Fighting with the Praxic Blade offers versatility, combining offensive and defensive tools, with throws, deflects, and swings all contributing to fluid combat control.
Reflecting shots with the Hyperblade Catalyst triggers Amplify, granting increased movement speed and weapon handling, while a single swing gains extra lunge distance for aggressive follow-ups.
This makes Hyperblade particularly useful for Guardians who chain deflects with attacks, maintaining offensive pressure while repositioning efficiently in mid-combat scenarios.
Hyperblade Catalyst Walkthrough
To begin obtaining the Hyperblade Catalyst, launch the Fire and Ice Exotic mission on Legendary difficulty and equip your Praxic Blade for the entire run.
Progress through the mission until reaching the Balance the Scales encounter, where the normal objective is to balance the four Blights across the arena.
Instead of balancing them, you must overcharge each Blight by throwing three or more energy orbs of the same type into a single Blight, causing it to become imbalanced.
Each imbalanced Blight spawns a small Taken Warden that must be defeated, and this process must be repeated for all four Blights to trigger all small Blights in the arena.
Once all small Taken Blights appear, use the Praxic Blade to destroy them all, which then causes the Catalyst of Imbalance boss to spawn, a large Taken enemy that must be defeated.
After defeating the Catalyst of Imbalance, continue the encounter and finish the rest of the mission as normal. At the end, a small chest in the vault reward area will contain the Hyperblade Catalyst.
Hyperblade Effects
The Hyperblade Catalyst causes the Praxic Blade to become Amplified after reflecting enemy shots, enhancing movement speed and weapon handling for a short duration.
While Amplified, performing a single swing gains increased lunge distance, allowing you to close gaps quickly or reposition effectively in combat encounters.
This effect makes Hyperblade particularly valuable when chaining deflects with aggressive engagements, rewarding precise timing and reactive play to maintain both mobility and reach.
Hyperblade Tips
Deflecting shots is the key to triggering Amplify, allowing the Praxic Blade to increase movement speed and weapon handling for a brief, aggressive window.
Choose enhancements based on your playstyle, whether focusing on ranged throws or close-quarter deflects, to maximize the benefits of Amplify during combat encounters.
While Amplify is active, use the speed boost to reposition, close gaps, and maintain offensive pressure, making aggressive swings and throws far more effective against multiple enemies.
Verdict
The Hyperblade Catalyst excels for players who rely on deflecting shots, rewarding precision with Amplify that enhances both speed and weapon handling for short windows.
Its increased lunge distance allows Guardians to close gaps or reposition quickly, providing advantages in both single-target duels and group engagements.
When used strategically, Hyperblade encourages aggressive play, making it a strong choice for chaining attacks, reflecting shots, and maintaining pressure on enemies throughout combat.
