Destiny 2 Exotic Quests: Complete List

by | Feb 15, 2024

Chasing the best exotics is among the most fun and rewarding experiences in Destiny 2. Our Exotic Tier list tells you how to get the actual weapons, how they work, and ranks them from best to worst. But what if you’re interested in an Exotic that is locked behind an Exotic quest?

In this guide, we cover every Destiny 2 Exotic quest available today, including those that were vaulted and put into the Exotics kiosk.

Checkmark icon V3Updated as of Season of the Wish (S23).

Destiny 2 Exotic Missions

These are all the Destiny 2 Exotic missions available as of Season of the Wish (S23), including the latest Starcrossed Exotic mission:

WeaponTypeElementRankQuest AvailableRequirementsWeapon ❘ TypeQuest NameAvailable?RequiresExotic Perk | Quest Guide
Wish-KeeperCombat BowStrandYesSeason 23Wish-Keeper art Destiny 2
Wish-Keeper | Combat Bow
StyarcrossedCheckmark icon V3Lightfall Preorder icon
Season 23
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Precision hits and final blows build energy towards a Snareweaver arrow that can be fired from the hip. On impact, Snareweaver arrows create a pattern of traps that suspend nearby targets. This weapon deals bonus damage to suspended targets. Gain faster draw time for a short duration when you suspend or damage a suspended target with this weapon."

Starcrossed Mission guide.
NecrochasmAuto RifleKineticA › StrongYesFree-to-PlayNecrochasm art Destiny 2
Necrochasm | Auto Rifle
Bottomless PitCheckmark icon V3Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Precision final blows with this weapon trigger a Cursed Thrall explosion. Final blows with Cursed Thrall explosions refill the magazine."

Bottomless Pit guide.
Wicked ImplementScout RifleStasis-YesFree-to-PlayWicked Implement
Wicked Implement | Pulse Rifle
WhetstoneCheckmark icon V3Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Rapidly landing precision hits causes targets to become slowed. Precision final blows create a Stasis shard that returns to you. Collecting Stasis shards refills the magazine."

Wish-EnderCombat BowKineticS › BestYesForsaken PackDestiny 2 Wish Ender art
Wish-Ender | Combat Bow
Hunter's RememberanceCheckmark icon V3Forsaken Destiny 2 icon
Forsaken Pack
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "While aiming down sights with a fully drawn Bow, combatants behind walls are highlighted, and arrows pierce shields. Strong against Barrier Champions. One shot can over-penetrate multiple targets."

Hunter's Rememberance guide.
Final WarningSidearmStrandB › AverageYesLightfallFinal Warning art
Final Warning | Sidearm
The Final StrandCheckmark icon V3Lightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Holding down the trigger marks targets and loads multiple bullets, which fire in a burst with increased stability on trigger release. Hitting a marked target with a fully charged burst will unravel them.
Hipfiring Projectiles will track marked targets and deal increased body shot damage. Aiming Projectiles have greatly increased velocity and deal extra critical hit damage."

Video guide from Esoterickk
Deterministic ChaosMachine GunVoidC › WeakYesLightfallDeterministic Chaos art
Deterministic Chaos | Machine Gun
Unfinished BusinessCheckmark icon V3Lightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "While holding down the trigger, every fourth bullet becomes a heavy projectile that weakens targets on impact. Every fourth heavy projectile also makes targets volatile on impact."

Video guide from Ebontis
WinterbiteGlaiveStasisB › AverageYesLightfallWinterbite art
Winterbite | Glaive
StriderCheckmark icon V3Lightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Fires a large ball of energy that locks onto nearby targets and freezes them. Blocking damage with your shield increases movement speed while shielding."

Video guide from Jarv
ArbalestLinear Fusion RifleKineticS › BestYesLightfallDestiny 2 Arbalest art
Arbalest | Linear Fusion Rifle
Another Last CityCheckmark icon V3Lightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Fires slugs that cause massive damage to enemy shields. Strong against Shield Piercing rounds Barrier Champions. Breaking an enemy's shield with this weapon makes them more vulnerable to Kinetic damage."

