Can You Farm 1,000 Voices? A Comprehensive Guide
The short answer is: yes, you can farm for One Thousand Voices in Destiny 2. While it’s not a guaranteed drop, the game mechanics allow you to repeatedly attempt to obtain this coveted exotic fusion rifle. However, it involves a specific raid, a bit of strategy, and a healthy dose of patience. Let’s delve into the specifics of how you can optimize your attempts to secure this powerful weapon.
Understanding the Basics of 1,000 Voices Farming
One Thousand Voices is an exotic fusion rifle that drops from the final encounter of the Last Wish raid in the Dreaming City. Specifically, it has a 10% chance to drop from one of the 24 chests that spawn after defeating Riven of a Thousand Voices, the final boss of the raid. These chests are not automatically accessible; they require Ethereal Keys to open. Each key is obtained by defeating Riven, meaning that each successful Riven kill grants you a single opportunity to try your luck at acquiring the weapon.
Here’s the crux of the “farming” process: you can continuously engage Riven, acquire the necessary keys, and repeatedly open chests until One Thousand Voices finally drops. The core element of this is that you don’t need to complete the entire raid each time; you can skip straight to the Riven encounter using a specific wish.
Using Wish 7 to Bypass the Raid
The Last Wish raid has a unique mechanic known as the Wish Wall. By entering a specific sequence of symbols, you can activate various “wishes” that alter gameplay. Wish 7 allows you to directly teleport to the Riven encounter, effectively circumventing the first four encounters of the raid and significantly reducing the time needed to reach the loot chests. This is crucial for farming, as it dramatically accelerates the process of obtaining keys and opening chests.
The Farmable Loop: Defeat Riven, Collect Key, Open Chest
The primary farming loop consists of:
- Activating Wish 7 at the Wish Wall to teleport directly to the Riven encounter.
- Defeating Riven and acquiring an Ethereal Key.
- Opening one of the chests at the end of the encounter.
- Repeating the process by re-entering the raid, activating Wish 7, and defeating Riven again.
By repeating this loop, you can drastically increase your chances of obtaining One Thousand Voices. Remember that each key only opens one chest; hence, even with multiple keys, it’s still possible to get no results from any one farming attempt. This process, while repetitive, is the most efficient method for trying to acquire this weapon.
Optimizing Your Farm
Several factors can help make your 1,000 Voices farm more effective:
- Team Coordination: Farming with a well-coordinated fireteam can significantly reduce the time it takes to complete the Riven encounter.
- Riven Cheese: Certain strategies, often referred to as “cheeses,” exist to make the Riven encounter faster and easier. While Bungie may patch these over time, researching current efficient methods can drastically speed up the process.
- Multiple Characters: Each character in Destiny 2 has its own loot pool. Running Riven on all three characters provides three chances to get a key and three sets of chests each week, effectively tripling your chances.
- Patience: Due to the 10% drop rate, it’s possible that you may not get One Thousand Voices for several attempts, even across multiple characters. Don’t get discouraged and maintain consistency with your farming efforts.
Why Farm for One Thousand Voices?
One Thousand Voices is a powerful weapon with unique properties. Its main draw is its charged, continuous beam that deals massive damage, making it suitable for both add clearing and boss damage. Additionally, it applies Scorch stacks, which can lead to Ignitions, further increasing its damage potential. Recent buffs have made it a more potent option in the current meta, adding another incentive to farm for this weapon.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the exact drop chance of One Thousand Voices?
The base drop chance for One Thousand Voices is 10% from any of the 24 chests that appear at the end of the Last Wish raid after defeating Riven.
2. Does One Thousand Voices get a damage buff?
Yes, One Thousand Voices received a significant damage buff in Season 20 of Lightfall, making it a more viable option in the current meta.
3. How many Ethereal Keys can I hold at once?
You can hold a maximum of five Ethereal Keys at a time. Therefore, after farming more than five keys, you will have to open some chests.
4. Can I farm for 1,000 Voices solo?
While technically you can enter the Last Wish raid solo, the Riven encounter is extremely difficult to complete without a coordinated fireteam. Thus, it’s not recommended to solo it if you are looking for an efficient farming strategy.
5. Does One Thousand Voices apply Scorch?
Yes, One Thousand Voices applies Scorch to its targets on each hit, with the base being 10 stacks of Scorch and 15 with Ember of Ashes.
6. Is One Thousand Voices guaranteed to drop after a certain number of runs?
No, the drop is random. The 10% chance remains consistent for each chest, irrespective of how many times you’ve previously tried.
7. Is One Thousand Voices getting a catalyst?
Currently, there is no catalyst for One Thousand Voices, however, the community has speculated about this possibility.
8. Where do I use Wish 7 for the Riven shortcut?
The Wish Wall is located at the start of the Last Wish raid. You must enter the correct sequence of symbols to activate Wish 7 and directly teleport to Riven.
9. How can I find a group to farm One Thousand Voices?
You can use the Destiny 2 Companion app, various LFG (Looking For Group) websites, and Discord servers to find fireteams looking to farm Last Wish.
10. What does “Riven Cheese” mean?
“Riven Cheese” refers to unconventional or exploits that make the Riven encounter significantly easier and faster. These often involve manipulating game mechanics. The specifics are constantly changing as Bungie addresses exploits.
11. Is 1,000 Voices a good weapon for boss damage?
Yes, One Thousand Voices is particularly effective against stationary bosses due to its continuous beam.
12. How does the Solo Operative buff affect farming?
The Solo Operative buff increases a solo player’s damage by 15%. While it can help during solo play, you will still likely need a team to farm efficiently.
13. Is One Thousand Voices a better choice than Sleeper Simulant?
Both are strong options. Sleeper Simulant is less reliant on consistent critical hits, while One Thousand Voices excels with its massive damage potential. The better choice will depend on personal playstyle and the specific encounter.
14. What other weapons are considered rare in Destiny 2 Raids?
Other rare weapons include Collective Obligation, which has a low drop rate of around 1%, and Touch of Malice, which is estimated to drop at around 5%.
15. What if I get a duplicate of One Thousand Voices?
Unfortunately, duplicates do occur. They can be broken down for legendary shards and other resources. However, it’s still worth farming for an upgraded or better-rolled version if the chance of a more desirable version exists.
Conclusion
Farming for One Thousand Voices is a worthwhile, albeit potentially time-consuming, endeavor. Understanding how to efficiently reach the Riven encounter, using strategies like “cheeses” when applicable, and being persistent with your efforts is key. Good luck, Guardian, and may the RNG gods be in your favor.