Destiny 2: Complete Guide to Unlocking the Malfeasance Catalyst

Destiny 2: Complete Guide to Unlocking the Malfeasance Catalyst

By Marcus Chen

January 29, 2025 at 02:56 PM

The Malfeasance Exotic hand cannon in Destiny 2 can become even more powerful with its Catalyst. Here's how to obtain and maximize this weapon upgrade.

Malfeasance exotic hand cannon in Destiny 2

Malfeasance exotic hand cannon in Destiny 2

Getting the Catalyst:

  • Drops randomly from ritual activities (Gambit, Vanguard Ops, or Crucible)
  • No way to increase drop chances
  • Similar drop mechanics to Cloudstrike and Two-Tailed Fox Catalysts

Destiny 2 Collections menu screen

Destiny 2 Collections menu screen

Catalyst Requirements:

  • Kill 700 enemies with Malfeasance
  • Season Pass Catalyst Boosts don't apply
  • Best farming locations:
    • Shuro Chi encounter in Last Wish raid
    • Opening section of Grasp of Avarice dungeon

Malfeasance exotic handgun in Destiny 2

Malfeasance exotic handgun in Destiny 2

Catalyst Benefits:

  • Adds 20 range
  • Grants Vorpal Weapon perk
    • 20% damage increase against bosses, vehicles, and Guardians with active Supers
    • Affects both bullet damage and Explosive Shadow explosions

Best Use:

  • Excellent with Hunter's Lucky Pants Exotic armor
  • Strong against Taken enemies (bonus damage from Taken Predator perk)
  • Effective for boss DPS, especially in full fireteams
  • Viable for all classes for add clearing and medium-difficulty targets

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