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Slayer's Fang: Destiny 2's Latest Shotgun Revealed

by Matthew Feb 02,2025

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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, including the coveted Slayer's Fang shotgun. This guide details how to acquire this powerful weapon.

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Obtaining the Slayer's Fang Shotgun in Destiny 2 Slayer's Fang Perks

Acquiring the Slayer's Fang Shotgun

The Slayer's Fang shotgun is earned by completing the Kell's Fall mission within Destiny 2. This mission forms the climactic conclusion of Episode Revenant's third act. Successfully finishing Kell's Fall awards you the Slayer's Fang. The mission can be replayed to obtain enhanced versions and experiment with different perk combinations.

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

Remember to also Extract the Pattern for the Slayer's Fang upon your initial acquisition. This allows for later crafting.

Slayer's Fang Perks

This Exotic shotgun boasts one Intrinsic perk and a unique Trait:

PerkEffect
Nightsworn Sight (Intrinsic)Final blows grant Nightsworn Sight. While active, final blows provide Truesight, increased reload speed and precision damage, and submunitions weaken enemies.
Heart Piercer (Unique Trait)Shots fragment into submunitions on impact, highly effective against Overload Champions.

The Slayer's Fang's unique perk combination makes it a standout shotgun in Destiny 2, well worth acquiring, even without pursuing its catalysts.

This concludes our guide on obtaining the Slayer's Fang shotgun. For further Destiny 2 tips and strategies, including guides on weapons like the Compass Rose, consult The Escapist.