Exotic Hand Cannon

Crimson

According to official Vanguard policy, this weapon does not exist.

Crimson is an Exotic Hand Cannon in Destiny 2 that deals Kinetic damage from the Kinetic slot and uses primary ammo. Its signature exotic perk is Banned Weapon. It comes with a fixed set of perks, including Cruel Remedy. Source: Exotic engrams; extremely rare world drops.

Perks

Banned WeaponIntrinsic

This weapon fires a 3-round burst.

This version has a fixed roll: the perks above are always the same.

Exotic catalyst

Crimson Catalyst

An Exotic catalyst can be inserted into this socket.

Check the Exotic catalysts section in Triumphs to learn where the catalyst can be obtained.

Base stats

Impact92

Range55

Stability80

Handling45

Reload Speed60

Aim Assistance75

Zoom14

Airborne Effectiveness15

Ammo Generation100

Rounds Per Minute415

Magazine8

Recoil Direction55

Base values from the game files, before barrels, magazines, mods and masterwork.

Overview & how to get it

Rarity: Exotic
Type: Hand Cannon
Element: Kinetic
Slot: Kinetic
Ammo: Primary
Source: Exotic engrams; extremely rare world drops.
Craftable: No

Lore

Crimson

"This is crazy! You don't need this thing. I can heal you; that's my whole job." "I thought your job was to state the obvious." "What?" "Oh, come on. Ever since you found me, it's been, 'Watch out, Fallen ahead!' when they're right in front of me. Or, my favorite: 'Seems like the door's locked.' Is it? Really? I couldn't tell. And when it's not that, you say I need to be more self-sufficient in case we lose the Light again. So here's my answer. Here's the remedy." "I was just trying to help."