Bad Juju has been and remains one of the more popular weapons inDestiny 2. Part of that is out of nostalgia fromDestiny 1, but it also has to do with the weapon’s tremendous potential in PVE combat and some PVP situations. Not to mention, it’s an interesting weapon to look at.
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When the catalyst is thrown into the mix then theBad Jujubecomes even more of a destructive and capable weapon inDestiny 2. It may not overthrow Outbreak Perfected anytime soon, but it is a solid weapon for any player’s arsenal and well worth the effort ofgetting the Bad Juju catalyst. For players wanting to further enhance this already strong weapon, here is what the catalyst does and how to get it.
Updated on June 09, 2025, by Anastasia Maillot:A lot has changed when it comes to the meta for Destiny 2 over the years. Thanks to seasonal artifact mods, Bungie is able to keep the meta fresh and provide a chance for every weapon to have its moment in the limelight. One could argue that the time for Bad Juju has come in season 16, even if many players still seem to be “sleeping” on how good this Exotic pulse rifle is. For those wondering whetherthe Bad Juju catalystgrind is worthwhile, this guide has been updated with the season 16 meta in mind.
The Bad Juju is one of the many Exotic weapons that have been retired to the Exotic archives kiosk. Head over to the Tower and interact with the Monument to Lost Lights, where players can purchase most past Exotic weapons, providedthey have the Glimmerand resources required for them. Since Bad Juju is a Forsaken Exotic, players who haven’t logged in since the expansion was vaulted might have Forsaken tokens they can use to purchase the weapon. Otherwise, here’s what players will need to afford this pulse rifle:
Players lacking the resources can pop in at Master Rahool’s stand to replenish their stock before buying Bad Juju.
What It Does
The catalyst provides a single perk, Unending Curse, with only one effect;extend the duration ofString of Curses. String of Curses triggers upon a kill and does four things to Bad Juju:
String of Curses can stack up to five times, offering tremendous damage potential, tons of Super Energy, and ammo for days. Unending Curse from the catalyst basically gives the player more time to stack String of Curses with kills and extends how long the added damage lasts.
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Basically, the catalyst makes Bad Juju a powerful weapon forobtaining multi-kills in PVE. It is a powerful tool to have when needing to grind out a ton of kills for other catalysts or objectives.
How to Get It
Good RNG is needed forthis catalyst to drop. Players will have to hit any of the game’s playlist activities and hope for the best when it comes to catalyst drops. Time and dedication are the most important tools for a player who wants to get their hands on the catalyst as soon as possible. Moreover, players should work on other objectives while waiting for Bad Juju’s catalyst to drop.
Once players have received the catalyst drop, they will actually need to upgrade it in order to unlock its true potential. To upgrade the catalyst, players will need to get 700 combatants, which is definitely on the higher side when it comes to catalyst grinds.
Luckily, the Bad Juju is a primary weapon, so ammo won’t ever be an issue. The weapon is also decently strong in PVE, so making it a primary PVE choice for mid-tier PVE activities is a good idea while grinding out the catalyst kills.
Tips On Unlocking The Catalyst
Any combination of the activities is fine and for the player’s sanity, it’s recommended to do multiple things. Strikes are perhaps the fastest way to grind out 700 kills. Bad Juju is actually not too bad of a weapon to use to grind out these kills, given the String of Curses perk works well in PVE.
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Alternatively, players could do Survival mode in Crucible to quickly grind out kills. It relies upon player skill and team composition to be faster than Strikes, but it can be done. Gambit mode typically isn’t recommended forcatalyst killswhen compared to Strikes or Crucible matches. Still, it all counts towards the 700 kills so players shouldn’t be afraid to balance efficiency with fun if they like Gambit.
Ultimately players will need a weapon that can put enemies down quickly and rack up those 700 kills however they can. It’s recommended to synergize this grind with others like theDead Man’s Tale catalystquest, which needs 800 kills with the Dead Man’s Tale weapon to save time overall.
With all this grind in mind, is it actually worth upgrading the Bad Juju catalyst?In season 16and following the release ofThe Witch Queenexpansion, the answer might surprise some players: yes, it is.
There are two main reasons for this: Exotic primaries have received a 40% damage buff sinceThe Witch Queencame out, and pulse rifles are one of the anti-champion weapons for this season, specifically for Unstoppable Champions.
While there are other Unstoppable mods like hand cannons and glaives, the Bad Juju, paired with its powerful catalyst that extends the length of the String of Curses buff and the Exotic primary damage buff, is an absolute beast of a weapon that shouldn’t be ignored. One could even say it putsOutbreak Perfectedto shame when discussing viable Exotic primaries for this season. So, while it may not be a DPS king, it’s definitely a worthy grind to complete, particularly in season 16.
Destiny 2: The Witch Queenis available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
