What Can You Get From Oryx in Destiny 2’s King’s Fall Raid?
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Oryx, the Taken King, stands as the formidable final boss of the King’s Fall raid in Destiny 2, and defeating him yields a trove of coveted rewards. Unlike some encounters within the raid that offer specific, limited loot, Oryx’s chest is more generous, giving you a chance to acquire a wide range of gear. So, what exactly can you expect to find when you finally fell the Taken King?
Oryx’s Loot Pool: A Summary
At the end of the intense Oryx encounter, the final chest offers:
- A Random Piece of Legendary Gear from King’s Fall: This could be any armor piece (helmet, gauntlets, chest armor, legs, class item) or any weapon available from all of the previous encounters. This is the most common drop. This means you could potentially get anything you did not get from the prior encounters.
- A Chance at the Exotic Scout Rifle, Touch of Malice: This highly sought-after Exotic is not a guaranteed drop, but it has a chance to appear in the final chest. It is a unique scout rifle, with a powerful perk that damages its user and enemies.
In addition, you get completion for the encounter.
Oryx’s unique characteristic is that its loot pool isn’t fixed to specific weapons or armor, like other raid bosses might be. Instead, his final chest has a chance to drop practically anything obtainable from the entire raid, making each completion a potentially rewarding experience.
Detailed Loot Breakdown
Legendary Gear
The Legendary gear available from Oryx includes all weapons and armor pieces from the King’s Fall raid. This includes:
- Armor: Each class (Titan, Hunter, Warlock) has its unique armor sets that drop, with the possibility of various stat rolls, allowing you to optimize your build.
- Weapons: This is the pool of weapons that is available for the King’s Fall raid:
- Hand Cannon: Zaouli’s Bane
- Auto Rifle: Doom of Chelchis
- Scout Rifle: Callous
- Pulse Rifle: Smite of Merain
- Sniper Rifle: Defiance of Yasmin
- Fusion Rifle: Midha’s Reckoning
- Machine Gun: Qullim’s Terminus
These weapons come with a range of perks and you can even get them with a specific perk set that is exclusive to the raid weapons.
The Alluring Touch of Malice
The Touch of Malice Exotic Scout Rifle is a unique and highly desirable weapon that has a chance to drop from the Oryx final chest. This weapon has a special perk that damages its user and enemies and is a unique addition to your arsenal. Once you get the Touch of Malice, you can return to the raid to get the Catalyst for the exotic, which upgrades the weapon with the Rapid Hit perk.
Spoils of Conquest and Other Rewards
While Oryx itself doesn’t directly drop Spoils of Conquest, completing the encounter will count towards your weekly challenges. However, if you’re looking to farm Spoils, it’s best to focus on other encounters like the Templar in Vault of Glass or the Daughters of Oryx encounter in King’s Fall. Spoils of Conquest can be used to purchase raid gear, including past-season gear, from the vendor at the Tower. Also, you will receive a raid completion each time you kill Oryx, if you have not completed the raid that week.
Secret Chests and Additional Loot
Beyond the main loot from Oryx, remember that the King’s Fall raid contains three secret chests. These chests reset weekly and offer extra loot such as additional legendary gear. While these don’t drop specifically from Oryx, they are essential for maximizing your total rewards from the raid and they contribute to the King’s Ransom Triumph.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some frequently asked questions about Oryx and his drops to provide you with a more comprehensive understanding:
1. Does Oryx drop specific weapons or armor?
No, Oryx does not drop specific weapons or armor, unlike the other encounters in the King’s Fall raid. The final chest after defeating Oryx has a chance to drop any weapon or armor piece that is in the King’s Fall loot pool. This is one of the reasons why running the raid more than once a week can be highly beneficial.
2. Can Oryx drop the Defiance of Yasmin Sniper Rifle?
Yes, the Defiance of Yasmin Legendary Sniper Rifle can drop from the Oryx encounter, as well as from Warpriest or Daughters of Oryx encounters. This makes the final chest a great chance to acquire it if it didn’t drop earlier.
3. What about the Doom of Chelchis Auto Rifle?
The Doom of Chelchis is a King’s Fall raid weapon, and yes, it can drop from Oryx. Its chances are similar to that of any other piece of loot. The Auto Rifle can also drop from the Entrance, Totems, Golgoroth, or Deathsinger encounters.
4. Is Touch of Malice guaranteed from Oryx?
No, the Touch of Malice Exotic Scout Rifle is not guaranteed. It has a chance to drop from the final chest after defeating Oryx, making it a desirable but not certain reward.
5. Can you farm Oryx for Spoils of Conquest?
You cannot directly farm Spoils of Conquest from the Oryx encounter. Instead, focus on farming encounters like Templar in Vault of Glass or Daughters of Oryx in King’s Fall for Spoils of Conquest.
6. How many secret chests are in the King’s Fall raid?
There are three secret chests in the King’s Fall raid that are different from the loot that drops after the encounters. These are essential for maximizing your rewards per week. They can provide extra loot and count toward the King’s Ransom Triumph.
7. What are the best weapon types to use against Oryx?
Generally, Scout Rifles and Auto Rifles are excellent for primary weapons. Fusion Rifles and Shotguns can be useful for special weapons. For heavy weapons, Machine Guns and Rocket Launchers are effective. Specifically for Oryx, Sniper Rifles and Machine Guns are great for damage.
8. What is the best loadout for the Oryx fight?
A balanced loadout typically includes a good Primary Scout Rifle or Auto Rifle, a Sniper Rifle or Fusion Rifle, and a Machine Gun. For the exotic, the Touch of Malice is an excellent option if you have it.
9. Is there an easy way to beat Oryx?
While there isn’t a single “easy” method, understanding the mechanics of the encounter, particularly during the damage phase, makes it easier. Ensure everyone knows their role and that the correct strategy for damage is followed. Also, make sure your team is working to minimize damage dropoff.
10. How powerful is Oryx in Destiny 2?
Oryx is extremely powerful, capable of manipulating reality and wielding planetary-level forces. Guardians are only able to resist his abilities because of the Light.
11. Is Oryx a girl?
Oryx is a transgender male character in Destiny. He was designated female at birth and transitioned to male during the ritual that granted him his godlike power.
12. What level should you be to fight Oryx?
The minimum recommended power level for the King’s Fall raid is 1560. It is best to be as close to or above that power level as possible.
13. Is King’s Fall hard to complete?
King’s Fall is considered one of the more challenging raids in Destiny 2 due to its complex mechanics and encounter design. It requires good coordination and understanding of each encounter.
14. Can you farm Master King’s Fall encounters?
Yes, but it is not an option every week. Master King’s Fall challenges rotate weekly. On any given week, only one Master Challenge is available to farm.
15. Is Defiance of Yasmin a God Roll?
Defiance of Yasmin is a very strong sniper rifle, particularly as you can craft it. The ability to craft the weapon allows Guardians to create a “God Roll” version optimized for either PvP or PvE, depending on their needs.
Defeating Oryx in Destiny 2’s King’s Fall raid is a monumental task that brings with it fantastic rewards. Knowing what to expect can make each completion even more exciting and worthwhile. Happy hunting, Guardians!