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Executor-issued auto rifle for loyal supporters of the New Monarchy.
― In-game description

Vanquisher VIII is a legendary New Monarchy auto rifle.[1][2] It can be obtained from Executor Hideo for 150 Crucible Marks after reaching New Monarchy Rank 3 or from decoding engrams.

Sources

Vanquisher VIII can be retrieved from one of the following activities/vendors:

New Monarchy source icon New Monarchy
Executor Hideo of the New Monarchy faction sometimes sells this item in the Tower.


Upgrades

Vanquisher VIII can be upgraded with the following perks:

Column 0

Kinetic Damage icon Kinetic Damage
This weapon causes kinetic damage.
Ascend icon Ascend
Increases the Attack value of this weapon to the highest available in Year 1.

Column 1

Random perk icon Randomly Selected Perk
This could be one of four randomly selected perks.
Red Dot-OES icon Red Dot-ORS
Accurized sight.

For precise fire.

TrueSight IS icon SteadyHand IS
Stable sight.

Optimized for excellent recoil control.

TrueSight IS icon QuickDraw IS
Agile sight.

Lightning-fast handling.

TrueSight IS icon TrueSight IS
Flexible sight.

Light, with good recoil control. Strong target acquisition.

Random perk icon Randomly Selected Perk
This could be one of four randomly selected perks.
TrueSight IS icon SureShot IS
Snapshot sight.

Excellent handling. Superb target acquisition.

Red Dot-OES icon Red Dot-OAS
Snapshot sight.

Enhanced target acquisition.

Red Dot-OES icon Red Dot-ORS1
Precision sight.

Highest zoom in class. Enhanced range.

Red Dot-OES icon Red Dot-ORES
Flexible sight.

Enhances handling, range, and recoil control.

Random perk icon Randomly Selected Perk
This could be one of two randomly selected perks.
Focus Lens FLS2 icon Focus Lens FLS2
Agile scope.

Modest zoom. Light and snappy.

Focus Lens FLS2 icon Ranged Lens RLS3
Mid-range scope.

Good effective range and recoil control. Heavy and slow.

Column 2

Random perk icon Randomly Selected Perk
This could be one of six randomly selected perks.
Spray and Play icon Spray and Play
Increases the reload speed of this weapon when its mag is empty.
Spray and Play icon Reactive Reload
Reloading this weapon after a kill grants a damage bonus for a short time.
Counterbalance icon Counterbalance
This weapon has increased stability.
Cascade icon Cascade
Melee kills increase the reload speed of this weapon for a short time.
Persistence icon Persistence
This weapon grows more accurate the longer it is fired.
Hip Fire icon Hip Fire
This weapon has bonus accuracy while firing from the hip.

Column 3

Upgrade Damage icon Upgrade Damage
Increases Attack Power, allowing this weapon to cause more damage.

Column 4

Random perk icon Randomly Selected Perk
This could be one of three randomly selected perks.
Snapshot icon Snapshot
Aiming this weapon is incredibly fast.
High Caliber Rounds icon High Caliber Rounds
Oversize rounds built to stagger targets and leave them reeling.

Their mass makes a weapon harder to handle.

Field Scout icon Field Scout
Increases carried Ammo capacity.
Random perk icon Randomly Selected Perk
This could be one of three randomly selected perks.
Lightweight icon Lightweight
When held, this weapon grants +2 character Agility.
Perfect Balance icon Perfect Balance
This weapon has extremely low recoil.
Fitted Stock icon Fitted Stock
Increases weapon stability.
Random perk icon Randomly Selected Perk
This could be one of three randomly selected perks.
Skip Rounds icon Skip Rounds
Ceramic-jacketed rounds ricochet on hard surfaces.

Their extreme density lets you carry more rounds in reserve. Added mass slows down weapon handling.

Single Point Sling icon Single Point Sling
Switch weapons faster. Move quicker while aiming.
Hammer Forged icon Hammer Forged
Improved range and accuracy.

Column 5

Random perk icon Randomly Selected Perk
This could be one of five randomly selected perks.
Glass Half Full icon Glass Half Full
The bottom half of each magazine causes additional damage.
Rangefinder icon Rangefinder
Aiming this weapon increases its effective range.
Grenadier icon Grenadier
Kills with this weapon reduce the cooldown of your grenade.
Crowd Control icon Crowd Control
Kills with this weapon grant bonus damage for a short time.
Third Eye icon Third Eye
Radar stays active while aiming down this weapon's sights.

Column 6

Upgrade Damage icon Upgrade Damage
Increases Attack Power, allowing this weapon to cause more damage.

Column 7

Upgrade Damage icon Upgrade Damage
Increases Attack Power, allowing this weapon to cause more damage.
Upgrade Damage icon Upgrade Damage
Increases Attack Power, allowing this weapon to cause more damage.
Upgrade Damage icon Upgrade Damage
Increases Attack Power, allowing this weapon to cause more damage.


References

  1. Foman123 (20 June 2014) YouTubeDestiny Alpha - Resource Upload 54:00. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
  2. Nelva, Giuseppe. (June 2014) "Destiny’s Screenshots of All Faction/Class Weapons and Armor Show That Bungie Hasn’t Lost its Touch". DualShockers. Retrieved 7 Jul. 2014.
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