Best Destiny 2 Titan Exotics Today (Episode 1)

Exotic armor is a unique and essential part of Destiny 2. While weapons get most of the attention, your choice of Exotic armor plays a crucial role, too, as one piece of equipment can elevate your build to new levels. Destiny 2 is all about finding synergies within your gear, and Exotic armor is often the first piece of the puzzle.

This guide covers all Destiny 2 Titan Exotics, including the new Stoicism.

Updated as of Episode 1: Echoes. See Updates.

Titan Exotic Tier list (Ep1)

This Tier list features the best Titan Exotic armor in the game for both PvE and PvP:

Tier Ranks used for our list:

• S Tier – Best: Highest ranking Exotics in our Tier List.
• A Tier – Strong: Very strong Exotics, but not on the same level as S Tier Choices.
• B Tier – Average: Decent choices that can be lethal in the hands of a skilled player.
• C Tier – Weak: The middle of the pack, somewhat mediocre.
• D Tier – Worst: Lagging behind the competition, these don’t have much to offer.

Swaps: You’ll see a couple of armor pieces ranked as “Swap.” Swap refers to those armor pieces that are generally not great but can be excellent in very specific situations, namely when using your Super.

Rest of the Best

This database includes all Titan Exotics available in Destiny 2:

More Destiny 2 Exotic Armor Tier lists:

• Warlock Exotics
• Hunter Exotics

Top 10 Titan Exotics Today

This section covers the top Exotic Titan armor pieces in the game and tells you where to find them. On top of being top-tier options for PvE and PvP, some of them look great. So much so that they are often seen in Destiny 2 fashion contests.

Overall, these are our favorite Titan Exotics for PvE and PvP.

 

10. Aeon Safe

 Excels in PvE

For most of their life, the Aeon Cult exotics have been extremely lackluster. However, they got a substantial rework in Season of the Chosen, allowing the user to benefit their fireteam and themselves in various ways.

Aeon Soul doesn’t have a normal exotic perk. To replace it, it has three different unique mods you can select. These allow you to customize what the exotic does for you and your team while also staying as powerful as any other exotic.

The most popular of the three mods is “Sect of Insight” by far. This mod allows you to generate ammo for the rest of your fireteam (not yourself) by finishing different types of enemies. Finishing Elites (such as Honored Legionaries or Quantum Goblins) gives special ammo, while finishing minibosses or bosses (like Champions) gives heavy.

While Sect of Insight is widely regarded as the strongest of the three mods, each one is extremely unique and can benefit your team in various ways. Overall, this exotic gives strong benefits to the rest of your team and is a great option to run in any team-based PVE activity.

How to get it: Aeon Safe can be acquired via Exotic engrams, Xûr, or farming Lost Sectors.

Armor	Class	Type	Requirements	Source	Released	Requires	Exotic Perk
Aeon Safe	Titan	Arms	Free-to-Play	Exotic Engrams	Season 2	Free-to-Play	Exotic Perk? Instead of an Intrinsic perk, Aeon Exotics have an additional mod socket which is used for Aeon Cult mods.

 

9. One-Eyed Mask

Excels in PvP

Ever since its debut in Forsaken, the One-Eyed Mask has become an infamous exotic inside the crucible. Even after receiving multiple nerfs, it still manages to hold its own and be a great choice for PVP.

One-Eyed Mask’s exotic perk is Vengeance. This works by granting you an overshield for defeating a target that has damaged you. While it no longer possesses the tracking through walls, it still highlights the target that damaged you, making it easy for you to track them. The 95HP overshield is incredibly useful inside PVP as the extra health can alter the TTK of weapons giving you a clear advantage in 1v1 situations.

Despite not being as strong as its prime, the One-Eyed Mask is a great choice for PVP if you want to play an aggressive playstyle and get rewarded for chaining kills.

How to get it: One-Eyed Mask can be acquired via Exotic engrams, Xûr, or farming Lost Sectors.

Armor	Class	Type	Requirements	Source	Released	Requires	Exotic Perk
One-Eyed Mask	Titan	Helm	Forsaken Pack	Exotic Engrams	Season 4	Forsaken Pack	Highlights the enemy who dares to damage you. Track down and destroy your enemy for an overshield.

 

8. Loreley Splendor Helm

Excels in PvE and PvP

When it was first released in Season 16, Loreley was nothing groundbreaking and an average choice at best. However, when Solar 3.0 came out, Loreley quickly became one of the strongest exotics in the game.

Cauterizing Flame is the perk of this exotic and generates a sunspot when you reach critical health with your barricade charged or when you cast your barricade. With Solar 3.0 these sunspots granted Restoration, an extremely powerful healing ability. This is a solid foundation to make a variety of builds upon helping Loreley to cover a wide range of roles by using Solar 3.0 to the maximum.

Even after receiving a nerf, Loreley is still one of the go-to exotics for high-light-level activities as the easy source of Restoration makes harder-hitting enemies more manageable.

How to get it: Loreley Splendor Helm can only be acquired via solo Expert+ Lost Sectors or Vex Strike Forces.

