Destiny faithful are head-over-heels that the iconic Vex Mythoclast has finally made an appearance in Destiny 2. Originally found in the first game, the Mythoclast has dropped back into the Exotic Weapons pool by way of Season of the Splicer. This is fantastic news for anyone out there who missed the one-of-a-kind Fusion Rifle but Bungie has hyped its re-release even more by offering up a Catalyst to make it even better.
Getting the Vex Mythoclast requires trudging through the Vault of Glass but the reward is well worth it. It acts very similarly to its Destiny 1 counterpart, featuring the Timeless Mythoclast Exotic Perk that allows it to fire off Fusion Rifle energy instantly at a single pull of the trigger. It also comes with a unique perk that lets it gain weapon overcharge upon killing enemies, giving players access to an alternate fire mode that behaves more like a Linear Fusion Rifle with charged shots that inflict greater damage.
If you've got the unique Exotic, you'll want the Catalyst, so here's what it does and how you can find it.
Updated October 28th, 2021 by Russ Boswell: The Vex Mythoclast is a fantastic weapon in its own right but developers didn't feel as if it was hitting as hard as it needed to. Since its introduction, the catalyst has seen a boost in its capabilities, making it even stronger and giving players access to one of the best weapons in the game should they snag the catalyst and upgrade it. To better showcase what the new Vex Mythoclast Catalyst can do and to give players a better look at the stats for the weapon and tips on using it, the following list has been updated.
What It Does
The Vex Mythoclast Catalyst imbues the weapon with a single benefit:
- Calculated Balance – "While in full auto mode, final blows with this weapon grant bonus damage, accuracy, and stability for a short duration."
Added stability can be beneficial to those that adore the Vex Mythoclast for what it is. Thanks to its "one pull, one shot" nature, the one-of-a-kind Fusion Rifle would only grow more accurate with a stability upgrade. Ignoring this Catalyst should only be considered if you're the type of player that enjoys its alternate firing mode since it features a longer wind-up before firing. That said, it's still beneficial no matter what mode you're using.
Weapon Stats With The Vex Mythoclast Catalyst
- Impact – 33
- Range – 86
- Stability – 37
- Handling – 55
- Reload Speed – 64
How To Find It
Obtaining the Vex Mythoclast Catalyst requires you to dive back into the Vault of Glass Raid to locate five specialized plates. Finding the plates is the easy part, because each plate will spawn a series of Oracles that must be eliminated. These Oracles work the same as the ones encountered in the Raid, with players needing to pay attention to the order in which they appear and then eliminating them in the same sequence.
It's important to note that each plate adds an additional Oracle to the mix, making the process harder as players progress. The first plate features three Oracles to take down, the second adds an additional one (to bring the total to four), and each plate afterward will add one more.
These Oracles are also spread rather far apart in each area and it can be a headache trying to keep tabs on them all. For this reason, it's recommended to follow a guide, similar to this one that Luckyy 10P made. NOTE: You will need to have the Vex Mythoclast equipped during and throughout the entire five-plate puzzle.
If you want to give the process a shot yourself (note that you will need a Raid team as some Oracles are too far from one another for a single person to handle), here's a general look at the locations of each plate:
- The first plate is located directly to the right of the spawn location that you land on when first starting the raid. It's in a small cave, near the back wall.
- The second plate is located in a secret hidden pathway/jumping puzzle that is accessed BEFORE fighting the Templar boss.
- The third plate is located in the Gorgon's Labyrinth AFTER beating the Templar, within a small alcove.
- The fourth plate located down a series of platforms jutting from the walls directly to the right after defeating the Gorgons and entering the Chasm area.
- The fifth and final plate is located towards the left-hand side, during the jumping puzzle on the way to Atheon. It's behind a large pillar-like section of a platform.
Once the fifth plate has been activated and all of the appropriate Oracles have been dealt with, in sequence, a nearby Vex Portal will open up. Making your way to this portal and touching it will drop the Vex Mythoclast Catalyst (the portal will not actually teleport you anywhere).
Tips
Obtaining this Catalyst is a headache the first time around and it takes some serious teamwork to make it a reality. Attempting to get the Catalyst with a group of randoms may backfire on you and it's best to find a group of friends or search for a group online that is entering the raid with the sole purpose of obtaining the Catalyst.
Once players get their hands on the catalyst itself, they'll need to defeat 700 enemies to "upgrade it" and be capable of using it. Like many other weapon catalysts, this is simply a "time-consuming" task and shouldn't be treated differently than other catalyst requirements. Finding large clusters of enemies or simply ignoring the counter and grinding for other items while using the Vex Mythoclast are popular ways to unlock its abilities.
When dealing with the Oracles that spawn, make sure you dedicate teammates to cover them accordingly. It takes focus, patience, and timing to get through each puzzle and they only get harder as each plate is completed.
Advice On Using The Vex Mythoclast Catalyst
The Vex Mythoclast is a powerful weapon in the right hands and can quickly melt down the health bars of even the strongest enemies. Although its alternate firing mode can dish out a painful shot after a small windup, some players may find they get much more use out of its rapid-firing mode.
But, like many weapons in Destiny 2, recoil and stability issues usually affect a player's potential DPS, especially when they're moving around and trying to reposition themselves to survive. The Vex Mythoclast Catalysts remedies these issues quite a bit thanks to its stability upgrade, allowing players to focus their fire better and increasing their single-target DPS, and add clearing ability. Players that seek out this catalyst will suddenly find themselves with a weapon that's capable of quickly eliminating hordes of smaller enemies while chipping away at larger foes thanks to its powerful alternate fire.
Regardless of how often players find themselves using each firing mode, grabbing the catalyst for this weapon will only make it more stable, increasing the chance that a players shots will land on target consecutively. Going full-auto will actually increase the amount of damage players can output, making it arguably more valuable than its alternate-firing mode.