footage from Destiny 2 composer Adam Kallibjian. The weapon, marked with the green Strand icon and placed in the heavy slot, has not been officially announced by Bungie and may be tied to a hidden quest or raid reward in the upcoming Edge of Fate expansion. Read more in our Edge of Fate Heavy Exotic leak article.
Conclusion
The Edge of Fate expansion is set to introduce powerful Exotic weapons that could significantly impact the Destiny 2 meta. With a potential fourth secret Strand Exotic on the horizon, there’s plenty for players to be excited about. As always, our Destiny 2 carry services are here to help you unlock all the new Exotics as soon as they become available in-game.
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