Nightshade - Legendary Pulse Rifle

Nightshade is a Pulse Rifle Kinetic Primary in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Pulse Rifle - Kinetic - Primary - Lightweight Frame

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

Three drops is all it takes.

Superb handling. Move faster with this weapon equipped.

Rifle Scope ST
Ranged scope. Long zoom.
• Increases range
• Decreases handling speed
Rifle Scope SSF
Focused scope. Long zoom.
• Slightly increases range
• Slightly decreases handling speed
Cleanshot IS
Snapshot sight. Short zoom.
• Increases handling speed
• Slightly increases range
Hitmark IS
Agile sight. Short zoom.
• Greatly increases handling speed
• Slightly increases range
Red Dot 2 MOA
Snapshot sight. Short zoom.
• Slightly increases range
• Increases handling speed
Red Dot Micro
Agile sight. Short zoom.
• 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

Outlaw
Precision kills greatly decrease reload time.
Rangefinder
Aiming this weapon increases its effective range and zoom magnification. Increased projectile velocity while aiming Rocket Launchers, Grenade Launchers, and Bows.
Firmly Planted
Increased accuracy, stability, and handling when firing while crouched.
Grave Robber
Melee final blows or dealing damage with a charged melee reloads this weapon's magazine from reserves.
Under Pressure
Improved stability and accuracy as the magazine gets lower.
Moving Target
Increased movement speed and target acquisition when moving while aiming down sights.
Ambitious Assassin
Overflows the magazine based on the number of rapid kills before reloading.
Headseeker
Body shots landed with this weapon increase precision damage and aim assist for a short time. Body shots landed while the perk is active refresh the time.
High-Impact Reserves
Rounds at the end of the magazine deal more damage.

Rampage
Kills with this weapon temporarily grant increased damage. Stacks 3x.
Kill Clip
Reloading after a kill grants increased damage.
High-Impact Reserves
Rounds at the end of the magazine deal more damage.
Full Auto Trigger System
Holding down the trigger will fire this weapon at full auto.
Snapshot Sights
Faster time to aim down sights.
Headseeker
Body shots landed with this weapon increase precision damage and aim assist for a short time. Body shots landed while the perk is active refresh the time.
Zen Moment
Causing damage with this weapon reduces recoil and flinch over time.