The Other Half - Legendary Sword

The Other Half is a Sword Void Heavy in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Sword - Void - Heavy - Adaptive Frame

Source: Xûr's Treasure Hoard in Eternity

If only there was a way to combine them…

Weapon frame

Adaptive Frame

[Heavy Attack] : Launch a heavy uppercut attack.
Heavy attacks are stronger with full energy.

Base stats

StatValue
Impact60
Swing Speed40
Charge Rate20
Guard Resistance0
Guard Endurance0
Ammo Capacity68
Magazine55

Available perks

Barrel or sight options

  • Hungry Edge
    Increased sword ammo.
  • Enduring Blade
    Greatly increased sword ammo at the cost of damage.
  • Honed Edge
    Increased sword damage.
  • Jagged Edge
    Increased damage at the cost of sword ammo.
  • Tempered Edge
    Increased sword damage and ammo.

Magazine or battery options

  • Balanced Guard
    Sword Guard has balanced overall defenses.
  • Burst Guard
    Sword Guard has high resistance, but low endurance.
  • Enduring Guard
    Sword Guard has high endurance, but low resistance.
  • Heavy Guard
    Sword Guard has high overall defenses, but lowers charge rate.
  • Swordmaster's Guard
    Sword Guard has low overall defenses, but increases charge rate.

Left column perks

  • Eager Edge
    Gain increased Sword lunge distance immediately after switching to this weapon.
  • Energy Transfer
    Guarding while receiving damage generates class ability energy.
  • Relentless Strikes
    [Light Attack] : Landing three light-attack hits within a short time grants Sword ammo.
  • Duelist's Trance
    Sword final blows grant increased charge rate and defense until this weapon is stowed.
  • Flash Counter
    Blocking damage after raising your guard emits a short-range blast that disorients targets.

Right column perks

  • Whirlwind Blade
    Rapid sword strikes increase this weapon's damage for a short duration. Guarding also ends the effect.
  • Surrounded
    This weapon gains bonus damage when three or more enemies are in close proximity.
  • Vorpal Weapon
    Increased damage against bosses, vehicles, and Guardians with their Super active.
  • Frenzy
    Being in combat for an extended time increases damage, handling, and reload for this weapon until you are out of combat.
  • Repulsor Brace
    Defeating a Void-debuffed target grants an overshield.

Origin trait or grip options

  • Hot Swap
    Switching to this weapon while you are damaged strongly increases its handling for a short duration.

    Swords gain increased charge speed, guard resistance, and guard endurance instead.

Masterwork options