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The Fundamentals

[Alternate Weapon Action] : Changes this weapon's damage type, cycling between Void, Arc, and Solar. Grants this weapon temporarily increased damage when you apply or gain an elemental buff or debuff that matches this weapon's damage type.

Overview

The Fundamentals is an Exotic weapon perk. Its Alternate Weapon Action cycles the weapon's damage type between Void, Arc and Solar. When you apply or gain an elemental buff or debuff that matches the weapon's current damage type, the weapon gets temporarily increased damage.

It rolls on Borealis (as its intrinsic), Dead Messenger and Hard Light.

Tips

The damage bonus only applies when the weapon's damage type matches the buff or debuff being applied or gained, so check the current damage type before swapping.

Numbers

The in-game description does not state the damage bonus amount or its duration.

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Category: Weapon perks · Last edited 2026-10-10 08:48:38 UTC