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The Sunshot Catalyst also goes a long way to making the Sunshot more deadly and easier to wield. For players considering using this weapon, it’s highly recommended to get the Sunshot Catalyst.
Updated On September 28, 2021 by Ben Baker: Taking the time to track down and update any Catalyst can be a tedious one. This is especially true if it’s tucked away in content of the game that players don’t enjoy as much as others, like PVP or PVE depending on tastes. Because of this, it’s important to know that the Catalyst at the end of the rainbow is worth the effort. Fortunately for the Sunshot Catalyst this is definitely the case and makes a fun weapon even more viable in combat. To illustrate this point this list has been updated to include the weapon’s stats with the Sunshot Catalyst and how best to use the Sunshot.
What The Sunshot Catalyst Does
The Sunshot Catalyst provides two important benefits for the energy-based Hand Cannon.
Increase Sunshot’s Range By 27 Increase Sunshot’s Stability By 18
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That added range is phenomenal on the Sunshot. Part of the weapon’s appeal is that it can do well at longer than usual ranges. Having an extra 27 to range is just absurd and by itself makes getting the Sunshot Catalyst worth it. That added stability is a cherry on top that makes the weapon a bit easier to use.
Weapon Stats With The Sunshot Catalyst
Impact – 80 Range – 38 Stability – 46 Handling – 83 Reload Speed – 75 Rounds Per Minute – 150 Magazine – 12 Sun Blast – Targets killed with this weapon explode with Solar Energy. Textured Grip – Increases Handling speed and decreases Stability.
How To Find The Sunshot Catalyst
The Sunshot Catalyst is obtained by completing either Strikes or Crucible matches. Neither has a better chance of dropping the Catalyst so it is the player’s choice on which path to pursue. Completing the match is how to obtain the Catalyst so it is ideal to pursue whatever has the fastest clear time.
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It’s also important to remember that the player can complete either Strikes or Crucibles with any weapon. So players can go for an optimal farming loadout to get the Sunshot Catalyst to drop sooner. This isn’t ideal for upgrading purposes, but it is viable.
Upgrading The Sunshot Catalyst
To upgrade the Sunshot Catalyst the player needs to do two things
Kill 500 enemies using the Sunshot. Kill 1,000 enemies using the Sun Blast Explosion.
The first requirement is relatively straightforward. The final blow must be dealt using the Sunshot’s primary damage method and it’ll count. The second is a little trickier as the enemies must be killed via the Sun Blast explosion that occurs from killing an enemy with the Sunshot. Wounding a group of enemies before killing one is highly recommended to get these kills.
Tips To Get The Sunshot Catalyst
Sunshot is ideally suited for clearing weaker groups of enemies and for severely damaging grouped-up Guardians. This makes it a viable option for both Strikes and Crucible matches. This is huge as the player can rack up kills to count retroactively for the Sunshot Catalyst.
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From both a Catalyst farming and upgrading perspective the best thing the player can do is grind PVE content that supports lots of kills and decent clear time. Shattered Throne is best for getting 1,000 Sun Blast explosion kills. It’s also handy for grinding for other Catalysts like the Borealis Catalyst that drops from non-Guardian kills.
Advice On Using The Sunshot Catalyst
The Sunshot seems built for PVE content thanks to its chain explosion abilities. Clever players can use this to clear an entire mob of ads with a few well-placed shots. This can also be used to severely weaken stronger enemies by exploding their weaker allies who can then be mopped up with other weapons.
While there is some potential in PVP it requires waiting for the right opportunity to strike because it’s most effective against groups of enemies clustered together. Smart teams avoid this which limits the Sunshot’s usefulness even with the Sunshot Catalyst. As a result, players are better suited to using the Sunshot in PVE and using something else in PVP.
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