Decoding Fixed Odds: The Duality Dungeon’s Elusive Machine Gun

The hunt for powerful weapons in Destiny 2 is a never-ending quest, and the Fixed Odds machine gun is a particularly sought-after prize. If you’re aiming to add this Legendary heavy weapon to your arsenal, you’ll need to delve into the treacherous depths of the Duality dungeon. So, to answer the burning question directly:

Fixed Odds drops exclusively from the final encounter of the Duality dungeon, specifically from Calus’s Greatest Shame.

This means you’ll need to conquer the challenging gauntlet of encounters and triumph over the final boss to have a chance at obtaining this highly coveted weapon. However, the journey doesn’t end there. The drop is not guaranteed, making farming this encounter a potentially lengthy, but ultimately rewarding endeavor. The good news is that once you obtain Fixed Odds, it will then be added to the loot pool of the dungeon’s two secret chests and the end of activity engram, making it somewhat easier to farm.

Understanding the Duality Dungeon and Its Loot

The Duality dungeon is known for its unique mechanics and challenging encounters. It’s crucial to understand the loot structure to maximize your chances of getting the Fixed Odds. Unlike some activities that offer specific loot on specific encounters, Duality has a broader loot pool that can reward various items, making targeted farming slightly more complicated.

Here’s a quick recap of what you can find in the Duality dungeon:

• First Encounter: Drops include the Lingering Dread Grenade Launcher, the Epicurean Fusion Rifle, and armor pieces.
• Second Encounter (Vault): Drops include the Unforgiven SMG, the Stormchaser Linear Fusion Rifle, and armor pieces.
• Final Encounter (Calus’s Greatest Shame): This is where you’ll find Fixed Odds, along with any other weapon or armor piece from the dungeon’s loot pool.

As you can see, the final encounter is where the coveted Fixed Odds is located, but it also makes it very competitive as it has a chance to give you any piece of loot. The chance of getting what you are looking for can be hard and it has a lower drop rate of other weapons. The final encounter is the only location to find it to start with. The other mentioned locations will only give you Fixed Odds if you have previously obtained it from the final encounter.

Farming Fixed Odds Effectively

The most efficient way to farm Fixed Odds involves completing the final encounter repeatedly. Here are a few tips to improve your farming experience:

• Master Duality: Completing the dungeon on Master difficulty does not increase the chance of getting Fixed Odds, however, it will give you artifice armor.
• Fireteam Composition: Make sure your fireteam is optimized for speed and efficiency. Having members with solid builds and good communication can significantly reduce your encounter completion times.
• Don’t Give up The drop rate can be low on the initial drop, but keep at it and you will get the machine gun eventually!

Remember, patience is key. The Fixed Odds machine gun is a highly sought-after item and may take several attempts to acquire.

Fixed Odds: God Rolls and Why It’s Worth the Effort

The Fixed Odds machine gun boasts excellent perks, making it highly desirable for both PvE and PvP. It comes with an additional perk called To Excess, further enhancing its potential. Understanding the God Rolls can help you appreciate why it’s worth the grind:

PvE God Roll

• Arrowhead Brake: Significantly increases recoil control and handling.
• Tactical Mag: Increases magazine size and reload speed.
• Field Prep: Increased reload speed and reserves when crouched.
• Incandescent: Defeating enemies spreads scorch to nearby targets.

This roll makes Fixed Odds a powerful add-clearing machine, especially in encounters that involve large groups of enemies.

PvP God Roll

• Arrowhead Brake: Provides increased recoil control and handling.
• Accurized Rounds: Greatly increases the range of the weapon.
• Quickdraw: Increases the weapon’s handling speed.
• Rangefinder: Increases range and zoom while aiming.

This roll elevates Fixed Odds into a formidable force in PvP, allowing for effective engagement at a distance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Fixed Odds

Here are 15 frequently asked questions about obtaining and understanding the Fixed Odds machine gun in Destiny 2:

1. What is the drop rate for Fixed Odds?
   • The exact drop rate is not publicly available, but it is considered relatively low, requiring multiple runs of the final encounter for many players.
2. Can Fixed Odds drop from secret chests?
   • Yes, after you obtain the weapon from the final encounter, it can then drop from the dungeon’s two secret chests.
3. Can you craft Fixed Odds?
   • No, Fixed Odds cannot be crafted. You must rely on RNG for its drops.
4. What is the best way to farm Fixed Odds?
   • The best method is to repeatedly run the Calus’s Greatest Shame encounter in the Duality Dungeon.
5. Does difficulty affect the drop rate of Fixed Odds?
   • No, the drop rate is the same on both normal and master difficulties, but master provides artifice armor drops.
6. Is Fixed Odds better for PvE or PvP?
   • It is a capable machine gun for both. The god roll will make it better for each mode as there are different perks to look for.
7. Does the ‘To Excess’ perk affect the drop chances of fixed odds?
   • No, the “To Excess” perk is intrinsic to the Fixed Odds weapon and enhances its performance, it does not affect its drop rate.
8. What is the difference between the current Fixed Odds and the one from the Menagerie?
   • The current version from the Duality Dungeon has a different perk pool, new origin perk and can be masterworked. The version from the Menagerie is no longer available.
9. Can I obtain a Deepsight version of Fixed Odds?
   • Yes, Deepsight versions of Fixed Odds can drop from the final encounter and the chests after the first drop.
10. What are the odds of a weapon drop being Deepsight?
    • There’s roughly a 1/5 chance of any weapon drop being a Deepsight version.
11. What other weapons drop in the Duality dungeon?
    • Besides the Fixed Odds, you can also obtain Lingering Dread, Epicurean, Unforgiven, and Stormchaser.
12. Can I farm the Duality Dungeon as much as I want?
    • Yes, the dungeon is farmable meaning you can run it as many times as you wish to increase your chance of getting Fixed Odds.
13. Is the Duality Dungeon cheesable to get Fixed Odds faster?
    • No, Duality has been patched to prevent cheese to get through the dungeon quicker.
14. What are some good weapons to use to get Fixed Odds?
    • Any weapons that are optimized for high damage output are good to use such as heavy hitting linear fusion rifles, high damaging machine guns or rocket launchers.
15. What is the rarest gear in Destiny 2?
    • While the drop rate of Fixed Odds can be frustrating, it is not listed as one of the rarest weapons in Destiny 2. According to community stats, items such as Whistler’s Whim, Edge of Concurrence, and Touch of Malice have very low drop rates.

By understanding where Fixed Odds drops, its perks, and the best farming practices, you can significantly improve your chances of adding this impressive machine gun to your Destiny 2 collection. The grind can be challenging, but the reward is well worth the effort. Happy hunting, Guardians!