Editing Ace of Spades

{{Weapon infobox
|image= [[File:Grimoire_Ace_of_Spades.jpg|300px]]
|manufacturer= [[Banshee-44]] <br> [[Tex Mechanica]]
|style= [[Cayde-6]]
|class= [[Exotic]]
|type= [[Hand Cannon]]
|frame= Adaptive Frame {{c|D2}}
|level= 40 {{c|D1}}
|impact= 81 {{c|D1}} <br> 84 {{c|D2}}
|stability= 13-58 {{c|D1}} <br> 50 {{c|D2}}
|handling= 31-51 {{c|D1}} <br> 50 {{c|D2}}
|reload= 33-43 {{c|D1}} <br> 42 {{c|D2}}
|magazine=12 {{c|D1}}<br>13 {{c|D2}}
|feed= Clip Magazine
|ammo= Primary
|mode= Semi-Automatic
|damage= {{icon|Kinetic}} Kinetic
|rate=22 RPM {{c|D1}} <br> 140 RPM {{c|D2}}
|range=40-62 {{c|D1}} <br> 85 {{c|D2}}
|aim= 61-66 {{c|D1}} <br> 70 {{c|D2}}
|zoom= 15 {{c|D1}} <br> 14 {{c|D2}}
|recoil= 95 {{c|D1}} <br> 100 {{c|D2}}
|intensity= 5 {{c|D1}} <br> 0 {{c|D2}}
|direction= Tends Vertical {{c|D1 and D2}}
|airborne= 14 {{c|D2}}
|service=[[Cayde-6]] <br> [[Uldren Sov]] {{c|formerly}} <br> [[The Guardian]] <br> [[Guardian]]s
|affiliation= [[Cayde-6]]
}}
{{Quote|Folding was never an option.|Cayde-6}}

'''Ace of Spades''' is a [[Exotic]] {{icon|Kinetic}}  [[Hand Cannon]] introduced in ''[[The Taken King]]'' as a [[Hunter]]-exclusive Exotic and the signature weapon of the [[Vanguard]] Hunter [[Cayde-6]]. It is obtained by reaching Rank 3 [[Gunsmith]] reputation with a Hunter and completing the "[[Quest#Back in the Saddle|Back in the Saddle]]" [[quest]]. It was reintroduced in ''[[Forsaken]]'' and was previously attainable after a lengthy questline following the main story campaign, and made available to all classes. Since the introduction of the ''[[Beyond Light]]'' expansion, the Ace of Spades can be available for purchase at the [[Monument to Lost Lights]].

==Destiny==
===Gameplay===
The Ace of Spades rewards precision kills with two main bonuses: With Firefly, all precision kills become explosive shots that do damage to nearby enemies. With Maverick, precision kills grants a bullet from your ammo reserve into the magazine. Both these perks are more useful against groups of weaker enemies, as they will not activate as frequently with stronger enemies who require multiple shots to bring down, possibly meaning that a player can expend all their ammo without reloading at all.

===Perks===
*'''Intrinsic perk'''
**'''Third Eye''': Radar stays active while aiming down this weapon's sights.

*'''Sights'''
**'''Truesight IS''': Flexible sight. Light, with good recoil control. Strong target acquisition.
**'''Quickdraw IS''': Agile sight. Lightning-fast handling.
**'''Steadyhand IS''': Stable sight. Optimized for excellent recoil control.

*'''1st perk'''
**'''Firefly''': Precision kills with this weapon cause the target to explode.

*'''Stat modifiers'''
**'''Reinforced Barrel''': Increased Range. Reduced Stability.
**'''High Caliber Rounds''': Oversize rounds built to stagger targets and leave them reeling. Their mass makes a weapon harder to handle.
**'''Perfect Balance''': This weapon has extremely low recoil.

*'''Exotic perk'''
**'''Maverick''': Precision kills move one round from your ammo reserves into the magazine.<ref>[https://db.destinytracker.com/d1/items/552354419-ace-of-spades '''Destiny DB''' - ''Ace of Spades'']</ref>

===Grimoire===
{{verbatim}}
{{quote|Don't play your hand unless you're sure you have that ace in the hole.}}

"Heeeeeeey there, Banshee!"

"Whaddya want, Cayde?"

"Just checking in on that thing I asked you to do."

"I told you, my smuggling days are over—"

"No no shhh no not that! The other thing—"

"What other thing?"

"The custom piece! For—"

"Oh right. Right. Course I'm doing that."

"Yeah? How's it looking?"

"Did all the design myself. So it's looking good."

"Is that... an ace of spades?"

