Destiny 2 Kindled Orchid: Vault of Glass Hand Cannon
Kindled Orchid is an aggressive-frame hand cannon from Vault of Glass. Learn its drop sources, perk pool, and where it fits in your loadout.
Kindled Orchid is an aggressive-frame hand cannon from the Vault of Glass raid. Aggressive frames are the slowest-firing hand cannons, but they hit hardest per shot. That trade shapes everything about how you use it.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Weapon type | Hand cannon, aggressive frame |
| Source | Vault of Glass raid |
| Rarity | Legendary with random rolls |
| Best role | Precision damage at mid range |
The weapon also appears with a raid perk on some rolls. That perk deals bonus damage to Vex, which makes the weapon a strong pick inside the raid itself. Outside Vex-heavy content, the perk does nothing, so judge the roll by its other columns.
The raid perk makes it a collector’s piece even if the rest of the roll is filler. Because it comes from a raid, it is not something you farm casually. Plan a clear with a fireteam or a clan group when you chase it.
How to get Kindled Orchid
Kindled Orchid drops from Vault of Glass encounters. Every encounter can reward it, so repeat clears are the main path.
Raid challenge chests give you one focused drop each week. If you are missing it after several clears, keep running the encounters you enjoy most. Our Vault of Glass guide covers the raid’s encounters and loot.
How it feels to use
The slow fire rate rewards burst timing. Line up a headshot, let the recoil settle, then fire again. Players who tap the trigger fast will feel the weapon underperform. With a good roll, it deletes majors and shines in PvE content.
In PvP, the archetype demands precise headshots at close range. It is a skill weapon, not a comfort pick. A reload perk fixes most of the archetype’s problems. Stability perks help the second shot land cleanly.
Which content Kindled Orchid actually suits
Kindled Orchid works best in content where majors show up at mid range. Pair it with a special weapon that covers long lanes. It is a poor choice for close-quarters maps and cramped dungeons. Many players keep one copy for Vault of Glass and one for general PvE.
Keep or shard
Keep any roll with a strong final-column perk. If you do not own it yet, keep the first copy regardless of perks. Dismantle duplicates once the collection entry is done. Our god rolls guide explains how to compare two rolls quickly.
Related guides
- Raids guide — how raid loot and challenge chests work.
- Weapon perks guide — what each perk column does.
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.