Thorn
weapon -- Kinetic
Tier
Tier A
Element
Kinetic
Type
weapon
PvE Rating
★★★★★
PvP Rating
★★★★★
Exotic Perk
Mark of the Devourer -- Rounds poison targets and create Remnants
Description
Iconic hand cannon that poisons enemies. Picking up Remnants from kills boosts damage. Pairs with Necrotic Grip.
Strengths
- +Iconic PvP hand cannon with DOT pressure
- +Remnant damage boost enables fast follow-up kills
- +Necrotic Grip synergy is devastating in PvE
Weaknesses
- -Poison damage is slow and can be out-healed
- -Requires picking up remnants for the damage buff
- -140rpm archetype is outclassed by some legendaries
Tips & Strategy
- 1Remnants from kills boost damage significantly when picked up
- 2Pairs with Necrotic Grip to spread poison on melee kills
- 3Two-tap potential in PvP when Soul Devourer is active
- 4Poison prevents enemy health recovery in PvP for clean trades
How to Acquire
Exotic quest / Monument