Catalysts are just another way for Bungie to release untested, half baked Exotic weapons, then add even more grind, firstly to access the catalyst (through RNG) then secondly, more busy work/grind to complete catalyst - ending up with a weapon that’s (with a good one) close to being like it should have been released initially
And with that said, there’s plenty of weapons that needed these catalysts (Thorn, Malfeasance, Sturm, Monte Carlo, Jötunn, Exotic Bows etc) and some that really need reworking (as they perform poorly - looking at you Vigilance Wing)
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I understand the initial concept of introducing catalysts to improve pre-existing and underperforming exotics without having to entirely rework them. I don’t understand why they continue to develop new exotics in tandem with their own catalysts. Why not just make the exotics the best they can be as they are. Like you said, unnecessary busy work.
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Sturm already has a catalyst though.
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Does it ? I’ve never seen it drop in 2.5 (calendar) years of D2
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It makes it have 90 range i think. Havent used it since it got the catalyst since 110's are close to useless.
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Jotunn needs a catalyst? I don’t think so.