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Borealis - Stats, Exotic Perk, Catalyst & More
![Void](https://cdn.mobalytics.gg/assets/destiny-2/images/damage-types/icons/DestinyDamageTypeDefinition_ceb2f6197dccf3958bb31cc783eb97a0.png)
![Special](https://cdn.mobalytics.gg/assets/destiny-2/images/ammo-type/special.png)
Light is a spectrum. Why limit yourself to a single hue?
![Ionic Return](https://cdn.mobalytics.gg/assets/destiny-2/images/items/icons/09a44f5bd2b84102809cef7ab599ae39.png)
Breaking a combatant's shield—or the shield of a Guardian using a Super—with the matched damage type refills the magazine from reserves and grants bonus damage rounds. Breaking a combatant's shield with a matched damage type Ionic Return round refreshes the perk.
![The Fundamentals](https://cdn.mobalytics.gg/assets/destiny-2/images/items/icons/42abd767e4aee8540120ad1ec99bd348.png)
[Alternate Weapon Action] : Changes this weapon's damage type, cycling between Solar, Arc, and Void. Grants different stats based on your selected damage type.
Solar - Increases reload speed and aerial effectiveness. Arc - Increases handling and range. Void - Stability and aim assist.
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![Upgrade Masterwork](https://cdn.mobalytics.gg/assets/destiny-2/images/items/icons/e7247a016fafcb6b73f45b6e498def54.jpg)
Defeat enemies using Borealis to unlock this upgrade.
![Borealis Catalyst](https://cdn.mobalytics.gg/assets/destiny-2/images/items/icons/0e4aaccfad36ae9179375de5477bfd13.jpg)
Upgrades this weapon to a Masterwork. Once upgraded, the weapon will obtain enhanced capabilities, such as increased stats and/or additional perks.
Impact | 90 | |
Range | 49 | |
Stability | 47 | |
Handling | 70 | |
Reload Speed | 65 | |
Aim Assistance | 65 | |
Zoom | 45 | |
Airborne Effectiveness | 12 | |
Inventory Size | 55 | |
Rounds Per Minute | 72 | |
Recoil Direction | 55 | |
Magazine | 4 |
Source: Exotic engrams; extremely rare world drops.