How to Start the Touch of Malice Quest
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To start the Touch of Malice quest, players must first complete the King’s Fall Raid and defeat Oryx, the final encounter, as the Touch of Malice is a random drop from Oryx on both Normal and Master difficulty. The Touch of Malice is an Exotic Scout Rifle that can be obtained by defeating Oryx in the King’s Fall Raid, and it is not tied to a specific quest like it was in Destiny 1.
Introduction to Touch of Malice
The Touch of Malice is a unique Exotic Scout Rifle that has the ability to fire infinitely when on its final round, dealing more than double damage at the cost of damaging the user every shot, and defeating three targets will heal the user. This makes it a highly sought-after weapon in the Destiny 2 universe.
FAQs About Touch of Malice
1. What is the Drop Rate of Touch of Malice?
The Touch of Malice has a chance to drop when you defeat Oryx in the King’s Fall Raid, but the exact drop rate is not guaranteed, and players can only try for it once a week per character.
2. Is Touch of Malice a Good DPS Weapon?
Touch of Malice is considered a solid Scout Rifle with a unique alt-fire mode that makes it decent at boss DPS, although it may not be the best choice for most content.
3. Can I Farm Oryx for Touch of Malice?
Yes, players can farm Oryx for Touch of Malice when it’s the featured raid, but there is no bad luck protection, so the drop rate will be at default.
4. What are the Odds of Getting a Raid Exotic like Touch of Malice?
The drop rate for Raid Exotics like Touch of Malice is around 5%, although it can increase with certain Triumphs.
5. Does Touch of Malice have Infinite Ammo?
Touch of Malice has a unique feature where it can fire infinitely when on its final round, but it does not have infinite ammo in the classical sense, as it still requires players to reload.
6. How Many Kills are Required for Touch of Malice?
There is no specific kill requirement for Touch of Malice, but players must defeat Oryx in the King’s Fall Raid to have a chance at obtaining it.
7. Can I Get Touch of Malice by Just Doing Oryx Checkpoint?
Yes, Touch of Malice has a chance to drop when you defeat the Oryx Checkpoint in the King’s Fall Raid.
8. Is Touch of Malice Bugged?
There have been reports of Touch of Malice dealing less damage than intended, which was confirmed as a legitimate bug by Bungie.
9. What is the New Perk for Touch of Malice?
The new perk for Touch of Malice is its main exotic perk, which lets the weapon fire infinitely when on its final round and deals more than double damage at the cost of damaging the user every shot.
10. How Rare is One Thousand Voices?
One Thousand Voices has a 10% chance to appear in one of the 24 chests at the end of the Last Wish raid.
11. Can I Farm for Raid Exotics?
Yes, players can farm for Raid Exotics when it’s the featured raid, but there is no bad luck protection, so the drop rate will be at default.
12. What is the Drop Rate for Eyes of Tomorrow?
The initial Eyes of Tomorrow drop rate is 5%, and it increases by approximately 1% for the character on which the final boss is killed.
13. Is Touch of Malice Good in 2023?
Touch of Malice is still a solid Scout Rifle in 2023, with its unique alt-fire mode making it decent at boss DPS.
14. What are the Triumphs that Increase the Drop Rate of Touch of Malice?
There are eleven Triumphs that increase the chances of players getting Touch of Malice, including One True King and Overwhelming Power.
15. Can I Keep Farming Oryx for Touch of Malice?
Yes, players can keep farming Oryx for Touch of Malice when it’s the featured raid, and the drop rate will increase with certain Triumphs.