Parasite

Parasite — Destiny 2 Exotic Grenade Launcher
Exotic Grenade Launcher · Solar · Heavy
Where it drops: Source: "Of Queens and Worms" Exotic Quest

“"Constant projections. Unending destruction. The will of every efficient parasite." —Savathûn's worm”

Weapon stats

Stability 48
Handling 47
Aim Assistance 68
Airborne Effectiveness 11
Recoil Direction 77
Zoom 13
Blast Radius 100
Magazine 1
Reload Speed 44
Rounds Per Minute 120

Intrinsic Traits

Worm's Hunger

Weapon Perks

Volatile Launch
High-Explosive Ordnance
Worm Byproduct
Composite Stock

What the Parasite perks do

Worm's Hunger

Kills scored by abilities and other guns grant stacks of 'Worm's Hunger'. Maximum of 20 stacks. Stacks earned based on Combatant Rank: • Tier 1 and 2: 1 stack • Tier 3 and 4: 4 stacks • Minibosses, Bosses, and Players: 5 stacks Worm's Hunger grants 10% increased damage and ?% increased Blast Radius for each stack, up to a maximum of 200% increased damage and ?% larger Blast Radius.

Volatile Launch

This weapon is optimized for an especially explosive payload. • Greatly increases blast radius • Slightly decreases handling speed • Slightly decreases projectile speed

High-Explosive Ordnance

This weapon's projectiles are larger and travel faster. • Increases blast radius • Slightly increases projectile speed • Decreases magazine size

Worm Byproduct

Taking self-damage from the explosion grants 'Worm Byproduct', increasing other weapon's damage by 15%. This damage buff stacks with all other Empowering buffs.

Composite Stock

This weapon has a versatile dual-purpose stock. • Slightly increases stability • Slightly increases handling speed

Parasite in Destiny 2

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