Thorn - Exotic Hand Cannon

Thorn is a Hand Cannon Kinetic Primary in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Hand Cannon - Kinetic - Primary - Mark of the Devourer

Source: Exotic Archive at the Tower

"To rend one's enemies is to see them not as equals, but objects—hollow of spirit and meaning." —13th Understanding, 7th Book of Sorrow

Weapon frame

Mark of the Devourer

Rounds pierce targets and inflict corruption. Final blows with this weapon leave behind Remnants.

Base stats

StatValue
Impact84
Range34
Stability60
Handling65
Reload Speed40
Aim Assistance85
Zoom14
Airborne Effectiveness21
Ammo Generation60
Rounds Per Minute140
Magazine11
Recoil Direction100

Available perks

Barrel or sight options

  • Corkscrew Rifling
    Balanced barrel.
    • Slightly increases range and stability
    • Slightly increases handling speed

Magazine or battery options

  • Accurized Rounds
    This weapon can fire longer distances.
    • Increases range

Left column perks

  • Soul Devourer
    Absorbing a Remnant strengthens Mark of the Devourer and partially refills the magazine.

Right column perks

  • Textured Grip
    The friction on this weapon's grip is particularly strong.
    • Greatly increases handling speed
    • Slightly decreases stability