Unleashing the Heavy: A Guardian’s Guide to Acquiring Leviathan’s Breath in Destiny 2
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So, you’re looking to wield the mighty Leviathan’s Breath, the Exotic Heavy Bow capable of silencing even the most formidable foes? Fear not, Guardian! While the path to claiming this behemoth has changed since its initial release, acquiring it in Destiny 2 is a straightforward process. You can no longer obtain the Leviathan’s Breath through its original quest. Leviathan’s Breath is now obtained by purchasing it from the Monument to Lost Lights Exotic Kiosk in the Tower. This kiosk holds weapons and armor tied to content that is no longer available in the game. This article will guide you through acquiring this iconic bow.
Navigating the Monument to Lost Lights
The Monument to Lost Lights kiosk is located in the Tower, nestled between the Vault terminals. To acquire Leviathan’s Breath, you will need to navigate to the “Shadowkeep” section of the kiosk (this is the expansion where the weapon originated).
The Price of Power
Once you’ve located Leviathan’s Breath, you’ll need to pay the following price:
- 1 Exotic Cipher: Earned through vendor rank rewards and Xur’s weekly quest.
- 100,000 Glimmer: Earned by completing activities throughout the system.
- 150 Legendary Shards: Acquired by dismantling legendary gear.
- 1 Ascendant Shard: Obtained from Nightfalls, Trials of Osiris, or purchased from Master Rahool.
Preparing for the Purchase
Before heading to the Tower, ensure you have all the necessary materials. Farming these resources might take some time, but it’s well worth the effort to add Leviathan’s Breath to your arsenal.
- Exotic Cipher: Visit Xur every weekend, complete his quest to earn a cipher, also earn from Season Pass.
- Glimmer: Participate in playlist activities, use glimmer consumables, or equip glimmer-boosting mods.
- Legendary Shards: Dismantle unwanted legendary weapons and armor, including those earned from Engrams or activities.
- Ascendant Shard: Run Nightfalls, strive for high placements in Trials of Osiris, or purchase them from Rahool for a hefty price of glimmer, legendary shards, and enhancement prisms.
Mastering the Heavy Bow
Once you’ve acquired Leviathan’s Breath, it’s time to learn how to wield it effectively. This bow isn’t just any ordinary weapon; it’s a powerhouse designed to stagger and suppress enemies.
Understanding Leviathan’s Breath’s Perks
- Exotic Perk: Big Game Hunter: This bow fires heavy, high-damage arrows that stagger unshielded combatants. Strong against Unstoppable Champions.
- Intrinsic Trait: Heavy Bow Frame: Fires slow-moving, high-damage arrows.
- Trait: Flexible String: Increases draw speed. Slightly decreases accuracy.
- Trait: Compact Arrow Shaft: Greatly increases stability. Slightly decreases handling speed.
- Trait: High-Velocity Head: Greatly increases projectile speed.
- Heavy Grip: Increases stability. Slightly decreases reload speed.
Utilizing the Bow Effectively
- Staggering Unstoppable Champions: With the right timing, you can interrupt an Unstoppable Champion’s charge, leaving them vulnerable to follow-up attacks.
- Area Denial: The stagger effect and the bow’s raw damage can control the flow of battle.
- High-Damage Output: Leviathan’s Breath can deliver significant damage to bosses and high-health enemies.
Unlocking and Upgrading the Catalyst
Now that you have the Leviathan’s Breath, let’s talk about its catalyst, which adds even more power to this already formidable bow.
Acquiring the Catalyst
The catalyst for Leviathan’s Breath drops by defeating orange bar enemies with Leviathan’s Breath. This is a random drop and not guaranteed, so you may have to defeat many enemies to receive it.
Catalyst Farming Locations
- Altars of Sorrow (Moon): This public event is a fantastic place to farm because orange bar enemies spawn frequently.
- Legend/Master Lost Sectors: These activities offer challenging enemies and valuable rewards.
