Can You Get Osteo Striga with Normal Witch Queen? A Complete Guide
The burning question on many Destiny 2 players’ minds is: can you get the Osteo Striga with the standard version of The Witch Queen expansion? The short answer is yes, absolutely! Initially, the Osteo Striga was exclusive to those who pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition. However, thankfully, Bungie has made it accessible to all players who own The Witch Queen DLC, regardless of the edition.
You won’t find it as a random drop, but rather as a reward for completing The Witch Queen campaign. This means that after you wrap up the main story, you can craft this powerful weapon at the Enclave. Let’s delve deeper into how you can get your hands on this sought-after Exotic SMG and answer all your burning questions.
How to Unlock the Osteo Striga
The Osteo Striga isn’t simply handed to you; it requires a few steps. First, you must own the Witch Queen DLC. Then, you need to complete the entire Witch Queen campaign. This can be done on any difficulty, but completing it on Legendary difficulty will give you additional rewards, but it is not required to obtain the Osteo Striga.
Once you’ve finished the final mission, head to The Enclave. There, you will be able to craft the Osteo Striga. The gun’s pattern will be available after speaking with Ikora Rey and checking your Triumphs Tab in the Patterns and Catalysts section. Once unlocked, you’ll use the Relic crafting system to forge this exotic.
Understanding Osteo Striga: Lore and Mechanics
Before you dive in to acquiring it, let’s look at what makes the Osteo Striga so desirable. The name itself is quite telling. “Osteo-” refers to bones, while “Striga” is a type of parasitic plant, also known as witchweed. This translates into a weapon that essentially delivers a bone-parasite attack, an intriguing concept for an exotic.
In the game, it functions as a powerful Exotic SMG, highly praised for its effectiveness in Player vs Environment (PvE) content. It excels due to its inherent poison damage, which continues to damage enemies after the initial hit, and is not particularly aim dependent. Moreover, the poison effects can trigger powerful chain reactions, making it highly effective at crowd control.
The Osteo Striga catalyst, which enhances the weapon even further, is not a random drop, but is tied to leveling up the gun. By reaching level 10 with the Osteo Striga, you will be able to craft the catalyst at the Relic at the Enclave, allowing you to unlock additional benefits. This catalyst, once equipped, drastically increases the weapon’s ammo reserves and effectiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is Osteo Striga a random drop?
No, the Osteo Striga is not a random drop. You must first complete the Witch Queen campaign and then craft it at The Enclave using the pattern unlocked in your Triumph tab.
2. Do I need the Deluxe Edition to get Osteo Striga?
No, the Deluxe Edition is not required to get the Osteo Striga anymore. As long as you own The Witch Queen DLC, you will be able to get the gun once the campaign is finished.
3. How long does it take to get the Osteo Striga?
The time it takes to acquire the Osteo Striga will depend on how quickly you complete The Witch Queen campaign. Expect about 10-12 hours for a Legendary completion and potentially less on standard difficulty. Once the campaign is done, the pattern will be immediately available for crafting.
4. Is it worth completing The Witch Queen campaign on Legendary?
While completing the campaign on Legendary isn’t required to get the Osteo Striga, it is worth it for the additional rewards. These include:
- Exclusive emblem
- A full set of 1520 Power Level gear
- 8 upgrade modules
- New Witch Queen exotic armor
- Triumph required for the Throne World title
- Double loot after each encounter
5. How do I unlock the Osteo Striga catalyst?
The Osteo Striga catalyst isn’t a random drop. You need to level up the Osteo Striga to level 10 by using it in combat. Once achieved, you can craft the catalyst at the Relic, for a required material cost, at The Enclave.
6. What materials are needed to craft the Osteo Striga catalyst?
You will need 140 Ruinous Element, 2,000 Neutral Element, and 3 Ascendant Alloy to craft the Osteo Striga catalyst.
7. How long does the Osteo Striga poison effect last?
The Osteo Striga poison effect is not bound by a hard timer. If you inflict poison on an enemy and then swap to another weapon, the poison will continue to tick as long as you keep that weapon out. This is highly synergistic with other weapons.
8. What are the benefits of the Osteo Striga catalyst?
The Osteo Striga catalyst grants virtually infinite ammo by replenishing rounds on kill. This drastically improves the weapon’s performance, especially against groups of enemies.
9. How many missions are there in The Witch Queen campaign?
There are eight main missions in The Witch Queen campaign, which are decently long and can take some time to complete, particularly on Legendary difficulty.
10. Can I solo the Legendary campaign for The Witch Queen?
Yes, you can solo the Legendary campaign for The Witch Queen. It is challenging, but doable, and the game does not punish you for trying, opting to give you additional resources if you die repeatedly.
11. What does completing The Witch Queen campaign get you, besides Osteo Striga?
Apart from the Osteo Striga, you get a variety of rewards, especially for completing it on Legendary. These include, mentioned above, the exclusive emblem, a full set of high-power gear, upgrade modules, exotic armor, and progress towards the Throne World title. You will also receive your choice of exotic class armor.
12. What is the lore behind the Osteo Striga?
The lore reveals a gruesome death, implicating Jana-14 in a dismemberment. This ties directly to the lore of the Necrotic Grip exotic gauntlets.
13. How good is the Osteo Striga for PvE?
The Osteo Striga is considered one of the best and easiest-to-use PvE weapons in the game. Its poison effect and catalyst make it exceptionally powerful against both individual targets and large groups of enemies.
14. Is Osteo Striga hard to use?
No, the Osteo Striga is not hard to use. In fact, it’s praised for being easy to use, even for those who aren’t very good at aiming, due to its large magazine and poison damage.
15. What other exotic weapons are good to acquire?
While the Osteo Striga is a fantastic choice, other weapons to aim for include the class-specific exotic Glaives from the Witch Queen campaign, and exotics like Trinity Ghoul which can be acquired from Exotic engrams or from Xûr when he sells it.
Conclusion
The Osteo Striga, once an exclusive for Deluxe Edition pre-orders, is now available to all players who own The Witch Queen DLC. The path to acquiring it requires completing the campaign and crafting it at The Enclave. This powerful Exotic SMG, enhanced by its catalyst, is a must-have weapon for any Destiny 2 player. So, get out there, complete the campaign, and enjoy the bone-parasite power of the Osteo Striga!