Destiny 2 Exotic Mission Rotator: September 19, 2023

by | Sep 19, 2023 | Weapons

Beyond raids and dungeons, exotic missions are some of the best PvE content Destiny 2 has to offer. However, even these great experiences aren’t safe from the clutches of the Destiny Content Vault, and their disappearance throughout the years has saddened many.

Luckily, Season 22 has an excellent solution: the Exotic Mission Rotator. This new system brings back beloved missions from past seasons while also sprucing them up with some enticing loot. In this article, we’ll cover what these missions are, how they rotate, when each will be featured, and their rewards.

Destiny 2 Exotic Mission this week: September 19, 2023

The rotating Exotic mission this week is Vox Obscura and rewards the Dead Messenger Exotic grenade launcher.

ArtRaidLocationPower LevelLootRequires
Vox Obscura Exotic Mision RotatorVox ObscuraLegends tab1800Dead MessengerLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall

Exotic Rotator rewards this week

While these Exotic quests can be fun and challenging, most Guardians are running them for a chance to earn exclusive weapons and armor.

These are the weapons and armor sets available this week:

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Dead Messenger artDead MessengerGrenade LauncherExoticExoticSpecialVoidThe Witch QueenYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
Best

S

PvEVox ObscuraCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Season 16EnergyCraftableTop-tier
Explosive Personality artExplosive PersonalityGrenade LauncherWaveLegendarySpecialSolarThe Witch QueenYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialSolar Solar
Strong

A

PvEVox ObscuraCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Season 16EnergyCraftableTop-tier
Piece of Mind artPiece of MindPulse RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryKineticThe Witch QueenYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Strong

A

PvPVox ObscuraCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Season 16KineticCraftableTop-tier
Recurrent Impact artRecurrent ImpactMachine GunRapid-FireLegendaryHeavyStasisThe Witch QueenYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStasis Stasis
Average

B

PvEVox ObscuraCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Season 16HeavyCraftable
Sweet Sorrow artSweet SorrowAuto RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryArcThe Witch QueenYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
Strong

A

PvPVox ObscuraCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Season 16EnergyCraftableTop-tier
Thoughtless artThoughtlessSniper RifleAdaptiveLegendarySpecialStasisThe Witch QueenYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStasis Stasis
Strong

A

PvE + PvPVox ObscuraCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Season 16KineticCraftableTop-tier
Under Your Skin artUnder Your SkinCombat BowPrecisionLegendaryPrimaryVoidThe Witch QueenYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
Best

S

PvEVox ObscuraCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Season 16EnergyCraftableTop-tier

Armor SetReleasedTitan PreviewHunter PreviewWarlock PreviewSourceObtainable?
Tusked Allegiance
Vox Obscura
Season 16Tusked Allegiance Armor TitanTusked Allegiance Armor HunterTusked Allegiance armor WarlockVox ObscuraYes

🛑 These rewards require ownership of The Witch Queen or Season of the Risen.

Exotic Mission Rotator Legends screen

Exotic Mission Rotator, Destiny 2

Weekly rotation

This is the Season 22 calendar covering the entire Exotic missions rotation until November 28, 2023:

Exotic Mission Rotator: Season 22

WeekExotic MissionExoticWeek #
22 August 2023PresageDead Man's TaleWeek 1
29 August 2023Vox ObscuraDead MessengerWeek 2
5 September 2023Operation: Seraph ShieldRevision ZeroWeek 3
12 September 2023PresageDead Man's TaleWeek 4
19 September 2023Vox ObscuraDead MessengerWeek 5
26 September 2023Operation: Seraph ShieldRevision ZeroWeek 6
3 October 2023PresageDead Man's TaleWeek 7
10 October 2023Vox ObscuraDead MessengerWeek 8
17 October 2023Operation: Seraph ShieldRevision ZeroWeek 9
24 October 2023PresageDead Man's TaleWeek 10
31 October 2023Vox ObscuraDead MessengerWeek 11
7 November 2023Operation: Seraph ShieldRevision ZeroWeek 12
14 November 2023PresageDead Man's TaleWeek 13
21 November 2023Vox ObscuraDead MessengerWeek 14

What is the Exotic Mission Rotator?

Over the years, Bungie has added missions that carry specific exotic weapon rewards to Destiny 2. These typically are kept a secret until they’re discovered by the community in-game, making for a day almost as exciting as the release of a new raid.

The exotic mission rotator, new for Season 22, takes some of these missions from past years and puts them into a playlist. This playlist features one mission per week, granting unique rewards that reset every Tuesday.

Currently, three missions are available via this rotator: Presage, Vox Obscura, and Operation: Seraph’s Shield. Bungie has confirmed that more Exotic Missions will be added in 2024.

