Tonics are one of the biggest features of Episode 2: Revenant. Bungie is definitely trying to shake up the seasonal formula with these tonics, but they could have done a much better job of explaining how the system works. But worry not, we’re here to help.
🚨 PS: You can find the definitive Vesper’s Host loot table here.
How to Discover Tonics: Act 3
To discover Tonic recipes, you just need to brew the tonics already available to you. The more you brew, the more tonics you unlock.
And if you’re looking for a specific tonic, this handy infographic will tell you how to unlock every Tonic recipe in Act 3 of Episode Revenant.
How to Unlock Tonic Recipes (Act 3), Destiny 2
Tonic Recipes: Act 2
This is how the system works:
- Purchasing 5 of the same Uncommon Tonic unlocks a Rare upgraded recipe of that tonic.
- Purchasing 4 of the same Rare Tonic unlocks a Legendary upgraded recipe of that tonic.
Volatile Tonics
- Purchase 5x Diluted Tonic of Protecting Frost to get a Potent Tonic of Protecting Frost. Purchase 4x Potent Tonics to get a Refined Tonic of Protecting Frost.
- Purchase 5x Diluted Tonic of Stasis Crystallization to get a Potent Tonic of Stasis Crystallization. Purchase 4x Potent Tonics to get a Refined Tonic of Stasis Crystallization.
- Purchase 5x Diluted Tonic of Renewing Finishers to get a Potent Tonic of Renewing Finishers. Purchase 4x Potent Tonics to get a Refined Tonic of Renewing Finishers
- Purchase 5x Diluted Tonic of Weakening Void to get a Potent Tonic of Weakening Void. Purchase 4x Potent Tonics to get a Refined Tonic of Weakening Void.
- Purchase 5x Diluted Tonic of Amplified Arc to get a Potent Tonic of Amplified Arc. Purchase 4x Potent Tonics to get a Refined Tonic of Amplified Arc.
FYI, these are all the Revenant weapons you can farm as of Act 1 of Episode 2:
 | Bitter/Sweet | Grenade Launcher |  Heavy |  Arc | Revenant Activities | |
 | Exuviae | Hand Cannon |  Primary |  Stasis | Revenant Activities | |
 | Heretic's Fervor | Rocket Launcher | Heavy | Stasis | Revenant Activities | |
 | Insurmountable | Sidearm | Primary |  Void | Revenant Activities | |
 | Liturgy | Grenade Launcher |  Special | Stasis | Revenant Activities | |
 | Noxious Vetiver | Submachine Gun | Primary | Arc | Revenant Activities | |
 | Red Tape | Scout Rifle | Primary | Stasis | Revenant Activities | |
 | Scavenger's Fate | Shotgun | Special | Void | Revenant Activities | |
 | Sovereignity | Sniper Rifle | Special | Void | Revenant Activities | |
 | Vantage Point | Pulse Rifle | Primary | Arc | Revenant Activities |
Enriching Tonics
Every 5x of Tonic of Onslaught Gear unlocks a Rare recipe:
- Tonic of Shadestalker Armor. Every 4x of Tonic of Shadestalker Armor unlocks:
- Tonic of Shadestalker’s Head Armor
- Tonic of Shadestalker’s Chest Armor
- Tonic of Shadestalker’s Legs Armor
- Tonic of Onslaught Weaponry. Every 4x of Tonic of Onslaught Weaponry unlocks:
- Tonic of Vantage Point
- Tonic of Insurmountable
- Tonic of Exuviae
- Tonic of Liturgy
- Tonic of Sovereignty
- Tonic of Bitter/Sweet
- Tonic of Vintage Onslaught Weaponry. Every 4x of Tonic of Vintage Onslaught Weaponry unlocks:
- Tonic of Ignition Code
- Tonic of Chroma Rush
- Tonic of Sojourner’ Tale
Every 5x of Tonic of Worldly Gear unlocks a Rare recipe:
- Tonic of Worldly Armor. Every 4x of Tonic of Worldly Armor unlocks:
- Tonic of Worldly Head Armor
- Tonic of Worldly Arms Armor
- Tonic of Worldly Chest Armor
- Tonic of Worldly Leg Armor
- Tonic of Worldly Weaponry. Every 4x of Tonic of Worldly Weaponry unlocks:
- Tonic of Kinetic Weaponry
- Tonic of Energy Weaponry
- Tonic of Power Weaponry
Purchase 5x Small Tonic of Glimmering to get a Medium Tonic of Glimmering. Purchase 4x of the latter to get
Major Fieldworks
Completing Major Fieldworks grants upgrades that help unlock more tonics. Major Fieldworks grant rewards for acquiring reagents. The Nessus Major Fieldwork increases the chance for higher-tier tonics.
Exotic Tonics
Exotic Tonics drop at random and currently don\u2019t have recipes. Exotic Tonics grant a chance to earn either Ascendant Alloy, Ascendant Shards, or Exotic Ciphers.
Before you go…
Not sure what weapons to target-farm first? We cover all Revenant Weapons and Splicer weapons here.
How do you see how many of which tonic you have already purchased?
You have probably already figured this out. However, for the sake of future players coming in late to the content. I am still going to answer your question.
Your character screen > scroll to inventory > top right, open “Tonic Capsule” using your details button> hover your cursor over the category you want to check; Volatile or Enriching. This will open a drop down inventory of all crafted tonics you have in your inventory. Hover over the tonic and “apply” to use. You cannot use more than 1 of the same type. You may use 1 volatile and 1 Enriching at a time.
My purpose of coming here was to avoid having to boot up D2 to check the tier types of the Reagents. I was kind of hoping that information would be listed in this article. It is not.
I’ve seen your question a lot and it’s a common complaint at this stage in the content’s life cycle. Perhaps in the future Bungie will provide a better explanation on how the system works.
this seems outdated due to act 2 having tombs tonics
Do tonic buffs stack?? And why the hell can’t I find a simple “yes” or “no” on the internet anywhere???? I don’t need recipes or how to unlock. Just do the buffs stack. Holy shit I hate the future.
Is there a Act 3 recipe yet?