The Wardcliff Coil can be a ludicrously fun weapon to wield in Destiny 2. The Mad Scientist perk causes the Rocket Launcher to fire a swarm of rockets that spew out of the gun and try to home in on enemies. This makes it a great weapon for shredding a single tough target or clearing out a swarm of adds.
The Wardcliff Coil Catalyst is an absolute must-have for anyone wanting to take the Wardcliff Coil into battle. The benefit it provides is subtle, but tremendous for increasing damage potential. Here’s what players should know about what the Wardcliff Coil Catalyst does and where to get it.
Updated On November 3, 2021 by Ben Baker: While other weapons come and go in the meta the Wardcliff Coil Catalyst is always resting just below the rankings. Capable of handling single targets and swarms alike in both PVP and PVE this weapon is a solid, all-around choice. This article has been updated with some examples of just how truly handy this weapon is. There is also a mention of the weapon’s stats after it gets the Wardcliff Coil Catalyst to further demonstrate its potential. Even if the player has something better for the given scenario this weapon is fun enough and capable enough it might be chosen instead.
What The Wardcliff Coil Catalyst Does
The Wardcliff Coil Catalyst adds the perk Pinpoint Guidance Module to the Rocket Launcher. Pinpoint Guidance Module offers a small, but incredibly helpful perk.
- Projectiles now have better tracking.
This means those little wisps that appear when firing the Wardcliff Coil will now have a better chance of finding their targets. This greatly increases the weapon’s accuracy and ensures those magazine draining volleys are less likely to be wasted.
Weapon Stats With The Wardcliff Coil Catalyst
- Stability – 55
- Handling – 82
- Reload Speed – 55
- Velocity – 100
- Blast Radius – 55
- Rounds Per Minute – 60
- Magazine – 1
- Mad Scientist – This weapon fires a volley or rockets.
- Mechanized Autoloader – This weapon automatically reloads on ammo pickup.
- Pinpoint Guidance Module – Improved tracking on projectiles.
How To Find The Wardcliff Coil Catalyst
The Wardcliff Coil Catalyst is a random reward that can occur whenever the player completes either a Heroic or Nightfall Strike. Because its appearance is entirely random, it can happen very quickly or take quite a bit of grinding to appear.
It also doesn’t matter whether the player pursues Nightfall or Heroic Strikes, as the drop rate doesn’t seem to be impacted. All that matters is successfully completing the Strike, so the player should choose whichever they’re most comfortable completing.
Upgrading The Wardcliff Coil Catalyst
To upgrade the Wardcliff Coil Catalyst, the player will need to kill 500 enemies using the Wardcliff Coil. That means the final blow must be dealt with the rocket barrage, or the subsequent explosion. It also doesn’t matter if the enemy is a PVE foe or a Guardian.
Some of those kills can also be obtained retroactively. If the player achieved any kills using Wardcliff Coil before obtaining the Wardcliff Coil Catalyst they will count towards the 500. Be forewarned that some players have stated that not all kills are counted and it can be a bit buggy at times.
Tips For Obtaining The Wardcliff Coil Catalyst
Because successfully completing Heroic or Nightfall Strikes is the trigger for getting the Wardcliff Coil Catalyst, it pays to quickly and efficiently complete these events. It can do wonders to join a fireteam that’s committed to grinding these strikes as quickly as possible.
Getting the upgrade should be relatively easy if the player uses the Wardcliff Coil in places like the Shattered Throne with unlimited spawning adds. It’s also a good idea to get a feel for how the Wardcliff Coil Catalyst impacts the projectiles, to see how forgiving aiming has now become. It’s also not a bad idea to grind for other Catalysts while upgrading or pursuing the Wardcliff Coil Catalyst. For instance, the Sunshot Catalyst also has a chance to drop during any Strike.
Advice On Using Wardcliff Coil
The Wardcliff Coil is a beast for just about any situation. It does great single target damage and can bomb a group with a decent radius. It’s still a Rocket Launcher so players will want to pair it with more precise weaponry like Linear Fusion Rifles. But it’s hard to argue with the Wardcliff Coil’s results. Even if the player has better weapons in their arsenal it’s one of the more fun weapons to use that remains viable in just about any type of combat.
In PVP this weapon will blast apart single Guardians or groups of them. Many players are aware of the tracking ability and have learned ways to avoid the worst of the damage. Just because the weapon has locked on someone, doesn’t mean they’ll take every point of damage.
In PVE this weapon truly shines as it can bring down the toughest bosses or clear a room of ads in a hurry. Hunters equipped with something like the Mask of Bakris can raise their Arc damage even further with a few well-timed dodges.