The introduction of old Destiny 1 exotics into Destiny 2 is always nostalgic, but none can compare to that of Khvostov 7G, the first weapon every Guardian acquires in both games. With The Final Shape, Khvostov got an upgrade: it’s now obtainable as an exotic weapon. Here, we’ll cover both how to get the exotic and how potent it is in the current meta. Let’s begin.
 Name: Khvostov 7G-0X | Type: Auto RifleArchetype: Exotic | Ammo:  PrimaryElement:  Kinetic | Craftable:  NoLast Update: The Final Shape DLC | Source: Exotic QuestRequires: The Final Shape |
How to get Khvostov 7G-0X
While Khvostov comes as a guaranteed drop from an exotic quest, it’s already notorious for being extremely hard to keep track of and complete. Let’s go through step by step.
1 – Lost Encryption Bits
First, you’ll need to obtain 15 Lost Encryption Bits to unlock the legendary version of the weapon. The first nine come from the gold region chests in The Pale Heart, which are marked on your map. If you have trouble finding them, you can refer to this video by HarryNinetyFour.
After this, you’ll still have six bits left to obtain. These are hidden in the Cyst missions on The Pale Heart, which are unlocked by progressing Micah-10’s post-campaign quests (eventually leading you through Alone in the Dark). If you’re not wanting to blindly search these missions for the bits, this guide by Skarrow9 covers all six locations.
After obtaining all fifteen bits, head to The Impasse and go into the wall into The Divide. Soon after entering the loading zone, you’ll come across a chest that’s now unlocked, granting you the legendary version of Khvostov.
How to get the Khvostov 7G-0X, Destiny 2
2 – Motes of Light
To get the exotic version from here, you’ll need to gather seventeen Motes of Light. Once again, these will come from two different sources. The first is through the eight Visions of the Traveler hidden throughout The Pale Heart. This handy guide from Skarrow9 covers all eight locations, assuming you don’t want to search for them on your own.
Finally, the last nine Motes of Light come from each of the nine unique Overthrow bosses. There are three in each area, with all of them being available every single day. This step is known by the community as the worst to complete as there’s no way to keep track of which bosses you’ve already obtained motes from—even the triumphs showing bosses killed aren’t entirely accurate, since these Motes of Light are physical drops that you’ll need to pick up upon boss death.
After obtaining all Motes of Light, they’ll convert to one exotic mote, which can be used to unlock the chest in the Speaker’s old location (looking toward Micah-10 from The Lost City loading zone, head left).
How good is Khvostov 7G-0X?
With all that work to get the weapon, you’d hope the exotic version of Khvostov is potent. Luckily, it has far exceeded the community’s expectations in all areas of the game. Plus, Khvostov 7G-0X features a unique Exotic perk (and Shoot to Loot) that serves it well:
- The Right Choice: Every seventh bullet from this weapon deals additional damage and ricochets to nearby targets.
In PvE, Khvostov may not be the go-to option it once was, but that doesn’t mean it’s fallen off the meta. Khvostov is not only an ad-clearing monster, but it also has the unique benefit of being able to ‘tag’ many enemies, allowing you to get assists and progress your ammo bar. This may sound gimmicky, but give it a try and notice your ammo economy improve.
Khvostov 7G-0X is still a remarkably easy-to-use option in The Crucible, being powerful for both regular duels and random kills around corners. Khvostov 7G-0X is S-tier for PvE and A-Tier for PvP.
Before you go…
Are you looking for more top-tier The Final Shape Exotics worth chasing? We cover How to get Still Hunt here. If you’re interested in other weapons from The Final Shape, we cover the best Corrasion God Rolls here.
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