The Wavesplitter is a harmonic Exotic Trace Rifle that fires a sustained energy beam built around fluctuating power levels that shift while the trigger is held.
It delivers continuous damage through a laser system that cycles between low, medium, and high output, rewarding players who can control its rhythm during sustained fire.
When used properly, it becomes a highly consistent damage tool that scales strongly with Orb of Power generation and uptime.
How To Get Wavesplitter?
Wavesplitter can be obtained from a wide range of Exotic sources across the game, making it accessible through general endgame and activity rewards.
It may drop from PvE activities, PvP activities, Exotic Engrams, or be purchased directly from Xur when it appears in his weekly rotation.
Wavesplitter can drop from:
- PvE Activities
- PvP Activities
- Exotic Engrams
- Purchase from Xur
Weapon Perks
Polygonal Rifling (Barrel)
The Wavesplitter has a barrel optimized for recoil reduction.
- Increases stability
Enhanced Battery (Battery)
The Wavesplitter has a strong battery life.
- Increases magazine size
Supercharged Battery (Trait)
Collecting an Orb of Power grants a short period of maximum power that starts with an automatic reload.
Fitted Stock (Stock)
The stock of the Wavesplitter makes it stable but heavy.
- Increases stability
- Moderately controls recoil
- Slightly decreases handling speed
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Intrinsic Traits
Harmonic Laser
Wavesplitter fires a laser beam that cycles through three power levels while the trigger is held, shifting its damage output over time.
This makes sustained accuracy important, since keeping the beam on target ensures you benefit from its higher damage phases during the cycle.
Collecting an Orb of Power temporarily locks the weapon into its highest damage state, greatly increasing its effectiveness during that window.
Wavesplitter Catalyst
Detonator Beam + Attrition Orbs
The Wavesplitter Catalyst improves its sustained beam, building energy during continuous damage that detonates around the target.
It also generates Orbs of Power over time while dealing sustained damage, increasing overall uptime and support potential.
How To Get Wavesplitter Catalyst?
The Wavesplitter Catalyst can be obtained as a reward from completing Vanguard Ops, Crucible, or Gambit activities, or from Exotic Order payouts available in the Seasonal Hub.
Verdict
Wavesplitter looks unusual at first, but it becomes very strong once you understand how its harmonic beam cycles work.
Its damage output relies on maintaining consistent beam uptime while timing Orb of Power pickups to force its highest power state.
When used correctly, it turns into a steady sustained damage weapon that rewards control, positioning, and constant pressure over burst firing.
