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How to Acquire Adept Weapons in Destiny 2: Lightfall

Adept weapons are the pinnacle of weapon design in Destiny 2, boasting enhanced stats, unique perk pools, and the ability to slot in powerful Adept mods. Securing these coveted arms requires dedication, skill, and a good understanding of the endgame activities.

The primary methods for obtaining Adept weapons in Lightfall are:

Achieving a Flawless Passage in Trials of Osiris: Winning seven Trials matches in a row without a single loss grants access to The Lighthouse, where you’ll receive a weekly Adept weapon and a random Adept mod. Even after going Flawless, continuing to play with a Flawed card in the Flawless pool gives you a chance to earn Adept weapons as end-of-match rewards.
Completing Grandmaster Nightfalls: Conquering the most challenging Nightfall difficulty provides a chance to drop Adept weapons upon completion. The drop rate is not guaranteed, requiring persistence and teamwork.
Completing Master Difficulty Raids (with Challenges): Successfully finishing encounters on Master difficulty in raids like Vault of Glass or Vow of the Disciple, while also completing the associated challenge for that encounter, gives you a chance for Adept drops.

Trials of Osiris: The Path to the Lighthouse

Going Flawless

The most direct route to Adept glory is dominating in Trials of Osiris. Assemble a skilled fireteam, optimize your loadouts, and prepare for intense PvP battles. Reaching seven consecutive wins without a loss on your Passage unlocks The Lighthouse, a special social space containing unique rewards. This week’s Adept weapon is found in the chest inside, as well as a single random Adept mod.

Farming After Flawless

Even after visiting the Lighthouse, your Trials journey doesn’t have to end. If you continue playing Trials with the same card in the Flawless pool, every win gives you a chance to earn additional Adept weapons. This is a fantastic way to farm for specific Adept rolls or stockpile them for future use. Make sure you turn in your card to Saint-14 at the end of your weekend of Trials play to gain a final Adept weapon reward.

Grandmaster Nightfalls: Testing Your PvE Mettle

Conquer the Darkness

For PvE-focused Guardians, Grandmaster Nightfalls offer a punishing but rewarding challenge. These high-difficulty strikes feature increased enemy density, Champions, and debilitating modifiers. While completing a Grandmaster Nightfall doesn’t guarantee an Adept weapon, each completion gives you a chance for one to drop.

Maximize Your Rewards

To increase your odds, ensure your team earns Platinum rewards by defeating all Champions. Coordination, communication, and optimized builds are essential for success. The drop rate for Adept weapons from Grandmaster Nightfalls has improved in recent seasons, but it still requires patience and a bit of luck.

Master Raids: A Symphony of Skill and Strategy

Overcoming the Encounters

Master Raids like Vault of Glass and Vow of the Disciple are a test of both individual skill and team coordination. Completing encounters on Master difficulty, while also overcoming the encounter’s associated challenge, gives you a chance for an Adept weapon drop.

Focusing on the Challenges

Challenges add an extra layer of complexity to each encounter, requiring specific actions or restrictions. Mastering these challenges is crucial for maximizing your chances of obtaining Adept raid weapons. Ensure your fireteam understands the mechanics and is prepared to execute flawlessly.

FAQs: Your Adept Arsenal Awaits

Here are some frequently asked questions to further clarify the acquisition of Adept weapons in Destiny 2: Lightfall:

How do you get Adept mods in Lightfall? Adept mods can be earned by completing a Flawless card in Trials of Osiris, completing Grandmaster Nightfalls, or completing Master mode raids (with challenges). Reaching the Lighthouse in Trials of Osiris guarantees one Adept mod from the Flawless chest. Adept mods have a chance of dropping from Grandmaster Nightfall completions and Master difficulty raids.
Can you still get Adept weapons after going flawless? Yes! Players with Flawless Passages should keep playing Trials. Even if your Passage becomes flawed, you can still receive Adept weapons as end-of-match rewards in the Flawless pool.
What is the drop rate of Adept Trials weapons in the Flawless pool? The approximate drop rate of Adept Trials weapons per win on a broken 7-win card in the Flawless pool is approximately 50%. However, this can be affected by several factors.
Can you get Immortal Adept without going flawless? Yes. Upon reaching Rank 10 in Trials of Osiris reputation, players can claim a guaranteed Immortal from Saint-14. You can also go flawless to get it from the chest at The Lighthouse.
Can Master Nightfalls drop Adept weapons? No, Adept weapons do not drop from Master Nightfalls. They only drop from Grandmaster Nightfalls. Master Nightfalls do drop Ascendant Shards, however, which are a valuable resource.
How do I get Rufus’s Fury Adept? Players can earn the Adept version of the Rufus’s Fury auto rifle from completing the third encounter challenge, Cosmic Equilibrium, on Master difficulty in the Root of Nightmares Raid.
Is Exalted Truth Adept good? Yes, the Exalted Truth Adept hand cannon is considered a top-tier weapon, particularly in PvP. It is also a great choice for a Void Hand Cannon in PvE.
Are Adept Nightfall weapons guaranteed? The Adept weapon drop is not guaranteed upon completion of a Grandmaster Nightfall. Having a Platinum rewards card increases your chances of getting it, however.
How much better is Adept Big Ones Spec? Adept Big Ones Spec provides a significant damage boost against Majors and Bosses. Community research suggests an approximate 7.8% damage increase.
What is legendary difficulty in Destiny 2: Lightfall? Legendary difficulty scales enemy health based on the number of players in your fireteam. It appears in the Lightfall campaign (if you choose the harder option), in Neomuna patrol, and in the AVALON exotic mission.
What is the best Immortal roll? A popular and effective Immortal roll includes: Full Bore barrel, Ricochet Rounds magazine, Rangefinder or Encore perk 1, Target Lock or Kill Clip perk 2, and a Range masterwork. However, personal preference should always inform your roll choices.
Can you farm Adept weapons in the Flawless pool? Yes! Continuing to play in the Flawless pool with a Flawed card gives you a chance to earn additional Adept weapons with each win.
What’s the best weapon class to receive the Adept treatment? This is largely a matter of personal preference. However, some players tend to prefer the pistols. As a class that relies on fast cooldown times, having a light loadout is incredibly important for the Adept. The weapon of choice, then, would be the heavy pistol.
How do I unlock mods? If you’ve played Destiny 2 at any point before Lightfall, you’ll have every mod unlocked by default. New Lights will start Destiny 2 with a limited selection of usable armor mods. To unlock additional armor mods, you must increase your Guardian Rank.
What do I get for completing the Lightfall campaign on Legendary Difficulty?

By completing the Legendary Lightfall campaign, you will receive the following rewards:

Gear set fixed at 1770 Power level (20 above the soft cap, 30 below the Powerful gear cap)
Lightfall Exotic armor (TBC — usually reserved for solo Legend/Master Lost Sectors)
300 Strand Meditations.
8 Upgrade Modules.

Adept weapons represent a significant investment of time and skill. However, the enhanced stats and unique capabilities they offer make them a worthwhile pursuit for any dedicated Destiny 2 player. Whether you prefer the high-stakes PvP of Trials of Osiris or the challenging PvE of Grandmaster Nightfalls and Master Raids, there’s a path to Adept glory for every Guardian.

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