Video guide from KackisHD
Dead MessengerGrenade LauncherVoidS › BestYesThe Witch QueenDead Messenger Destiny 2 art
Dead Messenger | Grenade Launcher
Vox ObscuraCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "One-shot handheld Grenade Launcher. Projectiles release a fan of three energy waves on contact with the ground. You can change damage type, cycling between Solar, Arc, and Void."

Vox Obscura guide.
Revision ZeroPulse RifleKineticA › StrongYesThe Witch QueenRevision Zero art
Revision Zero | Pulse Rifle
Operation: Seraph's ShieldCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Precision hits grant targeting data. Swap to the alternate scope, loading high-damage rounds based on the amount of targeting data. Strong against Barrier Champions. Increased movement speed and target acquisition when moving while aiming down sights."

Operation: Seraph's Shield guide.
ParasiteGrenade LauncherSolarS › BestYesThe Witch QueenParasite Destiny 2 art
Parasite | Grenade Launcher
Of Queens and WormsCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Fires Hive worms which explode on impact. The size and damage of the explosion scales with the number of enemies you've defeated just before firing this weapon. Taking damage from your own worm projectile detonation empowers your weapons for a short time."

Video guide from Jarv
Dead Man's TaleScout RifleKineticA › StrongYesBeyond LightDead Man's Tale Destiny 2 art
Dead Man's Tale | Scout Rifle
PresageCheckmark icon V3Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Chaining precision hits grants bonus damage and quickens reload speed. Future drops of this weapon will have random rolls.

PvE God Roll: Vorpal Weapon (also good: Killing Wind)

Presage guide.
The LamentSwordSolarS › BestYesBeyond LightThe Lament Destiny 2
The Lament | Sword
Lost LamentCheckmark icon V3Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Revving the blade increases damage, shield bypass, and adds Shield Piercing rounds shield piercing to all attacks. You also gain stacks when dealing damage with revved attacks. Additional stacks increase the damage and damage resistance of heavy attacks."

Video guide from Datto
Salvation's GripGrenade LauncherStasisC › WeakYesBeyond LightSalvation's Grip Destiny 2
Salvation's Grip | Grenade Launcher
The Stasis PrototypeCheckmark icon V3Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "This weapon's projectiles create Stasis crystals and freeze nearby targets. Charging this weapon increases the freeze radius and amount of Stasis crystals created."

Video guide from Datto
The ChaperoneShotgunKineticS › BestYesBeyond LightDestiny 2 The Chaperone art
The Chaperone | Shotgun
Tex Mechanica TournamentCheckmark icon V3Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Fires a single-slug precision round. Precision kills briefly grant bonus handling, range, and precision damage with this weapon."

Video guide from CoolGuy
Heir ApparentMachine GunArcA › StrongYesFree-to-PlayDestiny 2 Heir Apparent art
Heir Apparent | Machine Gun
Top of ClassCheckmark icon V3Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "This weapon can be fired only when fully spun up. While at full health, spinning up this weapon protects you with an Arc Shield."

Video guide from Fallout Plays
XenophageMachine GunSolarA › StrongYesShadowkeepDestiny 2 Xenophage
Xenophage | Machine Gun
The JourneyCheckmark icon V3Shadowkeep Destiny 2 icon
Shadowkeep
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Fires high-powered explosive ammunition. Aiming this weapon increases its effective range and zoom magnification."

Video guide from Datto
DivinityTrace RifleArcS › BestYesShadowkeepDestiny 2 Divinity art
Divinity | Trace Rifle
Divine FragmentationCheckmark icon V3Shadowkeep Destiny 2 icon
Shadowkeep
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Sustained damage with this weapon envelops the target in a field that weakens and Overload rounds disrupts them."

