Cruel Mercy

Sometimes it's kinder to let go.

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Legendary Pulse Rifle

Cruel Mercy

Sometimes it's kinder to let go.

Cruel Mercy is a Legendary Pulse Rifle in Destiny 2 that deals Arc damage from the Energy slot and uses primary ammo. It is built on the Heavy Burst. Look out for rolls with Dragonfly, Demolitionist, Eddy Current, Fourth Time's the Charm. Source: Random Perks: This item cannot be reacquired from Collections.

All possible perks

Heavy BurstIntrinsic

Fires a hard-hitting, two-round burst. Slightly reduces flinching from incoming fire while aiming.

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Base stats

Impact34
Range76
Stability35
Handling31
Reload Speed42
Aim Assistance42
Zoom18
Airborne Effectiveness18
Ammo Generation56
Rounds Per Minute324
Magazine28
Recoil Direction74

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

Overview & how to get it

Rarity
Legendary
Type
Pulse Rifle
Element
Arc
Slot
Energy
Ammo
Primary
Source
Random Perks: This item cannot be reacquired from Collections.
Craftable
No

Other versions

Bungie has released this weapon more than once. Each version can have different perks or sources.

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