TL;DR – Summary
| Activity | God Rolls | Tier Ranks |
|---|---|---|
 | Perk 1: Envious Arsenal (also good: Auto-Loading Holster) Perk 2: Bait and Switch |  |
 | Perk 1: Quickdraw or Impulse Amplifier Perk 2: Explosive Light | |
Updated with the Renegades DLC, Cataphract GL3 is a 
Strand Grenade Launcher that can be farmed by participating in the Trials of Osiris. Cataphract GL3 is a serviceable weapon that may feature some great perks, but it will be outclassed by the top picks. This guide covers its place in the current Meta, top rolls for PvE and PvP, and how to farm it.
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How good is the Cataphract GL3?
Cataphract GL3 is a Strand Adaptive Heavy Grenade Launcher. While Grenade Launchers aren’t top tier, Cataphract does come with some strong perks, such as Envious Assassin and Bait and Switch. However, with its Adaptive frame, it will be weaker than some of the best PvE options like VS Chill Inhibitor, or its Strand competition: The Ever-Present. While this doesn’t make it weak, it does mean there are better options.
In PvP, Cataphract has Quickdraw and Impulse Amplifier in the first column, which are great perks for PvP, granting very high handling or projectile speed, respectively. Grenade Launchers are also quite popular in PvP, making Cataphract quite an appealing option should you wish to go for a Grenade Launcher. Cataphract GL3 is A-Tier for PvE and A-Tier for PvP.
Best alternatives:
 | The Ever-Present | Grenade Launcher |  Heavy | Strand | The Desert Perpetual Epic Raid | Edge of Fate DLC |
 | VS Chill Inhibitor | Grenade Launcher | Heavy |  Stasis | Vesper's Host Dungeon | Monument of Triumph |
 | Wicked Sister | Grenade Launcher | Heavy | Strand | Vanguard Legacy | Episode 2 |
Cataphract GL3 Perks and God Rolls
The Cataphract GL3 grenade launcher can roll with the following perks:
- Perk 1: Envious Assassin, Impulse Amplifier, Auto-Loading Holster, Envious Arsenal, Quickdraw, Blast Disruptor, and Lead from Light.
- Perk 2: Chain Reaction, Full Court, Bait and Switch, Explosive Light, Vorpal weapon, Demolitionist, and Impromptu Ammunition.
- Origin Traits: Alacrity, One Quiet Moment, and Omolon Fluid Dynamics.
Cataphract GL3 God Rolls, Destiny 2
Cataphract GL3 PvE god roll
| PvE God Roll | |
| Barrel | Quick Launch |
| Magazine | Spike Grenades |
| Perk 1 | Envious Arsenal (also good: Auto-Loading Holster) |
| Perk 2 | Bait and Switch |
| Masterwork | Handling |
| Origin Trait | One Quiet Moment |
For our Barrel, we suggest Quick Launch to give it a boost to Velocity and Handling. To further our Handling, we are going for a Handling masterwork. Finally, for our Magazine, we suggest Spike Grenades for slightly more damage.
For perk 1, Envious Arsenal is the winner as it is an excellent damage perk to optimise your DPS, however, Auto-Loading Holster is a solid alternative. In the second perk column, Bait and Switch is realistically the only viable option, and is by far the best available option.
Cataphract GL3 PvP god roll
| PvP God Roll | |
| Barrel | Quick Launch |
| Magazine | High-Velocity Rounds |
| Perk 1 | Impulse Amplifier or Quickdraw |
| Perk 2 | Explosive Light |
| Masterwork | Handling or Velocity |
| Origin Trait | Alacrity |
Quick Launch and High-Velocity Rounds are the picks for our Barrel and Magazine as they boost the Velocity and Handling. To add to this, a Handling or Velocity masterwork is ideal.
For perk, we suggest Impulse Amplifier or Quickdraw in order to boost the Velocity or Handling even further, making the GL easier to use. For perk 2, we recommend Explosive Light as it can increase the damage and AoE of the shots.
How to get Cataphract GL3
Cataphract GL3 is a Trials of Osiris weapon, meaning it comes from Trials of Osiris sources, such as matches or from Saint-14 in the Tower’s Hangar. Remember that Trials of Osiris is only available on weekends, starting at Friday reset. We cover all Trials of Osiris weapons here.
How to get the Cataphract GL3, Destiny 2
Before you go
Interested in more top-tier weapons from Trials of Osiris? You should definitely check out these Igneous Hammer God Rolls.
Which Origin Trait would you choose for PVE? One Quiet Moment isn’t on the new roll. Thanks!