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Destiny 2's Slayer's Fang: Acquisition Guide

Author:Kristen Update:Jan 11,2025

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Unlock the Slayer's Fang Shotgun in Destiny 2: A Comprehensive Guide

Destiny 2's latest update introduces exciting new weapons and armor. This guide details how to acquire the powerful Slayer's Fang shotgun.

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Acquiring the Slayer's Fang Shotgun in Destiny 2Slayer's Fang Perks and Stats Acquiring the Slayer's Fang Shotgun in Destiny 2

The Slayer's Fang shotgun is earned by completing the Kell's Fall mission in Destiny 2. This mission concludes the third and final act of Episode Revenant. Successfully finishing Kell's Fall rewards you with the Slayer's Fang. You can replay the mission to obtain additional upgrades and experiment with different perk combinations.

For players returning to Destiny 2, locate the Episode Revenant questline in your Director. The objectives are straightforward and will lead you to Kell's Fall.

Upon receiving your initial Slayer's Fang, remember to also acquire the weapon pattern for later crafting.

Slayer's Fang Perks and Stats

This Exotic shotgun boasts one Intrinsic perk and a unique Trait:

PerkEffect
Nightsworn Sight (Intrinsic)Landing final blows activates Nightsworn Sight. While active, final blows grant Truesight, increased reload speed and precision damage, and submunitions weaken enemies.
Heart Piercer (Unique Trait)Shots split into submunitions on impact. Highly effective against Overload Champions.

These perks make the Slayer's Fang a standout shotgun in Destiny 2, offering considerable power and unique gameplay. Even without pursuing its catalysts, obtaining the base weapon is highly recommended.

This concludes our guide on obtaining the Slayer's Fang shotgun. For additional Destiny 2 tips and strategies, including guides on weapons like the Compass Rose, check out The Escapist.