Ace of Spades (2024)

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"Folding was never an option."

Ace of Spades

Production overview
Manufacturer:	Banshee-44 Tex Mechanica
Rarity class:	Exotic
Weapon type:	Hand Cannon
Required level:	40
Min-max accuracy:	61
Min-max stability:	32
Min-max handling:	36
Min-max magazine:	12
Specifications
Feed system:	Barrel
Fire mode:	Semi-Auto
Rate of fire:	140 RPM
Damage:	Kinetic 81 per headshot
Effective range:	40
Service history
In service:	Cayde-6 (formerly) Uldren Sov (formerly) Guardians
Affiliation:	Hunters Cayde-6

Ace of Spades was a Hunter-exclusive exotic Hand Cannon introduced in The Taken King, which served as the signature weapon of the Vanguard Hunter Cayde-6.^[1] It is obtained by reaching Rank 3 Gunsmith reputation with a Hunter and completing the Back in the Saddle quest. It was reintroduced in Forsaken and was attainable after a lengthy questline following the main story, and made available to all Classes. The Ace of Spades is named after Cayde-6's son, Ace, before he became a guardian. Since the introduction of the Beyond Light expansion, the Ace of Spades can be obtained in the Monument to Lost Lights.

1 Overview
2 Gameplay
- 2.1 Destiny
- 2.2 Destiny 2
3 Lore (Destiny 2)
4 Weapon perks
- 4.1 Destiny
  - 4.1.1 Intrinsic perk
  - 4.1.2 Sights
  - 4.1.3 Special perk
  - 4.1.4 Stat modifiers
  - 4.1.5 Exotic perk
- 4.2 Destiny 2
  - 4.2.1 Exotic perk
  - 4.2.2 Stat modifiers
  - 4.2.3 Special perk
  - 4.2.4 Masterworked perk
  - 4.2.5 Weapon ornament
5 Trivia
6 Gallery
7 List of appearances
8 References

Overview[edit]

"Don't play your hand unless you're sure you have that ace in the hole."

— Weapon Description (D1)

The Ace of Spades was a Hunter-specific Hand Cannon in The Taken King that fits into the mid-impact archetype. The weapon has 12 bullets in the magazine and is capable of clearing entire rooms of enemies without reloading using the Maverick perk, which reloads one bullet from the reserves after a precision kill. In Forsaken, The Ace of Spades, now available to all Guardian classes, can still easily clear hordes of enemies with the Firefly perk, where after a precision kill, the enemy explodes dealing Solar damage. The instrinsic perk it has is called Memento Mori, where reloading after a kill gives The Ace of Spades extra damage power in six shots, making it one of the best exotic weapons in Destiny 2.

Gameplay[edit]

Destiny[edit]

The Ace of Spades rewards precision kills with two main bonuses: With Firefly, all precision kills become explosive shots that do damage to nearby enemies. With Maverick, precision kills grants a bullet from your ammo reserve into the magazine. Both these perks are more useful against groups of weaker enemies, as they will not activate as frequently with stronger enemies who require multiple shots to bring down, possibly meaning that a player can expend all their ammo without reloading at all.

Destiny 2[edit]

The Ace of Spades returns in the Forsaken expansion. Unlike its Destiny incarnation, it is no longer restricted to Hunters. In PvP, it has proven itself to be an extremely reliable weapon, outperforming hand cannons in the same archetype and others. Memento Mori grants the user radar even when aiming down sights, a trait which is shared with MIDA Multi-Tool. The perk also grants six increased damage bullets after every kill and reload, and when paired with its Firefly perk, gives it an effect similar to the Kill Clip/Outlaw combination seen on other weapons. However, unlike that combination, Memento Mori's effect wears off when the weapon is stowed, the user is killed or when all six bullets are expended, and not over time.

Lore (Destiny 2)[edit]

"Folding was never an option." —Cayde-6

THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CAYDE-6

To whomst it may concern:

I, Cayde-6, being of sound(ish) mind and body, do hereby and henceforth and heretofore leave all my possessions to the person, alien, animal, or natural phenomenon what kills me.

Weapon perks[edit]

Destiny[edit]

Intrinsic perk[edit]

Third Eye: Radar stays active while aiming down this weapon's sights.

