Here’s everything you need to know about Wolfsbane, the new exotic axe in Destiny 2, how to get it, all its perks, full stats, exotic catalysts, and more.
With Ash & Iron, Bungie is bringing new content to Destiny 2. Alongside the return of the Plaguelands, this update also introduces a brand-new activity called Reclaim, and new weapons and armor.
On top of that, Bungie teased new toys across the season’s events (yes, there’s a Stasis crossbow with Chill Clip) and an Exotic mission in October. That mission is the one to watch because it’s how we’ll finally get the axe fans have wanted since Rise of Iron.
In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know about Wolfsbane, the new exotic heavy sword (or axe): its full stats, exotic traits, all available perks, catalyst details, and how to get your hands on it.
How To Get Wolfsbane Exotic Sword in Destiny 2
Players can get the new Wolfsbane exotic sword by completing the new Warsat Heist Exotic mission that’s set to launch sometime in October 2025.
Note: Bungie hasn’t revealed the exact release date of the Exotic mission yet, but we’ll update this section as soon as that information becomes available.
Wolfsbane Weapon Stats
Here are the confirmed base stats for Wolfsbane, the new exotic heavy sword:
- Swing Speed: 40
- Impact: 62
- Stability: 38
- Guard Efficiency: 15
- Guard Resistance: 38
- Ammo Generation: 40
- Ammo Capacity: 68
Wolfsbane: All Exotic Perks and Traits
Wolfsbane comes with a unique exotic perk combo that turns it into a self-healing, nanite-powered axe, plus some aggressive offensive options once you charge it up.
Below, you can check out exotic perks on the weapon:
- Intrinsic – Resurgence Directive: Light attacks generate Sword energy and have the chance to spawn seeking Quicksilver nanites that heal the wielder upon attaching.
- Trait – Nano-Assault: Quicksilver nanites that attach to the wielder charge the blade. [Alternate Weapon Action] when fully charged to overclock the attached nanites, enhancing the blade’s offensive capabilities. Light attacks deal increased damage to targets; fully charged Heavy attacks create a flaming Quicksilver swarm-nado.
Wolfsbane also features a total of four versions of this intrinsic perk. Below, you can check out what each of them does:
- Resurgence Directive: Base version, no upgrades.
- Resurgence Directive II:
- Stability: 5
- Guard Resistance: 5
- Ammo Capacity: 2
- Resurgence Directive III:
- Impact: 2
- Guard Endurance: 5
- Ammo Generation: 5
- Ammo Capacity: 2
- Resurgence Directive IV:
- Impact: 3
- Stability: 2
- Guard Resistance: 2
- Guard Endurance: 5
- Ammo Generation: 5
- Ammo Capacity: 2
You can further customize the weapon through selectable perks and catalysts. Here’s a quick breakdown:
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 (Guard Socket) | Column 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honed Edge | Jagged Edge | Nano-Assault | Tenacious Handle | Attrition Orbs Refit |
| Tempered Edge | Enduring Blade | Rampager’s Handle | Relentless Strike Refit | |
| Hungry Edge | Unyielding Handle | Burning Ambition Refit | ||
| Subroutine ~Recursion |
Let’s go over what each of these perks and traits actually do:
Column 1:
- Honed Edge: Increased sword damage.
- Tempered Edge: Increased sword damage and ammo.
- Hungry Edge: Increased sword ammo.
Column 2:
- Jagged Edge: Increased damage at the cost of sword ammo.
- Enduring Blade: Greatly increased sword ammo at the cost of damage.
Column 3:
- Nano Assault: Quicksilver nanites that attach to the wielder charge the blade. [Alternate Weapon Action] when fully charged to overclock the attached nanites, enhancing the blade’s offensive capabilities. Light attacks deal increased damage to targets; fully charged Heavy attacks create a flaming Quicksilver swarm-nado.
Column 4:
- Tenacious Handle: Traditional guarding is disabled in favor of offensive capabilities. Gain greatly increased damage resistance from being in combat for an extended duration. (Guard Endurance: 75)
- Rampager’s handle: Traditional guarding is disabled in favor of offensive capabilities. Gain moderately increased damage resistance from being in combat for a moderate duration. (Guard Endurance: 55)
- Unyielding Handle: Traditional guarding is disabled in favor of offensive capabilities. Gain damage resistance from being in combat for a short duration. (Guard Endurance: 35)
Column 5:
- Attrition Orbs Refit: Dealing sustained damage creates an Orb of Power.
- Relentless Strike Refit: Landing three light-attack hits within a short time grants Sword ammo.
- Burning Ambition Refit: Dealing sustained damage scorches the target. Dealing damage to a scorched target inflicts scorch.
- Subroutine ~Recursion: Quicksilver nanites grant more health the greater your stacks of Nano-Assault are. Taking damage while Nano-Assault is active has the chance to generate nanites nearby.’
Is Wolfsbane Craftable in Destiny 2?
Yes, Wolfsbane is fully craftable. That means once you unlock it through the Exotic mission in October, you’ll be able to select enhanced perks, level it up over time, and customize your exact perk roll at the Enclave on Mars.
Wolfsbane Weapon Lore Tab
Check out the full weapon lore on Wolfsbane exotic sword below.
“Nanites, Guardian.” —Lord Saladin
“But that’s not your mission—it’s mine,” Ikora said. She was scanning a new holographic map of the Plaguelands. I was jealous. She even had the new aerial surveillance update.
I slumped into one of her armchairs, made from genuine hide. “I get it. Us Praxics contain the spread of Darkness, and you handle… everything else. But it’s not that clear-cut anymore, is it? Guardians use Darkness all the time now.”
Ikora hummed noncommittally. She was deep in the tank, planning the Vanguard’s next op. I redoubled my efforts, leaning forward in the chair.
“Look, if Maya’s flooding the Plaguelands with Vex, it’s not just for territory. She’s not that crass. She’s overplayed her hand on Kepler, and her Echo isn’t enough anymore. She needs more paracausal energy. And that should interest the Praxics.”
“You sound like a Hunter,” Ikora smirked. “Ready to charge in, Light blazing, orders be damned. But that’s not the Warlock way.”
“It is not. But maybe it should be,” I muttered.
Ikora ignored the jab. “Don’t worry about the Plaguelands. The Guardian will handle it.” She powered down the map and gestured toward the door. My time was up.
“Besides,” she said, “I’m sure, whatever detail the Praxics have you on, is equally important.”
“They’ve got me babysitting the Drifter.” I rolled my eyes.
She chuckled. “Then you needn’t worry. You’ll be back under fire soon enough.”
That’s everything you need to know about Wolfsbane in Destiny 2. What are your thoughts on this weapon? Let us know in the comments below!
