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A burst-fire weapon, named and sanctified by the leaders of the Future War Cult.
― In-game description

The Villainy is a Legendary Pulse Rifle which can be equipped by all classes.[1] It can be dismantled to generate Glimmer, Weapon Parts and Ascendant Material. It can also be transferred between characters using the vault.

Sources

The Villainy can be retrieved from one of the following activities/vendors:

The Taken King source icon The Taken King
This item can drop in The Taken King expansion.


Upgrades

The Villainy can also be upgraded with the following perks:

Column 0

Kinetic Damage icon Kinetic Damage
This weapon causes kinetic damage.
Infuse icon Infuse
Consume a more powerful Weapon to boost the Attack value of this Weapon.

Column 1

Random perk icon Randomly Selected Perk
This could be one of five randomly selected perks.
Red Dot-OES icon Red Dot-OES
Agile sight.

For smooth engagement in close quarters.

Red Dot-OES icon Red Dot-ORS
Accurized sight.

For precise fire.

Red Dot-OES icon Red Dot-OAS
Snapshot sight.

Enhanced target acquisition.

Red Dot-OES icon Red Dot-ORS1
Precision sight.

Highest zoom in class. Enhanced range.

Red Dot-OES icon Red Dot-ORES
Flexible sight.

Enhances handling, range, and recoil control.

Random perk icon Randomly Selected Perk
This could be one of three randomly selected perks.
Focus Lens FLS2 icon Focus Lens FLS2
Agile scope.

Modest zoom. Light and snappy.

Focus Lens FLS2 icon Ranged Lens RLR5
Precision scope.

Superb effective range. Heavy, with poor recoil control.

Focus Lens FLS2 icon Focus Lens FLA5
Sharpshooter scope.

Long range, with enhanced target acquisition. Surprisingly light.

Random perk icon Randomly Selected Perk
This could be one of two randomly selected perks.
TrueSight IS icon QuickDraw IS
Agile sight.

Lightning-fast handling.

TrueSight IS icon TrueSight IS
Flexible sight.

Light, with good recoil control. Strong target acquisition.

Column 2

Random perk icon Randomly Selected Perk
This could be one of eleven randomly selected perks.
Partial Refund icon Partial Refund
Chance to return a portion of the magazine after an assist.
Eye of the Storm icon Eye of the Storm
This weapon becomes more accurate as your health gets lower.
Life Support icon Life Support
Kills with this weapon while critically wounded have a chance to start regenerating health.
Danger Close icon Danger Close
This weapon gains increased reload and handling when two or more enemies are in close proximity.
Surrounded icon Surrounded
This weapon gains bonus damage when three or more enemies are in close proximity.
Exhumed icon Exhumed
This weapon gains improved range and handling for a short time after revival.
Final Round icon Secret Round
Missing a shot from this weapon's burst will fire a fourth shot.
Rangefinder icon Rangefinder
Aiming this weapon increases its effective range.
Headseeker icon Headseeker
Body shots with this weapon increase precision damage for a short time.
Counterbalance icon Counterbalance
This weapon has increased stability.
Outlaw icon Outlaw
Precision kills with this weapon dramatically increase reload speed.

Column 3

Random perk icon Randomly Selected Perk
This could be one of five randomly selected perks.
Perfect Balance icon Perfect Balance
This weapon has extremely low recoil.
Lightweight icon Lightweight
When held, this weapon grants +2 character Agility.
Hand Loaded icon Hand Loaded
This weapon is effective at an extended range.
Fitted Stock icon Fitted Stock
Increases weapon stability.
Speed Reload icon Speed Reload
Reload this weapon quickly.
Random perk icon Randomly Selected Perk
This could be one of five randomly selected perks.
File:Injection Mold icon.png Braced Frame
Increased Stability

Reduced Magazine Size

File:Injection Mold icon.png Hand-laid Stock
Increased Stability

Reduced Range

File:Injection Mold icon.png Reinforced Barrel
Increased Range

Reduced Stability

File:Injection Mold icon.png Feather Mag
Faster Reload

Reduced Magazine Size

File:Injection Mold icon.png Casket Mag
Increased Magazine Size

Reduced Stability

Random perk icon Randomly Selected Perk
This could be one of four randomly selected perks.
File:Injection Mold icon.png Injection Mold
Increased Stability, Faster Handling

Reduced Range

File:Injection Mold icon.png Smallbore
Increased Range and Stability

Slower Reload, Reduced Magazine Size

File:Injection Mold icon.png Oiled Frame
Faster Reload

Reduced Range

Skip Rounds icon Skip Rounds
Ceramic-jacketed rounds ricochet on hard surfaces.

Their extreme density lets you carry more rounds in reserve. Added mass slows down weapon handling.

Column 4

Random perk icon Randomly Selected Perk
This could be one of seven randomly selected perks.
Third Eye icon Third Eye
Radar stays active while aiming down this weapon's sights.
Spray and Play icon Spray and Play
Increases the reload speed of this weapon when its mag is empty.
Last Resort icon Last Resort
This weapon handles and reloads faster when the wielder is the last living player of their Fireteam.
Army of One icon Army of One
Quick unassisted kills with this weapon reduce grenade and melee cooldown.
Glass Half Full icon Glass Half Full
The bottom half of each magazine causes additional damage.
Grenadier icon Grenadier
Kills with this weapon reduce the cooldown of your grenade.
Feeding Frenzy icon Feeding Frenzy
Kills with this weapon increase reload speed for a short time.


References

  1. Bungie.net "The Villainy (Legendary) API call". Retrieved 09 September 2015.
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