Exotic bows inDestiny 2have generally been a bit hit or miss. However,Le Monarquehas found itself in a strong position, particularly on the PVP side of things. This is one of the few Exotic combat bows that players should attempt to get their hands on to expand their Exotic collection.
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Le Monarquealso has a catalyst available, which further enhances the weapon’s effects and makes it more powerful. Players who plan on makingLe Monarquea staple weapon in their arsenal, in particular, should focus onunlocking its catalyst. Here’s where to find the bow’s catalyst and what it does inDestiny 2.
How To GetLe MonarqueExotic Combat Bow In Season 16
Le Monarquewas introduced into the game during theForsakenDLC era. This means that it’s among the oldest Exotics inDestiny 2, and can be purchased from the Tower if players head over to the Monument to Lost Lights. to afford the bow, players will need to put together the following resources:
Since theForsakenDLC was recently vaulted at the end of 2021, some players who haven’t played since might have received free Forsaken tokens that allow them to purchase weapons from this era for free. Make good use of them by investing inLe Monarque, even if bows might seem niche.
How To Get The Catalyst
Le Monarque’s catalyst is unfortunately a random one, meaning players will need to grind quite a bit before the catalyst drops. A lot of time, patience, and good RNG are needed for it. Focusing on completing Pinnacle activities,Nightfall strikes, and such while perhaps grinding other already found catalysts might be a good strategy for players who wish to maximize their time and efficiency. Otherwise, it’s all a big waiting game.
Like most catalysts,Le Monarque’s catalyst requires players to score kills in order to upgrade it and unlock the updated perk. Players will need an estimated 700 kills to fully upgrade its catalyst, which is definitely on the higher end of catalysts.
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The good news is thatLe Monarqueuses Primary ammo, which means players won’t need to worry about Special or Heavy ammo drops while grinding out the catalyst kills. There are many game modes where running this combat bow is viable, and since it evenworks well in the Crucible, players can simply incorporate this weapon as their primary in PVP and mid-level PVE activities.
What The Catalyst Does
Given how powerfulLe Monarqueis on its own, it’s no surprise that the catalyst’s additional perk is a bit underwhelming. While it does also improve the bow’s stability and reload speed by a few points, the real “juice” inLe Monarqueisn’t exactly in its catalyst.
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The bow’s intrinsic perk,Poison Arrows, already does so much heavy lifting for this weapon that some might argue the Unrelenting catalyst perk is just an average bonus perk.Le Monarqueshoots arrows that inflict targets with poison effect, and any precise hits also spread this effect to other nearby enemies. In PVP, the poison effect is powerful as it hinders health regeneration.
IsLe Monarque’s Catalyst Worth It?
Should players dedicate their time to grinding out the catalyst? For the Unrelenting perk alone, perhaps not. However, the stat improvement might be interesting for players who will genuinely see themselves runningLe Monarquein PVP and even in some PVE content.
With Void being so powerful in season 16, it’s also not a bad time to useLe Monarquein any Void-themed builds, given that it’s a Void combat bow. Overall, it will most likely best pair with PVP players who enjoy using this unique combat bow and are able to get critical hits, as well as reap the benefits of the poison effect easily.
Destiny 2. The Witch Queenis available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
