Destiny 2’s latest update, Episode Revenant, introduces a range of new exotic weapons and armor, adding fresh ways for players to enhance their Guardian’s power. This season features a focus on Stasis-themed gear, offering unique perks that cater to different playstyles. To get all the Revenant exotics, here’s what you need to know about each new item and how to obtain it.
1. New Exotic Weapons
The Revenant update introduces several exotic weapons with unique attributes, perfect for players aiming to expand their arsenal. Here are the main weapons added:
- Alethonym (Exotic Grenade Launcher): This Stasis grenade launcher stands out for its versatility, providing effective crowd control and ammo generation. Its perks enable it to create Stasis crystals and generate ammo bricks from defeated enemies. Players can obtain Alethonym through seasonal quests and activities associated with the Revenant storyline.
- Ice Breaker (Exotic Sniper Rifle): A returning fan favorite, Ice Breaker brings back its signature ability to regenerate ammo over time. While it’s not as powerful as it was in previous installments, its ability to generate ammo passively makes it a valuable tool in long encounters. This weapon can be earned by completing specific Revenant challenges, including Onslaught: Salvation missions and associated seasonal events.
2. New Exotic Armor Pieces
Each Guardian class—Hunter, Titan, and Warlock—receives a new piece of exotic armor in the Revenant episode, with perks that cater to Stasis builds:
- Mask of Fealty (Hunter): This helmet is designed for Hunters utilizing Stasis abilities. It enhances the Withering Blade melee, making it ricochet and spawn Stasis crystals upon hits. These crystals can be shattered for extra damage and crowd control. Players can earn this exotic by leveling up their reputation with Rahool in the Tower through the decoding of Prime and Exotic Engrams.
- Blastwave Striders (Titan): This leg armor enables Titans to unleash waves of explosive energy by charging it up through weapon kills. The charged effect allows for a powerful rocket jump that releases deadly projectiles and generates Stasis crystals, adding a defensive element to the armor. Titans can acquire Blastwave Striders via the Tier 3 focusing option once they’ve achieved Rank 16 with Rahool.
- Rime-Coat Raiment (Warlock): Perfect for Warlocks who favor Stasis turret builds, this chest armor increases the range of Bleak Watcher turrets and adds a freezing Stasis storm around the turrets. Additionally, while standing in the storm, Warlocks gain icicles that apply a slowing effect to enemies. As with the other new exotic armor, Rime-Coat Raiment is obtainable through focused engram decoding at the Tower.
3. How to Unlock Revenant Exotics
To get these exotics, players need to engage in a variety of activities introduced in Episode Revenant. Here’s how you can work towards obtaining all the exotics:
- Complete Seasonal Activities: Participating in the Revenant seasonal events, such as Onslaught: Salvation, is one of the most reliable ways to farm for exotic drops. Completing these events increases your chance of receiving rewards, including the new exotic gear.
- Level Up Rahool’s Reputation: The new system for unlocking exotic armor requires players to rank up with Rahool. Progressing through these ranks involves decoding Prime and Exotic Engrams, completing quests, and reaching Rank 16 to gain access to focused engram options for any exotic armor piece.
- Use Tonics at the H.E.L.M.: This season introduces special tonics that players can use to increase the likelihood of specific rewards when engaging in seasonal content. These tonics, available at the H.E.L.M., can be applied to boost the chances of acquiring desired exotics when defeating enemies.
4. Additional Tips
- Complete Exotic Quests: Some of the new exotics may require players to complete specific quests tied to the Revenant storyline. Keep an eye out for quest rewards that hint at exotic gear to ensure you don’t miss any opportunities.
- Grind Seasonal Ranks and Challenges: Increasing your seasonal rank will not only give you access to new rewards but also boost your odds of obtaining rare drops. Make sure to complete weekly challenges for the best chances of getting all the exotic gear available.
The new Revenant exotics in Destiny 2 offer fresh ways to customize your Guardian’s abilities, enhancing gameplay with unique perks and builds. By participating in seasonal activities, grinding reputation levels, and completing quests, you can collect all the exotic gear and make the most of this new chapter.
