Is Necrochasm a Guaranteed Drop? Unraveling the Mystery of Destiny 2’s Exotic Auto Rifle
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The short answer is yes, Necrochasm is a guaranteed drop, but with a significant caveat. It is not a random drop from the Crota’s End raid itself, unlike many other raid exotics. Instead, obtaining Necrochasm in Destiny 2 involves completing a specific questline called the Bottomless Pit, which becomes available after defeating Crota. This means that while you won’t find Necrochasm just dropping from an enemy or chest, you are guaranteed to obtain it by completing the related quest, making the process a consistent one once you know what steps to take. Let’s delve deeper into the specifics of how to acquire this coveted Exotic Auto Rifle and address some common questions surrounding its acquisition.
The Bottomless Pit Quest: Your Path to Necrochasm
The path to Necrochasm is paved by the Bottomless Pit quest. This quest is not handed out automatically; you must manually acquire it after defeating Crota, Son of Oryx, in the Crota’s End raid. Crucially, the quest is available at the vendor point, the sword of Crota located near the front of the Crota arena after the fight is over. It doesn’t require any special currency or condition; just approach and claim the quest.
Steps to Obtaining Necrochasm:
- Complete the Crota’s End Raid: You must successfully defeat Crota, the final boss of the raid.
- Interact with Crota’s Sword: After the battle, locate the sword of Crota near the front of the arena. This acts as the raid vendor.
- Claim the Bottomless Pit Quest: Interact with the sword to claim the quest for free.
- Complete Quest Steps: The Bottomless Pit quest has several steps, including gathering Oversoul Essence and fulfilling other objectives.
- Claim your Necrochasm: Upon completing the Bottomless Pit quest, you’ll be rewarded with the Necrochasm.
Farming Oversoul Essence
A significant part of the Bottomless Pit quest involves gathering 20 Oversoul Essence. These are the essence of Oryx, the taken king, and are not obtained through traditional gameplay. Here’s what we know about obtaining this rare material:
- Guaranteed Drop from Crota: You are guaranteed to get one Oversoul Essence per week, per account, upon defeating Crota.
- RNG Drop from Encounters: There’s a small chance (estimated to be around 10-15%) to obtain an Oversoul Essence upon completing any farmable encounter in the Crota’s End raid. This means you can run the raid multiple times on the same character in a week to potentially obtain more essence, outside the weekly guaranteed one.
This system allows for a combination of consistency through the guaranteed weekly drop and a chance for expedited progress through repeated raid encounters.
Necrochasm Catalyst
The Necrochasm also has an Exotic Catalyst, which enhances its capabilities. This is not acquired through a quest, but via completing an in-raid challenge. To obtain the Necrochasm catalyst you must:
- Equip Necrochasm.
- Stand on a plate located on the right of the staircase after completing the Bridge encounter in Crota’s End.
- Defeat the spawned waves of enemies, including the Swordbearer knights.
Upon completion, the catalyst will drop. This catalyst adds the Outlaw perk to the Necrochasm.
Frequently Asked Questions About Necrochasm
Here are 15 FAQs about Necrochasm to further clarify common questions and uncertainties:
1. Can Necrochasm drop randomly from Crota’s End encounters?
No, Necrochasm cannot drop randomly. It is solely obtained through the Bottomless Pit questline.
2. Do you have to complete the entire Crota’s End raid to get the quest?
Yes, you must defeat Crota at the end of the raid to access the vendor and begin the Bottomless Pit quest.
3. How do I start the Bottomless Pit quest?
Interact with the sword of Crota near the front of the arena after defeating Crota. It will offer the quest for free.
4. Is the Bottomless Pit quest available even after the contest mode period?
Yes, the Bottomless Pit quest is available indefinitely after the raid is initially released and is not tied to contest mode.
5. How do I obtain the Oversoul Essence required for the quest?
You are guaranteed one Oversoul Essence per week, per account, from defeating Crota. You have a small chance for an extra drop from each completed, farmable raid encounter.
6. Is Oversoul Essence farmable?
Yes, although not a 100% drop. You can farm Crota’s End encounters for the chance to get additional essence, though drops are not guaranteed on each encounter completion.
7. What is the purpose of the Necrochasm catalyst?
The Necrochasm catalyst adds the Outlaw perk to the weapon, increasing reload speed after a precision kill.
8. How do I get the Necrochasm catalyst?
By completing a challenge within the Crota’s End raid, after the Bridge encounter.
9. Is the Year 3 version of Necrochasm different from past versions?
Yes, the Year 3 version of Necrochasm is obtained through the quest, with no need for prior gun upgrades and is a much simpler process overall.
10. Is there a bug associated with the Necrochasm quest?
While there were some minor issues reported initially, the Bottomless Pit quest should not be considered bugged. It is currently dropping after a normal Crota kill and is functioning as intended.
11. How many Hive kills are needed with the Husk of the Pit to progress the quest?
You do not need the Husk of the Pit to acquire Necrochasm in Destiny 2. This step was for the Destiny 1 version and is no longer applicable.
12. Can you farm Crota’s End armor?
While the armor does drop from the raid, it is not easy to farm due to the random nature of the drops and the low drop chance for specific pieces.
13. Is Necrochasm a ‘Weapon of Sorrow’?
Yes, it is considered a Weapon of Sorrow, but it does not fire the same unique green bullets as other weapons in that category.
14. Is Necrochasm a good weapon?
The Necrochasm is a powerful weapon with potential as a top-tier Primary weapon, especially with the added Outlaw perk from its catalyst.
15. Can you get Necrochasm in Destiny 1 by upgrading weapons?
Yes, in Destiny 1, you needed to upgrade Husk of the Pit to Eidolon Ally, and then to Necrochasm. This upgrade method is no longer relevant to obtaining Necrochasm in Destiny 2.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Necrochasm is a guaranteed drop through the completion of the Bottomless Pit quest, which is acquired by defeating Crota in Crota’s End and speaking to the vendor sword. This consistent method for acquisition allows you to confidently plan your path to this exotic auto rifle. By understanding the steps involved in obtaining this weapon and carefully managing your Oversoul Essence collection, you’ll be well on your way to wielding Necrochasm in Destiny 2.