Sights[edit]

Truesight IS: Flexible sight. Light, with good recoil control. Strong target acquisition.
Quickdraw IS: Agile sight. Lightning-fast handling.
Steadyhand IS: Stable sight. Optimized for excellent recoil control.

Special perk[edit]

Firefly: Precision kills with this weapon cause the target to explode.

Stat modifiers[edit]

Reinforced Barrel: Increased Range. Reduced Stability.
High Caliber Rounds: Oversize rounds built to stagger targets and leave them reeling. Their mass makes a weapon harder to handle.
Perfect Balance: This weapon has extremely low recoil.

Exotic perk[edit]

Maverick: Precision kills move one round from your ammo reserves into the magazine.^[2]

Destiny 2[edit]

Exotic perk[edit]

Memento Mori: Reloading after a kill loads magazine with a few extra-damage bullets. Grants radar when aiming down sights.

Stat modifiers[edit]

Corkscrew Rifling: Balanced barrel. Slightly increases range and stability. Slightly increases handling speed.
High-Caliber Rounds: Shots from this weapon knock the target back farther. Slightly increases range.
Smooth Grip: This weapon is slightly easier to hold and aim. Slightly increases stability. Slightly increases handling speed.

Special perk[edit]

Firefly: Precision kills with this weapon increase reload speed and cause the target to explode, dealing Solar damage to nearby enemies.

Masterworked perk[edit]

Funeral Pyre: Firefly deals more damage while Memento Mori is active.

Weapon ornament[edit]

Last Hand: Equip this Weapon Ornament to change the appearance of Ace of Spades.
Salute to the Colonel: Equip this Weapon Ornament to change the appearance of Ace of Spades.
Big Blind: Equip this Weapon Ornament to change the appearance of Ace of Spades.
All In: Equip this Weapon Ornament to change the appearance of Ace of Spades.
The Vanguard Dare: Equip this Weapon Ornament to change the appearance of Ace of Spades.

Trivia[edit]

In folklore, the ace of spades is traditionally known as The Death Card due to its long tradition with war.^[3]
The Hunter Vanguard representative Cayde-6 is seen wielding the Ace of Spades in the official Destiny 2 trailer, killing Cabal while fanning the hammer like the Last Word. It's revealed in Destiny 2 that Cayde commissioned Banshee-44 to have the gun built as his signature weapon.
Ironically in the opening of the Forsaken expansion, Prince Uldren kills Cayde-6 with the Ace of Spades, Cayde's own gun.
The 'Firefly' Special perk is likely a reference to the television show of the same name. Nathan Fillion, the voice actor for Cayde-6, had a starring role in the show.
The Ace of Spades features a special reload animation where the player spins the weapon, which is mirrored by an equally embellished reload by Cayde-6 in a cinematic during the Last Call Story mission.
This weapon makes a striking resemblance to a hand cannon that could be obtained in Destiny, this hand cannon being Hard Luck Mk. 52.

Gallery[edit]

The Ace of Spades' perks tree.
The Destiny 2 Ace of Spades' perks and overlay.
Last Hand ornament for the Destiny 2 Ace of Spades.
Salute to the Colonel ornament.
Big Blind ornament.
All In ornament.
The Vanguard Dare ornament.
Ace of Spades collectible pin released by Bungie Store.

List of appearances[edit]

Destiny
- The Taken King (First appearance)
Destiny 2
- Forsaken

References[edit]

v•d•e

Primary weapons

v•d•e

Year 2

v•d•e Auto Rifles

Common	Häkke Test-A (Auto Rifle) • SUROS TSA-10

Uncommon	Frontier-AR1 • Longespée-A • Morass-AR4 • Quagmire-AR1 • SUROS PRR-11 • SUROS TYR-14

Rare	Izdubar-D • Ros Neve IV • Steppe-AR3 • SUROS ARN-33 • SUROS ARN-39 • SUROS WER-45 • Veldt-AR3

