Transference

Transference
Attributes
Name	Transference
Season	24
Type	Artifact Perk
Rarity	Legendary
Description	While Transcendent, your grenades and melee abilities deal increased damage. Weapon final blows while Transcendent refund Light and Dark energy after Transcendence ends.
Source	Hunter's Journal Artifact

Transference is an Artifact Perk.

Acquisition

Unlocked on tier 5 of the Hunter's Journal Seasonal Artifact during Episode: Echoes.

Usage

While this perk is unlocked, it significantly enhances the Transcendence state for Prismatic subclasses:

Damage Enhancement

• Grenades and melee abilities deal 10% increased damage while Transcendent
• This damage bonus stacks multiplicatively with other damage modifiers such as:
  • Exotic armor perks
  • Shieldcrush artifact perk
  • Other ability damage buffs

Energy Refund Mechanic

• Weapon final blows during Transcendence accumulate energy
• When Transcendence ends, accumulated energy is refunded as Light and Dark energy
• Each enemy defeated refunds 2.5% of your Super energy
• Maximum refund cap: 50% Super energy per Transcendence activation

Build Synergies

Transference is considered one of the strongest perks in Episode: Echoes for Prismatic users:

Prismatic Enhancement

• Complements the already excellent ability regeneration during Transcendence
• Allows for more frequent Transcendence activations through energy refund
• Encourages aggressive weapon play during Transcendent state

Ability Spam Builds

• The 10% damage bonus makes ability-focused builds more viable
• Pairs exceptionally well with:
  • Shieldcrush for additional ability damage and regeneration
  • Exotic armor pieces that enhance abilities
  • Mods that reduce ability cooldowns

Transcendence Cycling

• The energy refund mechanic enables "Transcendence chaining"
• Skilled players can maintain near-constant Transcendence uptime
• Particularly effective in high enemy density situations

Strategic Applications

• Add Clear: The damage bonus and energy refund excel in scenarios with many enemies
• Boss Damage: Enhanced grenade and melee damage contributes to burst damage phases
• Survivability: More frequent Transcendence means more damage resistance uptime
• Team Support: Transcendent effects benefit nearby allies

Optimal Usage Tips

• Prioritize weapon kills during Transcendence to maximize energy refund
• Time ability usage for when Transcendent is active to benefit from damage bonus
• In activities with many enemies, aim for the 50% energy refund cap
• Combine with weapons that excel at add clear for maximum efficiency

Meta Impact

Transference reinforces Prismatic as a top-tier subclass choice by:

• Making Transcendence more accessible and sustainable
• Rewarding aggressive, ability-focused playstyles
• Providing significant power increases with minimal build requirements

Notes

• The 10% damage increase applies to all grenade and melee variants
• Energy refund only counts weapon kills, not ability kills
• The perk has no cooldown, allowing immediate benefit upon entering Transcendence
• Considered essential for any serious Prismatic build in Episode: Echoes