Persuader - Legendary Sniper Rifle

Persuader is a Sniper Rifle Void Special in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Sniper Rifle - Void - Special - Rapid-Fire Frame

Source: Complete strikes and earn rank-up packages from Commander Zavala.

"They say you can't reason with these enemies. I dunno—my gun and I seem to manage just fine." —Kei-Ying

Deeper ammo reserves. Slightly faster reload when magazine is empty.

9RECT Telescopic
Powerful scope. Long zoom.
• Greatly increases range
• Decreases handling speed
50VAL Telescopic
Agile, snappy scope. Short zoom.
• Slightly increases range
• Increases handling speed

Accurized Rounds
This weapon can fire longer distances.
• Increases range
Appended Mag
This weapon's magazine is built for higher capacity.
• Increases magazine size
Tactical Mag
This weapon has multiple tactical improvements.
• Slightly increases stability
• Increases reload speed
• Slightly increases magazine size
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
Steady Rounds
This magazine is optimized for recoil control.
• Greatly increases stability
• Slightly decreases range
• Increases airborne effectiveness
Alloy Magazine
Faster reload when the magazine is nearly empty.
Flared Magwell
Optimized for fast reloading.
• Slightly increases stability
• Greatly increases reload speed

Hip-Fire Grip
Increases accuracy, stability, and precision hit targeting when firing from the hip.
Firmly Planted
Increased accuracy, stability, and handling when firing while crouched.
Snapshot Sights
Faster time to aim down sights.
Rapid Hit
Rapid precision hits temporarily increase stability and reload speed.
Genesis
Breaking a combatant's shield with this weapon fills its magazine from reserves. Energy weapons regenerate ammo on hit when matching the damage type to the combatant's shield.
Field Prep
Increases ammo generation. Faster reload, stow, and ready speed when you're crouching.

Triple Tap
Rapidly landing precision hits will return one round to the magazine.
Ambitious Assassin
Overflows the magazine based on the number of rapid kills before reloading.
Explosive Payload
Projectiles create an area-of-effect detonation on impact.
Rampage
Kills with this weapon temporarily grant increased damage. Stacks 3x.
Outlaw
Precision kills greatly decrease reload time.
Moving Target
Increased movement speed and target acquisition when moving while aiming down sights.