Thunderlord - Exotic Machine Gun

Thunderlord is a Machine Gun Arc Heavy in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Machine Gun - Arc - Heavy - Reign Havoc

Source: Exotic engrams; extremely rare world drops.

They return from fields afar. The eye has passed, the end nears. Do not fade quietly. Let thunder reign again.

Weapon frame

Reign Havoc

Final blows with this weapon generate stunning lighting strikes from above. Lightning strikes grant a stack of Bolt Charge. Strong against [Disruption] Overload Champions.

Base stats

StatValue
Impact41
Range60
Stability50
Handling60
Reload Speed68
Aim Assistance90
Zoom15
Airborne Effectiveness26
Ammo Generation30
Rounds Per Minute450
Magazine62
Recoil Direction70

Available perks

Barrel or sight options

  • Polygonal Rifling
    Barrel optimized for recoil reduction.
    • Increases stability

Magazine or battery options

  • Armor-Piercing Rounds
    Rounds cause extra damage to combatants' shields and overpenetrate targets.
    • Slightly increases range

Left column perks

  • Lightning Rounds
    This weapon fires faster and more accurately the longer the trigger is held. Continuous damage generates stunning lightning strikes.

Right column perks

  • Feeding Frenzy
    Each rapid kill with this weapon progressively increases reload speed for a short time.