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.
This page is 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.
New Exotic Weapons (Episode 1)
The Final Shape and Episode 1 feature seven Exotics, including the new Choir of One Exotic:
| Art | Name | Type | Archetype | Rarity | Ammo? | Element? | Requirements | In loot pool? | Ammo | Element | Tier | Excels | Source | Craftable? | Requires | Released | Slot | Can be Crafted? | Best of? | Top Perk? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Choir of One | Auto Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Special | Void | Episode 1: Echoes | Yes |  Special |  Void | - | - | Exotic Quest |  Yes |  Episode 1: Echoes | The Final Shape | Energy | Craftable | ||
 | Ergo Sum | Sword | Exotic | Exotic | Special | Kinetic | The Final Shape | Yes | Special |  Kinetic | S+ > Meta | PvE | The Pale Heart |  No |  The Final Shape | The Final Shape | Energy | No | Top-tier | |
 | Euphony | Linear Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Special | Strand | The Final Shape | Yes | Special |  Strand | S › Best | PvE | Salvation's Edge Raid | No | The Final Shape | The Final Shape | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
 | Khvostov 7G-0X | Auto Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Primary | Kinetic | The Final Shape | Yes |  Primary | Kinetic | S+ > Meta | PvE + PvP | The Pale Heart | No | The Final Shape | The Final Shape | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
 | Microcosm | Trace Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Heavy | Kinetic | The Final Shape | Yes |  Heavy | Kinetic | S › Best | PvE | The Pale Heart | No | The Final Shape | The Final Shape | Heavy | No | Top-tier | |
 | Red Death Reformed | Pulse Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Primary | Solar | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary |  Solar | S › Best | PvE + PvP | Season Pass | No |  Free-to-Play | The Final Shape | Energy | No | Top-tier | |
 | Still Hunt | Sniper Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Special | Solar | The Final Shape | Yes | Special | Solar | S › Best | PvE | Exotic Quest | No | The Final Shape | The Final Shape | Energy | No | Top-tier | |
 | Tessellation | Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Special | Kinetic | The Final Shape | Yes | Special | Kinetic | B › Average | PvE | Pre-order bonus | No | The Final Shape | Season 22 | Energy | No |
New Exotic Catalysts
As is now tradition, Bungie released new Catalysts for both new and older Exotics:
| Name | Type | Slot | Catalyst Source | Available? | Requirements | Catalyst | Source ❘ Requirements | Released | How to Upgrade | Catalyst effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choir of One | Auto Rifle | Energy | Encore Exotic Mission | Yes | Episode 1: Echoes |  Choir of One | Auto Rifle | Encore Exotic Mission Requires: Episode 1: Echoes | Episode 1 | ► Craftable | ► Adds one of the following Catalysts: - Destabilizing Rounds Refit - Onslaught Refit - Subsistence Refit |
| Ergo Sum | Sword | Energy | Grandmaster Excision | Yes | The Final Shape |  Ergo Sum | Sword | Grandmaster Excision Requires: The Final Shape | Episode 1 | ► 500 kills | ► Adds Transcendent Steel perk: Dealing damage with a Transcendent grenade grants Ergo Sum ammo. |
| Final Warning | Sidearm | Kinetic | Strikes, Crucible, and Gambit | Yes | Lightfall |  Final Warning | Sidearm | Strikes, Crucible, and Gambit Requires: Lightfall | Episode 1 | ► 700 kills | ► Adds String Theory perk: Hits against marked targets deal increased damage and have a chance to refund ammo to the magazine. |
| Red Death Reformed | Pulse Rifle | Energy | Season Pass (Level 145) | Yes | Free-to-Play |  Red Death Reformed | Pulse Rifle | Season Pass (Level 145) Requires: Free-to-Play | Episode 1 | ► 700 kills | ► Adds Helping Hand perk: Final blows charge this weapon. When the weapon is charged, the next final blow creates a healing burst at your location and leaves a remnant behind that provides restoration to allies. |
| Tessellation | Fusion Rifle | Energy | Special Deliveries Kiosk (upon purchasing The Final Shape + Annual Pass) | Yes | The Final Shape |  Tessellation | Fusion Rifle | Special Deliveries Kiosk (upon purchasing The Final Shape + Annual Pass) Requires: The Final Shape | Episode 1 | ► 400 kills | ► Adds Property: Unavoidable perk: Targets near the blast of Property: Irreducible are [afflicted|burdened|cursed] with an elemental effect matching your equipped grenade's damage type. |
| Vexcalibur | Glaive | Energy | Avalon Exotic Mission | Yes | Lightfall |  Vexcalibur | Glaive | Avalon Exotic Mission Requires: Lightfall | Episode 1 | ► Craftable | ► Adds one of the following Catalysts: - Immovable Refit - Robber Refit - Feedback Refit |
| Wish-Keeper | Combat Bow | Kinetic | Starcrossed Exotic Mission | Yes | Lightfall |  Wish-Keeper | Combat Bow | Starcrossed Exotic Mission Requires: Lightfall | Season 23 | ► 400 kills | ► Adds one of the following Catalysts: - Enduring Snare Refit - Multi-Threaded Snare Refit - Vorpal Weapon Refit - Hatchling Refit |
We cover all Exotic Catalysts here.
