The Motif-41 arrives with the Renegades DLC as a landmark addition to the grenade launcher category. This weapon holds the distinction of being the very first Solar Area-Denial Frame ever introduced to Destiny 2, making it a must-have for any Guardian's arsenal.
Quick Reference
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Weapon Type | Solar Area Denial Grenade Launcher (Special Ammo) |
| Source | Renegades DLC - Lawless Frontier Activities |
| PvE Tier | S-Tier (Best) |
| PvP Tier | D-Tier (Not Recommended) |
| Origin Trait | Suros Synergy |
What Makes Motif-41 Special
Area-Denial Frames represent one of the more powerful grenade launcher archetypes in the game, and the Motif-41 delivers on that promise with a robust selection of high-quality perks.
While the Motif-41 may lack the specialized niche strengths found on comparable options such as Lost Signal, Festival Flight, or VS Velocity Baton, it compensates by excelling as a versatile all-rounder. Think of it as the jack of all trades within the Area-Denial category. This versatility makes it an excellent choice for players who want a single reliable grenade launcher that performs well across various PvE scenarios without needing to swap weapons for different encounters.
PvE God Roll
Complete Perk Pool
Understanding the full range of available perks helps you recognize valuable rolls when they drop. Here is every perk the Motif-41 can roll with:
First Perk Column Options
| Perk | Effect |
|---|---|
| Auto-Loading Holster | Automatically reloads the weapon when holstered for a short time |
| Loose Change | Grants benefits based on spending resources |
| Heal Clip | Reloading after a final blow heals you and nearby allies |
| Impulse Amplifier | Increases projectile velocity and reload speed |
| Wellspring | Kills generate ability energy for all abilities |
| Stats For All | Hitting multiple enemies grants bonuses to stability, handling, and reload speed |
| Threat Detector | Increases reload speed, stability, and handling when enemies are nearby |
Second Perk Column Options
| Perk | Effect |
|---|---|
| Master of Arms | Kills with any weapon improve this weapon's damage for a short time |
| Vorpal Weapon | Increased damage against bosses, vehicles, and Guardians in their Super |
| Demolitionist | Kills generate grenade energy, and throwing grenades reloads this weapon |
| Attrition Orbs | Creates Orbs of Power on multikills |
| Reverberation | Increases blast radius on final blows |
| Binary Orbit | Grants bonuses based on elemental pickups |
| Incandescent | Defeating a target spreads Scorch to nearby enemies |
God Roll Breakdown
The Motif-41 earns its S-Tier ranking in PvE through its combination of strong perks and the inherent power of the Area-Denial Frame. Here is the optimal configuration for general PvE content:
Barrel Selection: Quick Launch
Quick Launch provides improvements to velocity, handling, and reload speed. Since the Motif-41 occupies your Special weapon slot, maximizing quality-of-life stats like Handling and Reload Speed significantly improves how the weapon feels during moment-to-moment gameplay. Faster handling means quicker weapon swaps when you need burst damage, and improved velocity helps grenades reach their targets more reliably.
Magazine Selection: High-Velocity Rounds
High-Velocity Rounds complement Quick Launch by further boosting projectile speed and range. This combination ensures your grenades travel quickly to their destination and that the weapon handles smoothly. For a Special weapon you will frequently swap to and from, these quality-of-life improvements add up substantially over extended play sessions.
Perk 1: Auto-Loading Holster
Auto-Loading Holster stands as the premier choice for the first perk column. The functionality is straightforward but exceptionally valuable: simply holster the weapon after emptying your magazine, and it will automatically reload while you use your other weapons. This eliminates reload downtime entirely and creates a smooth gameplay loop where you fire your grenades, swap to your primary or heavy weapon, then swap back to a fully loaded Motif-41.
Perk 2: Incandescent or Attrition Orbs
For the second perk column, two options stand out as providing the most utility:
Incandescent spreads Scorch to enemies near your target when you defeat them. This synergizes naturally with the weapon's Solar element and can create chain reactions of damage, especially against grouped enemies. For Solar subclass users, this perk becomes even more valuable as it contributes to your Scorch stacks and Ignition potential.
Attrition Orbs generates Orbs of Power on multikills. Given that Area-Denial grenades excel at hitting multiple enemies, you will trigger this perk frequently. The resulting Orbs of Power fuel your Super energy and can trigger various armor mod effects.
Why Auto-Loading Holster + Incandescent Works
The pairing of Auto-Loading Holster with Incandescent creates a particularly utility-focused combination. This setup allows you to fire grenades that spread Scorch on kills, swap away while your magazine refills automatically, then return to a loaded weapon ready to continue spreading Solar damage. The combination delivers both damage output and convenience without requiring any active management.
- First Solar Area-Denial Frame in the game
- Excellent ad-clear potential
- Strong perk pool for PvE
- Synergizes with Solar subclass builds
- Versatile all-rounder weapon
- Not viable for PvP content
- Lacks niche specialization
- Requires Renegades DLC access
- RNG-dependent farming
PvP Assessment
The Motif-41 is not recommended for Crucible play. The Area-Denial Frame archetype does not perform well in the PvP environment, and the available perk pool lacks options that could elevate it to competitive viability. Players seeking a grenade launcher for PvP content should look elsewhere.
How to Obtain Motif-41
The Motif-41 drops from Renegades Destination activities. Specifically, the weapon is available through Lawless Frontier activities introduced with the Renegades DLC.
- Access the Renegades Destination content
- Participate in Lawless Frontier activities
- Complete activities for chances at Motif-41 drops
- Check for focused farming options at vendors
Additional sources may become available as the Renegades content expands. The weapon belongs to the broader pool of Renegades Destination Weapons.
Alternative Weapons
If the Motif-41 does not suit your needs or you want options for different elemental builds, consider these comparable Area-Denial Grenade Launchers:
| Weapon | Element | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Flight | Strand | Solstice Event | Event-exclusive, limited availability |
| Lost Signal | Stasis | Echoes Activities | Good for Stasis builds, slowing enemies |
| VS Velocity Baton | Void | Vesper's Host Dungeon | Requires dungeon completion, Void synergy |
Each of these alternatives may offer more specialized strengths for specific scenarios, but the Motif-41's versatility as a Solar option with strong general-purpose perks makes it a worthy addition to any arsenal.
Summary
The Motif-41 represents a significant addition to the Area-Denial Grenade Launcher category as the first Solar option in this archetype. Its S-Tier PvE rating reflects the combination of a powerful frame type with an excellent perk selection. Focus your farming efforts on obtaining a roll with Auto-Loading Holster and either Incandescent or Attrition Orbs, supported by Quick Launch, High-Velocity Rounds, and a Handling Masterwork.
Skip this weapon for PvP purposes entirely. The archetype and available perks do not provide a competitive option for Crucible play.