How to get Monte Carlo catalyst in Destiny 2

❘ Updated: 2023-08-23T10:26:01

Monte Carlo, an Exotic Auto Rifle in Destiny 2 with a new catalyst.

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In Season of the Witch, Monte Carlo acquired a new addition letting the Exotic Auto Rifle finally fulfill its potential. Here’s everything you need to know about Monte Carlo, what its catalyst does, and how to get it in Destiny 2.

Since its debut in the original Destiny, Monte Carlo has been best known for one defining feature. It has a mighty bayonet mounted on the end of it that is as long as the gun itself.

However, this bayonet has had zero use since September 2015, serving as nothing more than a fancy ornament. That is until now with Monte Carlo finally being given the tools to fulfill its potential and become something special.

To help you get the most out of the Monte Carlo and its catalyst in Destiny 2 we’ve put together this guide explaining how to get it and what it does.

How to get Monte Carlo catalyst in Destiny 2

The Monte Carlo catalyst can be acquired by completing Strikes, Gambit, and Crucible matches. It is a luck-based drop that is rewarded after finishing any of these activities.

As with most activity-based catalysts you are wholly dependent on RNG to receive the drop. You might get it on your first strike of the season or go dry for several months. It is not unheard of for players to not unlock a desired catalyst even after thousands of hours.

After receiving the catalyst as a drop you’ll need to defeat 700 combatants using the Monte Carlo to unlock it. The fastest method to do this is either at Shuro Chi or at the Loot Cave in Grasp of Avarice.

How to get Monte Carlo catalyst in Destiny 2.

The Monte Carlo catalyst is a drop from various activities in Destiny 2.

What does Monte Carlo catalyst do in Destiny 2?

The Monte Carlo catalyst turns the Exotic weapon into an Auto Rifle/Glaive hybrid. By converting five stacks of the Markov Chain buff, players can switch to a unique bayonet attack that grants Melee ability energy on use.

Interestingly, the melee damage of the bayonet is affected by Exotic armor like Synthoceps and Wormgod Caress. These massively increase damage potential and turn the Monte Carlo into a lethal melee weapon with incredible burst damage.