Legendary	An Answering Chord • Anguish of Drystan • Antipodal Hindsight • Arminius-D • Doctrine of Passing • Doctrine of Passing (Adept) • Does Not Bow • Haakon's Hatchet • Harrowed Anguish of Drystan • Paleocontact JPK-43 • Questing Beast • Red Spectre • Righteous VII • SUROS ARI-41 • SUROS ARI-45 • The Dealbreaker • Zarinaea-D

Exotic	Fabian Strategy • Monte Carlo • SUROS Regime • Zhalo Supercell

v•d•e Pulse Rifles

Common	Häkke Test-A (Pulse Rifle) • SUROS TSP-10

Uncommon	Antapex MSc • Hotspur-A • Raskova-A • SUROS BNS-13 • SUROS MIN-15

Rare	Anomie MSm • Moriaen-D • Occulate MSc • Psi Alba IV • Psi Alto III • Psi Lento III • SUROS PRI-44 • Temporal MSm

Legendary	Apple of Discord • Harrowed Smite of Merain • Hawksaw • Herja-D • Lyudmila-D • Nirwen's Mercy • Reflection Sum • Reflection Sum (Adept) • Smite of Merain • Spare Change.25 • SUROS PDX-41 • SUROS PDX-45 • The Villainy

Exotic	Bad Juju • No Time To Explain • Red Death

v•d•e Scout Rifles

Uncommon	Garmr SR1 • Shinigami SR1 • SUROS BVV-13 • SUROS WSC-17

Rare	Lampad SR4 • Orphne SR4 • Parallax PSm • Radial PSm • SUROS SCO-43 • Trax Devotio III • Trax Elan IV • Trax Onus III

Legendary	Cocytus SR4 • Colovance's Duty • Doom of Chelchis • Harrowed Doom of Chelchis • Hung Jury SR4 • Last Extremity • NL Shadow 701X • Not Like the Others • SUROS DIS-43 • SUROS DIS-47 • The Inward Lamp • The Inward Lamp (Adept) • Treads Upon Stars • Tuonela SR4

Exotic	Boolean Gemini • The Jade Rabbit • Tlaloc • Touch of Malice

v•d•e Hand Cannons

Common	Häkke Test-A (Hand Cannon) • Imprecation • Omolon Test HC1

Uncommon	Azurduy-A • Mos Calamus I • Mos Scala I

Rare	Cordova-HC3 • Kaifeng-HC3 • Mos Aria III • Mos Azoth IV • Mos Morsus III • Rience-D • Threnody HC4 • Vortimer-D

Legendary	Appellant III • Byronic Hero • Down and Doubt 00-0 • Eyasluna • Finnala's Peril • Gaheris-D • Harrowed Zaouli's Bane • Imago Loop • Judith-D • Kumakatok HC4 • Red Hand IX • The Revelator • The Vanity • The Water Star • The Water Star (Adept) • Uffern HC4 • Zaouli's Bane

Exotic	Ace of Spades • Hawkmoon • The First Curse • The Last Word

v•d•e Others

Exotic	No Land Beyond • Universal Remote

v•d•e

Exotic weapons

v•d•e Destiny

Primary weapons	((CHAOS DOGMA~))^(AoT) • ((FEVER REMEDY~))^(AoT) • ((GENESIS CHAIN~))^(ROI) • ((STEEL MEDULLA~))^(AoT) • Abyss Defiant (Adept)^(AoT) • Ace of Spades^(TTK) • Anguish of Drystan (Adept)^(AoT) • Atheon's Epilogue (Adept)^(AoT) • Bad Juju • Boolean Gemini^(TTK) • Doom of Chelchis (Adept)^(AoT) • Fabian Strategy^(TTK) • Fang of Ir Yût (Adept)^(AoT) • Fatebringer (Adept)^(AoT) • Hard Light • Hawkmoon • Khvostov 7G-0X^(ROI) • MIDA Multi-Tool • Monte Carlo • Necrochasm^(TDB) • No Land Beyond^(TDB) • No Time To Explain^(TTK) • Oversoul Edict (Adept)^(AoT) • Outbreak Prime^(ROI) • Praedyth's Timepiece (Adept)^(AoT) • Red Death • Smite of Merain (Adept)^(AoT) • SUROS Regime • The First Curse^(TTK) • The Jade Rabbit^(TTK) • The Last Word • Thorn • Tlaloc^(TTK) • Touch of Malice^(TTK) • Universal Remote • Vex Mythoclast • Vision of Confluence (Adept)^(AoT) • Word of Crota (Adept)^(AoT) • Zaouli's Bane (Adept)^(AoT) • Zhalo Supercell^(TTK)

