The Trinity Ghoul is easily one of the best Bows in Destiny 2. This is entirely because of the Trinity Ghoul Catalyst and its amazing perk. Without it, this bow would be the run-of-the-mill weapon for quite some time.
But with the Trinity Ghoul Catalyst it’s a powerhouse capable of clearing waves of enemies with a little prep and often a single shot. The only thing it may struggle with are Arc resistant enemies, but even they’ll go down with enough arrows.
Updated on September 27, 2021 by Ben Baker: Some players may be hesitant to go through the effort of obtaining the Trinity Ghoul Catalyst. Let alone take the time to fully upgrade it. Even on the most efficient farming runs it's going to take some time and patience. To know just how useful the Trinity Ghoul Catalyst is it seemed necessary to mention the stats of the Trinity Ghoul Catalyst with its new perks. There’s also some advice on what the Trinity Ghoul with the Catalyst would be used for and how to use it effectively. For many players, this is a solid tool to have in one’s arsenal and hopefully, this information will make it clear why it’s worth getting one.
What The Trinity Ghoul Catalyst Does
The Trinity Ghoul Catalyst comes with a startling effective perk called Forked Lightning. Forked Lightning has a single, but important benefit it provides the Bow.
- The Lightning Rod perk will now trigger whenever an enemy is killed via Arc damage from any source.
This makes it so that instead of triggering Lightning Rod from a Precision kill any enemy killed with Arc will trigger it. This can be from Arc grenades, the Trinity Ghoul, or any weapon that uses Arc damage. The idea is to kill an enemy with Arc damage and then blast a wave of enemies apart with chain-lightning from the next shot using Trinity Ghoul.
Weapon Stats With The Trinity Ghoul Catalyst
- Impact – 80
- Accuracy – 86
- Stability – 55
- Handling – 58
- Reload Speed – 55
- Draw Time – 720
- Split Electron – fires an arrow that splits when released. Aiming with sights and fully drawing bow both decrease the spread of the split arrows.
- Lightning Rod – Precision Kills grant the next shot chain-lightning capabilities.
How To Find The Trinity Ghoul Catalyst
The Trinity Ghoul has a chance of being rewarded to the player for completing any of the following activities:
- Strikes
- Gambit Rounds
- Crucible Matches
It’s important to note that the Trinity Ghoul Catalyst will only have a chance of appearing if the player is victorious. Killing several Guardians in Crucible will not cause the Catalyst to drop, winning Crucible is what matters.
Neither of the activities offers a higher chance of rewarding the Trinity Ghoul Catalyst. Because of this players are free to choose whichever activity they prefer grinding. Speed and difficulty also seem to have zero impact on drop rates, it is all about successfully completing the activity.
Upgrading The Trinity Ghoul Catalyst
The Trinity Ghoul Catalyst can be upgraded by killing 400 enemies using the Trinity Ghoul. Either standard shots or the Lightning Rod chain lighting will count towards the 400 enemies. As a result, chain-lightning damage may be easier.
Some of these kills can also be obtained retroactively. The player can amass a number of kills by using the Trinity Ghoul prior to getting the Trinity Ghoul Catalyst. Some players report that it won’t always count every kill, but some should count towards the 400 needed.
Tips For Getting The Trinity Ghoul Catalyst
Crucible matches are probably the fastest way to grind for the Trinity Ghoul Catalyst. The are three activities in particular that seem to be the fastest, taking only a few minutes to complete with the right team.
- Elimination
- Clash
- Rumble
Alternatively pursuing short Strikes like perhaps the Lake of Shadows could also be done quickly if the player needs a solo-friendly option.
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The Shattered Throne dungeon is always a solid option for lots of kills to upgrade, especially with the number of adds that could fall to chain-lightening strikes. Players could also use Gambit matches or Strikes with lots of enemies. This can also be a way to find other Catalysts like the Sunshot Catalyst which is a reward for completing Strikes.
Advice On Using The Trinity Ghoul Catalyst
The Trinity Ghoul with the built-in Catalyst has a lot going for it right now. Many players consider it to be one of the best exotic bows in Destiny 2 and for good reason. It also received a bump in potential from the Season of Arrivals that gave all bows a 10% boost in damage in PVE.
The Trinity Ghoul with the Catalyst shines in PVE for destroying ads through chain lightning. This makes it a phenomenal weapon for farming. The player will want to stock up on Arc Grenades to trigger the lightning effect.