
C Tier – Weak: The middle of the pack, somewhat mediocre.


Note that not every Exotic weapon has a catalyst. But you first need to find and unlock them. What is a Catalyst? Catalysts allow you to “upgrade” Exotic weapons by granting them either more stat points, a new perk, or both. Updated as of Season of the Seraph’s release (S19). While our Exotic Tier list ranks and covers all the Exotic weapons, this guide focuses on the catalysts themselves and tells you what they do, how to get them, and how to unlock them.

Granted, some catalysts are duds, but others can be game-changing, able to take an Exotic to an entirely new level.īut as with most things in Destiny 2, it’s hard to keep track of all the Exotics and catalysts in the game: Which Exotics have a catalyst? How can you get them? Are they even worth it? Unlike legendary weapons, some Exotics can be dramatically enhanced by their catalyst. Exotic catalysts are some of the most sought-after items in Destiny 2.
