Thorn (Year 1)

Thorn is an exotic hand cannon. It can be acquired by completing the exotic weapon bounty A Light in the Dark.

Thorn is one of the Weapons of Sorrow that have been constructed using the Hive's forbidden power. It was augmented by Dredgen Yor after he delved into the dark mysticism of the Hive.

Upgrades

 * Accurized Ballistics: More range and impact. Increased recoil.
 * Field Choke: More range and impact. increased recoil.
 * Aggressive Ballistics: More predictable recoil. Enhanced Impact. Shorter range and more recoil.
 * Final Round: The last round in a magazine deals bonus damage.
 * Upgrade Damage: Increases Attack Power, allowing this weapon to cause more damage.
 * Snap Shot: Aiming this weapon is incredibly fast.
 * Send It: Increase Range and Accuracy.
 * Perfect Balance: This weapon has extremely low recoil.
 * Mark of the Devourer: Rounds pierce targets and cause lingering damage over time.
 * Upgrade Damage: Increases Attack Power, allowing this weapon to cause more damage.
 * Upgrade Damage: Increases Attack Power, allowing this weapon to cause more damage.
 * Upgrade Damage: Increases Attack Power, allowing this weapon to cause more damage. (Cost: 1 Exotic Shard)

Trivia

 * Cabal Phalanxes can be injured by the Mark of the Devourer damage over time effect even if the dart hits the shield.
 * Thorn has overpenetration even if Mark of the Devourer is not yet unlocked.
 * Shields do not regenerate while the Mark of the Devourer is in effect.
 * Mark of Devourer lasts for 5 ticks after the most current shot, so the effect does not stack.
 * Thorn received a buff that increased the magazine size from 6 to 9, increased the reload speed and stability, and increased the Mark of the Devourer's effects on PvE enemies.