Divine Fragmentation guide.
DeathbringerRocket LauncherVoidB › AverageYesShadowkeepDestiny 2 Deathbringer art
Deathbringer | Rocket Launcher
Symphony of DeathCheckmark icon V3Shadowkeep Destiny 2 icon
Shadowkeep
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Fires remotely detonated projectiles that drop Void orbs on combatants. Hold to fire, release to detonate. The further a Void orb falls, the more powerful its detonation becomes."

Video guide from xHOUNDISHx
RiskrunnerSubmachine GunArcA › StrongYesFree-to-PlayDestiny 2 Riskrunner
Riskrunner | Submachine Gun
A Spark of HopeCheckmark icon V3Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "When taking Arc Damage, this weapon becomes more powerful and resists incoming Arc Damage. Shots fired can become chain lightning and return ammo. Kills extend the duration of the effect."

Video guide from nKuch
MalfeasanceHand CannonKineticS › BestYesFree-to-PlayDestiny 2 Malfeasance art
Malfeasance | Hand Cannon
Darkness in the LightCheckmark icon V3Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Shoot tainted slugs that burrow into the enemy. Stacking enough slugs causes them all to explode. Bonus damage against Taken enemies and Gambit invaders."

Darkness in the Light guide.
Sweet BusinessAuto RifleKineticB › AverageYesFree-to-PlayDestiny 2 Sweet Business art
Sweet Business | Auto Rifle
The Queen BeckonsCheckmark icon V3Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Larger magazine. Increased accuracy when firing from the hip. Picking up ammo for this weapon immediately reloads it."

Video guide from Reckless Guardian
GjallarhornRocket LauncherSolarS › BestYes30th AnniversaryGjallarhorn Destiny 2 art
Gjallarhorn | Rocket Launcher
And Out Fly the WolvesCheckmark icon V3Destiny 2 30th anniversary icon
30th Anniversary
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Rounds fired split into tracking cluster missiles upon detonation. Gain increased handling and reload speed when standing near allies. Firing this weapon also grants Wolfpack Rounds to nearby allies wielding non-Exotic Rocket Launchers."

Video guide from Above
ForerunnerSidearmKineticS › BestYesFree-to-PlayForerunner Destiny 2 art
Forerunner | Sidearm
Magnum OpusCheckmark icon V3Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Fires full auto with increased rate of fire. Deals increased precision damage to unshielded targets. Tapping the trigger gives it less recoil and improves accuracy."

Magnus Opus guide.

These are the different Tier levels used for the table below:

  • S Tier – Best: Highest ranking weapons in our Tier List.
  • A Tier – Strong: Very strong weapons, 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.

Destiny 2 New Exotic Quest: Starcrossed

Every season comes with one or two Exotic quests, and Season of the Wish is no exception. The Wish-Keeper Exotic quest is already out, and the likelihood of getting another secret Exotic mission before the end of the season, as was the case with Wicked Implement’s quest, is relatively high.

In the meantime, these are all the other Exotic quests we’ve covered in-depth so far:

Secret Exotic Quests in Destiny 2

Most seasons feature a secret Exotic quest that is usually released in the second half of the season. The most famous example is The Whisper mission, but Season 21’s Wicked Implement’s quest is a prime example of the type of secret Exotic missions one can expect from Bungie these days.

No clues have been found regarding a new secret Exotic quest coming soon, but the season is still young. Stay tuned as we enter the second half of the season.

The Exotics Kiosk: The Monument to Lost Lights

Way too many Exotic quests were removed and put into the DCV with the release of Beyond Light in 2021. Bungie quickly came up with an alternative method to acquire most of those exotics in the shape of The Monument to Lost Lights vendor. You can find it at the Tower, next to the Vault:

Monument to Lost Lights Tower Destiny 2

Monument to Lost Lights Location, Destiny 2

The Monument of Lost Lights, also known as the Exotics Kiosk, sells virtually every Exotic weapon whose original source was put into the DCV:

WeaponTypeElementRankQuest AvailableRequirementsWeapon ❘ TypeQuest NameAvailable?RequiresExotic Perk | Quest Guide
HawkmoonHand CannonKineticA › StrongVaultedBeyond LightHawkmoon Destiny 2 art
Hawkmoon | Hand Cannon
Let Loose Thy TalonsNote-icon-V2Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Final blows and precision hits with Hawkmoon grant stacks of Paracausal Charge. The final round in the magazine deals bonus damage based on the number of stacks. Stowing Hawkmoon on the final round removes this bonus."

