Destiny 2 Edge of Fate Graviton Spike Exotic Hand Canon guide
Graviton Spike is a new Exotic Hand Cannon in Destiny 2: Edge of Fate. Here’s everything we know: how to get Graviton Spike, its perks, and catalyst.

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Key takeaways
- Graviton Spike is an Exotic Hand Cannon from Edge of Fate.
- It features dual Arc and Stasis firing modes via Temporal Manipulation perk.
- Precision hits charge the opposite element to trigger lightning or crystal effects.
- To get the Graviton Spike, finish the Edge of Fate campaign, get the quest at the Altar of Relativity, collect 4 Graviton pieces, and complete The Sieve.
The Edge of Fate expansion brings a wave of new Exotics, and one of the most exciting is Graviton Spike: an Arc Exotic Hand Cannon with a unique effect and cool design. In this guide, we’ll cover everything we know about Graviton Spike so far, including its perks, catalyst, how to get it, and more.
We will update this Graviton Spike guide as soon as more info arrives. So stay tuned!
What is Graviton Spike

Graviton Spike is a craftable Exotic Hand Cannon introduced in The Edge of Fate, most likely earned through a quest. It uses primary ammo, fits into the energy slot, and comes with a standout perk called Temporal Manipulation, allowing you to switch between two firing modes: a rapid-fire Arc shot and a slower, heavy-hitting Stasis shot, each with three rounds.
Landing precision hits with one element charges the other, activating powerful effects. Arc mode calls down lightning strikes, while Stasis mode creates crystals and sends out Coldsnap seekers. Graviton Spike is perfect for building Transcendence quickly and syncing with elemental builds.
How to get Graviton Spike

To get Graviton Spike Exotic Hand Cannon, you need to complete Edge of Fate campaign, get the Exotic quest from Altar of Relativity, collect 4 Graviton Through the Ages pieces and complete The Sieve activity.
Here are exact steps to get Graviton Spike Exotic Hand Cannon:
- Complete Edge of Fate campaign at any difficulty.
- Visit Altar of Relativity.
- Get Graviton Through the Ages quest.
- Speak with Lodi and Emeritus in Caldera.
- Go to the tracked location in Outer Steppes. Follow the waypoints here.
- Defeat Rosetta Sentry and interact with the panel nearby.
- Track the new location in Outer Wasters and follow the waypoints here.
- Use Matterspark to charge the Exile Pylons and travel in the area.
- Find Graviton Through the Ages first piece.
- Speak with Emeritus in Caldera.
- Track the new location in Stellar Sink, travel to it and follow the waypoints.
- Defeat Rosetta Sentry and interact with the panel nearby.
- Track the new location in Stellar Sink, travel to it and follow the waypoints.
- Use Matterspark and Stabilizing Dark Matter to navigate the area.
- Find Graviton Through the Ages second piece.
- Speak with Lodi.
- Track the new location in Augur’s Bethel, travel to it and follow the waypoints.
- Defeat Rosetta Sentry and interact with the panel nearby.
- Follow the next waypoint in Augur’s Bethel.
- Find Graviton Through the Ages third piece.
- Speak with Emeritus in Caldera.
- Fight Vex enemies around Caldera to collect Vex Data Fragments.
- Track the new location north of the Aionian Campus and travel here.
- Use Stabilizing Dark Matter and Portals to navigate the area.
- Find Graviton Through the Ages fourth piece.
- Speak to Lodi.
- Go to The Sieve activity and complete it.
- Loot the reward chest after The Sieve, here you will find Graviton Spike Exotic.
Here are all 3 panels you need to interact with after defeating the Rosetta Sentry:



And here is the location of the hidden Mattermorph node for the fourth piece of Graviton Through the Ages:



Finally, here’s how to activate the teleport and get the fourth Graviton Through the Ages piece, during the final part of the quest. You’ll see a door slightly open, with just enough space to see through. Use your Relocator Cannon to aim through the gap and shoot the node behind it.


More details and all Graviton Spike Exotic routes are shown in the video below:
Graviton Spike Exotic Perks

Here are Graviton Spike’s 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 Exotic Catalysts

Here are Graviton Spike’s Catalysts:
- 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.
That’s everything we know so far about the Graviton Spike Exotic Hand Cannon. Be sure to check back: we’ll keep this guide updated with the latest details as more information becomes available.
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