Unleash Chaos: The Impact of Destiny 2's Malfeasance Catalyst
Unleashing the true potential of the Malfeasance hand cannon, its new Catalyst elevates it to become the ultimate weapon in Destiny 2
The Malfeasance Exotic Hand Cannon in Destiny 2 has been given a boost with the introduction of its highly anticipated Catalyst in Lightfall's Season of the Deep. This Catalyst can be obtained by completing various playlist activities, including Strikes, Gambit, Crucible, and Trials of Osiris matches. Already a top-tier weapon, the Malfeasance is now even more effective in endgame content thanks to its new Catalyst. While there are a few Legendary hand cannons that could compete with the Malfeasance's performance before the Catalyst, it now stands as the undisputed king of all Exotic and Legendary Kinetic hand cannons in Destiny 2.
The New Catalyst Makes the Malfeasance Arguably the Best Hand Cannon in Destiny 2
The Malfeasance Exotic Weapon was already a valuable asset for players as an anti-Champion weapon even before the addition of its new Catalyst. Not only can it stun Unstoppable Champions with a few well-placed shots, but its Exotic perk also provides exceptional range compared to other hand cannons. Triggering the perk by landing enough shots on a single target in rapid succession will result in a high-damage explosion, regardless of the player's distance. With its infinite ammo, the Malfeasance's explosive capabilities make it an invaluable tool in endgame content. However, the current Seasonal Artifact mods have elevated the Malfeasance's usefulness even further, allowing it to take advantage of both its unique explosion effect and Unstoppable rounds for stunning Champions. Despite Destiny 2's limitation on stacking Champion counters, the Malfeasance remains a special exception in this regard.
With the Vorpal Weapon perk provided by the Exotic Catalyst for the Malfeasance hand cannon, players can enjoy an increased outgoing damage of 20% against mini-bosses, bosses, vehicles, and even players in PvP who are using their Super ability. This already formidable weapon is now even more overpowered, especially considering that the Vorpal Weapon damage boost also applies to Champion enemies. Additionally, hand cannons are featured as anti-Champion weapons in Season of the Deep, which means that the Malfeasance benefits from a universal damage surge modifier in most activities. With the right combination of armor mods and other sources that increase damage and weapon performance, the Malfeasance becomes an extremely potent weapon.
The Malfeasance's Catalyst provides a significant advantage in PvP with the Vorpal Weapon bonus resulting in almost 40% increased damage against Guardians in their Supers. However, what truly sets it apart is the infinite ammo for Kinetic weapons, making it easy to passively utilize Vorpal Weapon. With these damage boosts, the Malfeasance cements itself as a top-tier hand cannon in any seasonal meta in Destiny 2. Furthermore, the Exotic Catalyst makes it a versatile option in all situations, offering long-range, high damage, infinite ammo, and Unstoppable Champion stuns, making it a reliable choice for occupying an Exotic Weapon slot.
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