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Destiny 2: Acquire the Slayer’s Fang Shotgun

Author：Kristen Update：Jan 19,2025

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

Destiny 2's latest update brings exciting new weapons and armor. This guide focuses on acquiring the powerful Slayer's Fang shotgun.

Obtaining the Slayer's Fang Shotgun in Destiny 2Slayer's Fang Perks Obtaining 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 forms the final act of Episode Revenant. Successfully finishing Kell's Fall rewards you with the Slayer's Fang. The mission can be replayed to obtain enhanced versions and experiment with different perks.

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

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

Slayer's Fang Perks

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

Perk	Effect
Nightsworn Sight (Intrinsic)	Final blows activate Nightsworn Sight. While active, final blows grant Truesight, increased reload speed and precision damage, and submunitions weaken enemies.
Heart Piercer (Unique Trait)	Shots break into submunitions on impact, highly effective against Overload Champions.

These perks make the Slayer's Fang a standout shotgun, a valuable addition to any Destiny 2 arsenal. Even without pursuing catalysts, obtaining the base weapon is highly recommended.

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