Yoshimoto is a Mythic Arc Bow in Destiny: Rising built around mobility and precision damage. It's a weapon that rewards accurate shooters with faster movement and quicker draw times, making it a strong pick for players who can reliably hit headshots. This guide covers everything you need to know about getting Yoshimoto, its stat breakdown, and how to get the most out of its traits and mods.
Characters That Can Equip Yoshimoto
First things first: not every character can use this weapon. Yoshimoto is limited to:
- Helhest
- Rossi-11
If neither of these characters is in your rotation, you might want to focus on other weapons instead.
How to Get Yoshimoto
You have two main paths to obtaining Yoshimoto, each with different time investments and randomness involved.
Mythic Weapon Engrams
Yoshimoto drops from Mythic Weapon Engrams, and you've got two engram types to consider.
Random Engrams give you a higher chance at Yoshimoto if you don't already own one. The game's loot system has some duplicate protection baked in, so weapons you're missing show up more often.
Choice Engrams let you pick Yoshimoto directly. No RNG, no gambling. If you want the bow and have a Choice Engram available, this is the straightforward option.
Gauntlet: Blitz Pinnacle Reward
Yoshimoto also drops as a Pinnacle Reward from the Gauntlet: Blitz raid. Here's what that requires:
- Complete Gauntlet: Blitz on Normal difficulty
- Clear the raid with your group
- Spend 20 Pinnacle Energy to open the reward chest at the end
This route works well for players who'd rather earn gear through endgame content than rely on engram luck.
Yoshimoto Stats Breakdown
Knowing what Yoshimoto actually does helps you figure out if it fits your playstyle.
Core Weapon Information
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Weapon Type | Bow |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| Element | Arc |
| Firing Type | Piercing |
| Base Power Range | 1600 - 4550 |
The Piercing firing type means projectiles can pass through targets, which is useful against grouped enemies.
Performance Statistics
That 1.7x precision bonus translates to 70% extra damage on headshots compared to body shots. This is why landing precision hits matters so much with Yoshimoto.
The 67 handling stat is solid, meaning you'll ready the weapon, aim, and stow it fairly quickly. This pairs nicely with the bow's mobility focus.
Tier List Performance
Yoshimoto performs differently depending on where you're using it:
Performance at Different Modes
PvE Performance (A Tier)
Yoshimoto's intrinsic trait speeds up draw time, letting you fire arrows faster. Combine that with the movement speed bonuses from its perks, and you've got a weapon that keeps you mobile while dealing consistent damage. The Piercing shots also help when you're fighting packs of enemies.
PvP Performance (B Tier)
The mobility bonuses help you outmaneuver other players, but there's a catch. Yoshimoto needs headshots to really shine, and human opponents don't stand still. If you can't land precision hits consistently against moving targets, you'll get outperformed by easier-to-use options.
Intrinsic Trait and Guaranteed Perk
Every Yoshimoto drops with the same intrinsic trait and perk, so these are locked in regardless of your roll.
Superb handling. Move faster with this weapon equipped.
Every final blow grants 5% increased sprint speed for 5 seconds. Stacks up to 3 times.
Here's how the stacking works:
- One kill: 5% sprint speed
- Two kills: 10% sprint speed
- Three kills: 15% sprint speed (max)
Each new kill refreshes the 5-second timer, so chaining kills keeps the bonus active. In activities with lots of enemies, you can stay at max stacks almost constantly.
Random Trait Pools
On top of the guaranteed stuff, Yoshimoto rolls with two random traits from separate pools. Knowing these helps you identify good rolls.
Trait Pool 1
Your Yoshimoto will have one of these:
- Annihilation
- Archer's Tempo
- Emboldening Support
- Deadly Warrant
- Nito-ryu
- Rapid Hit
- Hound the Broken
- Yin & Yang
- Underdog
Trait Pool 2
You'll also get one from this pool:
- Black Body
- Ensured Yields
- Shiver
- Boondock Saint
- Bullseye Bonus
- Muscle Memory
- Adrenaline
- Deathbed Expiation
- United Front
Available Weapon Mods
You can slot the following mods into Yoshimoto:
Magazine and Ammo Mods
- Accurized Rounds
- Adaptive Magazine
- Airtight Ammo
- Ballistic Ammo
- Copper Magazine
- Kinetic Recovery Ammo
- Light Mag
- Magnetic Magazine
Optic and Scope Mods
- ATA Scout
- Corvo SS2
- Ranged Lens RLR5
- SSO-05 Sniper
Pick mods that fit how you play. Struggling with accuracy? Try an optic mod. Want better magazine performance? The ammo mods give you options there.
Summary
Yoshimoto is a Mythic Arc Bow for players who value mobility and can land their headshots. Its Lightweight Frame intrinsic and Paranoia perk work together to keep you moving fast, especially in PvE where it hits A-tier. You can get it from Mythic Weapon Engrams or by completing Gauntlet: Blitz on Normal and spending 20 Pinnacle Energy. Just remember that only Helhest and Rossi-11 can equip it, so make sure one of them is in your lineup before you start farming.