How to Get Exotic Gear in Destiny 2: Lightfall
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Acquiring Exotic gear in Destiny 2 is a core part of the endgame experience, and the Lightfall expansion adds new avenues and challenges for players to pursue these powerful items. This guide breaks down all the ways you can obtain Exotic armor and weapons specifically related to Lightfall, ensuring you’re well-equipped to face any challenge.
Understanding Exotic Acquisition in Lightfall
The Lightfall expansion introduced several new Exotics alongside existing methods for acquiring them. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of how to obtain that coveted golden loot.
Completing the Legendary Lightfall Campaign
One guaranteed way to obtain a new Exotic armor piece is by completing the Legendary Lightfall campaign. Upon completion, you get to choose one of the two new Exotic armor pieces available for your class. This is a significant reward, so consider your choice carefully based on your playstyle and build preferences. Note that this is a one-time reward per character class. If you want both, you will need to farm Master/Legend Lost Sectors.
Solo Legend and Master Lost Sectors
Beyond the campaign reward, Legend and Master Lost Sectors are another key source for Exotic armor. These challenging activities can be completed solo, but require a higher level of skill and preparation. Upon completion, you have a chance to get a different Exotic armor piece specific to your class and slot. Lost sectors rotate each day and have different armor drops each day. You will need to grind these to obtain the second exotic armour piece after campaign completion and also chase good roles.
Exotic Quests
Destiny 2 is known for its Exotic Quests, which often involve unique missions and challenges. While Lightfall itself did not launch with its own specific new exotic quest, content updates post-launch will include new exotic questlines. Keep an eye on in-game announcements, social media channels, and reliable Destiny news sources for updates on new Exotic quests.
The Annual Pass
The Lightfall + Annual Pass bundle offers instant access to the Quicksilver Storm Exotic Auto Rifle, in addition to other benefits like the new raid, dungeons, an exotic sparrow and seasonal content. This is a direct way to get an Exotic weapon by opting for the higher-tier purchase. This also includes the catalyst and ornament for the weapon.
Season Pass Rewards
Each season brings a new set of rewards through its Season Pass. This will include an Exotic weapon at rank 1 if you have the season pass. Typically, the season pass will not contain Lightfall Exotics.
Vendors
While rare, some vendors in the game, such as Xur, occasionally offer Exotics for sale.
The Monument to Lost Lights
The Monument to Lost Lights in the Tower houses previous Exotics from retired content. If you missed some older Exotics, the Monument to Lost Lights offers the ability to get past Exotics that may have been vaulted.
Xur
Xur, the exotic vendor, appears each Friday and leaves on Tuesday. Xur sells Exotic weapons, Exotic armor, and Exotic engrams for players to purchase. He accepts Legendary Shards, or Exotic Ciphers as payment.
Exotic Engrams
Exotic Engrams can drop from enemies anywhere in the game, at random, or from specific activities, these engrams offer a random chance to get an Exotic weapon or piece of armor.
FAQs: Decoding Exotic Acquisition in Lightfall
Here are some frequently asked questions that clarify nuances of obtaining Exotic gear in Destiny 2: Lightfall:
Q1: How do I get the new Strand subclass in Lightfall?
A: Unlocking the Strand subclass is simple: begin playing the Lightfall campaign. You’ll immediately start gaining access to Strand powers by completing the first mission, “First Contact”.
Q2: What are the best Lightfall Exotic weapons?
A: Some of the stand-out Exotics introduced with Lightfall include Quicksilver Storm, Conditional Finality, and Winterbite. This selection can depend on playstyle, and what the meta is for Destiny.
Q3: Which Lightfall Exotic armor is best for Hunters?
A: Star-Eater Scales is a highly-regarded Hunter Exotic in Lightfall. It boosts Super damage significantly by picking up Orbs of Power when your Super is full.
Q4: Where do I start the secret exotic quest in Lightfall?
A: The secret exotic quest starts in the Gulch area of the EDZ. You’ll need to find and collect six Vex cubes, which will lead you to the Blue Harpy and initiate the quest. This quest leads to a timed exotic mission.
Q5: Do you get an Exotic for completing Lightfall on Normal difficulty?
A: No, the guaranteed Exotic armor reward is exclusive to completing the Legendary Lightfall campaign. You do not get a guaranteed exotic from completing the campaign on normal difficulty.
Q6: What is included in the Lightfall DLC?
A: The standard Lightfall DLC includes access to the current season and the Lightfall campaign. The Lightfall + Annual Pass bundle includes all four season passes for the year, two dungeons, the Quicksilver Storm Exotic weapon, and other exclusive items.
Q7: What is the rarest Exotic in Destiny 2?
A: Currently, Whistler’s Whim, a Trials bow introduced in the Season of Plunder is considered the rarest weapon.
Q8: What is the fastest Exotic Sparrow in Destiny 2?
A: Always On Time is the fastest Sparrow in the game and it makes it harder for enemies to hit you while riding.
Q9: What do you get for purchasing the Lightfall Annual Pass?
A: The Lightfall Annual Pass grants instant access to Quicksilver Storm, a new raid, two dungeons in season 21 and 23, a new Exotic sparrow, and the season passes for Season 20, 21, 22, and 23.
Q10: How can I get Exotics from Xur?
A: Xur sells Exotic weapons, armor, and engrams. You can purchase an Exotic Engram for one Exotic Cipher and a second for 97 Legendary Shards per week.
Q11: How do I get the Sunshot Exotic Hand Cannon in 2023?
A: The Sunshot can now only be obtained from Exotic Engrams, which drop randomly or from Xur if he has it for sale. It cannot be obtained through a campaign quest anymore.
Q12: What is the secret exotic mission in Destiny 2?
A: The secret exotic mission is called The Variable, and it awards the Wicked Implement, a Stasis scout rifle. This mission begins by collecting six Vex cubes in the Gulch area in the EDZ.
Q13: Is it worth doing the Lightfall campaign on Legendary?
A: Yes. The Legendary Lightfall campaign provides increased rewards, including twice the rewards from major fights, and the exclusive choice of one of the two new Lightfall Exotic armor pieces for your class.
Q14: What is the best Exotic to choose for Titans in Lightfall?
A: Heart of Inmost Light is a strong choice for Titans in Lightfall. It empowers abilities by using other abilities, increasing regen and damage output.
Q15: Where is the new Exotic mission located?
A: The new Exotic mission, The Variable, is started by locating six Vex cubes in the Gulch area of the EDZ. There are no director locations that show where to start the quest.
By understanding these methods and answering these frequently asked questions, you’ll be well-equipped to gather the most powerful and desirable Exotic gear in Destiny 2: Lightfall and fully enjoy your Guardian journey.