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|image= [[File:Destiny2-TheProspector-XGL-Side-Render-Extraction.png|350px]]
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{{Quote|"Some things should stay buried."|Weapon description}}
'''The Prospector''' is an [[Exotic]] [[Arc]] [[Grenade Launcher]] in ''[[Destiny 2]]''.<ref>[https://www.light.gg/db/items/3549153979/the-prospector/ '''Light.gg''' - '''The Prospector''']</ref>


The '''Prospector''' is an [[Exotic]] [[Grenade Launcher]] in ''[[Destiny 2]]''.
==Gameplay==
Fires grenades that can be timed (through holding firing button) to detonate simultaneously.
 
==Perks==
*'''[[lightgg:2977709078|Excavation]]:''' [Shoot] : Fire grenades. Release to detonate all live grenades simultaneously. Grenades stick to surfaces and set targets on fire.
*'''[[lightgg:1478423395|Volatile Launch]]:''' This weapon is optimized for an especially explosive payload. Greatly increases blast radius. Slightly decreases handling speed. Slightly decreases projectile speed.
*'''[[lightgg:1771897777|Augmented Drum]]:''' Heavy, high capacity drum. Greatly increases magazine size. Greatly decreases reload speed.
*'''[[lightgg:4267945040|Full Auto Trigger System]]:''' Holding down the trigger will fire this weapon at full auto.
*'''[[lightgg:990298390|Hand-Laid Stock]]:''' This weapon is optimized for recoil control. Increases stability.
 
===Catalyst===
 
The [[Exotic catalyst|catalyst]] for The Prospector has a chance to drop from challenging enemies in [[Strike]]s once the weapon has been acquired.
 
The catalyst, once completed, will grant an additional perk:
*Deeper Pockets: Increased ammo reserves.


==Lore tab==
==Lore==
'''"SOME THINGS SHOULD STAY BURIED"'''
'''"SOME THINGS SHOULD STAY BURIED."'''


"Get your axe and your pick and your shovel and your spine. We're goin' prospectin'."<br/>
"Get your axe and your pick and your shovel and your spine. We're goin' prospectin'."<br/>
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"It's a metaphor. It ain't literal. At least not anymore. Your launcher is your hand tool."<br/>
"It's a metaphor. It ain't literal. At least not anymore. Your launcher is your hand tool."<br/>
"Ahh. Got it. Good to know."
"Ahh. Got it. Good to know."
==Gameplay==
Fires grenades that can be timed (through holding firing button) to detonate simultaneously.
===Weapon mods===
'''Comstock Lode''' - Equip this [[Weapon Ornament]] to change the appearance of The Prospector.
==Weapon perks==
'''Excavation''' - Hold to fire grenades. Release to detonate all live grenades simultaneously.<br/>
'''Volatile Launch''' - This weapon is optimized for an especially explosive payload.<br/>
*Greatly increases blast radius
*Slightly decreases handling speed
*Slightly decreases projectile speed
'''Augmented Drum''' - Heavy, high capacity drum.<br/>
*Greatly increases magazine size
*Greatly decreases reload speed
'''Full Auto Trigger System''' - Holding down the trigger will fire this weapon at full auto.<br/>
'''Hand-Laid Stock''' - This weapon is optimized for recoil control.<br/>
*Increases stability<ref>[http://http://db.destinytracker.com/d2/en/items/3549153979-the-prospector/ Destiny DB - The Prospector]</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Comstock Lode ornament's name is likely a reference to the the real life [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comstock_Lode Comstock Lode], a large deposit of silver ore located in the state of Nevada first discovered around 1859.
*The Comstock Lode ornament's name is likely a reference to the the real life [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comstock_Lode Comstock Lode], a large deposit of silver ore located in the state of Nevada first discovered around 1859.
 
