Destiny 2 Exotics That Still Don't Have Catalysts

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The exotic weapons in Destiny 2 are intended to be the best in the game, while also providing unique perks that make them stand out. This has led to weapons like the Vex Mythoclast and Gjallarhorn being able to dominate in either PvP or PvE spaces. As a bonus, many exotics in Destiny 2 also have catalysts; unique weapon quests that require players to meet a certain criterion using the weapon to boost its stats and often unlock additional perks. Despite the many exotics in Destiny 2 that have gotten catalysts so far, there are still quite a few that don’t have one, limiting their overall effectiveness.

This isn’t to say that these weapons aren’t still useful. Many, such as Thorn, continue to see implementation by fans and can be key to great builds in both PvE and PvP, but they could still benefit from catalysts. Le Monarque is slated to get a new catalyst soon and is another great example. Even though Le Monarque is already a strong weapon in PvP spaces, a catalyst will still make it more powerful. Depending on what this catalyst introduces to the weapon, it could also see its efficacy increase in PvE, activities making Le Monarque a stronger option for players that don’t participate in Destiny 2’s PvP modes as much.

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Kinetic exotic weapons are an amalgamation of effective PvE and PvP weapons. While most aren’t ideal for breaking enemy shields in Destiny 2, their overall damage and perks can make them incredibly effective in the right situations. This is likely what has kept some of the exotic kinetic weapons from getting catalysts as certain ones could become problematic if buffed too much. While this might not create as big of problems as the