Do you need Witch Queen to get the Glaive?
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To answer the question directly, you do not necessarily need the Witch Queen expansion to access the basic feature of glaives, but certain exotic glaives and content, such as The Enigma, are tied to the Witch Queen campaign and its associated activities. The path to obtaining a glaive starts with completing the introductory quest, The Arrival, and then proceeding through specific missions and activities that are part of the Witch Queen storyline.
Introduction to Glaives
Glaives are a type of Exotic weapon in Destiny 2, introduced as part of the Witch Queen expansion. They offer a unique playstyle, combining melee capabilities with ranged attacks, making them a versatile choice for players. The process of acquiring a glaive involves completing specific missions and achieving certain milestones within the game.
FAQs about Glaives and Witch Queen
Q1: How do I get the Enigma Glaive?
To get the Enigma Glaive, you need to complete the first campaign mission of The Witch Queen and then follow the questline that leads to crafting it at The Enclave.
Q2: Do you need Witch Queen for the Enigma?
Yes, The Enigma is obtained through the course of completing The Witch Queen campaign, and it’s the first pattern you unlock for crafting, allowing you to craft your desired roll.
Q3: How do I start the glaive quest in Destiny 2?
To start the glaive quest, complete The Witch Queen campaign with the character that doesn’t have the respective exotic glaive, then grind the Wellspring activity for a chance to randomly reward the missing exotic glaive.
Q4: How do you unlock the Warlock glaive?
Unlocking the Warlock glaive involves completing The Investigation, the third mission in The Witch Queen’s campaign, and then speaking with Ikora Rey at the Enclave to receive the Hard Evidence mission.
Q5: How do you unlock the Royal Insect Glaive?
To unlock the Royal Order’s Insect Glaive for crafting, you need to reach Master Rank 3 and have a special conversation with Rondine, which reveals she’s a trained knight.
Q6: Where do you buy the glaive in Destiny 2?
The glaive can be crafted at The Enclave after completing the necessary steps in the Witch Queen campaign.
Q7: How do I get access to weekly missions in Witch Queen?
To unlock the weekly campaign mission, you need to reach Rank 13 with Fynch in the Throne World.
Q8: Is there a Stasis Glaive in Destiny 2?
Yes, Destiny 2’s latest expansion, Lightfall, introduces a new Exotic Stasis glaive called Winterbite, the first glaive with a Stasis element.
Q9: What does Witch Queen unlock?
The Witch Queen expansion unlocks a new campaign, raid, exotic weapons, armor, and access to seasons during Year 5, including Season of the Risen.
Q10: Do you need Witch Queen to unlock weapon crafting?
No, you don’t need The Witch Queen expansion to access weapon crafting; the necessary missions are free to all players.
Q11: What should I finish before Witch Queen?
Before Witch Queen, it’s recommended to grind Presage and Harbinger exotic missions, complete seasonal challenges, finish incomplete catalysts, and focus on umbral engrams for past seasonal weapons.
Q12: Can you get Osteo Striga without Witch Queen?
Originally exclusive to The Witch Queen Deluxe Edition, Osteo Striga can now be obtained by completing The Witch Queen campaign.
Q13: Is a Glaive a simple weapon?
Glaives are martial weapons, requiring proficiency and investment in martial abilities like Strength and the Polearm Master feat to be optimized.
Q14: How many missions does it take to complete Witch Queen?
The Witch Queen campaign is divided into eight missions, with the time to complete them varying based on difficulty and player skill.
Q15: How many hours is the Witch Queen campaign?
The Witch Queen campaign takes approximately 12 hours to complete when focusing on main objectives, and around 28 hours for 100% completion, depending on the player’s level of engagement and the difficulty level chosen.