How to Unlock Strand Fragments in Destiny 2
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To unlock Strand Fragments, you need to collect Strand Meditations, which can be spent at the Pouka Pond to unlock additional Strand grenades, Aspects, and Fragments, by using Strand anywhere in the system and completing activities in Neomuna. The Strand Meditations cost 200 Strand Meditations each, so grinding and completing post-campaign quest lines from Nimbus and Quinn Laghari can help build up a decent collection within a few days.
Understanding Strand Fragments
What are Strand Fragments?
Strand Fragments are a crucial part of the Strand subclass in Destiny 2, allowing players to customize their abilities and playstyle. To understand how to unlock Strand Fragments, it’s essential to know that they can be purchased from the Pouka Pond using Strand Meditations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Why are my Strand Fragments locked?: Some Strand Fragments will display an incorrect lockout message indicating they cannot be unlocked until the world first completion of the upcoming raid, but players can bypass this by purchasing their first fragment from some of the other available ones, and then attempt to purchase any previously shown as locked.
- Do I need to unlock Strand Fragments on every character?: Yes, if you buy Strand Fragments on one character, you have to re-buy them on the other characters.
- How do I completely unlock a Strand?: To completely unlock a Strand, you need to complete the Lightfall campaign final mission “Desperate Measures“, travel to the Tower, speak with Zavala, speak with Ikora, travel to Hall of Heroes in Neomuna, and meditate to unlock the Strand subclass.
- How do I unlock all the Strand Aspects in Destiny 2?: All three Aspects are obtained upon completing the “Parting the Veil” quest, which can be started by speaking to Nimbus at any point after the Lightfall campaign.
- How much do Strand Fragments cost?: Strand Fragments seem to cost 200 Strand Meditations each.
- How do I get all 6 fragment slots?: There’s no way to increase the fragment slot capacity of an Aspect, so the only way to make all six slots available is to use two Aspects that each give three slots.
- How do I start The Final Strand quest?: To start “The Final Strand” quest, you must unlock all of the Aspects, Fragments, and grenades for one of your Strand subclasses.
- Why won’t my Strand Fragments unlock in Destiny 2?: You need to collect “Strand Mediations” to unlock Strand Fragments, which can be collected by using Strand anywhere in the system and completing activities in Neomuna.
- Can I unlock Strand without the Lightfall DLC?: To get the Strand subclass, you must own the Lightfall expansion and complete the entire main campaign to get access to all abilities.
- How do I claim the Lightfall exotic?: After purchasing the appropriate Lightfall edition for Destiny 2, players will be able to immediately redeem the Quicksilver Storm Exotic in the game by traveling to the Tower and then talking to Master Rahool.
- Did Bungie unlock all Strand Fragments?: Bungie removed the time gates and made all remaining Strand Fragments available after players voiced their displeasure.
- Are Strand Fragments universal?: Strand Fragments are universal, but fragment unlocks are separate, so if you aren’t in a hurry to unlock the sidearm, you can leave one fragment available for purchase on one character and use the Strand Meditations on another character.
- Do Strand Fragments transfer?: No, Strand Fragments do not transfer between characters, so you need to unlock them separately on each character.
- How do I unlock 3.0 Fragments?: To unlock Solar 3.0 fragments and grenades, you need to speak to Ikora Rey in the Bazaar section of the Tower, select Solar, and then either fragments or grenades to get the remaining versions.
- How many Fragment slots can I have?: You have a total of 6 Fragment slots, but the number of slots available depends on the Aspects you have equipped, with some Aspects providing more slots than others.
Conclusion
Unlocking Strand Fragments in Destiny 2 requires collecting Strand Meditations and spending them at the Pouka Pond to unlock additional Strand abilities and customize your playstyle. By understanding how to unlock Strand Fragments and answering common questions about the process, you can enhance your Strand subclass and improve your gameplay experience. Whether you’re a new player or a seasoned veteran, mastering the Strand subclass and its Fragments can help you succeed in the world of Destiny 2.