► Weapon can only be obtained via Xûr
Ager's ScepterTrace RifleStasisS › BestVaultedBeyond LightAger's Scepter Destiny 2 art
Ager's Scepter | Trace Rifle
A Hollow CoronationError icon V2Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Final blows with this weapon generate a slowing burst around the defeated target. Stasis final blows transfer ammo to this weapon's magazine from reserves."

Ruinous Effigy Trace RifleVoidC › WeakVaultedShadowkeepRuinous Effigy Destiny 2
Ruinous Effigy | Exotic Trace Rifle
GrowthError icon V2Shadowkeep Destiny 2 icon
Shadowkeep
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Final blows with this weapon collapse victims into Void Transmutation spheres. Transmutation spheres you create can be picked up and wielded as weapons by you or your allies."

Traveler's ChosenSidearmKineticA › StrongVaultedShadowkeepTraveler's Chosen Destiny 2
Traveler's Chosen | Sidearm
Exodus: EvacuationError icon V2Shadowkeep Destiny 2 icon
Shadowkeep
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Final blows grant stacks of Gathering Light. Consuming stacks, grant melee, grenade, and class ability energy based on the number of stacks. Each stack of Gathering Light improves this weapon's reload, handling, and target acquisition."

The Fourth HorsemanShotgunSolarB › AverageVaultedShadowkeepDestiny 2 The Fourth Horseman art
The Fourth Horseman | Shotgun
In Rides a Pale HorseError icon V2Shadowkeep Destiny 2 icon
Shadowkeep
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "This weapon's rate of fire is increased significantly and fires full auto. Each successive shot has more damage and more spread."

BastionFusion RifleKineticA › StrongVaultedShadowkeepDestiny 2 Bastion
Bastion | Fusion Rifle
MementoError icon V2Shadowkeep Destiny 2 icon
Shadowkeep
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Charge to fire 3 spreads of Kinetic slugs. This weapon fires Unstoppable rounds staggering projectiles. Strong against Unstoppable Champions."

Devil's RuinSidearmSolarA › StrongVaultedShadowkeepDestiny 2 Devil's Ruin art
Devil's Ruin | Sidearm
A Moment In TimeError icon V2Shadowkeep Destiny 2 icon
Shadowkeep
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Variable trigger. Press and release to fire individual shots. Hold to charge up a high-powered, Unstoppable rounds staggering laser."

Leviathan's BreathCombat BowVoidS › BestVaultedShadowkeepDestiny 2 Leviathan's Breath art
Leviathan's Breath | Combat Bow
Make Bows, Not WarError icon V2Shadowkeep Destiny 2 icon
Shadowkeep
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Fires a massive heavy bolt that stuns unshielded combatants. Strong against Unstoppable Champions. When fully drawn, the bolt creates a large concussive blast that knocks combatants back."

TruthRocket LauncherVoidC › WeakVaultedForsaken PackDestiny 2 Truth art
Truth | Rocket Launcher
Truth Behind the StoriesError icon V2Forsaken Destiny 2 icon
Forsaken Pack
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "This weapon's rockets have tracking and detonate when they are within close proximity of their targets."

Bad JujuPulse RifleKineticA › StrongVaultedForsaken PackDestiny 2 Bad Juju art
Bad Juju | Pulse Rifle
The Other SideError icon V2Forsaken Destiny 2 icon
Forsaken Pack
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Kills refill the magazine, increase damage for a short duration, and grant Super energy based on the number of kills. Fires full-auto."