Armor	Class	Type	Requirements	Source	Released	Requires	Exotic Perk
Loreley Splendor Helm	Titan	Helm	The Witch Queen	Lost Sectors	Season 16	The Witch Queen	When you have Sun Warrior, your Sunspots heal you. When you are critically wounded, create a Sunspot at your location.

 

7. Wormgod Caress

 Excels in PvE

Sometimes, the best way to rework an underutilized exotic is to simply make it easier to use. Wormgod was but one of these exotics, crying out for some QoL after being relegated to second fiddle next to Synthoceps. And oh, what a rework it got.

Wormgod Caress had its Burning Fists Exotic effect changed during Season of the Wish to make it much more user-friendly. It now shows as a buff meter with 5 stacks total, with finisher and (glaive) melee kills contributing one stack each. Not only that, but the buff decays over time instead of dropping all at once, meaning you have more time to use and regain it. It also provides a weapon buff for each stack, maxing out at 35%!

While not as easy to use as Synthoceps, Wormgod Caress now offers a choice to players that has been long absent. Does one go with ease of use? Or do they choose to deal more damage at the cost of managing the buff? The choice, they say, is yours.

How to get it: Wormgod Caress can be acquired via Exotic engrams, Xûr, or farming Lost Sectors.

Armor	Class	Type	Requirements	Source	Released	Requires	Exotic Perk
Wormgod Caress	Titan	Arms	Free-to-Play	Exotic Engrams	Season 3	Free-to-Play	Melee kills increase melee damage for a period of time. Additional kills extend duration and increase effects.

 

6. Abeyant Leap

 Excels in PvE

While Strand Titan is most known for its insane melee damage output, there was a brief period during Lightfall where they were the masters of suspension; thanks in large part to Abeyant Leap.

Abyeant’s perk, Puppeteer’s Control, is all about the Suspended debuff. The first half improves Drengr’s Lash, causing the projectiles to travel farther and track harder. The other half gives you Woven Mail any time you suspend a target. This means Drengr’s, the shackle grenade, and Wish-Keeper will all activate this part of the perk. When combined with Into the Fray, you become nigh-unkillable in endgame content. Just make sure to watch your health.

While nowhere as directly powerful as the Syntho/Wormgod builds, Abeyant Leap offers Strand Titans a way to control the battlefield from a distance and support their team.

How to get it: Abeyant Leap can be unlocked from the Vex Offensive or Tier 3 Exotic Focusing at Rahool.

How to get it: Abeyant Leap can only be acquired via solo Expert+ Lost Sectors or Vex Strike Forces.

Armor	Class	Type	Requirements	Source	Released	Requires	Exotic Perk
Abeyant Leap	Titan	Legs	Lightfall	Lost Sectors	Season 20	Lightfall	Drengr's Lash spawns two additional projectiles, tracks targets more aggressively, and travels farther. Gain Woven Mail when suspending targets.

 

5. Cuirass of the Falling Star

 Excels in PvE

Cuirass of the Falling Star is perhaps the best example of a “Swap” Exotic. It turns Thundercrash from a mid-tier super to an S-tier super.

This exotic doubles the damage of Thundercrash and provides an overshield after the super ends. Glorious Charge makes Thundercrash one of the best DPS supers in the game due to how much damage it adds. The super can be used quickly for some instant damage, and then you can retreat to use your DPS weapons. This is made easier by the overshield that it generates when you strike someone. This overshield lasts longer based on the duration of your flight so even if the target is far away, the overshield will last until you can get back in cover.

It only adds value to your Thundercrash exotic and, hence, is best used as a “Swap” Exotic. This means it doesn’t cost your neutral game anything and you can still use other exotics, only swapping to Cuirass for super damage.

How to get it: Cuirass of the Falling Star can only be acquired via solo Expert+ Lost Sectors or Vex Strike Forces.

Armor	Class	Type	Requirements	Source	Released	Requires	Exotic Perk
Cuirass of the Falling Star	Titan	Chest	Beyond Light	Lost Sectors	Season 13	Beyond Light	Greatly increases your Thundercrash impact damage. Gain an overshield that lasts longer the farther you travel before striking a target.

 

4. Peacekeepers

Excels in PvP

Even with the nerfs to both this exotic and SMGs themselves, Peacekeepers continue to dominate the PvP sphere and will do so until the foreseeable future.

Peacekeepers add a total of 7 different buffs when you are using an SMG, more than any other exotic. They passively grant 40 Airborne Effectiveness, 25 Mobility, increased sprint speed and slide distance, bonus FOV when ADS, and 50 Handling with a 0.8x animation. This adds up to make SMGs have almost instant swapping speeds and the mobility bonus plays a huge role in closing the gap to get within SMG ranges.

Peacekeepers also reload your SMG when it is not equipped making this exotic provide lots of value even without holding an SMG. They are a game changer for SMGs and create a far more aggressive and powerful playstyle when using them.

How to get it: Peacekeepers can be acquired via Exotic engrams, Xûr, or farming Lost Sectors.

Armor	Class	Type	Requirements	Source	Released	Requires	Exotic Perk
Peacekeepers	Titan	Legs	Free-to-Play	Exotic Engrams	Season 1	Free-to-Play	Reloads stowed Submachine Guns and allows you to ready them instantly. Improves your handling with SMGs and your movement while wielding one.

