New Malpais - Exotic Pulse Rifle
New Malpais is a Pulse Rifle Strand Special in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.
Weapon overview
Pulse Rifle - Strand - Special - Atomizing Rounds
Source: Rewards Pass
"Decide! Principles or power—you can't have both." —Spider
Weapon frame
Atomizing Rounds
Rounds fired embed themselves in targets. [Alternate Weapon Action] to detonate embedded rounds.
Base stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | 28 |
| Stability | 42 |
| Handling | 41 |
| Reload Speed | 56 |
| Aim Assistance | 74 |
| Zoom | 17 |
| Airborne Effectiveness | 20 |
| Ammo Generation | 24 |
| Rounds Per Minute | 320 |
| Magazine | 33 |
| Recoil Direction | 60 |
| Velocity | 59 |
Available perks
Barrel or sight options
- Hammer-Forged Rifling
Durable ranged barrel.
• Increases range
Magazine or battery options
- Tactical Mag
This weapon has multiple tactical improvements.
• Slightly increases stability
• Increases reload speed
• Slightly increases magazine size
Left column perks
- Suspending Blast
Detonating a large number of rounds embedded in a single target suspends them.
Right column perks
- Fitted Stock
This stock makes the weapon stable but heavy
• Increases stability
• Moderately controls recoil
• Slightly decreases handling speed