Hydroponics Delta Lost Sector Destiny 2: Location & Loadouts

by | Mar 27, 2023

Hydroponics Delta is one the most difficult Lost Sectors in Destiny 2 today, making it one of the worst Lost Sectors to farm for exotics, and you should avoid it if possible.

While our Lost Sector today guide features every Legend and Master Lost Sectors in the game, this mini-guide covers everything you need to know to prepare, including recommended loadouts, enemy shields, and Champions.

Hydroponics Delta Location and Requirements

Hydroponics Delta Lost Sector is located in Zephyr Concourse on Neomuna.

Hydroponics Delta Lost Sector location

Hydroponics Delta Lost Sector location

How to unlock Legend & Master Lost Sectors? You’ll need to clear the Lost Sector on standard difficulty and reach the soft cap 1750 Power Level to even see them in the Director.

Hydroponics Delta rotation

Seasonal rotation

DateLost SectorsLocationRewardThreatSurgesWeek #

Shields & Champions

This is an overview of what Threat, enemies, and overall difficulty you should expect in this Lost Sector:

Lost SectorLocationThreatTierShieldsChampions

Similar to The Conflux, Hydroponics Delta features these two types of Champions:

Hydroponics Delta Champions Unstoppable Incendior Champion Barrier Colossus Champion
Legend x2 Unstoppable x2 Barrier
Master x4 Unstoppable x3 Barrier

Hydroponics Delta Modifiers: Legend & Master

Legend Modifiers:

  • Void Threat: +50% Void damage received.
  • Equipment Locked: You will not be able to change your equipment after this activity starts.
  • Limited Revives: Limited fireteam revives. Gain additional revives by defeating Champions.
  • Shields Foes: You will face combatants with Solar and Void shields.
  • Champion Foes: You will face Barrier and Unstoppable Champions.
  • Arach-NO!: When defeated, Fallen Vandals spawn a web mine at their feet.

Master Modifiers:

  • All of the above, plus
  • Scorched Earth: Enemies throw grenades significantly more often.

Difficulty: Hydroponics Delta is one of the hardest Lost Sectors to farm this Season.

Recommended loadout

Loadout recommendations are more versatile than ever. There are now more methods to handle Champions. Match game is gone. There are now two active Surges at any given time.

When it comes to loadouts, we offer two alternatives. One loadout for when Void is the weekly Surge, and another one for when Solar is the active Surge. To find out which is the active Surge of the week, you simply need to open the activity screen.

Loadout for Solar Surge weeks

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Gjallarhorn artGjallarhornRocket LauncherExoticExoticHeavySolar30th AnniversaryYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavySolar Solar
Best

S

PvE + PvPGrasp of Avarice DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 30th anniversary icon
30th Anniversary
30th Anniversary eventHeavyNoTop-tier
Riptide artRiptideFusion RifleRapid-FireLegendarySpecialStasisFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStasis Stasis
Best

S

PvEPlaylist: CrucibleError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 17KineticNoTop-tier
Drang Destiny 2DrangSidearmAdaptiveLegendaryPrimarySolarFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
Strong

A

-GunsmithError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 12EnergyNoTop-tier
BxR-55 Battler artBxR-55 BattlerPulse RifleLegacy PR-55LegendaryPrimarySolarFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
Best

S

PvE + PvPDares of EternityCheckmark icon V3 YesFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
30th Anniversary eventEnergyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent

For Lost Sectors with Barrier and Unstoppable Champions, such as Hydroponics Delta, the Solar loadout we recommend is the following:

  • Riptide with Chill Clip (can stun Unstoppable Champions when freezing then)
  • Solar Pulse rifle or Sidearm (i.e. BXR-55 Battler or Drang)
  • Gjallarhorn or Xenophage
  • A Solar 3.0 Build

Loadout for Void Surge weeks

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Riptide artRiptideFusion RifleRapid-FireLegendarySpecialStasisFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStasis Stasis
Best

S

PvEPlaylist: CrucibleError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 17KineticNoTop-tier
Gridskipper artGridskipperPulse RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryVoidFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
Average

B

PvPWorld loot poolError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 14EnergyNo
Fioritura-59 art
Fioritura-59SidearmRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryVoidFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
Strong

A

PvE + PvPGunsmithError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 19EnergyNoTop-tierRepulsor Brace
Regnant artRegnantGrenade LauncherAdaptiveLegendaryHeavyVoidSeason 20YesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyVoid Void
Strong

A

PvESeasonal activityCheckmark icon V3 YesLightfall Preorder icon
Season 20
Season 20HeavyCraftableTop-tierDestabilizing Rounds,Repulsor Brace,Explosive Light

The Void loadout we recommend is the following:

  • Riptide with Chill Clip (can stun Unstoppable Champions when freezing then)
  • Void Pulse rifle or Sidearm (i.e. Gridskipper or Fioritura-59)
  • Regnant with Explosive Light or Deathbringer
  • A Void 3.0 Build

When the Void Surge is active, you should use a Void Heavy weapon for both Boss and Champion DPS.

Requirements

Difficulty Legend Master
Recommended Power 1830 1840
Exotic armor (if solo) Rare Common

Needless to say, these aren’t easy, and the least you should do is ensure you have a reasonable Power Level. By reasonable, we mean no less than 10 Power Levels below the recommended levels. If you find yourself struggling, work on increasing your Power Level as much as possible and focus on Legend Lost Sectors.

Neomuna Hydroponics Delta Lost Sector

Hydroponics Delta, Destiny 2

Lost Sector Rewards

As a reminder, completing Legend or Master Lost Sectors solo is the only way to acquire several specific Exotic armor pieces. While our Lost Sector Exotics guide covers them all, including their rotation for the remainder of the season, these are all Lost Sector Exotics available today:

Lost Sector Exotics today

DateNameArmorClassTypeRequiresExotic Perk

Hydroponics Delta Summary

Featuring a Void Threat modifier, the Hydroponics Delta Lost Sector features Strand and Void-shielded enemies, as well as Unstoppable and Barrier Champions. Due to its length to complete and difficulty, this is one of the absolute worst Lost Sectors to farm.

If this guide had too much information, those are the main highlights you need to remember. Hopefully, you now have everything you need to know how to best clear this Lost Sector to farm exactly the type of Exotic armor you need.

About The Author

Ric Molina
Ric Molina
I've been covering gaming since 2012, and some of my work has been featured by large brands, including MSN.com, Forbes, Rock Paper Shotgun, and more. I've been obsessed with Destiny 2 (and now Diablo 4) for years now, and I hope to provide new and returning players with the guides and resources I wish I had when I first started.
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