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When it comes to weapons inDestiny 2, there are few as iconic asThorn. It was part of all the promotional artwork and was highlighted numerous times even beforeDestiny 1was released. WhileThorntechnically has hada catalystsince Season 6 ofDestiny 2, it has not been available for players to obtain.
As more Seasons were released, players wondered when (or even if) this catalyst would see the light of day. With the release of Season of the Wish, this long awaited catalyst made its official debut. Here is how you’re able to get the catalyst forThornto enhance this infamous weapon.
How to Get theThornCatalyst
While some catalysts can be obtained by completing quests, especially with older seasonal Exotics, that is not the case forThorn. TheThorncatalyst primarily drops from core playlists. Whether it is Crucible,Gambit, or Vanguard Ops, you have a chance of getting theThorncatalyst every time you complete an activity. The drop rate is very low, so there is no guarantee that you will see it drop right away.
Even if a catalyst does drop, there is a chance it won’t be theThorncatalyst. As a result, you will be entirely at the mercy of RNG in terms of whether they get the catalyst or not. Some players will get it right away while others will never see it drop.
Fortunately, there is another way to get theThorncatalyst. Every weekend, Xur will appear at the Tower and will sell a variety of Exotic goods. He always sells two catalysts, and there is always a chance that it could be theThorncatalyst that is for sale. Catalysts cost 71 Strange Coins, so make sure to have saved them in advance or be close to 71.Strange Coins drop from core playlist activities, and you will typically get two to four per completion.
What Does theThornCatalyst Do?
Once you’ve obtained the catalyst forThorn, you will then need to get 500 kills with the weapon to activate the catalyst and enhanceThorn. Once you’ve done so,Thorngains the following.
+15
+5
Airborne Effectiveness
While this isn’t a drastic change, an extra 15 to range is great for a hand cannon. Combine that with the additional range when Refined Soul procs, and you will have an easier time hitting a target. Combinedwith Necrotic Grips,Thornis a great weapon for any poison build and the catalyst makes it even better.
