Whisper of the Worm - Exotic Sniper Rifle

Whisper of the Worm is a Sniper Rifle Solar Heavy in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Sniper Rifle - Solar - Heavy - White Nail

Source: Exotic Archive at the Tower

A Guardian's power makes a rich feeding ground. Do not be revolted. There are parasites that may benefit the host… teeth sharper than your own.

Higher base precision damage. Rapidly landing three precision hits will refill the magazine.

Polygonal Rifling
Barrel optimized for recoil reduction.
• Increases stability
Arrowhead Brake
Lightly vented barrel.
• Greatly controls recoil
• Increases handling speed
Corkscrew Rifling
Balanced barrel.
• Slightly increases range and stability
• Slightly increases handling speed
Chambered Compensator
Stable barrel attachment.
• Increases stability
• Moderately controls recoil
• Slightly decreases handling speed
Smallbore
Dual strength barrel.
• Increases range
• Increases stability
Full Bore
Barrel optimized for distance.
• Greatly increases range
• Decreases stability
• Slightly decreases handling speed
Extended Barrel
Weighty barrel extension.
• Increases range
• Decreases handling speed
• Moderately controls recoil
Fluted Barrel
Ultra-light barrel.
• Greatly increases handling speed
• Slightly increases stability
Hammer-Forged Rifling
Durable ranged barrel.
• Increases range

Accurized Rounds
This weapon can fire longer distances.
• Increases range
Flared Magwell
Optimized for fast reloading.
• Slightly increases stability
• Greatly increases reload speed
Alloy Magazine
Faster reload when the magazine is nearly empty.
Steady Rounds
This magazine is optimized for recoil control.
• Greatly increases stability
• Slightly decreases range
• Increases airborne effectiveness

Mulligan
Missing a shot has a chance to return ammo directly to the magazine.
Field Prep
Increases ammo generation. Faster reload, stow, and ready speed when you're crouching.
No Distractions
Aiming this weapon for a short period reduces flinch.
Enlightened Action
Dealing damage improves reload speed and handling.

Fitted Stock
This stock makes the weapon stable but heavy
• Increases stability
• Moderately controls recoil
• Slightly decreases handling speed
Short-Action Stock
This weapon is especially easy to grip.
• Greatly increases handling speed
Composite Stock
This weapon has a versatile dual-purpose stock.
• Slightly increases stability
• Slightly increases handling speed
Hand-Laid Stock
This weapon is optimized for recoil control.
• Increases stability

Whispered Breathing
Aiming this weapon without firing for a brief moment grants bonus range and precision damage while it remains zoomed.