How To Get The Arbalest (& Catalyst) Exotic In Destiny 2 - Screen Rant

Arbalest is a powerful Exotic Linear Fusion Rifle in Destiny 2 that is a must-have for all Guardians. This weapon sits in the Kinetic slot and has fantastic accuracy. Linear Fusion Rifles can deal tremendous damage to single targets from a safe distance. Arbalest excels in end-game content because it naturally has Anit-Barrier capabilities. This makes the weapon recommended for Guardians doing any activity with Barrier Champions. Those looking to acquire this easy-to-use and helpful Linear Fusion Rifle will need to search for Exotic Engrams.

Originally, Arbalest was obtained by doing a series of objectives during The Revelry Event. This activity was added during the Forsaken expansion in 2019. Guardians were able to purchase the Exotic with event currency, after completing a series of challenges in Destiny 2. Since Arbalest is a Kinetic weapon, players can also use a Heavy Linear Fusion Rifle for easier access to ammo. Equipping an Ammo Finder mod for the weapon type will make it much more likely for ammo bricks to drop. A Linear Fusion Rifle Reserve mod will expand the carrying capacity of ammo. A Scavenger mod will grant bonus reserves when picking up an ammo brick.

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Arbalest comes with this set of Perks: Extended Barrel, Projection Fuse, Disruption Break, and Composite Stock. Extended Barrel increases range and moderately controls recoil but decreases handling speed. This is offset by Composite Stock, which slightly increases both handling speed and stability. Projection Fuse improves the range further to a total range stat of 56. Disruption Break makes breaking shields with the Arbalest temporarily debuff the enemy, increasing all Kinetic damage taken. The Intrinsic Trait is called Compounding Force, which causes the weapon to fire slugs that deal massive damage to shields. This makes Arbalest effective against all shield types and a go-to choice for Legend Lost Sectors in Destiny 2.

How To Get The Arbalest (& Catalyst)

Arbalest is a world drop in Destiny 2, meaning Guardians can acquire the weapon in a multitude of ways. Exotic Engrams can drop from defeating any enemy in the game, but there are certain activities that will raise the odds. Legend and Master Vanguard Nightfall Strikes have a common chance to drop Exotic Engrams. For a more guaranteed way of getting Arbalest, Guardians can purchase these Engrams from Xur each weekend. They will prioritize gear that players do not currently own. Occasionally, Xur may offer the weapon to be purchased for Legendary Shards. After acquiring Arbalest, Guardians will want to find and unlock the Exotic Catalyst. This drops randomly from completing any playlist activity, meaning Strikes, Crucible, and Gambit in Destiny 2. The Catalyst gives improved handling, increases the magazine size by one, and grants Genesis. This Perk makes breaking a combatant's shield with the weapon fill the magazine from reserves.

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Arbalest is one of the most useful Exotics to have in Destiny 2. The Linear Fusion Rifle can handle any elemental shield and take out Anti-Barrier Champions. Additionally, Arbalest is a Kinetic weapon, allowing Guardians to quickly switch to a strong Heavy weapon, like a Rocket Launcher, after a shield is destroyed. The Linear Fusion Rifle also benefits from the damage increase of Disruption Break. The versatility of this Exotic is why every Guardian should have Arbalest in their collection in Destiny 2.