The Hothead - Legendary Rocket Launcher

The Hothead is a Rocket Launcher Arc Heavy in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Rocket Launcher - Arc - Heavy - Adaptive Frame

Source: Nightfall

Think of it as a weaponized temper tantrum.

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

Alloy Casing
Reduces weight for faster reloads.
• Greatly increases reload speed
• Decreases stability
Black Powder
This weapon's explosives are more effective.
• Slightly increases blast radius
• Decreases stability
High-Velocity Rounds
This weapon's projectiles are particularly light and quick.
• Increases projectile speed
• Increases reload speed
Implosion Rounds
This weapon's projectiles travel faster and have a controlled explosion.
• Increases projectile speed
• Greatly increases stability
• Decreases blast radius
Impact Casing
Increased damage on direct hits.
• Increases stability

Ensemble
Improved handling and reload speed when allies are nearby.
Tracking Module
Adds tracking capability to rockets. Locks onto targets when aiming down sights.
Field Prep
Increases ammo generation. Faster reload, stow, and ready speed when you're crouching.
Quickdraw
This weapon can be drawn unbelievably fast.
Threat Detector
Increased reload, stability, and handling when enemies are in close proximity.
Demolitionist
Kills with this weapon generate grenade energy. Activating your grenade ability reloads this weapon from reserves.
Impulse Amplifier
Massively increases projectile velocity, increases reload speed.
Auto-Loading Holster
The holstered weapon is automatically reloaded after a short period of time.

Clown Cartridge
Reloading this weapon randomly overfills it from reserves.
Vorpal Weapon
Increased damage against bosses, vehicles, and Guardians with their Super active.
Danger Zone
The blast radius of this weapon increases when surrounded by combatants. While active, this weapon deals significantly less damage to the wielder.
Thresh
Killing combatants with this weapon generates a small amount of Super energy.
Explosive Light
Picking up an Orb of Power increases the next projectile's blast radius and damage.
Adrenaline Junkie
This weapon gains increased damage and handling from final blows with grenades or this weapon.
Lasting Impression
Rockets attach on impact and detonate after a delay. Increases blast radius and damage.

Stunning Recovery
Stunning a Champion refills your magazine, triggers health regeneration, and improves recovery for a short duration.
Vanguard's Vindication
Final blows with this weapon grant a small amount of health.