New Exotic armor
These are the Exotic armor pieces released with The Final Shape and Episode 1:
| Armor | Class | Type | Requirements | Source | Released | Requires | Exotic Perk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mataiodoxía | Warlock | Chest | The Final Shape | Master Rahool | Episode 1 |  The Final Shape | Targets damaged by Arcane Needle emit a suspending detonation when defeated, and landing multiple Arcane Needles on the same target immediately triggers a larger, more powerful detonation. Defeating suspended targets grants melee energy. Your Arcane Needles are strong against Barrier Champions. |
 Solipsism | Warlock | Class Item | The Final Shape | Master Rahool | Episode 1 | The Final Shape | Can randomly roll with two of the following Solipsism Exotic Traits. |
 Speaker's Sight | Warlock | Helm | The Final Shape | Master Rahool | Episode 1 | The Final Shape | Healing grenades spawn a Restorative Turret. Healing allies occasionally spawns an Orb of Power. |
 Balance of Power | Hunter | Legs | The Final Shape | Master Rahool | Episode 1 | The Final Shape | Your Threaded Specter has increased duration and durability, and damaging it releases additional Threadlings. While near your Threaded Specter, you do not appear on radar. |
 Gifted Conviction | Hunter | Chest | The Final Shape | Master Rahool | Episode 1 | The Final Shape | Activating Ascension or Tempest Strike throws bouncing explosives at nearby targets that jolt and damage them. Jolting nearby targets grants you damage resistance. |
 Relativism | Hunter | Class Item | The Final Shape | Master Rahool | Episode 1 | The Final Shape | Can randomly roll with two of the following Relativism Exotic Traits. |
 Hazardous Propulsion | Titan | Chest | The Final Shape | Master Rahool | Episode 1 | The Final Shape | Weapon precision hits or final blows have a chance to load a Kinetic Exodus rocket. Activating your class ability fires loaded Exodus rockets. Damaging targets with Exodus rockets temporarily increases the damage you deal with all other rockets. |
 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. |
 Wishful Ignorance | Titan | Arms | The Final Shape | Master Rahool | Episode 1 | The Final Shape | Gain an additional Frenzied Blade charge. Frenzied Blade and Flechette Storm briefly increase their damage with each strike. Pulses from your Banner of War return melee energy based on the number of allies healed. |
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 quest (including video guides).
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 Red Death Reformed (Pulse Rifle).
How to get Red Death Reformed screen 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 Euphony (Linear Fusion Rifle) from the Salvation’s Edge Raid. We cover all Loot Tables in Destiny 2 here.
Salvation’s Edge Loot Table, Destiny 2
How to get the new Exotic armor in Destiny 2
New Exotic armor (released since the Beyond Light DLC) can only be obtained from either Legend/Master Lost Sectors and Vex Strike Forces.
Lost Sector farming
If you’re looking for new Exotic armor, those can be farmed by completing Legend and Master Lost Sectors solo on specific days (Lost Sector rewards are on a daily rotation, one day will reward Legs pieces, the next day only Arms pieces, etc). 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!
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.
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