Performed at the Gunsmith. All weapons & weapon tiers eligible. Can eventually improve tier to exotic (ascension). Player-chosen perks. No RNG involved whatsoever. Base stats (0-100 Impact, etc.) are only changed by perks as normal. Details follow. Colors referred-to for simplicity. Reforge/Ascension Requirements: -Level 20 character to reforge. -Level 20 character to equip. -Weapon is maxed. -25000 glimmer. -Reforge mats of some kind. Much like exotic shards. Based on current tier. -Ascension confined to one tier at a time. Tiers: White ascended to green has all green tier perk/damage trees. 89 damage when maxed. Renamed to "Uncommon [original name]". Green ascended to blue has all blue tier perk/damage trees. 242 damage when maxed. Renamed to "Rare [original name]". Blue ascended to purple has all purple tier perk/damage trees. 300 damage when maxed. Elemental type is now available as player's choice (kinetic, solar, void, arc). Renamed to "Legendary [original name]". Purple ascended to gold has all gold tier perk/damage trees, plus the gold tier perks per weapon type. 300 damage when maxed. Elemental type is still available as player's choice (kinetic, solar, void, arc). Weapon skins or colors or patterns are available as player's choice. Complete renaming of weapon available, subject to code of conduct. Perks: All are available to choose from within a given perk tree and are confined to original weapon type perks i.e., no sniperscopes on shotguns. Thoughts?