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Parasite - Stats, Exotic Perk, Catalyst & More
Exotic Grenade Launcher
Solar
Heavy
PvE
PvP
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"Constant projections. Unending destruction. The will of every efficient parasite." —Savathûn's worm
![Worm Byproduct](https://cdn.mobalytics.gg/assets/destiny-2/images/items/icons/9bd5a6561d258694e31e3197f757f580.png)
Worm Byproduct
Taking damage from your own worm projectile detonation empowers your weapons for a short time.
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Worm's Hunger
This weapon fires Hive worms which explode on impact. The size and damage of the explosion scales with the number of enemies you've defeated just before firing this weapon.
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![Parasite Catalyst](https://cdn.mobalytics.gg/assets/destiny-2/images/items/icons/564c4604b7e78e78bf126359b91990e5.jpg)
Parasite 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.
Targets defeated: 400
Blast Radius | 100 | |
Stability | 48 | |
Handling | 47 | |
Reload Speed | 44 | |
Aim Assistance | 68 | |
Zoom | 13 | |
Airborne Effectiveness | 11 | |
Rounds Per Minute | 120 | |
Recoil Direction | 77 | |
Magazine | 1 |
Source: "Of Queens and Worms" Exotic Quest