Destiny 2 Touch of Malice Guide – Drop Chance, Catalyst & Boost

Touch of Malice is a returning Exotic Auto Rifle from the original Destiny, reintroduced in Destiny 2 with the reprised King’s Fall raid. Known for its high risk/high reward mechanic, this weapon is a favorite among experienced players who want to push their damage output to the limit.

How to Get Touch of Malice

• The weapon drops only from the final boss, Oryx, in the King’s Fall raid.

• Available on both Normal and Master difficulties.

• It’s a random drop — no quest, just RNG.

How to Increase Drop Chance

Since the Season of the Deep, Bungie added Triumphs that boost your drop chance. Completing them improves your odds permanently.

Triumphs that increase your drop rate:

• The Grass is Always Greener

• Overzealous

• Devious Thievery

• Brand Buster

• Gaze Amaze

• Taking Turns

• Under Construction

• The Floor is Lava

• Hands Off

• Overwhelming Power

• One True King

Completing all of them brings your drop rate significantly closer to guaranteed.

Touch of Malice Weapon Perks

• Touch of Malice:
  The final bullet deals bonus damage but hurts the user. It regenerates endlessly, and rapidly defeating three enemies restores health.

• Charged With Blight:
  Precision hits build up a charge. At 10 charges, alternate fire launches a Taken Blight orb that damages enemies in an area.

Does It Have a Catalyst?

Yes — and it makes the gun even better.

• You unlock the catalyst by solving raid-based puzzles.

• Final step: the “basketball court” room where you dunk orbs.

• Catalyst Perk: Rapid Hit
  Rapid precision hits increase reload speed and weapon stability temporarily.

Conclusion

Touch of Malice is not just a fan-favorite — it’s a top-tier PvE weapon that rewards precision, strategy, and skill. If you’re tired of waiting for RNG to work in your favor, let Dving help. We’ll guide you through the raid, boost your Triumph progress, and get this Exotic into your hands fast and reliably.