Waking Vigil - Legendary Hand Cannon

Waking Vigil is a Hand Cannon Arc Primary in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Hand Cannon - Arc - Primary - Adaptive Frame

Source: Complete activities in the Dreaming City.

"We have a duty to this solar system that goes deeper than blood, deeper than oaths." —Paladin Devi Cassl

A well-rounded grip, reliable and sturdy.

Fastdraw HCS
Agile Hand Cannon sight.
• Greatly increases handling speed
• Slightly increases stability
SteadyHand HCS
Stable Hand Cannon sight.
• Increases stability
• Increases handling speed
TrueSight HCS
Balanced Hand Cannon sight.
• Slightly increases range
• Slightly increases stability
• Slightly increases handling speed
HitMark HCS
Accurate Hand Cannon sight.
• Slightly increases range
Crossfire HCS
Sharp Hand Cannon sight.
• Increases range
• Slightly decreases stability
• Slightly decreases handling speed
Sureshot HCS
Pinpoint Hand Cannon sight.
• Increases range
• Decreases stability
• Decreases handling speed

Extended Mag
This weapon has a greatly increased magazine size, but reloads much slower.
• Greatly increases magazine size
• Greatly decreases reload speed
• Increases airborne effectiveness
Alloy Magazine
Faster reload when the magazine is nearly empty.
Appended Mag
This weapon's magazine is built for higher capacity.
• Increases magazine size
Armor-Piercing Rounds
Rounds cause extra damage to combatants' shields and overpenetrate targets.
• Slightly increases range
High-Caliber Rounds
Shots from this weapon knock the target back farther.
• Slightly increases range
Ricochet Rounds
Rounds ricochet off hard surfaces.
• Increases stability
• Slightly increases range
Flared Magwell
Optimized for fast reloading.
• Slightly increases stability
• Greatly increases reload speed
Light Mag
Improved reload and range.
• Increases reload speed
• Slightly increases range

Opening Shot
Improved accuracy and range on the opening shot of attack.
Grave Robber
Melee final blows or dealing damage with a charged melee reloads this weapon's magazine from reserves.
Triple Tap
Rapidly landing precision hits will return one round to the magazine.
Hip-Fire Grip
Increases accuracy, stability, and precision hit targeting when firing from the hip.
Zen Moment
Causing damage with this weapon reduces recoil and flinch over time.
Killing Wind
Final blows grant increased mobility, weapon range, and handling for a short duration.
Slideshot
Sliding partially reloads this weapon's magazine and temporarily boosts range and stability.
Rapid Hit
Rapid precision hits temporarily increase stability and reload speed.
Outlaw
Precision kills greatly decrease reload time.
Rangefinder
Aiming this weapon increases its effective range and zoom magnification. Increased projectile velocity while aiming Rocket Launchers, Grenade Launchers, and Bows.
Surplus
Increases handling, reload speed, and stability for each fully charged ability.

Dragonfly
Precision kills create an elemental damage explosion.
Outlaw
Precision kills greatly decrease reload time.
Auto-Loading Holster
The holstered weapon is automatically reloaded after a short period of time.
Snapshot Sights
Faster time to aim down sights.
Slideshot
Sliding partially reloads this weapon's magazine and temporarily boosts range and stability.
Opening Shot
Improved accuracy and range on the opening shot of attack.
Kill Clip
Reloading after a kill grants increased damage.
Disruption Break
Breaking an enemy's shield with this weapon makes them more vulnerable to Kinetic damage for a brief period.
Vorpal Weapon
Increased damage against bosses, vehicles, and Guardians with their Super active.