Trinity Ghoul is an Exotic Arc Bow in Destiny: Rising built for wiping out groups of enemies with chain-lightning. This guide covers how to get the weapon, breaks down its stats and perks, and explains how the catalyst system works.
How to Get Trinity Ghoul
Premium Battle Pass Reward
You can only get Trinity Ghoul through the Premium Battle Pass. Reaching Level 50 on the paid reward track unlocks the bow, so free-to-play players won't have access to it through normal Battle Pass progression.
Seasonal Availability
Trinity Ghoul is tied to the season it was released in. Once a new season starts, Battle Pass rewards rotate completely. The bow may not be available through this method after its debut season ends, so if you want it, make reaching Battle Pass Level 50 a priority before the season wraps up.
Core Statistics
Weapon Classification
Trinity Ghoul breaks down as follows:
The Piercing firing type means arrows can pass through or affect multiple targets under certain conditions, which pairs nicely with the weapon's crowd-control focus.
Performance Statistics
Here's what you're working with for base stats:
| Stat | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DPS | 254 | Base damage output |
| Damage per Hit | 519 | Per arrow impact |
| Precision Bonus | 1.8x | Headshot multiplier |
| Stability | 50 | Weapon steadiness |
| Reload Speed | 55 | Arrow nocking speed |
| Handling | 58 | Swap and ADS speed |
That 1.8x Precision Bonus makes headshots significantly more rewarding. Handling at 58 gives you reasonable weapon swap and ADS speed, while 55 Reload Speed keeps you ready for follow-up shots at a steady pace.
Intrinsic Trait and Perks
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Split Election (Intrinsic Trait)
Split Election is what makes Trinity Ghoul unique. When you fire an arrow, it splits into multiple projectiles, creating a spread pattern that can hit several enemies with a single shot.
You can tighten the spread two ways:
- Aiming down sights reduces the spread
- Fully drawing the bow also decreases it
Lightning Rod (Guaranteed Perk)
Lightning Rod transforms Trinity Ghoul from an interesting bow into a devastating add-clearing weapon. Land a precision kill (a final blow with a headshot), and your next shot gains chain-lightning capabilities.
Your next arrow will arc electricity to nearby enemies on impact, dealing damage to multiple targets at once. Every precision kill becomes a setup for massive follow-up damage against enemy groups.
Catalyst System Breakdown
The catalyst system gives Trinity Ghoul substantial upgrades across three categories: the Exotic Catalyst itself, Catalyst Bands, and Catalysis Boosts.
Exotic Catalyst
The base Exotic Catalyst changes how Lightning Rod activates. Without it, only precision kills trigger the effect. With the catalyst equipped, Lightning Rod triggers on any final blow made using Trinity Ghoul or Arc abilities.
This makes the weapon far more consistent and easier to use. You don't need headshots anymore. Any kill with the bow or your Arc abilities will prime your next shot with chain-lightning.
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Catalyst Band 1
This band lets you extend Lightning Rod's duration through skilled play. While Lightning Rod is active, landing precision hits extends its duration, and this extension can trigger up to 2 times per activation.
Final blows scored while Lightning Rod is extended will also refresh the extension counter, letting you trigger those 2 extensions again. You can create a gameplay loop where maintaining precision accuracy keeps the chain-lightning effect rolling continuously.
Catalyst Band 2
The second Catalyst Band is straightforward: chain-lightning damage from Lightning Rod increases by 25%. The already strong add-clearing potential becomes even more effective, letting you eliminate grouped enemies faster.
Catalysis Boosts
Catalysis Boosts provide incremental stat improvements and damage bonuses as you upgrade the weapon. There are seven tiers:
Handling +8, Weapon Hit Damage Bonus +3%
Accuracy +10, Weapon Hit Damage Bonus +5%
Handling +8, Weapon Hit Damage Bonus +6%
Reload Speed +10, Weapon Hit Damage Bonus +6%
Handling +8, Weapon Hit Damage Bonus +6%
Reduced Draw Time +80, Weapon Hit Damage Bonus +8%
Stability +8, Reload Speed +10, Weapon Hit Damage Bonus +10%
Fully Upgraded Stats
Fully upgraded through all seven tiers, Trinity Ghoul gains:
Compatible Characters
Trinity Ghoul can be equipped by these characters in Destiny: Rising:
- Helhest
- Rossi-11
- All other characters cannot equip this weapon
- Even if unlocked, restricted to listed characters only
If you're playing a different character, you won't be able to use this weapon even if you've unlocked it.
Combat Role and Strengths
Trinity Ghoul fills a specific role as an add-clearing weapon. Its strengths include:
- Eliminating groups of weaker enemies efficiently through chain-lightning
- The Piercing firing type combined with Split Election for hitting multiple targets
- Sustained damage output when you maintain Lightning Rod through precision play
- Arc elemental damage for breaking Arc shields and triggering Arc-related synergies
The weapon rewards players who can consistently land precision hits, since this maximizes Lightning Rod uptime and extends its duration through Catalyst Band 1. With the Exotic Catalyst equipped though, even body-shot kills trigger the effect. This makes the weapon accessible to players of varying skill levels while still offering a higher skill ceiling for those who put in the time to master precision aim.
Summary
Trinity Ghoul is a Premium Battle Pass exclusive Exotic Arc Bow available at Level 50 of the paid track. Its Split Election intrinsic trait fires splitting arrows, while Lightning Rod grants chain-lightning on kills. The catalyst system opens up the weapon by letting any kill (not just precision kills) trigger Lightning Rod, extending its duration through precision hits, and boosting chain-lightning damage by 25%. Seven tiers of Catalysis Boosts add significant stat improvements and up to 44% increased weapon hit damage. Helhest and Rossi-11 can equip the bow, making it a strong choice for players who enjoy efficient crowd control with an Arc-element weapon.