The exotic weapons in Destiny are a Guardian’s favorite toys – this remains true in Destiny 2. They are rare, they are coveted. And there can never be enough of them! But which Exotics are there and where can I find them? We will show you a list of all exotic weapons in Destiny 2.
Exotic items with golden symbols are the most powerful items a Guardian can wield. In the equipment system of Destiny 2, you can only equip two items of the highest quality level at the same time (one exotic weapon and one exotic armor piece). You then fill the other slots with legendary, purple items. In short: Legendary items are the rum and cola mix and the exotic item is the lime! Cuba Libre in perfection.
Once you reach level 20, the true hunt for Exotics begins. For endgame content, Exotics play a crucial role, especially to be prepared for raid content. With Exotics, you can increase your power level and get closer to the maximum level of 300 .
Each weapon is unique, with its own distinct flair. And with the perks that provide the items with additional properties, a multitude of strategies arises to handle specific instances or PvP groups more effectively.
How to get exotic weapons
There are several ways to acquire exotic items. Destiny 2 is more varied here than its predecessor:
- Farm exotic engrams:
- Public events
- Loot and chests in the open world (Cayde’s treasure maps)
- Rewards in the Crucible
- Strikes / Nightfall Strike
- Enemies with yellow health bars
- Special vendors (the noodle face Xur)
- Through quests like with the Rat King or as a reward after completing the campaign
In this guide you can read more about the activities: The endgame of Destiny 2 – this is what you can do after level 20.
Exotic weapons list with weapon slot, element, and unlocking
Unlike the exotic armors, there are currently no class-specific weapons. All guns are valid for Titan, Warlock, and Hunter alike. For better clarity, we separate by weapon types. If you need explanations on what elements and slots are about, it’s best to read our weapons guide for Destiny 2. The list will be continuously updated. We also incorporate your feedback from the comments here!
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