TheCryosthesia 77kwas introduced withSeason of the Splicerand is proving to be an interesting weapon inDestiny 2. However, the freezing mechanic is a little tricky to take advantage of, and most players feel it isn’t worth the effort.
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Fortunately, theCryosthesia 77kCatalyst helps players capitalize on the freeze. It doesn’t make the game powerful enough to shake up the meta, but it is fun to use. Here’s everything players need to know about what theCryosthesia 77kCatalyst does and how to find one.
Updated on August 09, 2025, by Anastasia Maillot:When it comes to newer Exotic weapons that came out within the last year ofDestiny 2,Cryosthesia 77kis one of the more recent ones in the aftermath of the Beyond Light DLC. Those who missed out on the season pass and didn’t play during Season of the Splicer will find a section in the guide detailing where to get this Exotic sidearm for their collection. Additional tips onhow to best farm for theCryosthesia 77kcatalysthave also been added, as well as analysis on whether or notCryosthesia 77kand its catalystare worth it in the current season.
How To GetCryosthesia 77kIn Season 16
Cryosthesia 77Kis an Exotic sidearm that was introduced after the release oftheBeyond Lightexpansion, during the 2021 Season of the Splicer’s battle pass. As such, it definitely belongs to the new generation of Exotics inDestiny 2and is also made unique by the fact that it’s a Stasis sidearm.
Players who want to get their hands on this Exotic can now purchase it from the Monument to Lost Lights found at the Tower. ensure to consult Master Rahool first to be able to afford this weapon. Here’s what it will cost for players:
What It Does
TheCryosthesia 77kcatalyst comes with a single, but important perk calledCold Efficiency. It offers the following benefit to the weapon:
This is huge, as normally players find themselves with a frozen enemy and an empty magazine. Switching to another weapon or refilling loses precious time while the enemy is frozen. TheCryosthesia 77kCatalyst fixes this by giving the player an entire magazine of ammo to blast the frozen enemy.
How To Get The Catalyst
Getting the Cryoshtesia 77k catalyst is unfortunately no picnic. Once players have the weapon purchased,Banshee-44 will give the player the quest Stasis Trigger, which is comprised of three parts the player must complete.
Part 1
In this part of the quest, players will need to do three things with any weapon, though theCryosthesia 77kis strongly advised for practice. It will play a more prominent role in Part 2.
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Part 2
After completing those tasks, Banshee-44 wants the player to really get to know theCryosthesia 77k. To do this players will need to do three things with theCryosthesia 77k. Fair warning, it’s a bit of a grind.
Part 3
This is by far the easiest step. After completing the other absurd requirements the player simply needs to return to speak with Banshee-44, who will turn over theCryosthesia 77kCatalyst.
Upgrading The Catalyst
Players will want to upgrade theCryosthesia 77kCatalyst to its full potential. This requireskilling 700 enemies using theCryosthesia 77k. They can do this anywhere, and any enemy kill will count towards the 700.
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Fortunately,these kills can be obtained retroactively. Part 2 has at least 150 kills, and if the player used theCryosthesia 77kin Part 2, that’s another 225 kills. By using the weapon exclusively for each of the quests, the player will have around 375 kills. That results in more than half of what’s needed.
Tips For The Catalyst
While it may be tempting to use other weapons for Part 1 of the Stasis Trigger quest, it’s better in the long run touse theCryosthesia 77k. While it’s annoying to use without the Catalyst, it will net a lot of retroactive kills and give players solid practice for Part 2.
Lost Sectorsand some public events help with the PVE farming. Many players also feel thatNightfall Strikeson a high difficultyis the fastest way to earn Calibration Data. There is also a handy multiplier for Calibration Data for players who reach level 22 on the Season Pass.
Luckily,Cryosthesia 77kis a Primary weapon, so players won’t need to slap on any ammo finder mods while doing these activities. However, any mods that make handling and reloading a sidearm faster might make the whole process much more enjoyable.
Is TheCryosthesia 77kCatalyst Worth It?
Exotic sidearms are a bit of a letdown inDestiny 2at the moment, asare sidearms in general. They’re light weapons that do minimal damage, so it’s unlikely they will ever be useful in the game’s meta unless the seasonal artifact buffs them.
With that in mind,Cryosthesia 77kis more of a cool collection weapon to complete every player’s vault. Sure, it does have a Stasis effect and its catalyst does pair well with that freeze-effect it applies on targets, but given that there are better and more Stasis weapons that are more accessible (aka Legendary weapons), there’s really no justifiable reason as of season 16 to grind for this sidearm’s catalyst.
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