History of Tarnished Mettle

Overview

Tarnished Mettle is a Legendary Scout Rifle that deals Arc damage. It is classified as a Weapon and features the flavor text: "Survival is the better part of valor."

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

Acquisition

Originally earned through Season of Plunder, including Ketchcrash and Expedition rewards. Later copies have appeared in Banshee-44 and Xûr weapon inventories. The original seasonal acquisition and vendor availability are distinct routes.

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

Demolitionist supports grenade recharge and grenade-triggered reloading. Voltshot adds Jolt after a kill and reload. Origin traits include Right Hook.