History of The Prospector

The Prospector is an Arc Exotic Grenade Launcher from Season 1.

Overview

• Intrinsic trait – Excavation: hold the trigger to fire sticky, igniting grenades, then release to detonate all active grenades at once.
• Curated roll: Volatile Launch, Augmented Drum (8 rounds), Full Auto Trigger System, Hand-Laid Stock.
• Archetype: Grenade Launcher.

Acquisition

Exotic engrams and rare world drops, or occasionally from Xûr.

Catalyst

Deeper Pockets adds ammo reserves and masterworks the weapon. Complete Heroic or Nightfall Strikes to receive it, then defeat enemies with the weapon to unlock it.

Trivia

Lore credits it to Tex Mechanica forging.