Cynosure - Legendary Rocket Launcher

Cynosure is a Rocket Launcher Strand Heavy in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Rocket Launcher - Strand - Heavy - Adaptive Frame

Source: Random Perks: This item cannot be reacquired from Collections.

All eyes on me.

Weapon frame

Adaptive Frame

A well-rounded grip, reliable and sturdy.

Base stats

StatValue
Blast Radius50
Velocity54
Stability44
Handling41
Reload Speed39
Aim Assistance63
Zoom20
Airborne Effectiveness10
Ammo Generation47
Rounds Per Minute20
Magazine1
Recoil Direction72

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
  • Confined Launch
    This weapon's launch parameters are particularly stable.
    • Greatly increases stability
    • Increases blast radius
    • Decreases projectile speed
  • Countermass
    This weapon is weighted for vertical recoil.
    • Greatly controls recoil
    • Increases stability
    • Increases handling speed
  • Hard Launch
    This weapon's launch barrel is optimized for projectile speed.
    • Greatly increases projectile speed
    • Decreases stability
    • Slightly decreases blast radius
  • Linear Compensator
    This weapon's launch barrel is well-balanced.
    • Slightly increases projectile speed
    • Slightly increases blast radius
    • Slightly increases stability
  • Quick Launch
    This weapon's barrel provides faster projectiles and much faster aiming.
    • Greatly increases handling speed
    • Increases projectile speed
  • Smart Drift Control
    This barrel is broadly optimized for firing control.
    • Moderately controls recoil
    • Increases stability
    • Increases handling speed
    • Slightly increases projectile speed

Magazine or battery options

  • Alloy Casing
    Reduces weight for faster reloads.
    • Greatly increases reload speed
    • Decreases stability
  • Black Powder
    This weapon's explosives are more effective.
    • Slightly increases blast radius
    • Decreases stability
  • High-Velocity Rounds
    This weapon's projectiles are particularly light and quick.
    • Increases projectile speed
    • Increases reload speed
  • Implosion Rounds
    This weapon's projectiles travel faster and have a controlled explosion.
    • Increases projectile speed
    • Greatly increases stability
    • Decreases blast radius
  • Impact Casing
    Increased damage on direct hits.
    • Increases stability

Left column perks

  • Reconstruction
    This weapon slowly reloads itself over time, up to double capacity.
  • Envious Arsenal
    Dealing damage with both other weapons before readying this weapon refills it from reserves.
  • Tracking Module
    Adds tracking capability to rockets. Locks onto targets when aiming down sights.
  • Slice
    Casting your class ability allows this weapon to sever targets on hit for a brief duration, up to a maximum number of targets.
  • Overflow
    Picking up Special or Heavy ammo automatically loads this weapon beyond normal capacity.
  • Demolitionist
    Kills with this weapon generate grenade energy. Activating your grenade ability reloads this weapon from reserves.
  • Field Prep
    Increases ammo generation. Faster reload, stow, and ready speed when you're crouching.

Right column perks

  • Explosive Light
    Picking up an Orb of Power increases the next projectile's blast radius and damage.
  • Bipod
    Increases ammo and reserves but reduces damage, blast radius, and reload speed.
  • Aggregate Charge
    This weapon deals more damage for each elemental debuff applied to the target.
  • Lasting Impression
    Rockets attach on impact and detonate after a delay. Increases blast radius and damage.
  • Chain Reaction
    Each final blow with this weapon creates an elemental damage explosion.
  • Hatchling
    Precision final blows or rapidly defeating targets with this weapon spawns a Threadling at the target's location.
  • Bait and Switch
    Deal damage with all equipped weapons within a short time to give this weapon a damage boost.

Origin trait or grip options

  • Vanguard Determination
    After using your class ability, final blows with this weapon grant you bonus damage resistance.
  • Suros Synergy
    Reloading grants this weapon bonus handling and reduces incoming flinch for a short time.

Masterwork options