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
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Blast Radius | 100 |
| Stability | 48 |
| Handling | 47 |
| Reload Speed | 44 |
| Aim Assistance | 68 |
| Zoom | 13 |
| Airborne Effectiveness | 11 |
| Rounds Per Minute | 120 |
| Magazine | 1 |
| Recoil Direction | 77 |
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