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Destiny 2's Slayer's Fang Shotgun: Guide to Acquisition

by Aurora Feb 13,2025

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Unlock the Slayer's Fang Shotgun in Destiny 2: A Comprehensive Guide

Destiny 2's latest update introduces exciting new weaponry, and the Slayer's Fang shotgun is a prime example. This guide details how to acquire this powerful weapon.

Obtaining the Slayer's Fang

The Slayer's Fang shotgun is earned by completing the Kell's Fall mission within Destiny 2. This mission forms the climactic finale of Episode Revenant's three-act storyline. Successfully finishing Kell's Fall rewards you with the Slayer's Fang. You can replay the mission to acquire enhanced versions and experiment with different perk combinations.

For players returning to Destiny 2, locate the Episode Revenant questline via your Director. The objectives are straightforward, ultimately leading to the Kell's Fall mission.

Remember to also Extract Pattern from your first Slayer's Fang. This unlocks the ability to craft the weapon later.

Slayer's Fang Perks: A Detailed Look

The Slayer's Fang boasts an Intrinsic perk and a unique Trait:

PerkEffect
Nightsworn Sight (Intrinsic)Final blows activate Nightsworn Sight, boosting reload speed, precision damage, granting Truesight, and weakening enemies with submunitions.
Heart Piercer (Unique Trait)Shots fragment into submunitions on impact, highly effective against Overload Champions.

These perks establish the Slayer's Fang as a formidable and unique shotgun, making it a worthwhile addition to your arsenal, even without pursuing its catalyst.

This concludes our guide on acquiring the Slayer's Fang in Destiny 2. For further Destiny 2 tips and strategies, including guides on weapons like the Compass Rose, check out The Escapist.

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