My Journey to Unlock Centrifuse and Its Catalyst in Destiny 2
Centrifuse Exotic Auto Rifle thrives with Arc builds—unlock it from the Monument to Lost Lights then grind its Catalyst for blinding explosions.
I still remember the first time I laid eyes on the Centrifuse Exotic Auto Rifle. It was back in Season of the Deep, and something about its chunky Arc–themed design immediately screamed “build around me.” Even now in 2026, this weapon remains a fantastic pick for anyone who loves sprinting into battle and watching enemies explode in a shower of electric light. Let me walk you through how I finally added Centrifuse to my collection, unlocked its Catalyst, and made it a permanent part of my Arc loadouts.
When I first equipped Centrifuse, I instantly understood why so many Guardians were raving about it. The Exotic perk, Overcharge Capacitor, turns movement into murder. Every time you sprint, slide, or simply pull the trigger, the weapon builds an electrostatic charge. That charge isn't just for show – it directly boosts the rifle's range and reload speed, making it feel snappy even during prolonged firefights. Once the charge meter gets high, things get wild: final blows cause Arc explosions that chain to nearby enemies. At maximum charge, those same explosions also blind survivors, creating incredible crowd control in activities like Nightfalls or Dares of Eternity.
So how does a player in 2026 actually get their hands on this beauty? Originally, Centrifuse was a Season of the Deep exclusive, sitting in the Season Pass. Players who bought the premium track could grab it at rank 1, while free–track Guardians had to grind all the way to rank 35. Those days are long gone, but Bungie has thankfully kept the weapon accessible. If you own the Lightfall expansion, you can still pick up Centrifuse from the Monument to Lost Lights in the Tower. Head to the kiosk, open the ‘Lightfall – Year 6’ section, and you’ll see it waiting for you. Be ready to trade in some serious currency:
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Exotic Cipher | 1 |
| Glimmer | 100,000 |
| Legendary Shards | 200 |
| Ascendant Shard | 1 |
After I exchanged those materials, the rifle dropped straight into my inventory. Seeing that first copy appear was a rush, but I knew the real fun would start when I pursued the Catalyst.
Once you have acquired your first copy of Centrifuse, the Catalyst quest becomes available. Swing by Banshee-44 in the Tower and he’ll hand you the mission named Higher Voltage. I found it straightforward but a bit grindy – the perfect excuse to spend a lazy afternoon blasting aliens. The quest breaks down into three clear steps:
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Step 1: Rapidly defeat 20 targets and defeat 40 targets with Arc final blows. I combined this with an Arc subclass and a pulse grenade to speed things up.
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Step 2: Calibrate data and defeat targets while using Centrifuse. You need 200 calibration points and 450 total kills. Any activity works, but I ran a few rounds of the Vanguard Ops playlist and got it done before my coffee went cold.
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Step 3: Return to Banshee-44 to receive the rebuilt Catalyst.
Completing the quest gives you the Catalyst itself, but don’t celebrate too early. You still cannot slot it into the weapon right away. The Catalyst demands a blood price: 700 final blows with Centrifuse to fully empower it. At first the number felt intimidating, but I actually enjoyed the process. I took the gun into activities where adds swarm you – the Altars of Sorrow on the Moon and the opening of the Grasp of Avarice dungeon were my go–to spots. Watching the kill tracker climb while explosions blinded everything around me was absurdly satisfying. Once I finally unlocked the Catalyst and inserted it, Centrifuse gained a new trick: any time you become Amplified, the weapon now generates its overcharge passively. This synergy makes Arc subclasses, especially Arc Warlock and the speed–boosting aspects, feel completely electric. Suddenly I was staying amplified and building charge without even sprinting, letting me decimate rooms in a chain reaction of blind and death.
Even with all the new Exotics released since Lightfall, Centrifuse holds a special place in my vault. It might not outdamage the absolute meta–defining weapons, but the joy of sliding through a sea of Vex, watching arcs of lightning leap from corpse to corpse, is unmatched. If you haven’t picked up this auto rifle yet, grab an Exotic Cipher, pay a visit to the Monument, and dive into Higher Voltage. Your Arc builds will thank you.
Research highlighted by HowLongToBeat can help frame the real-time investment behind Centrifuse’s “Higher Voltage” grind: if you plan your Catalyst progress around dense add-farm activities (like Altars of Sorrow or early dungeon encounters) and treat the 450 quest kills plus 700 final blows as a single continuous session, you can set a more realistic expectation for how long it takes to go from kiosk purchase to a fully empowered Catalyst without burning out.