LuminaHand CannonKineticS › BestVaultedForsaken PackDestiny 2 Lumina art
Lumina | Hand Cannon
A Weapon of HopeError icon V2Forsaken Destiny 2 icon
Forsaken Pack
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Kills with this weapon leave behind Remnants which convert your next hip fired shot into an ally-seeking Noble Round that heals them and grants both of you a weapon damage bonus for a short duration."

Outbreak PerfectedPulse RifleKineticA › StrongVaultedFree-to-PlayDestiny 2 Outbreak Perfected art
Outbreak Perfected | Pulse Rifle
Zero HourError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "This weapon creates SIVA nanite swarms on rapid hits and precision kills and does more damage to enemies based on the number of SIVA nanites that attach to them."

ThornHand CannonKineticS › BestVaultedForsaken PackDestiny 2 Thorn
Thorn | Hand Cannon
The EssenceError icon V2Forsaken Destiny 2 icon
Forsaken Pack
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Rounds pierce targets and deal damage over time. Kills leave behind Remnants which, when absorbed, increase damage."

JötunnFusion RifleSolarA › StrongVaultedForsaken PackDestiny 2 Jotunn
Jötunn | Fusion Rifle
A Giant's MightError icon V2Forsaken Destiny 2 icon
Forsaken Pack
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Hold down the trigger to charge up a tracking shot that explodes and burns on impact. Energy matched shield explosion disorients enemies."

Le MonarqueCombat BowVoidA › StrongVaultedForsaken PackDestiny 2 Le Monarque art
Le Monarque | Combat Bow
A Butterfly's GraceError icon V2Forsaken Destiny 2 icon
Forsaken Pack
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Arrows fired quickly after a full draw become poison arrows. Precision hits with poison arrows spread poison to nearby enemies."

The Last WordHand CannonKineticB › AverageVaultedForsaken PackDestiny 2 The Last Word
The Last Word | Hand Cannon
The CleansingError icon V2Forsaken Destiny 2 icon
Forsaken Pack
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "This weapon fires full auto. Hip-fire shots deal bonus precision damage while increasing reload speed and accuracy."

Izanagi's BurdenSniper RifleKineticS › BestVaultedForsaken PackDestiny 2 Izanagi's Burden
Izanagi's Burden | Sniper Rifle
A Mysterious BoxError icon V2Forsaken Destiny 2 icon
Forsaken Pack
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Holding reload consumes the magazine and loads a round with additional range and damage."

Ace of SpadesHand CannonKineticS › BestVaultedForsaken PackDestiny 2 Ace of Spades art
Ace of Spades | Hand Cannon
Cayde's WillError icon V2Forsaken Destiny 2 icon
Forsaken Pack
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Precision kills increase reload speed and cause the target to explode. Reloading after a kill increases damage. Grants radar while aiming down sights."

Polaris LanceScout RifleSolarS › BestVaultedFree-to-PlayDestiny 2 Polaris Lance art
Polaris Lance | Scout Rifle
Nascent DawnError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Precision hits return ammo to the mag. Landing 4 precision hits loads a delayed Solar explosive round for your next shot."

Sleeper SimulantLinear Fusion RifleSolarA › StrongVaultedFree-to-PlayDestiny 2 Sleeper Simulant art
Sleeper Simulant | Linear Fusion Rifle
Nodes and ProtocolsError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "The weapon's laser over penetrates enemies and refracts off hard surfaces."

Whisper of the WormSniper RifleSolarB › AverageVaultedFree-to-PlayDestiny 2 Whisper of the Worm art
Whisper of the Worm | Sniper Rifle
The WhisperError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Higher base precision damage. Rapidly landing three precision hits refills the magazine and missing a shot has a chance to return ammo."

Worldline ZeroSwordArcD › WorstVaultedFree-to-PlayDestiny 2 Worldline Zero art
Worldline Zero | Sword
Latent Data MemoriesError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Press while sprinting to launch a heavy blink attack. Attacks partially bypass elemental shields."