- Vox Obscura: This Exotic mission contains a lot of orange bar enemies, as indicated in the provided snippets, making it a good place to farm.
Catalyst Benefits
Once you’ve obtained the catalyst, you’ll need to defeat 1,500 enemies with the Leviathan’s Breath to unlock its perk, which is:
- Leviathan’s Sigh: Fully drawn shots weaken targets.
Maximizing Catalyst Efficiency
- Focus on Orange Bar Enemies: Prioritize defeating these enemies to maximize your chances of getting the catalyst.
- Use Heavy Ammo Finders: Equip mods on your armor to increase the drop rate of heavy ammo.
- Choose Efficient Activities: Select activities with high enemy density and frequent orange bar spawns.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I still get the original Leviathan’s Breath quest?
No, the original questline is no longer available. Leviathan’s Breath can only be purchased from the Monument to Lost Lights in the Tower.
2. What expansions do I need to own to get Leviathan’s Breath?
You need to own the Shadowkeep expansion to purchase Leviathan’s Breath from the Monument to Lost Lights.
3. How do I earn Exotic Ciphers?
You can earn Exotic Ciphers from vendor rank rewards and by completing Xur’s weekly quest, which he offers every weekend.
4. What’s the fastest way to farm Glimmer?
Participating in playlist activities (Strikes, Crucible, Gambit) while using Glimmer consumables and equipping Glimmer-boosting mods is the fastest way to farm Glimmer.
5. Where can I get Ascendant Shards?
Ascendant Shards can be obtained by completing Nightfalls, achieving high placements in Trials of Osiris, or purchasing them from Master Rahool.
6. How many kills are needed for the Leviathan’s Breath catalyst?
You need to defeat 1,500 enemies with Leviathan’s Breath to fully unlock the benefits of its catalyst.
7. What does the Leviathan’s Breath catalyst do?
The catalyst perk “Leviathan’s Sigh” grants the bow the ability to weaken targets when fully drawn shots are fired.
8. Is Leviathan’s Breath good for endgame content?
Yes, especially with the catalyst unlocked. Its ability to stagger Unstoppable Champions and weaken targets makes it viable in Nightfalls, Raids, and other challenging activities.
9. How does Leviathan’s Breath compare to other Exotic Heavy weapons?
Leviathan’s Breath excels in single-target damage, Champion control, and area denial. While it may not have the raw damage output of some other heavy weapons, its utility and crowd control capabilities are unmatched.
10. What’s the best way to farm kills for the catalyst?
Choose activities with high enemy density, equip Heavy Ammo Finder mods, and focus on defeating enemies quickly. The Altars of Sorrow on the Moon is a great option.
11. Can I use Leviathan’s Breath effectively in the Crucible?
While primarily designed for PvE, Leviathan’s Breath can be effective in the Crucible due to its high damage and stagger potential. However, its slow draw time may make it difficult to use in fast-paced engagements.
12. How does the weakening effect of the catalyst work?
The weakening effect applied by the catalyst increases the amount of damage the target receives from all sources, including your teammates.
13. What kind of builds synergize well with Leviathan’s Breath?
Builds that focus on debuffs, crowd control, and single-target damage synergize well with Leviathan’s Breath. Warlock Void builds and Titan Void builds are particularly effective.
14. Is there anything else I should know about Leviathan’s Breath?
Leviathan’s Breath is particularly effective against large, slow-moving targets. Take time to practice with its draw time and trajectory to master its usage. Also, consider joining the Games Learning Society to expand your knowledge on games in general. Visit GamesLearningSociety.org for more info.
15. What if I run out of Heavy Ammo while farming the catalyst?
Equip Heavy Ammo Finder and Heavy Ammo Scavenger mods on your armor to increase the drop rate and pickup amount of heavy ammo. You can also use a Heavy Ammo Synth if you have some.
Armed with this comprehensive guide, you’re now well-equipped to acquire and master Leviathan’s Breath in Destiny 2. Go forth, Guardian, and unleash the heavy bow upon the enemies of the Light!