The Lament - Exotic Sword

The Lament is a Sword Solar Heavy in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Sword - Solar - Heavy - Banshee's Wail

Source: "Lost Lament" Exotic Quest

The last thing the Vex ever heard—the grinding wails of a vicious Banshee.

Weapon frame

Banshee's Wail

[Block] : Hold to rev the blade.
• Increases damage and adds [Shield-Piercing] shield piercing to all attacks.
• Gain stacks when dealing damage with revved attacks.
• Additional stacks increase the damage and damage resistance of heavy attacks.

Base stats

StatValue
Impact74
Swing Speed40
Charge Rate20
Guard Resistance50
Guard Endurance0
Ammo Capacity69
Guard Efficiency60
Magazine60

Available perks

Barrel or sight options

  • Jagged Edge
    Increased damage at the cost of sword ammo.

Magazine or battery options

  • Enduring Guard
    Sword Guard has high endurance, but low resistance.

Left column perks

  • Tireless Blade
    Sword ammo granted for every other powered sword kill.

Right column perks

  • Revved Consumption
    Damaging a combatant heals the wielder.