Desperate times call for… you know the rest. Here is everything you need to know about the new Desperate Measures perk in Destiny 2: Into the Light.

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What is the Desperate Measures perk in Destiny 2?

The Desperate Measures perk is an exclusive perk for almost all Brave weapons introduced in Destiny 2: Into the Light. This perk will grant a damage bonus after dealing weapon final blows. Not only that, but both melee and grenade final blows will provide an even bigger damage bonus, which is stackable as well.

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For all of you perk-savvy Guardians, you will notice this perk sounds a lot like the Golden Tricorn perk. And you would be right, except for the fact that this perk doesn’t require your grenade or melee kills to be of the same damage type as your weapon. So, if isn’t obvious, you must get a Brave weapon with this perk.

Out of the 12 Brave weapons, only nine of them feature the Desperate Measures perk in their fourth column. Take a look at the list below so you can have an idea of the perk pool for each weapon and begin farming for your god roll of choice.

Destiny 2: Brave Weapons with Desperate Measures perk

WeaponWeapon TypeExpansionSeasonThird ColumnFourth ColumnForbearanceGrenade LauncherThe Witch QueenSeason of the RisenUnrelenting
Stats for All
Demolitionist
Ambitious Assassin
Surplus
Steady Hands
Disruption BreakWellspring
Golden Tricorn
One for All
Bait and Switch
Chain Reaction
Rampage
Desperate MeasuresFalling GuillotineSwordShadowkeepSeason of ArrivalsVorpal Weapon
Relentless Strikes
Repulsor Brace
Frenzy
Attrition Orbs
Chain Reaction
Duelist’s TranceSurrounded
Whirlwind Blade
Destabilizing Rounds
Eager Edge
Bait and Switch
Sword Logic
Desperate MeasuresThe RecluseSubmachine GunForsakenSeason of the DrifterFeeding Frenzy
Enlightened Action
Subsistence
Threat Detector
Repulsor Brace
Hip-Fire Grip
Dynamic Sway ReductionMaster of Arms
Target Lock
Frenzy
Destabilizing Rounds
Surrounded
Tap the Trigger
Desperate MeasuresHammerheadMachine GunForsakenSeason of the ForgeFeeding Frenzy
Destabilizing Rounds
Envious Assassin
Rampage
Fourth Time’s the Charm
Rewind Rounds
Under-OverSurrounded
High-Impact Reserves
Target Lock
Onslaught
Killing Tally
Desperate Measures
Tap the TriggerBlast FurnacePulse RifleForsakenSeason of the ForgeZen Moment
Snapshot
Shoot to Loot
Keep Away
Perpetual Motion
Kinetic Tremors
HeadseekerKill Clip
Firefly
One for All
Frenzy
Rampage
Rapid Hit
Desperate MeasuresLuna’s HowlHand CannonForsakenSeason of the OutlawEye of the Storm
Subsistence
Discord
Encore
Slideshot
Enlightened Action
Heal ClipMagnificent Howl
Kill Clip
Incandescent
Desperate Measures
Opening Shot
Precision Instrument
HarmonyMidnight CoupHand CannonDestiny 2 Year 1–Outlaw
Firefly
Shoot to Loot
Explosive Payload
Moving Target
Attrition Orbs
Enlightened ActionRampage
Kinetic Tremors
Zen Moment
One for All
Frenzy
Opening Shot
Desperate MeasuresHung Jury SR4Scout RifleThe Taken King–Rewind Rounds
Enlightened Action
Kinetic Tremors
Rapid Hit
Shoot to Loot
No Distractions
Loose ChangeOne for All
Cascade Point
Box Breathing
Firefly
Precision Instrument
Desperate Measures
Explosive PayloadElsie’s RiflePulse RifleOriginal Destiny–Feeding Frenzy
Zen Moment
Repulsor Brace
Loose Change
Keep Away
Under-Over
Rewind RoundsAdrenaline Junkie
Frenzy
Destabilizing Rounds
Kill Clip
Desperado
Desperate Measures
Headseeker

Be mindful that with each week’s reset day, new Brave weapons will be added to the initial batch of six that we got. And, once they do, don’t forget about completing the Arcite 99-40 weapon quests for them to be able to drop during your Destiny 2 activities and by opening Lord Shaxx’s arsenal chest. Next step? Hoping that the RNG overlords allow you to get a Brave weapon with the Desperate Measures perk.

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