Parasite - Exotic Grenade Launcher

Parasite is a Grenade Launcher Solar Heavy in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Grenade Launcher - Solar - Heavy - Worm's Hunger

Source: "Of Queens and Worms" Exotic Quest

"Constant projections. Unending destruction. The will of every efficient parasite." —Savathûn's worm

Weapon frame

Worm's Hunger

This weapon fires Hive worms which explode on impact. The size and damage of the explosion scales with the number of enemies you've defeated just before firing this weapon.

Base stats

StatValue
Blast Radius100
Stability48
Handling47
Reload Speed44
Aim Assistance68
Zoom13
Airborne Effectiveness11
Rounds Per Minute120
Magazine1
Recoil Direction77

Available perks

Barrel or sight options

  • Volatile Launch
    This weapon is optimized for an especially explosive payload.
    • Greatly increases blast radius
    • Slightly decreases handling speed
    • Slightly decreases projectile speed

Magazine or battery options

  • High-Explosive Ordnance
    This weapon's projectiles are larger and travel faster.
    • Increases blast radius
    • Slightly increases projectile speed
    • Decreases magazine size

Left column perks

  • Worm Byproduct
    Taking damage from your own worm projectile detonation empowers your weapons for a short time.

Right column perks

  • Composite Stock
    This weapon has a versatile dual-purpose stock.
    • Slightly increases stability
    • Slightly increases handling speed