*The Prospector was once rated one of the least used exotics in ''Destiny 2'', but with the arrival of the [[Leviathan (raid)|Leviathan]] [[raid]], it was found that it was the only way to destroy the [[Watcher]]s in the Leviathan underbelly without triggering the alarm sequence while playing solo.
*The Prospector was once rated one of the worst exotics in [[Destiny 2]] but with the arrival of the [[Leviathan]] raid it was found that it was the only way to destroy the [[Watchers]] in the Leviathan underbelly without triggering the alarm sequence playing solo.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Destiny2-TheProspector-XGL-Side-Render.jpg|A render of the Prospector.
File:Destiny2-TheProspector-XGL-Side-Render.jpg|A render of The Prospector
File:Destiny2-TheProspector-XGL-FPV-Sights-Render.jpg|The Prospector equipped and aiming down sights.
File:Destiny2-TheProspector-XGL-FPV-Sights-Render.jpg|The Prospector equipped and aiming down sights
File:Destiny2-TheProspector-XGL-Overlay.jpg|The Prospector Overlay.
File:Destiny2-TheProspector-XGL-Overlay.jpg|The Prospector Overlay
File:Destiny2-TheProspector-XGL-NoOverlay.jpg|The Prospector without the overlay.
File:Destiny2-TheProspector-XGL-NoOverlay.jpg|The Prospector without the overlay
File:Destiny2-TheProspector-XGL-ComstockLode-Ornament.jpg|The Comstock Lode Ornament.
File:Destiny2-TheProspector-XGL-ComstockLode-Ornament.jpg|Comstock Lode ornament for Prospector
File:Belvedere.jpg|Belvedere ornament for The Prospector
File:Caution - Heavy Machinery.jpg|Caution: Heavy Machinery ornament for The Prospector
</gallery>
</gallery>


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[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Exotic weapons]]
[[Category:Exotic weapons]]
[[Category:Grenade Launchers]]
[[Category:Grenade Launchers]]
[[Category:Tex Mechanica weapons]]
[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Weapon lore]]
[[Category:Weapon lore]]
[[Category:Tex Mechanica weapons]]

Revision as of 09:49, September 22, 2022

The Prospector
Destiny2-TheProspector-XGL-Side-Render-Extraction.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Tex Mechanica

Rarity class:

Exotic

Weapon type:

Grenade Launcher

Blast radius:

10

Min-max stability:

35

Min-max handling:

50

Min-max magazine:

8

Specifications

Ammunition type:

Heavy ammo

Rate of fire:

165 RPM

Damage:

Arc

Projectile velocity:

60

Hidden stats

Aim assistance:

60

Inventory size:

30

Zoom:

13

Recoil:

75

Bounce intensity:

25

 

""Some things should stay buried.""
— Weapon description

The Prospector is an Exotic Arc Grenade Launcher in Destiny 2.[1]

Gameplay

Fires grenades that can be timed (through holding firing button) to detonate simultaneously.

Perks

  • Excavation: [Shoot] : Fire grenades. Release to detonate all live grenades simultaneously. Grenades stick to surfaces and set targets on fire.
  • Volatile Launch: This weapon is optimized for an especially explosive payload. Greatly increases blast radius. Slightly decreases handling speed. Slightly decreases projectile speed.
  • Augmented Drum: Heavy, high capacity drum. Greatly increases magazine size. Greatly decreases reload speed.
  • Full Auto Trigger System: Holding down the trigger will fire this weapon at full auto.
  • Hand-Laid Stock: This weapon is optimized for recoil control. Increases stability.

Catalyst

The catalyst for The Prospector has a chance to drop from challenging enemies in Strikes once the weapon has been acquired.

The catalyst, once completed, will grant an additional perk:

  • Deeper Pockets: Increased ammo reserves.

Lore

"SOME THINGS SHOULD STAY BURIED."

"Get your axe and your pick and your shovel and your spine. We're goin' prospectin'."
"What?"
"That. The quote. I don't get it."
"It's an old saying. It's about puttin' in a hard day's work."
"Seems... antiquated."
"How so?"
"My grenade launcher's full auto and goes boom on command. What do I need hand tools for?"
"It's a metaphor. It ain't literal. At least not anymore. Your launcher is your hand tool."
"Ahh. Got it. Good to know."

Trivia

  • The Comstock Lode ornament's name is likely a reference to the the real life Comstock Lode, a large deposit of silver ore located in the state of Nevada first discovered around 1859.
  • The Prospector was once rated one of the least used exotics in Destiny 2, but with the arrival of the Leviathan raid, it was found that it was the only way to destroy the Watchers in the Leviathan underbelly without triggering the alarm sequence while playing solo.

Gallery

  • A render of The Prospector

    A render of The Prospector

  • The Prospector equipped and aiming down sights

    The Prospector equipped and aiming down sights

  • The Prospector Overlay

    The Prospector Overlay

  • The Prospector without the overlay

    The Prospector without the overlay

  • Comstock Lode ornament for Prospector

    Comstock Lode ornament for Prospector

  • Belvedere ornament for The Prospector

    Belvedere ornament for The Prospector

  • Caution: Heavy Machinery ornament for The Prospector

    Caution: Heavy Machinery ornament for The Prospector

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Light.gg - The Prospector

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