Blast Radius (Perk)

Blast Radius
Attributes
Name	Blast Radius
Season	23
Type	Artifact Perk
Rarity	Legendary
Description	Rapid final blows with Rocket Launchers and Grenade Launchers grant Armor Charge.
Source	Queensfoil Censer Artifact

See also: Blast Radius

Blast Radius is an Artifact Perk.

Acquisition

Unlocked on tier 2 of the Queensfoil Censer Seasonal Artifact during Season of the Wish.

Usage

While this perk is unlocked, achieving rapid final blows with Rocket Launchers or Grenade Launchers grants Armor Charge stacks.

Activation Requirements

• Requires a double kill (2 rapid final blows)
• Kills must be within approximately 1-2 seconds
• Works with all Grenade Launcher types
• Works with all Rocket Launcher types

Armor Charge Generation

• Base: Grants 1 stack of Armor Charge
• With Stacks on Stacks: Grants 2 stacks
• No cooldown between activations
• Maximum 3 Armor Charge stacks (without mods)

Compatible Weapons

Grenade Launchers

Special Ammo:

• Wave Frame GLs (e.g., Forbearance, Dead Messenger)
• Breach GLs (e.g., Salvager's Salvo, Truthteller)
• Fighting Lion (Primary ammo exotic)
• Witherhoard (Exotic breach GL)

Heavy Ammo:

• Drum GLs (e.g., Wendigo GL3, Typhon GL5)
• Anarchy (Exotic GL)
• The Prospector (Exotic GL)
• Parasite (Exotic GL)

Rocket Launchers

• All Legendary Rocket Launchers
• Gjallarhorn - Wolfpack Rounds help secure multikills
• Eyes of Tomorrow - Multi-target tracking
• Wardcliff Coil - Volley spread for groups
• Two-Tailed Fox - Dual rockets for area coverage

Build Synergies

Armor Charge Builds

• Argent Ordnance - Consumes charges for RL damage
• Font of Might - Elemental damage bonus
• Time Dilation - Extends Armor Charge duration
• Charged Up - Increases maximum stacks

Mod Combinations

• Stacks on Stacks - Doubles charge generation
• Grenade Launcher Reserves - More ammo for opportunities
• Grenade Launcher Scavenger - Sustain ammo economy
• Blast Radius (weapon mod) - Larger explosion radius

Strategic Applications

• Add Clear: Wave frames excel at rapid multikills
• Ammo Efficiency: Special GLs provide more opportunities
• Charge Generation: Reliable source without orb dependency
• Build Enabling: Powers Armor Charge-dependent builds

Meta Relevance

Blast Radius returned as an artifact perk after being a Combat Style mod:

• No longer requires armor mod slot
• Frees up energy for other mods
• Particularly strong with wave frame popularity
• Enables aggressive explosive playstyles

Recommended Weapons

Top Choices:

• Forbearance - Wave frame with Chain Reaction
• Dead Messenger - Exotic wave frame with three elements
• Salvager's Salvo - Chain Reaction for multikills
• Fighting Lion - Primary ammo for constant use

PvP Considerations

• Functions in Crucible but less practical
• Heavy ammo scarcity limits opportunities
• Fighting Lion provides primary ammo option
• 6v6 modes offer more multikill potential

Historical Context

• Based on the former "Blast Radius" Combat Style mod
• Part of Season 23's return of popular older mods
• Redesigned for the Armor Charge system
• Maintains core functionality from original

Notes

• Name plays on both weapon blast radius and perk effect
• No damage requirement - kills at any health trigger
• Particularly synergistic with Forbearance in PvE
• Essential for explosive weapon-focused builds