Temptation's Hook - Legendary Sword

Temptation's Hook is a Sword Arc Heavy in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Sword - Arc - Heavy - Caster Frame

Source: Random Perks: This item cannot be reacquired from Collections.

A finger of death from which to hang.

Weapon frame

Caster Frame

[Heavy Attack] : Launch a heavy projectile attack.
Heavy attacks are stronger with full energy.

Base stats

StatValue
Impact60
Swing Speed40
Charge Rate50
Guard Resistance0
Guard Endurance0
Ammo Capacity62
Magazine23

Available perks

Barrel or sight options

  • Hungry Edge
    Increased sword ammo.
  • Enduring Blade
    Greatly increased sword ammo at the cost of damage.
  • Honed Edge
    Increased sword damage.
  • Jagged Edge
    Increased damage at the cost of sword ammo.
  • Tempered Edge
    Increased sword damage and ammo.

Magazine or battery options

  • Balanced Guard
    Sword Guard has balanced overall defenses.
  • Burst Guard
    Sword Guard has high resistance, but low endurance.
  • Enduring Guard
    Sword Guard has high endurance, but low resistance.
  • Heavy Guard
    Sword Guard has high overall defenses, but lowers charge rate.
  • Swordmaster's Guard
    Sword Guard has low overall defenses, but increases charge rate.

Left column perks

  • Tireless Blade
    Sword ammo granted for every other powered sword kill.
  • Relentless Strikes
    [Light Attack] : Landing three light-attack hits within a short time grants Sword ammo.
  • Impromptu Ammunition
    Final blows increase ammo meter progress from all sources for a short time.
  • Attrition Orbs
    Dealing sustained damage creates an Orb of Power.
  • Sharp Harvest
    Landing three light-attack hits within a short time grants special ammo.
  • Duelist's Trance
    Sword final blows grant increased charge rate and defense until this weapon is stowed.

Right column perks

  • Jolting Feedback
    Dealing repeated damage with this weapon inflicts Jolt.

    While amplified, Jolt is applied faster.
  • Chain Reaction
    Each final blow with this weapon creates an elemental damage explosion.
  • Rolling Storm
    Final blows grant Bolt Charge.
    While amplified, final blows grant additional Bolt Charge.
  • Whirlwind Blade
    Rapid sword strikes increase this weapon's damage for a short duration. Guarding also ends the effect.
  • Assassin's Blade
    Sword final blows boost movement speed and damage.
  • En Garde
    Quick attacks immediately after swapping to this sword do additional damage.

Origin trait or grip options

  • Paracausal Fluid
    Gain bonus handling and mobility when damaging targets with this weapon. Swords gain increased charge rate while this perk is active.

Masterwork options