History of Wavesplitter

The Wavesplitter is a Void Exotic Trace Rifle made by Omolon, which uses focused sonic waves to superheat electrons into a beam. Its intrinsic Harmonic Laser cycles damage through three power levels during sustained fire; picking up an Orb of Power locks it at maximum.

Acquisition

Exotic engrams (extremely rare world drops), PvE and PvP drops, and Xûr when it is in his rotation.

Catalyst

Added in June 2026. PC Gamer’s June 10, 2026 guide lists Detonator Beam and Attrition Orbs, and says the catalyst is likely from Vanguard Ops, Crucible, Gambit, or Exotic Order payouts in the Seasonal Hub. The guide describes this source as likely; a later route was not independently confirmed. Complete the catalyst’s in-game target-defeat objective to unlock it.

Sources

• How to Get Wavesplitter in Destiny 2 — Prima Games; Existing source retained for the acquisition and overview details above.
• How To Get Wavesplitter & Catalyst — ProGameTalk; Existing source retained for the acquisition and overview details above.
• Wavesplitter - Destinypedia — Destinypedia; Existing source retained for the acquisition and overview details above.
• All 26 new catalysts in Destiny 2's final update — PC Gamer; June 10, 2026 catalyst perk and acquisition table.
• Destiny 2 Update 9.7.0 — Bungie; June 9, 2026 update date and Pantheon 2.0 context.
• Wavesplitter Catalyst — Reference; Manifest-derived catalyst traits; direct page access was unavailable during this review, so no exact completion count is stated.
• These NEW Catalysts Are INSANE... | Destiny 2 Monument of Triumph — Aztecross; Aztecross creator overview of the June 2026 Exotic catalyst additions.