Introduced in the recent Destiny 2 update on February 4, the Episode Heresy has significantly transformed the game’s dynamics by bringing a wealth of new weapons and vital balance adjustments. One of the noteworthy highlights is the revival of The Queenbreaker, an Exotic weapon that had fallen out of favor.
Originally launched during the Forsaken expansion in 2018, The Queenbreaker had gradually diminished in popularity and effectiveness due to ongoing power creep. However, with the latest enhancements, this Arc-element Linear Fusion Rifle is reclaiming its position as one of the most formidable DPS options in the current meta, fueled by an extensive rework and the introduction of a new Catalyst.
Buffs and Changes to The Queenbreaker in Episode Heresy
According to the patch notes for Destiny 2 version 8.2.0, The Queenbreaker received several significant buffs:
- The Queenbreaker
- Now allows players to alternate between two scopes via special reloads, which also modifies the weapon’s firing behavior:
- Marksman Sights unleashes a single-shot bolt that chains to adjacent foes, blinding them upon impact.
- Combat Sights releases a three-round burst, further decreasing charge time with continuous damage.
- The scopes can be interchanged anytime, but players can set a preferred scope in the inspection menu for default use upon spawning.
- Enhancement of the projectile search range, increased from eight meters to ten meters.
- Now allows players to alternate between two scopes via special reloads, which also modifies the weapon’s firing behavior:
The Queenbreaker underwent significant rework in Episode Heresy, along with the acquisition of a transformative Catalyst.
Equipped with the ability to Blind enemies and channel electricity to nearby targets, the Marksman Sights mode of The Queenbreaker provides powerful single-target damage while also achieving respectable area-of-effect damage. This effectiveness is further amplified by the return of a potent seasonal Artifact perk.
To understand the impact of Particle Reconstruction, consider the following:
Particle Reconstruction: Dealing sustained damage with Fusion or Linear Fusion Rifles partially refills the magazine from reserves while boosting damage for a brief period against the target.
With this considerable improvement, and combined with Queenbreaker’s new Catalyst, players can enjoy the benefit of never needing to reload manually, making it a compelling choice for players.
How to Acquire The Queenbreaker Catalyst
The Catalyst for The Queenbreaker is obtained randomly from activities in Crucible, Gambit, or Vanguard. Although there are no guaranteed ways to increase drop rates, the Catalyst serves as an end-of-activity prize. To increase your chances, engaging in quicker game modes like Crucible Matches would be advantageous.
The Catalyst for The Queenbreaker is a random reward acquired through ritual activities.
Upon acquisition, players must secure 400 kills to fully unlock the Catalyst perk, Rewind Rounds, which includes the following functionality:
Rewind Rounds: Once the weapon’s magazine is empty, it automatically refills from reserves based on the number of successful hits.
For more insights about Destiny 2, explore detailed updates on every new weapon introduced in Episode Heresy and get a comprehensive look at loot acquired from the Sundered Doctrine Dungeon.
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