Universal Remote

"To the untrained eye this beast is a junker. To the trained eye, however, this junker... is a beast."

— Weapon Description

Universal Remote
Production overview
Rarity class:	Exotic
Weapon type:	Shotgun
Min-max magazine:	5
Specifications
Fire mode:	Semi-automatic
Damage:	Kinetic

Universal Remote is an exotic shotgun in Destiny. It can be obtained from Xûr, Agent of the Nine or as a random drop.

Gameplay

Unlike other shotguns, Universal Remote is equipped in the player's primary weapon slot. It features a significantly increased range over other shotguns, making it well-suited to mid-distance combat rather than close-quarters. Its special ability, "Universal Remote" offers greatly enhanced range and precision damage when aiming down the sights.

Weapon perks

Column 1

• Smooth Ballistics
  • Increased recoil.
  • Boost to range.
• Soft Ballistics
  • Less recoil.
  • Penalty to Impact.
• CQB Ballistics
  • Greatly reduced recoil.
  • Significant penalty to range.

Column 2

• Crowd Control: Kills with this weapon grant bonus damage for a short time.

Column 3

• Hammer Forged
  • Improved range and accuracy.
• Lightweight
  • When held, this weapon grants +2 character Agility.
• Snapshot
  • Aiming this weapon is incredibly fast.

Column 4

• Universal Remote: Range and precision damage increases greatly while aiming down the sights.

In Year 3, Universal Remote's magazine was lowered from 5 to 3. No other changes to the weapon were made since.

Trivia

Universal Remote's namesake

Gallery

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List of appearances

• Destiny (First appearance)
  • April Update

References

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