Destiny Data Compendium: Ash & Iron & Exotics
Table of Contents
- Ash & Iron Overview
- NEW ADDITIONS / REPRISES
- Rite of the Nine
- Seasonal Adjustments
- Archetypes & Perks Analysis
- Info Analysis
- Episode: Heresy
- Season 24 / 25 / 26 Data Tables
- Weapons & Perks Summaries
- References & Data Sources
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Ash & Iron Overview
Ash & Iron
Name EoF A&I Notes
Arcane Embrace B B Aggregate Charge is more consistent, still pretty similar though
Burden of Guilt D B Envious upgrade from old 1st column, better 2nd column too
Cusp Sempiternal N/A S Void Overshield to allies, excellent perks all around
Drang N/A S great perk pool, solid archetype, upgrade over Heliocentric
Everburning Glitz N/A A definitely BiS kinetic auto
Finite Impactor F D Heal Clip bad on HCs, no good splash in 2nd
Folded Root N/A B missed opportunity to showcase Cluster buff, awful 2nd column
Forced Memorializer N/A A new perk combo, unfortunate frame
Gunburn N/A A no AO + KT, solid otherwise, new kinetic perk combo
Haliaetus N/A A okay origin trait, decent perks (no Envious), sadly not right frame
Hushed Whisper N/A B has Tear access, good frame, held back by Strand limitations
MIDA Macro-Tool N/A B Grave + 12P on bad frame, no other relevant combos
MIDA Mini-Tool N/A S basically Yeartide but slightly worse
Romantic Death N/A A solid perks but unfortunately wave frame
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EXOTIC WEAPONS
Ager's Scepter F E slight tier adjustments to match other E tier placements
Alethonym N/A C ammo farming and vertical movement with no special
Arbalest D F overshadowed by Eriana's Vow and generally not very good
Bad Juju E D explosion frequency buffed
Bastion C E overrated general usefulness in endgame content
Buried Bloodline C A underrated universal Devour access + great ammo given nerfs
Choir of One N/A A still decently ammo-efficient, great burst on majors
Cloudstrike B C overrated general damage potential a little
Collective Obligation E F overrated damage potential and understated nicheness
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EXOTIC WEAPONS
Leviathan's Breath B D reserve buff + reserve mod swap nerf
Lumina B C overshadowed a little by No Hesitation
Malfeasance C E Lucky Pants nerf
Merciless C E extremely niche and Choir is generally better
Outbreak Perfected C B excellent super and Transcendence generation for damage
Parasite B A excellent with holsters in roam and DPS content
Red Death Reformed D F no splash damage and unnecessary sustain
Revision Zero E F unimpressive champ damage given windup cost
Salvation's Grip E F too niche to be in E
Still Hunt S C significant nerfs and move towards heavy focus
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ARCHETYPE DATA AND ANALYSIS
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INFO ANALYSIS KEY 🖼 Name Tags Trigger Effect Enhancement Description Rank Tier
Dragon's Breath 23 50 power DPS
add clear Embeds a continuously igniting projectile
Auto-loads upon reaching 5 stacks (2 ignitions) !
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NEW ADDITIONS / REPRISES
- Terminus Horizon B A now has Jolting Feedback and Rolling Storm, not perfect archetype
- Cold Comfort A S basically a no Timelost Magazine stasis Hezen
- New Pacific Epitaph B A upgraded with Chain Reaction and Gravity Well option
- Wilderflight B A BiS double fire swap DPS and blinding BGL
- Liminal Vigil B B not significantly different from original
- Judgment D D not significantly different from original
- Relentless E B double splash perks thanks to Firefly in first column
- Prosecutor B B now has Dragonfly/Voltshot combo, but not enough to break A
Rite of the Nine
Name SD RotN Notes
NEW ADDITIONS / REPRISES
Terminus Horizon B A now has Jolting Feedback and Rolling Storm, not perfect archetype
Cold Comfort A S basically a no Timelost Magazine stasis Hezen
New Pacific Epitaph B A upgraded with Chain Reaction and Gravity Well option
Greasy Luck C S enhanceable, upgraded perks in both columns
New Land Beyond C good for solo/ammo-restricted contexts against precision targets
Lord of Wolves N/A S added to list post-nerf, very strong in most content
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Episode: Heresy
Name S25 S26 Notes
NEW ADDITIONS / REPRISES
Keen Thistle N/A A low utility but decent perks and best Envious sniper
The Inquisitor F D great damage perks in 2nd column, nerfed 1st column
Warlord's Spear N/A A good splash potential in 2nd column, okay 1st column
Lotus-Eater N/A S similar perk combo to Aberrant, worse origin trait
Cynosure N/A S good archetype + Envious Arsenal + Elemental Honing
Backfang N/A A decent mix of perks and decent archetype
Boondoggle Mk. 55 N/A E clearly meant for PvE, best PvE perks are extremely dated
Joxer's Longsword N/A S Gridskipper but heavy burst frame and worse origin trait
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Season 24 / 25 / 26 Data Tables
Name LF TFS Notes
Perfect Paradox N/A S best kinetic 12P shotgun
Ded Gramarye IV N/A C gimmicky add clear perks
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Weapons & Perks Summaries
Icon Name Subclass Description Usage Rank Tier
Ash & Iron
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References & Data Sources
- Destiny Data Compendium (Ash & Iron) references
- Endgame & Season data references
- Community-curated weapon perk analyses (Discord and forums)
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