The Praxic Blade is an Exotic Sword introduced in the Destiny 2: Renegades update, featuring fast, fluid attacks, the ability to throw the blade, and deflect incoming projectiles.
This weapon excels at clearing large groups of enemies while providing thrilling combat moments, inspired by its homage to iconic Star Wars lightsaber mechanics.
Beyond its combat effectiveness, Praxic Blade allows for visual customization and unique combat perks, making it a must-have Exotic for Guardians seeking both style and functionality.
“A Weapon of Hope, to cut a line between Light and Dark.”
How To Get Praxic Blade (Lightsaber)?
The Praxic Blade is obtained during the Fire and Ice mission, which becomes available once you reach Quest Step 33 of the Renegades Quest.
This step requires you to visit the Praxic Temple with Aunor, which involves starting the mission, taking you on your journey to complete the necessary challenges to earn this Exotic Sword.
Weapon Perks
Balanced Tang (Tang)
The Praxic Blade features a balanced tang for flexing between attack and deflection.
Balanced Grip (Grips)
A paracausal grip is channeled, providing balance between defense and attack.
Cormorant Reversal (Trait)
While guarding, the Praxic Blade converts incoming projectiles into bolts that reflect to where you are aiming.
Cormorant Combo (Trait)
After three rapid light melee attacks, you may execute a heavy melee combo.
Praxic Blade Intrinsic Traits
Ranged Weapon
You may throw the Praxic Blade by pressing “Heavy Attack” while wielding it, which will send the blade to seek out multiple targets.
Holding “Heavy Attack” will cause the blade to be thrown, moving straight forward to where you are aiming, while releasing “Heavy Attack” will cause the blade to return.
Praxic Blade Catalyst
The Praxic Blade has 4 catalysts, which alter the way that the Exotic Sword functions, providing users with the ability to choose additional effects or modifications to the weapon.
The following are the Praxic Blade catalysts:
- Echoing Blade – Increases the number of targets that the thrown Sword can hit. Obtained from the Exotic Fire and Ice Mission.
- Upper Hand – Increases the damage of the thrown Sword and reflected shots while on higher ground than the target. Obtained from the Exotic Fire and Ice Mission.
- Hyperblade – Reflecting shots causes you to become amplified and grants the Praxic Blade increased lunge distance for a single swing. Obtained from the Exotic Fire and Ice Mission.
- Energy Conduit – Grants health regeneration based on the number of targets hit by the thrown Sword. Obtained from the Equilibrium Dungeon.
How To Change Praxic Blade Color?
You can customize your Praxic Blade from your inventory, and changing its color simply requires choosing a different Dark Matter Crystal.
The following are the different Dark Matter Crystals:
- Red
- Orange
- Green
- Cyan
- Blue
- Indigo
- Magenta
- Taken
- Yellow
- White
- Gradient
- Purple
Viewing each crystal will reveal where it can be obtained.
To know “How to get all these Dark Matter Crystals” read the below guide:
Verdict
The Praxic Blade excels at combining fast, fluid melee attacks with projectile deflection, giving Guardians both offensive and defensive versatility in chaotic combat scenarios.
The ability to throw the blade and deflect attacks makes up for when you are facing enemies that are further away from you, before you close the gap by lunging at them.
With customizable catalysts and Dark Matter Crystal colors, Praxic Blade offers both gameplay depth and visual personalization, making it a must-have Exotic for any Guardian.
