New Exotics in Destiny 2: Heresy

by | Feb 5, 2025

Destiny 2 is all about chasing the latest and greatest loot. And for that reason, you can expect new weapons and armor to grab all the headlines at the launch of a new Season or DLC.

We’re here to help you keep track of all the new shiny loot, focusing on the most sought-after items in the game: Exotics. And if you’re interested in how Exotics rank compared to each other, our Exotics Tier list covers every Exotic weapon available in Destiny 2.

Episode 3 Heresy Icon Destiny 2Updated as of Episode 3: Heresy.

New Exotic Weapons in Heresy

Episode: Heresy features 3 Exotic weapons (PS: the Barrow-Dyad Strand SMG will be released in Act 3):

New Exotic Catalysts

As is now tradition, Bungie released new Catalysts for both new and older Exotics:

NameTypeSlotCatalyst SourceAvailable?RequirementsCatalystSource ❘ RequirementsReleasedHow to UpgradeCatalyst effect
Barrow-DyadSubmachine GunKineticExotic Mission (coming in (Act 3)NoEpisode 3: HereticBarrow-Dyad Catalyst art Destiny 2
Barrow-Dyad
| Submachine Gun
Exotic Mission (coming in (Act 3)

Requires:
Episode 3: Heretic
Episode 3► to be confirmed...► to be confirmed...
Finality's AugerLinear Fusion RifleHeavySundered Doctrine DungonNoThe Final Shape Dungeon KeyFinality's Auger Catalyst art Destiny 2
Finality's Auger
| Linear Fusion Rifle
Sundered Doctrine Dungon

Requires:
The Final Shape Dungeon Key
Episode 3► 400 kills► Adds the Bait and Switch perk
LodestarTrace RifleEnergySeason Pass (Level 145? TBC...)NoFree-to-PlayLodestar Catalyst art Destiny 2
Lodestar
| Trace Rifle
Season Pass (Level 145? TBC...)

Requires:
Free-to-Play
Episode 3► 700 kills► Adds Supercharged Matrix perk:
While amplified, this weapon gains greatly increased reload speed, aim assist, and movement while aiming down sights.
The QueenbreakerLinear Fusion RifleHeavyStrikes, Crucible, and GambitYesFree-to-PlayThe Queenbreaker Catalyst art Destiny 2
The Queenbreaker
| Linear Fusion Rifle
Strikes, Crucible, and Gambit

Requires:
Free-to-Play
Episode 3► 400 kills► Adds the One for All perk
TelestoFusion RifleEnergyExpert/Master Lost Sectors completionsYesFree-to-PlayTelesto Catalyst Destiny 2
Telesto
| Fusion Rifle
Expert/Master Lost Sectors completions

Requires:
Free-to-Play
Season 14► 300 kills► Adds Deeper Pockets perk:
Increases the magazine size by +3 and expands ammo reserves.
► Adds Harbinger Vestiges perk:
After three activations of Harbinger's Pulse, special reload the weapon to cause a rain of Telesto projectiles on your next direct hit.

We cover all Exotic Catalysts available today here. PS: Telesto’s Catalyst is not new, but it was massively buffed in this Episode…

New Exotic armor

Unfortunately, Episode: Heresy did not deliver new Exotic armor… Having said that, we did get brand-new Aspects for the first time in Destiny 2! We cover how to get the new Aspects here.

If you’re still missing Exotics from previous Episodes, we cover how to get the new Exotic armor here.

Focused Decoding screen Destiny 2

Focused Decoding, Destiny 2

How to get the new Exotics in Destiny 2

When it comes to finding the new Exotics, the methods to acquire them are limited:

1. Completing Exotic quests

The most iconic Exotics are often tied to Exotic quests of varying degrees of difficulty and length. Exotic quests are, for the most part, long and complicated, each deserving a good tutorial. To get started, you can head over to our comprehensive guide featuring all Destiny 2 exotic quests (including video guides).

How to get Ergo Sum screen Destiny 2

How to get Ergo Sum, Destiny 2

2. Claiming Exotics from the Season Pass

The easier Exotics available to you can be found in the Season Pass. The Season Pass Exotic this time around is the Alethonym + Catalyst (Grenade Launcher). 

How to get Alethonym screen Destiny 2

How to get the Alethonym Exotic, Destiny 2

3. Completing Raids and Dungeons

A select handful of exotics can only drop from raid bosses or dungeons. The most recent example is Ice Breaker (Sniper Rifle) from the Vesper’s Host Dungeon. We cover all Loot Tables in Destiny 2 here.

Before you go…

Not all Exotic weapons were created equal. Despite Bungie routinely buffing and nerfing specific Exotics every Season, some will always be superior. Therefore, some are more worth farming than others. To help you figure this out, we recommend checking our best PvE weapons and best PvP weapons roundups.

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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