Exotic Mission Rotator Rewards

Each Exotic Mission offers several rewards, including a specific craftable Exotic weapon, several Legendary weapons, and one armor set.

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Dead Man's Tale artDead Man's TaleScout RifleExoticExoticPrimaryKineticBeyond LightYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Strong

A

PvPPresageCheckmark icon V3Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Season 13KineticCraftableTop-tier
Dead Messenger artDead MessengerGrenade LauncherExoticExoticSpecialVoidThe Witch QueenYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
Best

S

PvEVox ObscuraCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Season 16EnergyCraftableTop-tier
Revision Zero artRevision ZeroPulse RifleExoticExoticPrimaryKineticThe Witch QueenYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Strong

A

PvPOperation: Seraph ShieldCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Season 19KineticCraftableTop-tier

As explained by Bungie:

Weapon crafting rewards:

  • First completion of the mission on Normal or Legendary difficulty will award the Exotic Deepsight weapon associated with the mission.
  • Each completion of the Normal or Legendary version of the Exotic mission will award an intrinsic upgrade that can be used when crafting the Exotic weapon.
  • Each completion of the Legendary version of the Exotic mission will award a Catalyst upgrade for the crafted Exotic weapon.

Dead Man's Tale God rolls screen

Exotic Mission Rotator rewards, Destiny 2

Armor and weapon rewards:

  • Weekly mission rewards:
    • One guaranteed Deepsight weapon that has not had its pattern unlocked and one armor piece that has not already been obtained.
  • On every completion, you will receive an additional weapon from the mission’s weapon pool. However, this weapon will have no knockout or guaranteed Deepsight behavior (the weapon can roll with Deepsight, but this would be on a random percentage chance).

Note that Exotic Missions feature two difficulties, Normal and Legendary, and each has separate weekly reward lockouts.

Exotic Rotator Missions: Season 22

As of Season 22, this rotator features three missions from past years. Let’s take a quick look at all three and what they have to offer.

 

Presage Exotic Mision Rotator

Presage

Released with Season of the Chosen back in early 2021, Presage is the closest thing to a horror experience you’ll get in Destiny 2. Here, you’ll explore a seemingly abandoned Cabal ship filled to the brim with Scorn forces.

The normal difficulty variant of this mission isn’t timed, so explore to your heart’s content! It’s one of the most immersive spaces the Destiny franchise has to offer. Presage is the source of Dead Man’s Tale, a unique exotic scout rifle that now has the option to be crafted. Presage also rewards top-tier weapons from Season 17.

Rewards:

Presage rewards

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Dead Man's Tale artDead Man's TaleScout RifleExoticExoticPrimaryKineticBeyond LightYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Strong

A

PvPPresageCheckmark icon V3Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Season 13KineticCraftableTop-tier
Austringer artAustringerHand CannonAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryKineticBeyond LightYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Strong

A

PvE + PvPPresageCheckmark icon V3Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Season 17KineticCraftableTop-tier
Beloved artBelovedSniper RifleAdaptiveLegendarySpecialSolarBeyond LightYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialSolar Solar
Best

S

PvPPresageCheckmark icon V3Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Season 17EnergyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent
Bump in the Night artBump in the Night Rocket LauncherAggressiveLegendaryHeavyStasisBeyond LightYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStasis Stasis
Average

B

PvEPresageCheckmark icon V3Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Season 17HeavyCraftable
CALUS Mini-Tool artCALUS Mini-ToolSubmachine GunMIDA SynergyLegendaryPrimarySolarBeyond LightYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
Best

S

PvEPresageCheckmark icon V3Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Season 17EnergyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent
Drang (Baroque) artDrang (Baroque)SidearmTogether ForeverLegendaryPrimarySolarBeyond LightYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
Best

S

PvE + PvPPresageCheckmark icon V3Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Season 17EnergyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent
Firefright artFirefrightAuto RiflePrecisionLegendaryPrimaryKineticBeyond LightYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Worst

D

-PresageCheckmark icon V3Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Season 17KineticCraftable
Hollow Denial artHollow DenialTrace RifleAdaptiveLegendarySpecialVoidBeyond LightYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
Weak

C

-PresageCheckmark icon V3Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Season 17EnergyCraftableRepulsor Brace
Nezarec's Whisper artNezarec's WhisperGlaiveAdaptiveLegendarySpecialArcBeyond LightYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
Weak

C

-PresageCheckmark icon V3Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Season 17EnergyCraftable
Tears of Contrition artTears of ContritionScout RiflePrecisionLegendaryPrimaryKineticBeyond LightYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Average

