Do you need to complete deep stone crypt to get Cloudstrike?

To answer the question directly, completing the Deep Stone Crypt is a requirement to access all of Variks’ Sabotage quests, which ultimately leads to the opportunity to obtain Cloudstrike, but it is not a direct requirement to get Cloudstrike. The Deep Stone Crypt completion unlocks the path to Variks’ Sabotage challenges, including Europan Explorer I and Europan Explorer II, which must be completed to access Cloudstrike through the Empire Hunts.

Understanding Cloudstrike and Its Acquisition

Introduction to Cloudstrike

Cloudstrike is an Exotic Sniper Rifle introduced in Destiny 2: Beyond Light, known for its unique ability to generate lightning bolts upon landing precision kills, making it highly desirable for both PvE and PvP.

FAQs About Cloudstrike

1. What do you need to get Cloudstrike? To get Cloudstrike, players must complete Variks’ Sabotage challenges until they can no longer unlock new ones, then finish A Hard Rain Falls quest from the Exo Stranger to unlock more challenges.

2. How to increase your chances of getting Cloudstrike? Players should first unlock the Weekly Empire Hunt activity by completing Variks and the Exo Stranger’s new quests, then select and complete Europa Explorer I and Europa Explorer II.

3. What DLC do you need for Cloudstrike? Cloudstrike was introduced with the Beyond Light expansion, which also brought the Stasis subclass.

4. How many tries does it take to get Cloudstrike? It may take around 15 attempts to get Cloudstrike, and it’s recommended to run it on Adept difficulty for efficiency.

5. How many kills for Cloudstrike Catalyst? To upgrade the Cloudstrike Catalyst, players need to score 400 kills.

6. Does Cloudstrike drop more on higher difficulty? No, Cloudstrike’s drop chance does not increase with higher difficulties.

7. Is Cloudstrike good for PvE? Yes, Cloudstrike is an absurdly good Sniper Rifle for both PvE and PvP due to its Rapid-Fire capability and lightning bolts generation.

8. Why can’t I do Empire Hunts? To access Empire Hunts, players must first unlock the difficulty levels by completing special sabotage quests from Variks.

9. Is Cloudstrike farmable? Yes, Cloudstrike can be farmed through Elective Empire Hunts, ideally at the lowest difficulty for efficiency.

10. Can you get Cloudstrike on Adept? Yes, Cloudstrike can be obtained from the weekly Empire Hunt on Adept difficulty, as the drop chance is the same across all difficulties.

11. How rare is the Cloud Strike glider? The Cloud Strike glider is quite rare, having been available in the Item Shop during Chapter 1 Season 1 and not available for purchase since October 15, 2018.

12. Does Cloudstrike have a catalyst? Yes, the Cloudstrike Catalyst can be found by completing Playlist activities, such as Nightfalls or Crucible matches.

13. How do you get Heartshadow? Heartshadow can be earned by completing the Duality dungeon, either by purchasing it separately or through The Witch Queen Deluxe Edition.

14. What is the strongest class in Destiny 2 PvE? The Dawnblade, Solar Warlock, is considered the best PvE Endgame class due to its survivability, damage potential, and ease of use.

15. Is Cloudstrike good in 2023? Yes, Cloudstrike remains a strong weapon in 2023, especially after unlocking its exotic catalyst, which adds the Triple Tap perk for significant damage increase.