Fafnir is an Exotic Linear Fusion Rifle that rewards careful preparation, letting you sacrifice ammunition to greatly weaken powerful enemies before delivering precise follow-up shots.
Its unique mechanics encourage thoughtful resource management, giving players the choice between conserving ammunition and empowering each attack for greater effectiveness.
Whether used against Champions, bosses, or other durable targets, Fafnir excels at setting up high-value damage opportunities for both you and your fireteam.
How To Get Fafnir?
Fafnir is available from the Tenet of Bravery, located near the Monument of Triumph, and may be purchased for 50 Legendary Marks.
Weapon Perks
Hammer-Forged Rifling (Barrel)
Fafnir has a durable ranged barrel.
- Increases range
Projection Fuse (Battery)
Fafnir has been equipped with distance optimizations.
- Increases range
Subatomic Distortion (Trait)
Fires projectiles made of compressed quantum particles that decompress within targets after a short delay, lacerating them.
Over-pressurizing this weapon with Quantum Nova releases a detonation around you.
Hand-Laid Stock (Stock)
Fafnir is optimized for recoil control.
- Increases stability
Intrinsic Traits
Quantum Nova (Unstoppable)
Pressing the reload key/button consumes a portion of Fafnir’s reserves to over-pressurize it, causing it to dramatically weaken targets for a short time.
This effect’s duration scales with the amount of ammo consumed and is paused while Fafnir is holstered.
Strong against Unstoppable Champions.
Fafnir Catalyst
No Distractions
Aiming Fafnir for a short period reduces flinch, making this a decent weapon to have when facing targets that often cause you to flinch in combat.
This becomes especially useful in tough activities, mainly in raids and dungeons, due to the bosses having powerful attacks.
How To Get Fafnir Catalyst?
You may purchase the Fafnir Catalyst from Xur, who sells it for 71 Strange Coins, and afterward, you may unlock the Catalyst by completing its challenge to activate the “No Distractions” effect.
Verdict
Fafnir offers a different approach to combat by focusing on weakening enemies first instead of relying purely on overwhelming damage.
Its ability to trade ammunition for a stronger debuff creates valuable opportunities during difficult encounters, especially against Champions and high-health bosses.
For Guardians looking to support their fireteam while still dealing respectable damage, Fafnir stands out as one of Destiny 2’s most distinctive Exotic Linear Fusion Rifles.
