How To Get Quicksilver Storm & It’s Catalyst in Destiny 2
“Three words, Carved by hand: Affinity. Altruism. Awareness.”
The Quicksilver Storm is an Exotic Auto Rifle capable of unleashing multiple sources of damage in a small amount of time.
It has the ability to automatically fire rockets whenever you land multiple hits against your enemies and can use an alternate Grenade Launcher firing mode.
Nothing beats an enemy like an old fashion 3-in-1 weapon of destruction, perfect for any combat situation.
How To Get Quicksilver Storm?
The Quicksilver Storm was a reward for those who pre-purchased the Lightfall or the Annual Pass and can be obtained from Master Rahool.
Those who have not opted for the pre-purchase options may still obtain the weapon by chance as loot similar to other exotic weapons.
Quicksilver Storm Perks
1) Corkscrew Rifling (Barrel)
The Quicksilver Storm has a balanced barrel.
- Slightly increases range and stability
- Slightly decreases handling speed
2) High-Caliber Rounds (Magazine)
Shots fired from the Quicksilver Storm knock the target back further.
- Slightly increases range
3) Grenade Chaser (Trait)
Landing multiple rockets loads a grenade. (Press reload button to switch into grenade launcher mode)
4) Hand-laid Stock (Stock)
The Quicksilver Storm is optimized for recoil control.
- Increases stability
Quicksilver Storm Intrinsic Traits
Rocket Tracers
Landing multiple hits turns the next shot fired by the Quicksilver Storm into a homing micro-rocket.
How To Get Quicksilver Storm Catalyst?
To obtain the Quicksilver Storm catalyst, you will need to first complete its exotic quest called Any Data Port In a Storm.
The quest requires that you use the Quicksilver Storm to defeat enemies with each of its attacks to collect data.
Upon completion of the exotic quest, players will receive the Quicksilver Storm Catalyst and may begin unlocking it.
How To Start Any Data Port in a Storm Quest?
The exotic quest called Any Data Port in a Storm can be obtained by heading to Neomuna on Neptune and interacting with the Holoprojector near Nimbus.
Once you have already obtained the Quicksilver Storm, a waypoint marked with the Exotic Quest icon will be visible and you can interact with the Holoprojector to begin the quest.
Only players who have obtained the Quicksilver Storm will be able to begin the quest once they reach Neomuna.
How To Unlock Quicksilver Storm Catalyst?
Once you have obtained the Quicksilver Storm catalyst, you will need to unlock it before it can be equipped on the weapon.
All you need to do is defeat enemies anywhere to progress with unlocking it and even if it takes time, it will be all worth it in the end.
A good way to unlock the catalyst would be to find a place where you can defeat several enemies in a short amount of time and unleash mayhem.
How To Equip Catalyst?
If you have already unlocked the Quicksilver Storm catalyst, you will need to equip it to benefit from its effects.
This can be done by opening the weapon’s menu and hovering over the catalyst section, where you will be able to select it.
Once you select the catalyst, it will be installed and the effects will now work, upgrading the Quicksilver Storm to its full potential.
Verdict
The Quicksilver Storm is an extremely useful weapon in many situations, making it a good choice for dealing with single or multiple enemies.
The Quicksilver Storm was even better than most players expected and with the ability to upgrade it to have Strand as its damage type, it has become essential for Strand users.
Once you get your hands on the Quicksilver Storm catalyst, the weapon will be able to contribute a lot to your Strand builds with any character.
The best way to utilize its perks and traits is to continuously hit enemies to provide you access to grenades for its grenade mode as well as to launch mini-rockets.
Imagine dealing damage to enemies in several ways with just one weapon, the Quicksilver Storm is like a 3-in-1 tank that you can hold.
