Guardians stepping into the world of Destiny in 2026 might easily overlook the Targeted Redaction hand cannon, but that would be a mistake. This Void Energy weapon, with its eerie, Taken-infused design, first made waves back in Season of the Deep (2023). Thanks to some smart legacy system updates and a Void-loving meta, it’s still turning heads and popping shields in both PvE and PvP. Whether a veteran dusting off old favorites or a New Light hungry for style and substance, you can snag this hand cannon without too much fuss. The following guide breaks down exactly where to get it, how to unlock its crafting pattern, and which perks to chase for the perfect roll.

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Where to Find Targeted Redaction in 2026

Back when Season of the Deep was live, Targeted Redaction dropped from Deep Dive and Salvage activities, and players could simply reach rank 20 on the free track of the Season Pass to claim one. Those days are long gone—those activities entered the DCV years ago. In 2026, Bungie has woven the hand cannon into the Monument to Lost Lights. Head to the Tower and interact with the Monument, then look under the “Season of the Deep” tab. For a modest amount of Glimmer, Legendary Shards, and an Exotic Cipher, you can purchase a copy outright. If you’re short on Ciphers, don’t sweat it—Legacy Engrams that drop from ritual playlists (Strikes, Crucible, Gambit) can also yield a Targeted Redaction when focused at the Cryptarch using the new Legacy Focusing menu, added in the Echoes episode.

What about crafting? That’s the real prize. In 2025, Bungie introduced a retroactive pattern system for craftable weapons that rotated out of seasonal content. Once you own a Targeted Redaction, each copy you dismantle (including those bought from the Monument) grants progress toward its pattern. After extracting five patterns—the same number as before—you unlock weapon shaping. This means you can finally craft an enhanced version with your ideal perks, and yes, that includes the coveted Enhanced Destabilizing Rounds. It’s a grind, but a predictable one.

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God Rolls for PvE

Targeted Redaction isn’t the absolute best hand cannon for endgame Nightfalls, but it’s a blast in seasonal activities, dungeons, and Onslaught: Salvation. The secret sauce lies in its Void element and the perk Destabilizing Rounds. When you land a final blow, you trigger a Volatile explosion nearby—devastating against tightly packed red bars and great for building into Void 3.0 builds that rely on Volatile Rounds. Pair that with a reload perk to offset the gun’s sluggish reload speed, and you have a workhorse that feels almost like a mini-Graviton Lance.

What should you actually look for? The table below sums up the consensus from Light.gg’s community rankings as of spring 2026, plus a dash of personal experience from a few thousand kills.

Slot PvE God Roll
Barrel Fluted Barrel (handling + stability) or Arrowhead Brake (recoil control)
Magazine Appended Mag (bigger mag) or Flared Magwell (faster reload)
Perk 1 Outlaw (precision kill reload speed) or Rapid Hit (stability + reload on sustained hits)
Perk 2 Destabilizing Rounds (Volatile explosion) or Dragonfly (elemental explosion, fun for solar-less Void)
Masterwork Reload Speed or Stability

Some Guardians will argue that Enhanced Dragonfly on a crafted roll can outshine Destabilizing Rounds in very niche add-clear scenarios, but for pure Void synergy, Destabilizing Rounds is the clear winner. Either way, a reload masterwork and Flared Magwell transform the weapon’s feel completely.

God Rolls for PvP

In the Crucible, Targeted Redaction occupies a quirkiest spot. It’s a 180 RPM hand cannon, which means it fires faster than the meta 140s but hits a little softer. Its real strength lies in consistency. With the right perks, it becomes a laser beam that stick to heads and flinches duels away from you—range and stability are everything.

Because the base reload is so painful, you’ll want to end engagements quickly. Perks like Opening Shot guarantee a crispy first bullet, while Eye of the Storm keeps your accuracy tight as your shields break. Moving Target stacks on more aim assist while strafing, making you a slippery target.

Slot PvP God Roll
Barrel Hammer-Forged Rifling (range) or Smallbore (range + stability)
Magazine Accurized Rounds (range) or Steady Rounds (stability, if recoil bothers you)
Perk 1 Moving Target (aim assist + strafe speed) or Eye of the Storm (accuracy under fire)
Perk 2 Opening Shot (first shot range + accuracy) or Rangefinder (zoom + aim assist, still great post-nerf)
Masterwork Range or Handling

A near-max range build with Hammer-Forged, Accurized, and a Range masterwork pushes the falloff out to almost 33 meters—respectable for a 180. Remember, you can enhance these perks on a crafted version for even stickier reticles. It won’t out-duel a well-rolled Igneous Hammer, but it’s a reliable, forgiving dueler that looks amazing mid-match.

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Why It’s Worth Your Time in 2026

Beyond the raw numbers, Targeted Redaction carries a certain aesthetic prestige. That swirling Taken effect on the ornament and the weapon model itself is a conversation starter. Plus, in a sandbox where Void explosions can chain into grenade energy and Devour, every kill with Destabilizing Rounds feeds your abilities. It’s the kind of weapon that makes you want to build around it—and thanks to the Monument and Legacy Focusing, you no longer need a time machine to get a perfect 5/5 roll. So grab a Cipher, head to the Relic, and start shaping your very own Taken hand cannon. The Darkness might look great, but the Void still has plenty of style.