Destiny players are about to make some new best friends.

Destiny: The Taken King will add more guns to the game than any content drop before - including the original release. But it's not just about numbers, you know!

These new weapons come to use via three manufacturers - foundries, in Bungie's parlance - and which one of these they hail from affects not just their aesthetics but their stats, perks and general utility. Arekkz breaks down the brands below:

Destiny The Taken King Weapon Foundries - Suros, Omolon & Hakke | Bungie Update July 24th Watch on YouTube