Translation Theory - Legendary Sidearm

Translation Theory is a Sidearm Solar Primary in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Sidearm - Solar - Primary - Adaptive Frame

Source: Open Legendary engrams and earn faction rank-up packages.

"Must consider new ways… What cannot change, dies…" —Variks, the Loyal

Weapon frame

Adaptive Frame

A well-rounded grip, reliable and sturdy.

Base stats

StatValue
Impact49
Range30
Stability63
Handling50
Reload Speed30
Aim Assistance81
Zoom12
Airborne Effectiveness12
Ammo Generation43
Rounds Per Minute300
Magazine15
Recoil Direction96

Available perks

Barrel or sight options

  • QuickDot SAS
    Agile Sidearm sight.
    • Greatly increases handling speed
    • Slightly increases stability
  • Control SAS
    Stable Sidearm sight.
    • Increases handling speed
    • Increases stability
  • Shortspec SAS
    Balanced Sidearm sight.
    • Slightly increases stability
    • Slightly increases handling speed
    • Slightly increases range
  • Tactic SAS
    Accurate Sidearm sight.
    • Slightly increases range
  • Target SAS
    Sharp Sidearm sight.
    • Increases range
    • Slightly decreases stability
    • Slightly decreases handling speed
  • FarPoint SAS
    Pinpoint Sidearm sight.
    • Greatly increases range
    • Decreases stability
    • Decreases handling speed

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

  • Moving Target
    Increased movement speed and target acquisition when moving while aiming down sights.
  • Ambitious Assassin
    Overflows the magazine based on the number of rapid kills before reloading.
  • Threat Detector
    Increased reload, stability, and handling when enemies are in close proximity.
  • Under Pressure
    Improved stability and accuracy as the magazine gets lower.
  • Full Auto Trigger System
    Holding down the trigger will fire this weapon at full auto.
  • Outlaw
    Precision kills greatly decrease reload time.
  • Snapshot Sights
    Faster time to aim down sights.

Right column perks

  • Kill Clip
    Reloading after a kill grants increased damage.
  • Rampage
    Kills with this weapon temporarily grant increased damage. Stacks 3x.
  • 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.
  • Zen Moment
    Causing damage with this weapon reduces recoil and flinch over time.
  • Opening Shot
    Improved accuracy and range on the opening shot of attack.

Masterwork options