The Time-Worn Spire

The Time-Worn Spire
Attributes
Season	13
Type	Pulse Rifle
Slot	Kinetic
Ammo	Primary
Rarity	Legendary
Damage Type	Kinetic
Faction	Nadir
Archetype	Rapid-Fire
Description	Forged in honor of Silimar, and persistence in the face of impossible odds.
Statistics
Impact	23
Range	33
Stability	54
Handling	33
Reload Speed	37
Rounds Per Minute	540
Magazine	37
Zoom	17
Inventory Size	53
Aim Assistance	79
Recoil	60
Bounce Intensity	40
Bounce Direction	Tends Right

Acquisition
	Iron Banner Salvager's Salvo Armament

The Time-Worn Spire PvP Stats
Optimal Time-to-Kill	1.13s
Optimal Kill	4 bursts (9 crit 3 body)
Body Shot Time-to-Kill	1.67s
Body Shots to Kill	5.33 bursts (16 body)
Crit Damage	18
Body Damage	13

"bursts(16body)" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property.

The Time-Worn Spire is a Legendary Pulse Rifle.

Perks - Curated Roll

Intrinsic

• Rapid-Fire Frame - Deeper ammo reserves. Slightly faster reload when magazine is empty.

Sight / Barrel

• Hitmark IS - Agile sight. Short zoom.
  • Greatly increases Handling Speed.
  • Slightly increases Range.

Magazine / Battery

• Tactical Mag - This weapon has multiple tactical improvements.
  • Slightly increases Stability.
  • Slightly increases Reload Speed.
  • Slightly increases magazine size.

Trait 1

• Feeding Frenzy - Each rapid kill with this weapon progressively increases reload speed for a short time.

Trait 2

• Rampage - Final blows with this weapon grant increased damage for an improved duration. Stacks 3 times.

Perks - Random Rolls

Intrinsic

• Rifle Scope ST - Ranged scope. Long zoom.
  • Increases Range.
  • Decreases Handling Speed.
• Rifle Scope SSF - Focused scope. Long zoom.
  • Slightly increases Range.
  • Slightly decreases Handling Speed.
• Cleanshot IS - Snapshot sight. Short zoom.
  • Increases Handling Speed.
  • Slightly increases Range.
• Hitmark IS - Agile sight. Short zoom.
  • Greatly increases Handling Speed.
  • Slightly increases Range.
• Red Dot 2 MOA - Snapshot sight. Short zoom.
  • Slightly increases Range.
  • Increases Handling Speed.
• Red Dot Micro - Agile sight. Short zoom.
  • Increases Range.
  • Increases Handling Speed.

Possible Sight / Barrel

• Extended Mag - This weapon has a greatly increased magazine size, but reloads much slower.
  • Greatly increases magazine size.
  • Greatly decreases Reload Speed.
• Alloy Magazine - Faster Reload when the magazine is empty.
• Appended Mag - This weapon's magazine is built for higher capacity.
  • Increases magazine size.
• Armor-Piercing Rounds - Rounds cause extra damage to shields and overpenetrate targets.
  • Slightly increases Range.
• High-Caliber Rounds - Shots from this weapon knock the target back farther.
  • Slightly increases Range.
• Ricochet Rounds - Rounds ricochet off hard surfaces.
  • Increases Stability.
  • Slightly increases Range.
• Flared Magwell - Optimized for fast reloading.
  • Slightly increases Stability.
  • Greatly increases Reload Speed.
• Light Mag — Improved reload and range.
  • Increases reload speed
  • Slightly increases range

Possible Magazine / Battery

• Feeding Frenzy - Each rapid kill with this weapon progressively increases reload speed for a short time.
• Quickdraw - This weapon can be drawn unbelievably fast. Handling is improved.
• Moving Target - Increased movement speed and target acquisition when moving while aiming down sights.
• Under Pressure - Improved stability and accuracy as the magazine gets lower.
• Slideways - Sliding partially reloads this weapon's magazine and temporarily boosts handling and stability greatly.
• Subsistence - Defeating targets partially reloads the magazine from reserves with an increased amount of ammo.

