The Prospector

The Prospector
Overview
Type	Grenade Launcher
Slot	Power
Rarity	Exotic
Manufacturer	Tex Mechanica
Technical Specifications
Attack	10-650
Ammo Type	Heavy
Blast Radius	10
Velocity	64
Stability	42
Handling	55
Reload Speed	32
Rounds Per Minute	165
Magazine	7
Other Specifications
Zoom	13
Aim Assistance	60
Recoil Direction	75
Fire Mode	Single
Quality	0
Tier	6
Inventory Information
Stack	1
Transferable?	True
Item Action	Dismantle
How to Obtain
Collections?	True
API Information
Item Hash	3549153979

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"Some things should stay buried."

― In-game description

The Prospector is an exotic grenade launcher. It can be dismantled to generate Glimmer, Gunsmith Materials, and Legendary Shards.

Lore

This weapon has the following lore associated:

“Get your axe and your pick and your shovel and your spine. We're goin' prospectin'.”
“What?”
“That. The quote. I don't get it.”
“It's an old saying. It's about puttin' in a hard day's work.”
“Seems… antiquated.”
“How so?”
“My grenade launcher's full auto and goes boom on command. What do I need hand tools for?”
“It's a metaphor. It ain't literal. At least not anymore. Your launcher is your hand tool.”
“Ahh. Got it. Good to know.”

Sources

The Prospector can be obtained via loot drops in PVP and PVE, Exotic Engrams, or can be purchased from Xur.

Upgrades

The Prospector can also be upgraded with the following perks:

Column 0

	Excavation
	Hold to fire grenades. Release to detonate all live grenades simultaneously.

Column 1

	Volatile Launch
	This weapon is optimized for an especially explosive payload. Greatly increases blast radius Slightly decreases handling speed Slightly decreases projectile speed

Column 2

	Augmented Drum
	Heavy, high capacity drum. Greatly increases magazine size Greatly decreases reload speed

Column 3

	Full Auto Trigger System
	Holding down the trigger will fire this weapon at full auto.

Column 4

	Hand-Laid Stock
	This weapon is optimized for recoil control. Increases stability

Column 5

	Default Ornament
	Restores your weapon to its default appearance.

	Comstock Lode
	Equip this Weapon Ornament to change the appearance of The Prospector.