Crimson

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Crimson
Production overview
Style:	Red Death
Rarity class:	Exotic
Weapon type:	Hand Cannon
Is craftable:	No
Min-max impact:	92
Min-max stability:	80
Min-max handling:	45
Min-max reload speed:	60
Min-max magazine:	8
Specifications
Feed system:	Clip magazine
Ammunition type:	Primary
Fire mode:	Burst-Fire (3-round)
Rate of fire:	415 RPM
Damage:	Kinetic
Effective range:	55
Hidden stats
Aim assistance:	75
Inventory size:	100
Zoom:	14
Recoil:	55
Airborne effectiveness:	15
Service history
In service:	Guardians

"According to official Vanguard policy, this weapon does not exist."

— Weapon Description

Crimson is an exotic kinetic hand cannon that appears in Destiny 2 as part of its Curse of Osiris expansion. Built in the same fashion as the notorious Red Death Pulse Rifle, Crimson fires in three round bursts, and regenerates health for the user after a kill. Additionally, the main perk for Crimson reloads the weapon instantly after getting a precision kill.

Lore

"And my vanquisher will read that book, seeking the weapon, and they will come to understand me, where I have been and where I was going."The following is a verbatim transcription of an official document for archival reasons. As the original content is transcribed word-for-word, any possible discrepancies and/or errors are included.

"This is crazy! You don't need this thing. I can heal you; that's my whole job."
"I thought your job was to state the obvious."
"What?"
"Oh, come on. Ever since you found me, it's been, 'Watch out, Fallen ahead!' when they're right in front of me. Or, my favorite: 'Seems like the door's locked.' Is it? Really? I couldn't tell. And when it's not that, you say I need to be more self-sufficient in case we lose the Light again. So here's my answer. Here's the remedy."
"I was just trying to help."

Gameplay

Crimson is a unique handcannon in its 3-burst firing pattern. Upon a kill, player health is replenished by 40 points, and reloads the magazine if this was a precision kill.

Weapon perks

• Intrinsic: Banned Weapon Fires a 3-round burst.
• Barrel: Smallbore Dual strength barrel.
  • Increases range (+7).
  • Increases stability (+7).
• Magazine: Accurized Rounds This weapon can fire longer distances.
  • Increases range (+10).
• Exotic Trait: Cruel Remedy Kills with this weapon heal the wielder. Precision kills also refill the magazine.
• Grip: Heavy Grip This grip is weighted for recoil control.
  • Increases stability (+10).
  • Decreases handling speed (-10).

Masterwork

Catalyst Location

The Crimson Masterwork Catalyst can be randomly dropped from enemies in PvE.

Upgrade

To upgrade to the full Crimson Masterwork, the player must score 300 precision kills with Crimson.

The completed catalyst grants the Weapon +20 range.

Trivia

• Crimson is so far the only hand cannon in the Destiny franchise which fires a three-round burst.
• Appearance-wise, Crimson bears a strong resemblance to the Red Death Pulse rifle.

Gallery

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  Concept art of the Crimson.

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  The Silver Bullet Weapon Ornament released in Curse of Osiris.

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  The Iridescent Death Weapon Ornament released in Forsaken

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  The Black Death Weapon Ornament released in Season of Dawn.

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  The Alhidade Weapon Ornament released in Season of Defiance.

List of appearances

• Destiny 2
  • Curse of Osiris (First appearance)
  • Season of the Drifter (Mentioned only)