History of Prodigal Return

Overview

Prodigal Return is a Legendary Grenade Launcher that deals Arc damage. It was introduced during Season of Defiance. The weapon's flavor text reads: "Pain persists in memory."

Uses the Lightweight Frame archetype in the energy slot with special ammunition.

Acquisition

Originally introduced through Season of Defiance. Farm //node.ovrd.AVALON// for its seasonal loot. Since June 2026, the Classic Collector modifier on the Pinnacle Ops version supplies the mission’s old seasonal equipment.

Crafting and variants

Craftable after unlocking its Weapon Pattern with 5 Deepsight Resonance extractions. Shape the weapon at the Relic on Mars. It has no legacy sunsetting Power cap; those caps were removed with The Final Shape.

Notable traits

Envious Assassin builds an overfilled magazine from kills with other weapons. Voltshot adds Jolt after a kill and reload. Origin traits include Noble Deeds.