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Arbalest - Stats, Exotic Perk, Catalyst & More
Exotic Linear Fusion Rifle
Kinetic
Special
PvE
PvP
![Kinetic](https://cdn.mobalytics.gg/assets/destiny-2/images/damage-types/icons/DestinyDamageTypeDefinition_3385a924fd3ccb92c343ade19f19a370.png)
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"We didn't have linear fusions in the Dark Age. But we made it work." —The Drifter
![Disruption Break](https://cdn.mobalytics.gg/assets/destiny-2/images/items/icons/45b57ce27fa0213218c7cb8f2253c517.png)
Disruption Break
Breaking an enemy's shield with this weapon makes them more vulnerable to Kinetic damage for a brief period.
![Compounding Force](https://cdn.mobalytics.gg/assets/destiny-2/images/items/icons/de617622ec896db7e2e79a2b2cdcb24e.png)
Compounding Force
Fires slugs that cause massive damage to combatant shields. Strong against [Shield-Piercing] Barrier Champions.
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![Arbalest Catalyst](https://cdn.mobalytics.gg/assets/destiny-2/images/items/icons/d69bff533e6e2bb69f0d5df8692de1dd.jpg)
Arbalest Catalyst
Upgrades this weapon to a Masterwork. Once upgraded, the weapon will obtain enhanced capabilities, such as increased stats and/or additional perks.
Defeat targets using this weapon to unlock this upgrade.
![Genesis](https://cdn.mobalytics.gg/assets/destiny-2/images/sandbox-perks/icons/087a911353a3586f5346a1cf88d8de05.png)
Genesis
Breaking a combatant's shield with this weapon fills its magazine from reserves. Energy weapons regenerate ammo on hit when matching the damage type to the combatant's shield.
Magazine: 30
Handling: 20
Targets defeated: 500
Impact | 41 | |
Range | 36 | |
Stability | 50 | |
Handling | 25 | |
Reload Speed | 28 | |
Aim Assistance | 31 | |
Zoom | 25 | |
Airborne Effectiveness | 12 | |
Recoil Direction | 77 | |
Magazine | 5 | |
Inventory Size | 34 | |
Charge Time | 533 |
Source: Exotic engrams; extremely rare world drops.