B

PvPPresageCheckmark icon V3Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Season 17KineticCraftable
Without Remorse artWithout RemorseShotgunLightweightLegendarySpecialSolarBeyond LightYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialSolar Solar
Average

B

PvPPresageCheckmark icon V3Beyond Light Destiny 2 icon
Beyond Light
Season 17EnergyCraftableIncandescent

Armor SetReleasedTitan PreviewHunter PreviewWarlock PreviewSourceObtainable?
Eidolon Pursuant PresageSeason 17Eidolon Pursuant Armor TitanEidolon Pursuant armor HunterEidolon Pursuant armor WarlockPresageYes

 

Vox Obscura Exotic Mision Rotator

Vox Obscura

Vox Obscura came with Season of the Risen and has you and your fireteam storming a Cabal bunker on Mars. While this mission is timed, it has noticeably fewer mechanics than the other two featured in this playlist.

Completing Vox Obscura rewards Dead Messenger. This exotic wave frame grenade launcher can utilize all three Light elements, making for a great counter to missions with high elemental shield density.

Rewards:

Vox Obscura rewards

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Dead Messenger artDead MessengerGrenade LauncherExoticExoticSpecialVoidThe Witch QueenYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
Best

S

PvEVox ObscuraCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Season 16EnergyCraftableTop-tier
Explosive Personality artExplosive PersonalityGrenade LauncherWaveLegendarySpecialSolarThe Witch QueenYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialSolar Solar
Strong

A

PvEVox ObscuraCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Season 16EnergyCraftableTop-tier
Piece of Mind artPiece of MindPulse RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryKineticThe Witch QueenYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Strong

A

PvPVox ObscuraCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Season 16KineticCraftableTop-tier
Recurrent Impact artRecurrent ImpactMachine GunRapid-FireLegendaryHeavyStasisThe Witch QueenYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStasis Stasis
Average

B

PvEVox ObscuraCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Season 16HeavyCraftable
Sweet Sorrow artSweet SorrowAuto RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryArcThe Witch QueenYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
Strong

A

PvPVox ObscuraCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Season 16EnergyCraftableTop-tier
Thoughtless artThoughtlessSniper RifleAdaptiveLegendarySpecialStasisThe Witch QueenYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStasis Stasis
Strong

A

PvE + PvPVox ObscuraCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Season 16KineticCraftableTop-tier
Under Your Skin artUnder Your SkinCombat BowPrecisionLegendaryPrimaryVoidThe Witch QueenYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
Best

S

PvEVox ObscuraCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Season 16EnergyCraftableTop-tier

Armor SetReleasedTitan PreviewHunter PreviewWarlock PreviewSourceObtainable?
Tusked Allegiance Vox ObscuraSeason 16Tusked Allegiance Armor TitanTusked Allegiance Armor HunterTusked Allegiance armor WarlockVox ObscuraYes

 

Seraph Shield Exotic Mision Rotator

Operation: Seraph’s Shield

Basically a small-scale version of the Deep Stone Crypt raid, Operation: Seraph’s Shield was released with Season of the Seraph. This mission has Guardians venturing into a Braytech orbital platform above the Last City to rid it of Fallen forces.

This one is relatively mechanically complex but doesn’t have a timer, making it an enjoyable experience if you take your time.

Revision Zero is the unique exotic you’ll get for completing Operation: Seraph’s Shield. Able to fire a two-round burst, four-round burst, or powerful sniper-like shots, this pulse rifle is truly a jack of all trades. It’s also craftable, allowing you to customize it to your liking.

Rewards:

Operation: Seraph's Shield rewards

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?

Armor SetReleasedTitan PreviewHunter PreviewWarlock PreviewSourceObtainable?

Exotic Rotator Challenges

Last but not least, these Missions also feature specific challenges. These challenges are meant to test you and reward those who succeed with even more loot. This is how challenges work:

  • The challenge rewards will be output at pinnacle power and will prioritize the rewards in the following order:
    • One guaranteed Deepsight weapon that has not had its pattern unlocked.
    • If weapon patterns have all been unlocked, the challenge will award one armor piece that has not been obtained.
    • If all weapon patterns and armor have been obtained for the in-rotation mission, the challenge will output a random weapon or armor.

Exotic Mission Rotator Difficulty screen

Exotic Mission Rotator Difficulties, Destiny 2

What about the cult classics?

It’s great to see all these missions back in the game, especially with enticing loot. But it has left many players with one question: What about the rest of the exotic missions we’ve lost to the DCV?

Luckily, Bungie has stated that they’re also looking into bringing older fan favorites like Zero Hour, The Whisper, and Harbinger back through this system. While a timeline hasn’t been set, it’s clear that Bungie has early plans to make this rotator even more robust in the future.

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