Destiny 2 Hawkmoon: Random Roll Hand Cannon Guide
Hawkmoon sells every week from Xur with random rolls. Here is the price, how the perk works, and why precision chains matter
Hawkmoon is an exotic hand cannon that sells from Xur every single week. Each copy comes with random perks, so the hunt for a perfect roll never ends. Its intrinsic trait rewards chained precision hits with bonus damage and extra range.
How to buy it
Find Xur in the Tower on the weekend. Hawkmoon costs:
- 125,000 Glimmer
- 200 Legendary Shards
- 1 Exotic Cipher
- 1 Ascendant Shard
You need the Beyond Light expansion to buy it. The price is high for newer players, so save Exotic Ciphers from Xur’s weekly Xenology quest first.
How to play Hawkmoon
Chain headshots. Each precision hit builds a damage and range bonus, and the bonus carries between shots. Miss and you lose the chain. In PvP, three chained headshots can delete a Guardian. In PvE, the same chain melts majors at mid range.
The Hawkmoon catalyst
The Hawkmoon catalyst needs hand cannon kills and improves handling and reload. Farm it in the Crucible, where hand cannon kills come naturally.
Hawkmoon mistakes that break the paracausal chain
- Body-shotting and breaking the chain.
- Buying a copy with bad random perks.
- Ignoring range. Hawkmoon shines at mid range, not point blank.
FAQ
Is Hawkmoon better than Ace of Spades? Ace has more utility, but Hawkmoon has a higher damage ceiling on clean chains.
Can I get it from Xur’s engram? No. Hawkmoon is separate from his exotic engram pool and always sold directly.
Does it need the catalyst? It helps, but the weapon is strong without it.
Hawkmoon purchase checklist for Xur day
- Save an Exotic Cipher and Ascendant Shard.
- Visit Xur on the weekend.
- Buy Hawkmoon and check the roll.
- Farm the catalyst in PvP.
Does the catalyst matter? Yes. The catalyst improves handling and reload, which is where Hawkmoon feels slowest. Farm it from PvP or Vanguard kills once you own the gun.
Because every copy rolls differently, read the god roll guide before spending a Xur trip on a copy you will dismantle.
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Sources & References
This guide is verified against the game's own data and official communications. For patch notes, current balance, and authoritative specifics, consult the references below. Where a precise number cannot be verified, we explain the mechanic rather than invent a figure.
- Destiny 2 on Bungie.net — patch notes, current season, and authoritative game data.
- Destiny 2 Wiki — community-maintained mechanics, maps, and item data.