If you’re a Titan in Destiny 2, the Stoicism Exotic class item is a must-have addition to your arsenal. Introduced in The Final Shape expansion, Stoicism allows Titans to combine perks from two different Exotic items, offering unparalleled customization and power. This guide will walk you through the steps to obtain Stoicism and make the most of its capabilities.
To begin your journey toward acquiring Stoicism, you’ll need to unlock the “Dual Destiny” mission. This mission is essential, as it’s the primary way to obtain your first Stoicism.
Step 1: Complete Overthrow Events
Head to the Pale Heart destination and participate in Overthrow public events. These events occur in three main areas: The Blooming, The Impasse, and The Landing. Successfully complete the event and defeat the final boss in each location.
Step 2: Defeat Secret-Keepers
After completing each Overthrow event, a special enemy known as the “Secret-Keeper of the Witch Queen” will appear. You have five minutes to locate and defeat this enemy. Keep an eye on your screen for a message indicating their appearance.
Step 3: Activate the Green Beam
Once all Secret-Keepers are defeated, a green beam of light will appear in The Refraction area. Interact with this beam to receive a buff called Savathûn’s Envoy, which lasts for seven minutes.
Step 4: Collect and Dunk Orbs
While the buff is active, head to the marked locations on your map. Defeat enemies and Subjugators to collect Light and Dark orbs. Return to the green beam and place the orbs in their corresponding slots.
Step 5: Start the Dual Destiny Mission
After completing the above steps, the “Dual Destiny” mission becomes available. This mission is unique in that it requires exactly two players—no more, no less. Team up with another Guardian and complete the mission to earn your first Stoicism.
Farming for Better Stoicism Rolls
Once you’ve obtained your initial Stoicism, you can farm for better rolls to optimize your build. Here are the methods to acquire additional Stoicism items:
1. Replay the Dual Destiny Mission
The “Dual Destiny” mission is repeatable. Each completion grants you another Stoicism with potentially different perk combinations.
2. Participate in Overthrow Events
After unlocking Stoicism, Overthrow event chests in the Pale Heart have a chance to drop additional Stoicism items. Higher-tier chests offer better odds.
3. Purchase from Xûr
Xûr occasionally sells Exotic class items like Stoicism for 41 Strange Coins. Keep in mind that you must have completed the “Dual Destiny” mission to unlock this purchasing option.
Understanding Stoicism’s Perks
Stoicism stands out by allowing Titans to combine two Exotic perks, enhancing their versatility on the battlefield. Here are some of the notable perks you can roll on Stoicism:
Column 1 Perks
- Spirit of the Assassin: Finishers and powered melee final blows grant invisibility.
- Spirit of Inmost Light: Using an ability empowers the other two abilities, granting them improved energy regeneration.
- Spirit of the Ophidian: Weapons ready very quickly.
- Spirit of Severance: Powered melee or finisher final blows unleash a damaging explosion.
- Spirit of Hoarfrost: Your Barricade becomes a wall of Stasis crystals that slows nearby targets when created.
- Spirit of the Bear: Move faster while guarding with the Unbreakable shield.
Column 2 Perks
- Spirit of Synthoceps: Improved melee damage when you’re surrounded.
- Spirit of the Star-Eater: While your Super energy is full, picking up an Orb of Power overcharges your Super, granting it bonus damage.
- Spirit of the Eternal Warrior: Gain a damage bonus for weapons matching your Super’s element when your Super ends.
- Spirit of the Abeyant: Improves Drengr’s Lash. Drengr’s Lash projectiles track targets more aggressively and travel further.
Optimizing Your Titan Build with Stoicism
Combining different perks on Stoicism can lead to powerful synergies. Here are some popular combinations:
- Spirit of Inmost Light + Spirit of Synthoceps: Boosts ability regeneration and melee damage, ideal for aggressive playstyles.
- Spirit of the Assassin + Spirit of Synthoceps: Grants invisibility after melee kills and enhances melee damage, offering both offense and survivability.
- Spirit of the Bear + Spirit of the Eternal Warrior: Enhances shield guarding speed and provides a damage bonus after using your Super, suitable for defensive strategies.
Enhancing Stoicism’s Appearance
For Guardians interested in aesthetics, the “Hellenistic Principle” ornament can be applied to Stoicism, altering its appearance. This ornament is part of Season 24’s offerings and, once acquired, is unlocked for all characters on your account.
