A recent Destiny 2 leak has revealed the upcoming secret exotic shotgun “Slayer’s Fang” tied to the new Kell’s Fall mission in Episode Revenant.
It’s been nearly two weeks since the launch of Destiny 2 Episode Revenant. With this episode, Bungie expanded the Onslaught activity with Onslaught Salvation, introduced potion crafting mechanics, and even brought back the fan-favorite Ice Breaker sniper rifle.
On top of that, the release of the new Vesper’s Host dungeon kicked off the Dungeon Race, the first-ever to happen in Destiny 2. Episode Revenant has also added several new exotics, including Alethonym, the second-ever primary ammo exotic grenade launcher. But, that’s not all!
We now have some more details on the third exotic weapon coming later in Episode Revenant.
Spoiler Warning!
This article contains spoilers for Episode Revenant.
Destiny 2 Slayer’s Fang Exotic Shotgun
Following the release of Destiny 2’s Episode Revenant, dataminers uncovered a new exotic weapon—an upcoming Void shotgun called Slayer’s Fang. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen this weapon. Bungie teased it in June 2024 during the “The Journey Ahead” video.
This exotic shotgun appears to be part of the new “Kell’s Fall” exotic mission, which is expected to launch with Episode Revenant Act 3 on January 7, 2025. Here’s the official look at the weapon from the Episode Revenant press kit:
For those unaware, the Kell’s Fall exotic mission was revealed via one of the Reagents in the Tonics Capsule screen in-game. Here’s everything we know about Slayer’s Fang, its exotic perks, and catalysts based on the datamined information.
Destiny 2 Slayer’s Fang Exotic Perks
Based on Bungie’s API data, the Slayer’s Fang exotic shotgun comes with two unique perks: “Nightsworn Sight” and “Heart Piercer.” Below is a detailed breakdown of what each perk does.
| Perk | Description |
|---|---|
 Nightsworn Sight | Dealing final blows to targets grants Nightsworn Sight. During that time, final blows grant Truesight, ammo slowly reloads from reserves, and submunitions weaken targets. |
 Heart Piercer | Rounds from this weapon shatter into submunitions on impact. Strong against Overload Champions. |
Destiny 2 Slayer’s Fang Exotic Catalysts
Like previous secret exotic weapons, Slayer’s Fang features four exotic catalysts, each offering a unique perk that enhances the weapon’s capabilities. According to datamined information by BungieLeaks, here’s a breakdown of the perks each exotic catalyst unlocks for the Slayer’s Fang shotgun:
- Repulsor Brace: Defeating a Void-debuffed target grants an overshield.
- Stats For All: Hitting three separate targets increases weapon handling, stability, reload, and range for a moderate duration.
- Cascade Point: Final blows or sustained precision hits with another weapon increase this weapon’s rate of fire for a short duration.
- Loose Change: Applying an elemental debuff to a target increases this weapon’s reload speed, aim assist, and movement while aiming down sights for a short duration.
Is Slayer’s Fang craftable? Since this weapon comes with multiple catalysts, it’s likely to be a craftable weapon, similar to the Choir of One, Whisper of the Worm, and Outbreak Perfected.
It’s important to note that this information comes from datamined content. So, until officially confirmed, we suggest taking everything with a grain of salt.
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