Every new expansion and season introduces more to the unlock and pursue, either through random world drops or elaborate quests. This page outlines every Exotic available in Destiny 2 and how to unlock them, from those in the latest update, through to those whose quests have been vaulted since release. On this page: Exotics can be sourced in a number of ways, including:
Decrypting Exotic Engrams Random rewards from Public Events, chests, Crucible matches and other activities Special vendors, such as Xur Completing specific quests and missions Season pass-exclusive Exotic unlocks Rare drops from solo Lost Sectors ‘Legacy’ Exotics from the Monument to the Lost Lights vault Eververse and decrypting Bright Engrams (for cosmetic Exotic items only, such as Emotes, Sparrows and Ghosts)
The most difficult and powerful Exotics will require you to unlock and complete specific quests, which in the past have involved many steps and in the case of one or two, elaborate ARG-style puzzles to solve. Additionally, with Destiny 2 adopting a seasonal model, some Exotics will be time-limited per season, whether by purchasing a season pass, or through a season-specific questline. Between this and destinations and activities being regularly vaulted, most Exotics no longer available from their original sources will be available in the Monument to the Lost Lights Vault, a terminal in the Tower where you can purchase lost Exotics. These, as well as the most currently available Exotics, are listed on this page. As well as the above, some Exotics can also be upgraded further with the use of Masterwork Catalysts. Here are Year 5’s additions in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent season, Season of the Seraph:
Season of the Seraph Exotic Weapons list
As for Season of the Seraph Exotic Armour, there is none available - at least at the season’s launch.
Season of Plunder Exotic Weapons list
Season of Plunder Exotic Armour list
Thanks to light.gg for confirming the above perks.
Season of the Haunted Exotic Weapons list
Season of the Haunted Exotic Armour list
Thanks to light.gg for confirming the above perks.
The Witch Queen and Season of the Risen Exotic Weapons list
The Witch Queen Exotic Armour list
As well as the above active sources, you can also earn specific Exotic armour sets by completing Legend and Master difficulty Lost Sectors. These change every day on reset, and offer a new reward each. Once earned, they are then added to the Exotic world pool. To date, these have included the following, listed in reverse chronological order: As a result, many Exotics are not available via their original sources, but Bungie has an answer - the Monument to the Lost Lights Vault, a terminal in the Tower where you can purchase lost Exotics. All require a range of hard-to-get currencies and materials, reflecting the difficulty in obtaining them in the first place. Destiny 2 Hunter Armour Exotics All armour is unlocked from drops, Exotic Engrams or specific vendors, unless noted. Also included at the end are the newly added Beyond Light Exotics. Destiny 2 Titan Armour Exotics list All armour is unlocked from drops, Exotic Engrams or specific vendors, unless noted. Also included at the end are the newly added Beyond Light Exotics. Destiny 2 Warlock Exotic Armour list Note, many are unavailable via their respective quests due to their source seasons ending or the vaulting of their respective destinations - with many (if not all) available through the Exotic Vault listed earlier in the page. Destiny 2 Bungie 30th Anniversary Exotic Weapons Destiny 2 Season of the Lost Exotic Weapons Destiny 2 Season of the Splicer Exotic Weapons Destiny 2 Season of the Splicer Exotic Leg Armour Destiny 2 Season of the Chosen Exotic Weapons Destiny 2 Season of the Chosen Exotic Chest Armour Destiny 2 Beyond Light and Season of the Hunt Exotic Weapons Meanwhile, the Chaperone returns in a new quest. Though oriented for new players, it can be reacquired again if you already own it. Destiny 2 Beyond Light Exotic Armour
- These unlock once you have completed the Lost Sector in question and reach the soft level cap. Then, check the Europa and Cosmodrome destinations map to see which offer a Legend or Master difficulty Lost Sector. These are Perdition, Bunker E15 and Concealed Void (Europa) and Exodus Garden 2A and Veles Labyrinth (Cosmodrome). Then confirm the mission at the flag outside of the Lost Sector itself. If you run solo, there’s a chance one of these Beyond Light armour pieces will drop. Destiny 2 Season of Arrivals Exotic Weapons Destiny 2 Season of the Worthy Exotic Weapons As well as the above, there is a quest for a Legendary Shotgun, Felwinter’s Lie, up for grabs too before the Season ends. Destiny 2 Season of Dawn Exotic Weapons Destiny 2 Shadowkeep and Season of the Undying Exotic Weapons Destiny 2 Season of Opulence Exotic Weapons Destiny 2 Season of the Drifter Exotic Weapons Destiny 2 Black Armoury Exotic Weapons Destiny 2 Forsaken Exotic Weapons Note the following list is in-progress. Thanks to MGomeyy and RiseOfBacon on reddit for their help filling in the gaps: Destiny 2 Warmind Exotic Weapons Destiny 2 Curse of Osiris Exotic Weapons Destiny 2 Exotic Weapons (base game)
- You will get a choice of these three Exotics for completing the first story mission on Io. However, all three can also be unlocked through random drops, Engrams or vendors.
