Do You Get an Exotic for Beating Lightfall? A Comprehensive Guide
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The short answer is yes, completing the Lightfall campaign on Legendary difficulty will reward you with an Exotic armor piece. This is a guaranteed reward and one of the key incentives for tackling the campaign on its most challenging setting.
Understanding the Exotic Reward System in Lightfall
Lightfall introduced six new Exotic armor pieces, two tailored for each Guardian class: Titan, Warlock, and Hunter. Upon finishing the Lightfall campaign on Legendary, you’re presented with a choice: select one of the two class-specific Exotic armor pieces as your reward. This choice is permanent, so it’s crucial to understand the function of each piece before making a decision.
Lightfall Exotic Armor: A Closer Look
Let’s dive into the specific Exotic armor pieces available as rewards for completing the Lightfall campaign.
Titan Exotics
- Abeyant Leap: This leg armor enhances the Titan’s Strand subclass capabilities. Using your Barricade grants woven mail to yourself and nearby allies. Barricades also create a suspending burst on impact, suspending nearby combatants. This is excellent for crowd control and providing damage resistance.
- Arbor Warden: A chest armor that drastically alters the Titan’s barricade ability. Healing grenades instantly grant woven mail to yourself and any allies healed and create a tangle at the point of impact. This allows for easier access to woven mail and quicker deployment of tangles.
Warlock Exotics
- Swarmers: These leg armor pieces focus on enhancing the Warlock’s Strand subclass. Destroying a Tangle will unleash Threadlings. This allows for constant Threadling generation and further enhances the Warlock’s crowd control.
- Cenotaph Mask: This helmet provides support for the Warlock in a fireteam setting. It highlights vehicles and bosses, and consistently weakens them. Additionally, assisting allies by dealing weapon damage to the vehicle or boss generates special ammo for the player.
Hunter Exotics
- Triton Vice: These gauntlets augment the Hunter’s Glaive usage. Melee final blows with a Glaive activate the user’s class ability and reload the Glaive. Glaives are granted increased reload, handling, and projectile speed.
- There is only one exotic for Hunters
Why Choose Legendary Difficulty?
While the Normal difficulty campaign offers a more streamlined experience, the Legendary difficulty comes with significant advantages:
- Guaranteed Exotic Armor: As discussed, this is a huge draw for players seeking to expand their arsenal.
- Increased Rewards: You’ll receive double the rewards after major encounters, accelerating your Power level progression and gear acquisition.
- Challenge and Achievement: Completing the campaign on Legendary provides a sense of accomplishment and proves your skill as a Guardian.
- Level Advantage: Playing on Legendary provides a level advantage, making the campaign even more challenging and increasing rewards.
Beyond Exotic Armor: Other Lightfall Exotics
The Exotic armor from the Legendary campaign isn’t the only Exotic gear introduced in Lightfall. Other notable Exotics include:
- Weapons:
- Centrifuse: An Arc energy auto rifle with unique charge-up mechanics.
- Final Warning: An Energy Sidearm with a unique tracking and burst-fire capability.
- Deterministic Chaos: A Void Machine Gun that weakens enemies.
- Winterbite: A Stasis Glaive obtainable through a post-campaign quest.
FAQs: Exotic Rewards and Lightfall
1. Can I get both Exotic armor pieces for my class?
Yes, but not immediately. You receive one from the Legendary campaign completion. The other must be acquired through Legend/Master Lost Sectors on days when leg, chest, or gauntlets are dropping. These activities are more difficult, but offer the chance to earn any Exotic armor piece you don’t already own.
2. What happens if I already own both Exotic armor pieces?
If you already have both Lightfall Exotic armor pieces for your class, you will receive a random exotic armor piece instead from a past DLC or season.
3. Can I replay the Lightfall campaign on Legendary to get another Exotic?
No, you only receive the Exotic reward once for completing the campaign on Legendary. You can replay missions, but you won’t get another chance to choose an Exotic.
4. What Power Level should I be to attempt the Lightfall Legendary campaign?
Ideally, you should be at or slightly above the Soft Cap Power level (currently 1750 in Lightfall). Being closer to the Powerful Cap (1800) will make it significantly easier. Check your current Power Level by opening your character screen.
5. Is it possible to solo the Lightfall Legendary campaign?
Yes, but it is extremely challenging. It requires skillful play, optimized builds, and a good understanding of enemy mechanics. It is highly recommended to play with a fireteam.
6. Which class is best suited for soloing the Lightfall Legendary campaign?
All classes can theoretically solo the campaign, but some are better suited than others. Titans with Void subclasses for survivability, Warlocks with healing and crowd control, and Hunters with invisibility can be very effective.
7. What are some good weapon loadouts for the Lightfall Legendary campaign?
A balanced loadout with a mix of damage types (Kinetic, Energy, and Power) is recommended. Weapons with Anti-Champion mods are essential for dealing with Champions. Consider weapons with good add-clear capabilities and boss damage potential.
8. Is Strand required to complete the Lightfall campaign?
Yes, you will need to unlock and use the Strand subclass to progress through certain parts of the Lightfall campaign, including mandatory sections where you learn to use Strand abilities.
9. What are Tormentors, and how do I defeat them?
Tormentors are powerful enemies introduced in Lightfall, created by Calus and the Witness. They have several abilities, including suppressing players and pulling them in close. Focus fire, use cover, and exploit their weak spots (usually the glowing parts of their body) to defeat them.
10. What is the hardest mission in the Lightfall campaign?
Many players consider the final boss fight against Calus or the Headlong mission to be the most challenging parts of the campaign, especially on Legendary difficulty. Proper strategy, team coordination, and well-optimized builds are key to success.
11. How do I get the Winterbite Glaive?
The Winterbite Exotic Glaive is obtained by completing the “Strider” quest, which becomes available after finishing the Lightfall campaign, unlocking the Hall of Heroes, and completing the “Stargazer,” “Maelstrom,” and “Bluejay” quests.
12. Is Lightfall a good starting point for new Destiny 2 players?
While Lightfall introduces new mechanics and a compelling story, Destiny 2 can be overwhelming for newcomers. Consider playing through previous campaigns (like The Witch Queen) to familiarize yourself with the game’s systems and lore.
13. What is the power level cap in Lightfall?
The power level caps for Lightfall are:
- Soft Cap: 1750
- Powerful Cap: 1800
- Pinnacle Cap: 1810
14. Are the pre-Shadowkeep campaigns still available?
No, the Red War, Curse of Osiris, and Warmind campaigns are no longer available to play in Destiny 2.
15. Where can I find a supportive community to enhance my Destiny 2 learning?
There are so many supportive communities to choose from that can help you learn about Destiny 2. For example, the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org brings educators and game designers together to better study how we learn through games.
Final Thoughts
Earning an Exotic armor piece for your class is a valuable reward for conquering the Lightfall campaign on Legendary. Weigh the benefits of each piece carefully before making your choice. Consider your preferred playstyle and build when selecting the exotic to choose. Good luck, Guardian!