Undercurrent (Adept) - Legendary Grenade Launcher

Undercurrent (Adept) is a Grenade Launcher Arc Special in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Grenade Launcher - Arc - Special - Wave Frame

Source: Grandmaster Nightfall

The river embraces all. Struggle is futile.

Weapon frame

Wave Frame

One-shot handheld Grenade Launcher. Projectiles release a wave of energy when they contact the ground.

Base stats

StatValue
Blast Radius50
Velocity74
Stability22
Handling69
Reload Speed69
Aim Assistance77
Zoom13
Airborne Effectiveness4
Ammo Generation68
Rounds Per Minute72
Magazine1
Recoil Direction63

Available perks

Barrel or sight options

  • 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

Magazine or battery options

  • 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

Left column perks

  • Lead from Gold
    Picking up Heavy ammo also grants ammo to this weapon.
  • Field Prep
    Increases ammo generation. Faster reload, stow, and ready speed when you're crouching.
  • Stats for All
    Hitting three separate targets increases weapon handling, stability, reload, and range for a moderate duration.
  • Ambitious Assassin
    Overflows the magazine based on the number of rapid kills before reloading.
  • Eddy Current
    Temporarily increases reload speed and handling after sprinting or while amplified. This effect is improved when you are amplified.
  • Demolitionist
    Kills with this weapon generate grenade energy. Activating your grenade ability reloads this weapon from reserves.

Right column perks

  • Voltshot
    Reloading this weapon after defeating a target overcharges this weapon for a short period of time, causing it to jolt on its next hit.
  • One for All
    Hitting three separate targets increases damage for a moderate duration.
  • Bait and Switch
    Deal damage with all equipped weapons within a short time to give this weapon a damage boost.
  • Adrenaline Junkie
    This weapon gains increased damage and handling from final blows with grenades or this weapon.
  • Attrition Orbs
    Dealing sustained damage creates an Orb of Power.
  • High Ground
    Final blows with this weapon grant stacks of bonus damage. Attacking targets from higher ground immediately grants the maximum number of stacks.

Origin trait or grip options

  • 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.

Masterwork options