 

3. Dunemarchers

Excels in PvP

Dunemarchers have been an iconic exotic inside the crucible ever since the game first came out. Whilst there have been occasions where another exotic has temporarily taken the top spot, Dunemarchers have always been a reliable pick that has withstood the test of time.

Dunemarchers grant an increased sprint speed and slide distance that works in tandem with the main part of the exotic perk. Linear Actuators build an arc charge when sprinting for more than 1.5s. When you then melee someone, this charge is released in the form of chain lightning that does 50 damage to enemies within 12m. This is incredibly strong inside PVP as the extra damage can allow for easier clean-ups when paired with a CQC weapon like a shotgun or one of Titan’s many buffed melees.

The overall utility of Dunemarchers makes them the go-to pick for Titans looking for a fast-paced and aggressive playstyle within the Crucible.

How to get it: Dunemarchers can be acquired via Exotic engrams, Xûr, or farming Lost Sectors.

Armor	Class	Type	Requirements	Source	Released	Requires	Exotic Perk
Dunemarchers	Titan	Legs	Free-to-Play	Exotic Engrams	Season 1	Free-to-Play	Increases sprint speed. Sprinting builds up a static charge. After melee-attacking an enemy, that charge will chain damage to nearby enemies.

 

2. Synthoceps

Excels in PvE and PvP

Much has changed for this exotic over the years, and yet, it has remained largely the same. While it has had some nerfs that brought down its melee enhancements, as well as removing the lunge range increase, Synthoceps continues to be the top choice for most melee focused builds.

What makes Synthoceps much more appealing than Wormgod Caress is the ease of use. Syntho’s only requirement is that you are surrounded. That’s it. No need to manage a buff meter or perfectly time your damage. Just roll up and get to work. What’s more is that it also enhances Super damage, making this excellent for Berserker Titans running Banner of War! However, it is worth mentioning that Wormgod’s melee buff is 275% vs Syntho’s 165%, so you can see why it’s a tough call!

After all it’s been through, Synthoceps remains the premier melee exotic. While not the strongest, it’s ease of use makes it that much more desirable to most.

How to get it: Synthoceps can be acquired via Exotic engrams, Xûr, or farming Lost Sectors.

Armor	Class	Type	Requirements	Source	Released	Requires	Exotic Perk
Synthoceps	Titan	Arms	Free-to-Play	Exotic Engrams	Season 1	Free-to-Play	Increased melee lunge range. Improved melee and Super damage when you're surrounded.

 

1. Stoicism

 Excels in PvE

Stoicism, much like its Hunter and Warlock counterparts, shakes the very foundation of power creep to its core. So much so that it had to be limited to work only on Prismatic, as not doing so would have made everything else irrelevant.

What makes Stoicism so powerful, as well as frustrating to farm for, is the random double perk gimmick. The catch, however, is that the perks have been watered down. Spirit of Inmost Light, for instance, only gives the ability regen and not the extra damage. Spirit of the Armamentarium doesn’t get intrinsic Firepower. You get the idea.

But even with those restrictions in place, the builds utilizing Stoicism are some of the best out there. Spirit of Inmost Light and Armamentarium turns you into an ability spammer unlike any other, and Eternal Warrior + Star Eaters lets you dish out ludicrous boss damage. Those are just two of the 64 possible combinations on this exotic!

How to get it: We cover the most sought-after Stoicism God Rolls (and how to get it) here.

Armor	Class	Type	Requirements	Source	Released	Requires	Exotic Perk
Stoicism	Titan	Class Item	The Final Shape	Master Rahool	Episode 1	The Final Shape	Can randomly roll with two of the following Stoicism Exotic Traits.

How to farm titan Exotics

Farming specific Exotic armor can be a notoriously difficult task. Unlike Exotic weapons, which have direct acquisition methods, Exotic armor can only be farmed indirectly, which means RNG will play a large role in whether you’ll ever find the god roll you’re looking for. Having said that, Bungie has been continuously adding new avenues to make Exotic armor farming easier:

Exotic Engrams

Most Exotic armor can be found within Exotic Engrams: These can be found in the Season pass, they are sold by Xur and can also drop randomly at any time. There isn’t much more to say about Exotic engrams, only that they have a higher chance to drop from end-game activities. If collecting exotics is your priority, Nightfall: The Ordeals are for you. And the higher the difficulty, the higher the chance to get one.

Exotic Armor focusing

Some Exotic engrams won’t automatically decrypt when found. These can be taken to the Tower and can be decrypted into exactly the Exotic you want (it will cost you, though). We cover Exotic armor focusing in detail here.

Lost Sector farming

If you’re looking for new Exotic armor, those can be farmed by completing Legend and Master Lost Sectors solo. You can read more about how to farm Legend and Master Lost Sectors here.

Vex Strike Force Public event

Another option is to participate in Vex Strike Forces, which are unique (and very challenging) Public events that randomly occur in Neomuna. These can drop up to three Exotic armor pieces per completion!