Special weapons	Black Spindle^(TTK) • Dreg's Promise^(HOW) • Hereafter^(TTK) • Ice Breaker • Invective • Lord of Wolves^(HOW) • Patience and Time • Plan C • Pocket Infinity • Queenbreakers' Bow^(HOW) • Telesto^(TTK) • The Chaperone^(TTK) • The Fourth Horseman^(TDB) • Trespasser^(ROI)• Zen Meteor^(AU)

Heavy weapons	Abbadon^(TD) • Bolt-Caster^(TTK) • Dark-Drinker^(TTK) • Dragon's Breath^(TDB) • Gjallarhorn • Nemesis Star^(ROI) • Nova Mortis^(TD) • Raze-Lighter^(TTK) • Sleeper Simulant^(TTK) • Super Good Advice • Thunderlord • Truth• The Young Wolf's Howl^(ROI)

v•d•e Destiny 2

Kinetic weapons	Ace of Spades^(FSK) • Ager's Scepter^(SotL) • Arbalest^(JW) • Bad Juju^(OPL) • Bastion^(DAWN) • Cerberus+1^(FSK) • Conditional Finality^(LF) • Crimson^(CoO) • Cryosthesia 77K^(SotS) • Dead Man's Tale^(SotC) • Final Warning^(LF) • Forerunner^(30th) • Hawkmoon^(HUN) • Izanagi's Burden^(BA) • Lumina^(OPL) • Malfeasance^(FSK) • MIDA Multi-Tool • Monte Carlo^(SotU) • Necrochasm^(SotW) • No Time to Explain^(BL) • Osteo Striga^(TWQ) • Outbreak Perfected^(JW) • Quicksilver Storm^(LF) • Rat King • Revision Zero^(SoS) • Sturm • SUROS Regime^(WM) • Sweet Business • The Chaperone^(FSK) • The Huckleberry^(WM) • The Jade Rabbit^(CoO) • The Last Word^(BA) • The Navigator^(SotD) • Thorn^(JW) • Touch of Malice^(SoP) • Traveler's Chosen^(SoA) • Verglas Curve^(SoD) • Vigilance Wing • Wicked Implement^(SotD) • Wish-Ender^(FSK) • Wish-Keeper^(WISH) • Witherhoard^(SoA)

Energy weapons	Borealis • Buried Bloodline^(WISH) • Centrifuse^(SotD) • Coldheart • Cloudstrike^(BL) • Collective Obligation^(TWQ) • Dead Messenger^(SotR) • Delicate Tomb^(SoP) • Devil's Ruin^(DAWN) • Divinity^(SK) • Duality^(HUN) • Edge of Action^(TWQ) • Edge of Concurrence^(TWQ) • Edge of Intent^(TWQ) • Eriana's Vow^(SotU) • Ex Diris^(SotW) • Fighting Lion • Graviton Lance • Hard Light • Hierarchy of Needs^(SoS) • Jötunn^(BA) • Le Monarque^(BA) • Lorentz Driver^(SotL) • Lord of Wolves^(FSK) • Merciless • Polaris Lance^(WM) • Prometheus Lens^(CoO) • Riskrunner • Ruinous Effigy^(SoA) • Skyburner's Oath • Sunshot • Symmetry^(DAWN) • Tarrabah^(OPL) • Telesto^(CoO) • Tessellation^(TFS) • The Fourth Horseman^(SoW) • The Manticore^(SoS) • Ticuu's Divination^(SotC) • Tommy's Matchbook^(SoW) • Trespasser^(HAU) • Trinity Ghoul^(FSK) • Vex Mythoclast^(SotS) • Vexcalibur^(SoD) • Wavesplitter^(FSK)