Possible Trait

• Rampage - Final blows with this weapon grant increased damage for an improved duration. Stacks 3 times.
• Vorpal Weapon - Increased damage against bosses, vehicles, and Guardians with their Super active.
• One for All - Hitting three separate targets increases damage for a moderate duration.
• Iron Grip — Massively improves weapon stability at the cost of reload speed.
• Iron Reach - Massively improves weapon range at the cost of weapon stability.
• Iron Gaze — Massively improves weapon target acquisition at the cost of weapon range.

How to Obtain

Detailed explanation on how to acquire The Time-Worn Spire

Notes

• The default shader for this weapon appears to be identical to the Iron Battalion shader.

Lore

Forged in honor of Silimar, and persistence in the face of impossible odds.

A cold wind whipped Lord Saladin's cloak as he reached the bottom of the stairwell and entered a small courtyard carved in the side of the Wall. The orange glow of the Last City poured through the arched windows, washing over the room's contents: leafy ferns, decorative pillars, a dried-up tiled fountain; and Commander Zavala, seated at a small metal table against a wall. Saladin approached his former apprentice.

"Wouldn't your office be more comfortable?" the Iron Lord asked.

Zavala smiled faintly. "A different field for a different kind of battle."

Saladin took a seat at the table. "Quaint."

Zavala grabbed a woven blanket from his lap and offered it to his mentor.

"Wolves wear their own coats," Saladin said.

Zavala smiled and tucked the cover under his chair, turning his attention to the lacquered wooden board in front of him. Etched lines formed a grid on its surface, and a pile of white and black oblate stones rested nearby. "Shall we?"

Saladin picked up a stone and placed it on the board. Zavala followed with his own move, and the game was on. They sat silently as pieces continued to be set and removed. The board became crowded. Saladin held on his next turn, methodically scanning for options. He eventually grunted and waved in resignation.

"I'm surprised you still invited me," Saladin said, breaking their silence.

Zavala hesitated before he answered, fidgeting with a stone. "Your dissension on Caiatl has been frustrating, I will admit."

"You were expecting an Iron Lord to remain silent?" Saladin asked.

Zavala sighed. "I was hoping an old friend would respect my position."

"Titles are implements," Saladin said. "What earns respect is how you use them."

Zavala smiled. "And how should I use mine?"

"To meet Caiatl head-on, and cut her down," Saladin said. "A decisive action for a decisive victory."

"You desire another full-scale war with the Cabal? To chase them through the black gulfs?" Zavala asked. "How many will die on this crusade of yours? And what will you leave behind?"

Saladin chuckled sardonically. "Still finding excuses to avoid the hard choices. Every victory requires sacrifices."

"You would wear those sacrifices as accolades, but I see them for what they are," Zavala said firmly. "Consequences of my failure."

"It's easy to judge from your plush command center," Saladin growled as his demeanor soured. "But someday soon, you'll find yourself in a position with no easy way out. No victory on the horizon, no clever escapes. Nothing but a disaster and a choice of who pays the price."

"There are more currencies in war than the body count," Zavala said gravely.

Saladin looked out at the glimmering lights of the Last City. "Maybe so, but you don't always get to choose. Sometimes the exchange is decided for you. Sometimes you're stuck on the other side of the door while your friends burn."

Zavala saw pain in the furrowed creases of the Iron Lord's face. "I've lost people as well."

"Not nearly as many as you will," Saladin answered.

Zavala sighed and placed his arms behind his back. "I am sorry I have been such a disappointment to you."

Saladin shook his head and stood from the table. "You've exceeded all my hopes, Zavala. But you are still not what you could be, and not what we need."

Zavala stood as well. "Be that as it may, I am still your commander, and what I need is your obedience."

Saladin smirked. "You know better than to try to tame a wolf, old friend."

Zavala stood, unmoving, and held his gaze on the Iron Lord.

Saladin sighed. "We both oppose Caiatl's terms. That should be enough." He turned to leave, but the commander placed a hand on his shoulder.

"It is good to see you outside the confines of duty," Zavala said. Saladin nodded, then paced away.

Zavala sat again at the table, studying the result of the game as the Iron Lord's footsteps faded.

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