Cataphract GL3 - Legendary Grenade Launcher

Cataphract GL3 is a Grenade Launcher Strand Heavy in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Grenade Launcher - Strand - Heavy - Adaptive Frame

Source: Complete Trials tickets and earn rank-up packages from the Emissary of the Nine.

Inexorable force is the quickest path between two destinations.

A well-rounded grip, reliable and sturdy.

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

Proximity Grenades
Grenades fired from this weapon have increased proximity detection but a decreased blast radius.
Spike Grenades
Grenades fired from this weapon do increased damage on direct hits.
• Increases stability
Alloy Casing
Reduces weight for faster reloads.
• Greatly increases reload speed
• Decreases stability
Augmented Drum
Heavy, high capacity drum.
• Greatly increases magazine size
• Greatly decreases reload speed
High-Explosive Ordnance
This weapon's projectiles are larger and travel faster.
• Increases blast radius
• Slightly increases projectile speed
• Decreases magazine size
High-Velocity Rounds
This weapon's projectiles are particularly light and quick.
• Increases projectile speed
• Increases reload speed
Mini Frags
Grenades are smaller and more compact for easier reloading.
• Increases magazine size
• Increases reload speed
• Decreases blast radius

Envious Assassin
Defeating targets with other weapons before drawing this one transfers ammo to the magazine from reserves. This effect can overflow the magazine based on the number of targets defeated.
Impulse Amplifier
Massively increases projectile velocity, increases reload speed.
Auto-Loading Holster
The holstered weapon is automatically reloaded after a short period of time.
Envious Arsenal
Dealing damage with both other weapons before readying this weapon refills it from reserves.
Quickdraw
This weapon can be drawn unbelievably fast.
Blast Distributor
Dealing splash damage grants a bonus to Grenade stat.
Lead From Light
Picking up an Orb of Power causes your next final blow with this weapon to grant bonus Special ammo meter progress.

Chain Reaction
Each final blow with this weapon creates an elemental damage explosion.
Full Court
Increases detonation damage as the projectile travels further before exploding.
Bait and Switch
Deal damage with all equipped weapons within a short time to give this weapon a damage boost.
Explosive Light
Picking up an Orb of Power increases the next projectile's blast radius and damage.
Vorpal Weapon
Increased damage against bosses, vehicles, and Guardians with their Super active.
Demolitionist
Kills with this weapon generate grenade energy. Activating your grenade ability reloads this weapon from reserves.
Impromptu Ammunition
Final blows increase ammo meter progress from all sources for a short time.

Fleet Footed
Dealing damage grants you a short window of increased movement speed and airborne effectiveness. Landing a final blow increases these effects.
Roar of Battle
Being in combat for a short duration increases handling and stability.
Omolon Fluid Dynamics
This weapon has increased reload speed and stability for the top half of the magazine.