Unleash the Void: Mastering the Graviton Lance Catalyst in Destiny 2

The Graviton Lance Catalyst is a game-changer for this already potent exotic pulse rifle. Equipping it grants the weapon two incredibly powerful perks: Vorpal Weapon and Turnabout. Vorpal Weapon increases outgoing damage by 20% against bosses, while Turnabout grants an overshield upon breaking an elemental shield. These two additions elevate the Graviton Lance from a solid choice to a top-tier contender in both PvE and PvP.

Diving Deep into the Catalyst Perks

Vorpal Weapon: Boss Damage Amplifier

The Vorpal Weapon perk is straightforward yet incredibly effective. It boosts the Graviton Lance’s damage output against bosses, vehicles, and Champions by a substantial 20%. This makes the Graviton Lance a surprisingly effective weapon for dealing sustained damage to high-value targets. When combined with its intrinsic perks, Cosmology, and its high rate of fire, the Graviton Lance becomes a void-infused damage dealing machine.

Turnabout: Elemental Shield Breaker and Survivability Enhancer

Turnabout is a more situational but equally valuable perk. It grants the wielder an overshield upon breaking an elemental shield (Arc, Solar, or Void) with the Graviton Lance. This offers a significant boost to survivability, particularly in content with shielded enemies. In high-level activities like Grandmaster Nightfalls, where survivability is paramount, the Turnabout perk can be a lifesaver, allowing you to aggressively engage shielded enemies without fear of instant death.

FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About the Graviton Lance Catalyst

Here are some frequently asked questions to help you further understand the Graviton Lance and its catalyst:

1. What are the base abilities of the Graviton Lance?

The Graviton Lance‘s primary abilities stem from its exotic perks. Kills with this weapon cause enemy targets to detonate and spawn Void projectiles that track targets. The second shot of a burst rips a hole through space-time, doing high damage and recoil with no falloff. With the Cosmology perk, Graviton Lance can chain explosive projectiles to other targets after a final blow.

2. Why is the Graviton Lance so popular in Destiny 2?

Following an RPM buff to match Revision Zero, the Graviton Lance has emerged as a top-tier pulse rifle. Its strength lies in its excellent stats, “cracked” Aim Assist (AA), powerful exotic perk (Cosmology), half the magazine having no damage drop-off, and, of course, its catalyst that grants Vorpal Weapon and Turnabout.

3. How many kills do I need to complete the Graviton Lance catalyst?

Completing the Graviton Lance Catalyst requires a total of 1500 kills: 500 standard kills and 1000 kills attributed to the Cosmology perk (explosions triggered by final blows).

4. Does Graviton Forfeit synergize well with the Graviton Lance?

While not directly enhancing the Graviton Lance’s performance, Graviton Forfeit increases the duration of invisibility while also boosting recovery, reload speed, and melee regeneration for Nightstalker Hunters. This can create a synergistic playstyle focused on invisibility and aggressive Void damage output, making it a viable (though not optimal) combination. Other good weapon synergies include Rat King and legendary weapons with the Wellspring Perk.

5. Where is the best place to grind the Graviton Lance catalyst?

Efficient farming locations include the Thrallway checkpoint in the Shattered Throne dungeon and the Shuro-Chi checkpoint in the Last Wish raid. These areas offer dense concentrations of weak enemies, allowing for rapid progress.

6. Is the Graviton Lance effective in PvP?

Absolutely! The Graviton Lance is considered a top-tier mid-range weapon in PvP. Its strong stats, ease of use, and the Cosmology perk make it deadly in the Crucible. The Catalyst only increases the effectiveness of the weapon in the Crucible.

7. What is the rate of fire of the Graviton Lance?

The Graviton Lance has an increased RPM from 257 to 300. This change, combined with rebalanced damage per shot, makes it a formidable weapon.

8. Does the Graviton Lance actually shoot black holes?

While the description mentions “ripping a hole through space-time,” it’s more of a thematic element. The second shot of the burst deals high damage and has no falloff, simulating the power of a miniature black hole.

9. What other Exotic weapons lack a catalyst?

As of now, several Exotic Kinetic weapons are without catalysts, including Bastion, Malfeasance, Monte Carlo, The Chaperone, The Last Word, Thorn, Wish-Ender, and Cloudstrike.

10. Will all Exotics eventually receive catalysts?

Bungie has consistently added catalysts to existing Exotics, suggesting that most, but not necessarily all, Exotics will eventually receive catalysts.

11. What makes the Rat King catalyst worth getting?

The Rat King Catalyst is highly recommended for players who frequently use the weapon. It grants the weapon much better “mileage” making it more useful, particularly for Hunter builds focusing on invisibility.

12. How many kills are needed to complete the Two-Tailed Fox catalyst?

Completing the Two-Tailed Fox catalyst requires scoring 350 kills with the weapon after acquiring the catalyst itself.

13. What does the Devil’s Ruin catalyst do?

The Devil’s Ruin catalyst upgrades the weapon to a Masterwork, enhancing its capabilities with increased stats and potentially additional perks.

14. How many kills are needed to complete the Deathbringer catalyst?

Once the Deathbringer catalyst is obtained, players must achieve 400 kills with the Deathbringer to unlock the catalyst’s perk.

15. How many kills are needed to unlock the Jötunn catalyst?

Unlocking the Jötunn catalyst requires accumulating 500 kills with the weapon.

Elevating Your Gameplay

The Graviton Lance, especially with its catalyst, is a powerful tool in the hands of any Guardian. Whether you’re engaging in intense PvP battles or tackling challenging PvE content, the weapon’s unique perks and enhanced damage output will undoubtedly elevate your gameplay. To further enhance your understanding of game-based learning and its impact, be sure to explore resources available at the Games Learning Society, visiting GamesLearningSociety.org for more information.