Power weapons	Anarchy^(BA) • Black Talon^(FSK) • D.A.R.C.I. • Deathbringer^(SK) • Deterministic Chaos^(LF) • Dragon's Breath^(WISH) • Eyes of Tomorrow^(BL) • Gjallarhorn^(30th) • Grand Overture^(SotR) • Heartshadow^(HAU) • Heir Apparent^(SoW) • Legend of Acrius • Leviathan's Breath^(SotU) • One Thousand Voices^(FSK) • Parasite^(TWQ) • Salvation's Grip^(BL) • Sleeper Simulant^(WM) • The Colony^(CoO) • The Lament^(BL) • The Prospector • The Queenbreaker^(FSK) • The Wardcliff Coil • Thunderlord^(FSK) • Tractor Cannon • Truth^(OPL) • Two-Tailed Fox^(FSK) • Xenophage^(SK) • Whisper of the Worm^(WM) • Winterbite^(LF) • Worldline Zero^(WM)

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What is the deeper meaning of ace of spades? ›

Historically, it has been associated with death and war. In some cultures, it's considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity. In card games, the Ace of Spades is typically the highest and most powerful card, particularly in games like poker. Its distinctive design often makes it stand out among other cards.

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What does ace of spades mean in slang? ›

Various idioms involving the ace of spades include "black as the ace of spades," which may refer either to completely black; totally without light or colour, colour, race, (lack of) morality, or (lack of) cleanliness in a person.

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Why is ace of spades so good? ›

It's commonly believed that having an Ace of Spades in one's pocket can bring fortune and shield against misfortune. This is likely related to the notion that as death is associated with this particular card, it possesses a mysterious power in preventing bad luck or even death itself!

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What's the probability of getting an ace of spades? ›

P(ace of spades) = P(drawing an ace from the entire deck) * P(drawing a spade from all aces) = 4/52 * 1/4 = 1/52.

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What is the metaphorical meaning of the ace of spades? ›

In many cases, the Ace of Spades is used as a symbol of rebellion and resistance, and is often associated with characters who are willing to take risks and challenge the status quo. It is also used as a symbol of mortality, reminding us of the fragility of life and the inevitability of death.

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What is the spiritual meaning of the spade? ›

Spade. The spade represents a leaf of the "cosmic" tree, and thus life. Along with its companion suit, clubs, spades represent fall and winter and the power of darkness. In the Tarot, they symbolize intellect, action, air, and death. Adinkra Symbols.

What does the ace ♠ mean? ›

Traditionally the highest valued card in many card games, the Ace of Spades (♠) has become symbolic of death or danger. Should a character find themselves drawing or otherwise receiving this card, they best start looking over their shoulders.

What does the ace of spades mean in Lgbtq? ›

The ace of hearts represents romantic asexuals, the ace of spades represents aromantic asexuals, the ace of diamonds represents demi and grey asexuals, and the ace of clubs represents questioning people on the ace/aro spectrum.

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What do spades symbolize? ›

The spade represents the sword of the medieval times, and it is often associated with the element of air. In card games, the spade suit can indicate various meanings, such as challenges, conflict, or obstacles, depending on the specific game and rules being followed.

What does the Ace of Spades mean in the Bible? ›

He was pictured on the Ace of Spades. When the Son of God was sent to earth to destroy the powers of darkness, he knew their leader carried the name Satan. Thus, we can say, during the mission of Jesus on this earth, his chief target was the prince of darkness. His card, if there were one, would be the Ace of Spades.

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What is the power of the Ace of Spades? ›

Powers and Abilities

Superhuman Durability: Ace of Spades has displayed nigh-invulnerability to most forms of damage, he was punched through buildings, hit by Superman, blasted by the latter's heat vision and suffered only little damage.

Ace of Spades (2024)

Contents

Overview[edit]

Gameplay[edit]

Destiny[edit]

Destiny 2[edit]

Lore (Destiny 2)[edit]

Weapon perks[edit]

Destiny[edit]

Intrinsic perk[edit]

Sights[edit]

Special perk[edit]

Stat modifiers[edit]

Exotic perk[edit]

Destiny 2[edit]

Exotic perk[edit]

Stat modifiers[edit]

Special perk[edit]

Masterworked perk[edit]

Weapon ornament[edit]

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]

FAQs

What is the deeper meaning of ace of spades? ›

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