Subzero Salvo - Legendary Rocket Launcher

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

Weapon overview

Rocket Launcher - Arc - Heavy - Precision Frame

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

"Our enemies are not subtle, so neither shall we be. Make the chasms echo with the thunder of your artillery." —Clovis Bray

Weapon frame

Precision Frame

This weapon fires small auto-tracking rockets. Rockets lock onto targets when aimed.

Base stats

StatValue
Blast Radius30
Velocity48
Stability39
Handling41
Reload Speed23
Aim Assistance61
Zoom20
Airborne Effectiveness3
Ammo Generation34
Rounds Per Minute15
Magazine1
Recoil Direction79

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

  • 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

Left column perks

  • Impulse Amplifier
    Massively increases projectile velocity, increases reload speed.
  • 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.
  • Supercharged Magazine
    While amplified, ammo is gradually transferred from reserves to the magazine.

    While in Speed Booster, ammo regenerates faster and overflows the magazine.
  • Impromptu Ammunition
    Final blows increase ammo meter progress from all sources for a short time.
  • Auto-Loading Holster
    The holstered weapon is automatically reloaded after a short period of time.
  • Envious Assassin
    Defeating targets with other weapons before drawing this one transfers ammo to the magazine from reserves. This effect can overflow the magazine based on the number of targets defeated.
  • Danger Zone
    The blast radius of this weapon increases when surrounded by combatants. While active, this weapon deals significantly less damage to the wielder.

Right column perks

  • Bipod
    Increases ammo and reserves but reduces damage, blast radius, and reload speed.
  • Rolling Storm
    Final blows grant Bolt Charge.
    While amplified, final blows grant additional Bolt Charge.
  • Gear Shift
    Reloading after a final blow or becoming amplified grants a period of increased damage. Stacks 5x.
  • Lasting Impression
    Rockets attach on impact and detonate after a delay. Increases blast radius and damage.
  • Explosive Light
    Picking up an Orb of Power increases the next projectile's blast radius and damage.
  • Aggregate Charge
    This weapon deals more damage for each elemental debuff applied to the target.
  • Harmony
    Final blows with other weapons improve this weapon's damage and performance for a short duration.

Origin trait or grip options

  • Winterized Gear
    After being out of combat for a moderate duration, this weapon gains stability, reload speed, and handling. These benefits decay over time after reentering combat.

Masterwork options