MIDA Multi-ToolScout RifleKineticA › StrongVaultedFree-to-PlayDestiny 2 MIDA Multi Tool art
MIDA Multi-Tool | Scout Rifle
Sight, Shoot, Repeat.Error icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "This weapon boosts move speed. Radar stays active while aiming down sights."

SturmHand CannonKineticB › AverageVaultedFree-to-PlayDestiny 2 Sturm art
Sturm | Hand Cannon
Relics of the Golden AgeError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Kills fill the magazine of the equipped Energy weapon from reserves. Kills with Drang reload this weapon and provides bonus damage."

Rat KingSidearmKineticA › StrongVaultedFree-to-PlayDestiny 2 Rat King art
Rat King | Sidearm
Rat King's CrewError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "This fully automatic weapon becomes stronger when nearby allies also have it equipped. Reloading immediately after a kill grants a brief period of invisibility."

Legend of AcriusShotgunArcA › StrongVaultedFree-to-PlayDestiny 2 Legend of Acrius art
Legend of Acrius | Shotgun
Imperial InvitationError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "This weapon fires blasts of high-damage Arc energy that over penetrates enemies. Its radar detects enemies from farther away."

We cover and rank all of the Monument to Lost Lights Exotics, including their cost, in this guide. Do note that Bungie is working on bringing some of their most famous Exotics quests back. Three previously vaulted Exotic quests returned to this season, and more are planned to make their comeback next season. You can find these in the Exotic Mission Rotator, accessible directly from the Director.

Exotic Mission Rotator Legends screen

Exotic Mission Rotator, Destiny 2

About the Destiny Content Vault (DCV)

The DCV was a big deal. In Bungie’s words:

Each year, usually at the expansion boundaries, we will cycle some destination and activity content out of the game (and into the DCV) to make room for new experiences.

With the release of the Beyond Light expansion, close to 50% of the game went into the DCV. And with the release of The Witch Queen, most of the content released with Forsaken was also removed and put into the DCV. Bungie has since changed their stance regarding older content and promised that everything that was released after Forsaken will stay in the game.

Destiny 2 DCV art

The Last Word

Hopefully, this list will help you chase the Exotic weapons you’re still missing and help you stay focused and understand where to find what you’re looking for.

Beyond Light was definitely a huge shift for Destiny 2. It was the beginning of the Destiny Content Vault and took away several gems. While no one misses the Curse of Osiris DLC, The Whisper mission, for example, was an excellently designed quest that also rewarded you with an insane weapon. Those experiences helped Destiny 2 thrive. Bungie is working towards bringing some of the gems back, it’s just too bad they had to be removed in the first place.

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10 Comments
  1. Adam

    I dont see legend of acrius on the list.

    Reply
    • Ric (aka Primatrix)

      I initially counted it as a “raid exotic”, but you’re right. It’s definitely a quest with a final raid step so I just added Legend of Acrius in here.

      Reply
  2. karthi

    you marked “The Fourth Horseman” as available. this is incorrect, it is no longer obtainable. if you get to Zavala’s office the doors on the right are closed. this was one of the exotics removed at the end of Season of the Worthy.

    Reply
  3. Christina

    This list is no where near complete for EVERY exotic in the game. You are missing the Risk Runner SMG, Leviathans Breath Bow (from Banshee 44 in the tower), as well as many many more

    Reply
    • Meltan Poke

      That is not true. Riskrunner is in the “Strong” section.

      Reply
  4. Leaf

    Malfeasance (to my knowledge) isn’t available at the kiosk, but the quest is still available

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  5. Mrcircube

    In the Monument to the Lost Light section, you should add the weapons with the requirements (Materials) to get them.

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    • Ric Molina

      That is very useful information, thanks a lot!

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  6. WEEBLE

    Your’e missing The Navigator, obtained in the Ghosts of the Deep dungeon…

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