Hard Truths - Legendary Submachine Gun

Hard Truths is a Submachine Gun Kinetic Primary in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Submachine Gun - Kinetic - Primary - Aggressive Frame

Source: Complete Crucible matches and earn rank-up packages from Lord Shaxx.

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Weapon frame

Aggressive Frame

High damage, high recoil.

Base stats

StatValue
Impact22
Range39
Stability6
Handling47
Reload Speed20
Aim Assistance27
Zoom13
Airborne Effectiveness12
Ammo Generation33
Rounds Per Minute720
Magazine30
Recoil Direction80

Available perks

Barrel or sight options

  • IS 2 Classic
    Rugged and simple iron sights. Short zoom.
    • Increases handling speed
    • Slightly increases range
  • IS 5 Circle
    Circular iron sights. Short zoom.
    • Greatly increases handling speed
  • Model 6 Loop
    Red-dot. Medium zoom.
    • Increases range
    • Increases handling speed
  • Model 8 Red
    Red-dot. Medium zoom.
    • Greatly increases range

Magazine or battery options

  • Extended Mag
    This weapon has a greatly increased magazine size, but reloads much slower.
    • Greatly increases magazine size
    • Greatly decreases reload speed
    • Increases airborne effectiveness
  • Alloy Magazine
    Faster reload when the magazine is nearly empty.
  • Appended Mag
    This weapon's magazine is built for higher capacity.
    • Increases magazine size
  • Armor-Piercing Rounds
    Rounds cause extra damage to combatants' shields and overpenetrate targets.
    • Slightly increases range
  • High-Caliber Rounds
    Shots from this weapon knock the target back farther.
    • Slightly increases range
  • Ricochet Rounds
    Rounds ricochet off hard surfaces.
    • Increases stability
    • Slightly increases range
  • Flared Magwell
    Optimized for fast reloading.
    • Slightly increases stability
    • Greatly increases reload speed
  • Light Mag
    Improved reload and range.
    • Increases reload speed
    • Slightly increases range

Left column perks

  • Pulse Monitor
    Automatically reloads the magazine and improves weapon handling when wounded—even when this weapon is stowed.
  • Under Pressure
    Improved stability and accuracy as the magazine gets lower.
  • Slideways
    Sliding partially reloads this weapon's magazine and temporarily boosts handling and stability.
  • Field Prep
    Increases ammo generation. Faster reload, stow, and ready speed when you're crouching.
  • Zen Moment
    Causing damage with this weapon reduces recoil and flinch over time.
  • Snapshot Sights
    Faster time to aim down sights.
  • Moving Target
    Increased movement speed and target acquisition when moving while aiming down sights.
  • Tap the Trigger
    Grants a short period of increased stability and accuracy on initial trigger pull.
  • Kill Clip
    Reloading after a kill grants increased damage.

Right column perks

  • Dynamic Sway Reduction
    Improves accuracy and stability while continuously holding down the trigger.
  • Kill Clip
    Reloading after a kill grants increased damage.
  • High-Impact Reserves
    Rounds at the end of the magazine deal more damage.
  • Grave Robber
    Melee final blows or dealing damage with a charged melee reloads this weapon's magazine from reserves.
  • Tap the Trigger
    Grants a short period of increased stability and accuracy on initial trigger pull.
  • Auto-Loading Holster
    The holstered weapon is automatically reloaded after a short period of time.
  • Threat Detector
    Increased reload, stability, and handling when enemies are in close proximity.

Masterwork options