"Yep."<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Inventory/Primary_Weapons#Ace_of_Spades|Ace of Spades]]''</ref>

==Destiny 2==
===Gameplay===
Unlike its ''Destiny'' iteration, the Ace of Spades in ''Destiny 2'' is no longer restricted to Hunters. In PvP, it has proven itself to be an extremely reliable weapon, outperforming hand cannons in the same archetype and others. Memento Mori grants the user radar even when aiming down sights, a trait which is shared with [[MIDA Multi-Tool]]. The perk also grants six increased damage bullets after every kill and reload, and when paired with its Firefly perk, gives it an effect similar to the Kill Clip/Outlaw combination seen on other weapons. However, unlike that combination, Memento Mori's effect wears off when the weapon is stowed, the user is killed or when all six bullets are expended, and not over time.

===Perks===
*Intrinsic: '''Memento Mori''' - Reloading after a kill loads magazine with a few extra-damage bullets. Grants radar when aiming down sights.
*'''[[lightgg:4090651448|Corkscrew Rifling]]''': Balanced barrel. 
**Slightly increases range and stability. 
**Slightly increases handling speed.
*'''[[lightgg:1561002382|High-Caliber Rounds]]''': Shots from this weapon knock the target back farther. 
**Slightly increases range.
*Exotic Trait: '''Firefly''' - Precision kills with this weapon increase reload speed and cause the target to explode, dealing [[Solar]] damage to nearby enemies.
*'''[[lightgg:3326204863|Smooth Grip]]''': This weapon is slightly easier to hold and aim. 
**Slightly increases stability. 
**Slightly increases handling speed.

====Catalyst====
The [[Exotic Catalyst]] for Ace of Spades has a chance of dropping from either kills or completions in [[Vanguard]] playlist activities, including [[Strike]]s and [[Nightfall]]s. The catalyst, once completed after 500 weapon kills, will grant an additional perk: 
*Exotic Trait: '''Funeral Pyre''' - Firefly deals more damage while Memento Mori is active.

===Lore===
{{verbatim}}
'''"FOLDING WAS NEVER AN OPTION." —CAYDE-6'''
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THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CAYDE-6

To whomst it may concern:

I, Cayde-6, being of sound(ish) mind and body, do hereby and henceforth and heretofore leave all my possessions to the person, alien, animal, or natural phenomenon what kills me.

Aforesaid possessions include, but are not limited to:<br>
– The Ace of Spades<br>
– Any and all stashes I've hidden throughout the system<br>
– The Colonel, my faithful friend<br>
– My debts, which follow:

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==Trivia==
*In folklore, the ace of spades is traditionally known as ''The Death Card'' due to its long tradition with war.<ref>[http://www.psywarrior.com/DeathCardsAce.html '''Psychological Operations''' - ''The Death Card'']</ref>
*The Hunter Vanguard representative Cayde-6 is seen wielding the Ace of Spades in the official [[Destiny 2]] trailer, killing [[Cabal]] while fanning the hammer like the [[Last Word]]. It's revealed in Destiny 2 that Cayde commissioned Banshee-44 to have the gun built as his signature weapon.
*Ironically in the opening of the ''[[Forsaken]]'' expansion, [[Prince Uldren]] kills Cayde-6 with the Ace of Spades, Cayde's own gun.
*The 'Firefly' Special perk is likely a reference to the television show of the same name.  Nathan Fillion, the voice actor for Cayde-6, had a starring role in the show.
*The Ace of Spades features a special reload animation where the player spins the weapon, which is mirrored by an equally embellished reload by Cayde-6 in a cinematic during the [[Last Call]] [[Story]] mission.
*This weapon makes a striking resemblance to a hand cannon that could be obtained in Destiny, this hand cannon being [[Hard Luck Mk. 52]].
*A Nerf Ace of Spades was released in October, 2024.<ref>[https://kotaku.com/destiny-2-ace-of-spades-nerf-gun-ornament-fan-art-1851646089 '''Kotaku''' - ''Destiny 2 Nerf Gun And Ace Of Spades Ornament Accused Of Plagiarizing 9-Year-Old Fanart'']</ref>
**This is mirrored in game by the Pocket Ace ornament

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Destiny-TTK-AceOfSpades-HandCannon-Ingame.jpg|Ace of Spades in ''Destiny''
File:Destiny-TTK-AceOfSpades-HandCannon.jpg|The Ace of Spades' perks tree.
Ace-of-spades-overlay-D2.jpeg|The ''Destiny 2'' Ace of Spades' perks and overlay.
File:Last Hand Ace of Spades.png|Last Hand ornament for the ''Destiny 2'' Ace of Spades.
salute to the colonel.jpg|Salute to the Colonel ornament.
File:Ace of Spades - Big Blind.jpg|Big Blind ornament.
File:All In - Ace of Spades.jpg|All In ornament.
the vanguard dare - ace of spades.jpg|The Vanguard Dare ornament.
File:Fifty-Third.jpg|Fifty-Third ornament.
Armory_spades_1.jpg|Ace of Spades collectible pin released by Bungie Store.
File:Ace of Spades Nerf.jpg|Ace of Spades Nerf gun
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Season of the Wish]]''
**''[[The Final Shape]]''
**''[[Episode: Revenant]]'' {{Mo}}

==References==
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