Thorn (Year 1)

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“	"To rend one's enemies is to see them not as equals, but objects--hollow of spirit and meaning." -13th Understanding, 7th Book of Sorrow
	— In-game description

“	Thought to be one of the infamous "Weapons of Sorrow," Thorn is known only through hearsay and folklore, though a repeated theme appears amongst all of the rumors--its power is ~~to be feared.~~ a curse.
	— Arms and Armament description

“	Augmented through dark practices, Thorn was once a hero's weapon. Its jagged frame hints at a sinister truth: a powerful connection to the unutterable sorceries of the Hive. The legend of Thorn is bound to the rise and fall of Dredgen Yor, a Guardian whose name is remembered with disgust and shame. The weapon was thought destroyed...but rumors of its existence still haunt the wilds.
	— Grimoire description

Thorn is an exotic hand cannon. It can be obtained by completing the exotic bounty A Light in the Dark after obtaining the Vanguard Mentor Missive.

Upgrades

Thorn is upgraded with Ascendant Energy and a random material.

Accurized Ballistics: More range and impact. Increased recoil.
- Field Choke: More range and impact. increased recoil.
- Aggressive Ballistics: More predictable recoil. Enhanced Impact. Shorter range and more recoil.
Final Round: The last round in magazine deals bonus damage.
Upgrade Damage: Increase Attack Power, allowing this weapon to cause more damage.
Snap Shot: Aiming this weapon is incredibly fast.
- Send It: increase Range and Accuracy.
- Perfect Balance: This weapon has extremely low recoil.
Mark of the Devourer: Rounds pierce targets and cause lingering damage over time.
Upgrade Damage: Increase Attack Power, allowing this weapon to cause more damage.
Upgrade Damage: Increase Attack Power, allowing this weapon to cause more damage.
- Upgrade Damage: Increase Attack Power, allowing this weapon to cause more damage.
- Upgrade Damage: Increase Attack Power, allowing this weapon to cause more damage.

"Mark of the Devourer" will cause rounds to overpenetrate the target, poisoning it and any enemy standing behind them.

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