In Destiny 2, you can now benefit from the new seasonal artifact “Tooth of Xivu Arath”. However, you first need to find this powerful item. MeinMMO shows you how and which powerful mods await you in Season 12.
That’s why artifacts are so important: Seasonal artifacts accompany players throughout the season and make you stronger. With the start of Season 12 and the expansion Destiny 2: Beyond Light, a new artifact is also in the game: “Tooth of Xivu Arath”.
You have until February 9, 2021, to level the artifact and utilize its bonuses. With the start of Season 13, you will receive a new artifact – the current one from the Season of the Hunt will then disappear.
With an improved artifact, you gain two advantages:
- The artifact level adds to your power level and can theoretically increase endlessly – provided that you play a lot
- Here you receive the so-called artifact mods, which can offer enormous advantages and enable powerful builds
MeinMMO has explained the artifact mechanics in detail here:
Unlock “Tooth of Xivu Arath” in Zavala’s Office
Here’s how to easily obtain the new artifact: When you start Destiny 2 since November 10, you have a new quest to complete. The task is called “Vanguard Communication”. You need to find a gift from Osiris in Zavala’s office.
The quest is completed very quickly, but it is also extremely important. This is the only way to obtain the new artifact from Season 12.
- From the starting point in the Tower, go right, past Weapons Master Banshee-44, and find an elevator there.
- Take this elevator all the way down and stay left.
- You’ll already be in Zavala’s office. Quickly interact with the large screen and voilà – you have the artifact.
We show you the exact route to Zavala’s office in the video:
You only need to collect the artifact with one character; the others will then have it automatically in their inventory. Also, the progress is account-wide. You do not have to level it again for each of your characters. The skill tree is individual for all characters.
All Powerful Artifact Mods from the Season of the Hunt in Destiny 2
Important information about artifact mods: Through “Tooth of Xivu Arath,” you gain access to a total of 25 artifact mods from 5 categories. You can use 12 different mods at the same time. Fortunately, you can’t really screw up your builds, as you can reset the artifact for Glimmer.
At each tier, there are 5 mods that become more powerful with increasing tier or improve other aspects of your Guardian’s daily routine. To unlock the next tier of mods, you need to have unlocked and activated a certain number of mods in previous tiers.
We now provide you with all tiers, including the mods, the energy costs required, and the items in which the modification is equipped.
Tier 1 Mods (no artifact mods required)
These mods are designed to combat the annoying Champions with primary weapons. Champions shield themselves with barriers, attack continuously, or heal themselves – unless you have the right mods ready.
For the first time, you’ll find these mods on your armor, allowing exotic weapons to be effectively used against Champions as well.
Overload Rounds (Auto Rifles):
- Consecutive hits on enemies cause disruptions that delay ability energy regeneration and reduce damage dealt to the enemy
- After a fireteam member disrupts a Champion, auto rifles receive a damage bonus against Champions
- Strong against Overload Champions
- Energy cost: 1 (Armored Mod)
Unstoppable Hand Cannon:
- Using the aiming device of any hand cannon charges a powerful explosive charge that staggers unshielded enemies
- Strong against Unstoppable Champions.
- Energy cost: 1 (Armored Mod)
Anti-Barrier Hand Cannon:
- Grants any hand cannon anti-barrier to bypass the defenses of opposing enemies
- Hand cannons receive a damage bonus against Barrier Champions
- Strong against Barrier Champions
- Energy cost: 1 (Armored Mod)
Overload Rounds (Scout Rifle):
- Consecutive hits on enemies cause disruptions that delay ability energy regeneration and reduce damage dealt to the enemy
- After a fireteam member disrupts a Champion, scout rifles receive a damage bonus against Champions.
- Strong against Overload Champions
- Energy cost: 1 (Armored Mod)
Anti-Barrier SMG:
- Grants any SMG anti-barrier to bypass the defenses of opposing enemies
- SMGs receive a damage bonus against Barrier Champions
- Strong against Barrier Champions.
- Energy cost: 1 (Armored Mod)
Tier 2 Mods (1 Artifact Mod Required)
Tier 2 mods make your weapon handling better or easier. All mods here are equivalent to the previous “enhanced mods” in strength.
Hand Cannon Aiming:
- Improves aim assist, accuracy, and aim down sights speed for hand cannons.
- Energy cost: 1 (Helmet Mod)
Calm Pulse Rifle Aiming:
- Reduces flinching when hit while aiming with pulse rifles
- Energy cost: 1 (Chest Mod)
Scout Rifle Aiming:
- Improves aim assist, accuracy, and aim down sights speed for scout rifles
- Energy cost: 1 (Helmet Mod)
Shotgun Readiness:
- Shotguns are readied faster and are stowed faster
- Energy cost: 1 (Armored Mod)
Grenade Launcher Loader:
- Increases the reload speed of grenade launchers
- Energy cost (1 Armored Mod)
To ensure you have a suitable grenade launcher, MeinMMO has a guide for the new Stasis exotic:
Tier 3 Mods (4 Artifact Mods Required)
These mods are similar to those from Tier 2 and are designed to improve your weapon handling. Bungie has removed the “Wealth Mods” from previous seasons, which were hardly used.
Calm Hand Cannon Aiming:
- Reduces flinching when hit while aiming with hand cannons
- Energy cost: 1 (Chest Mod)
Pulse Rifle Loader:
- Increases the reload speed of grenade launchers
- Energy cost (1 Armored Mod)
Calm Pulse Rifle Aiming:
- Reduces flinching when hit while aiming with pulse rifles
- Energy cost: 1 (Chest Mod)
Shotgun Ammo Finder:
- Increases the chance of finding ammo while equipped with a shotgun
- Energy cost: 1 (Helmet Mod)
Grenade Launcher Plunderer:
- Grenade launchers receive bonus reserves when you pick up ammo
- Energy cost: 1 (Leg Mod)
Tier 4 Mods (7 Artifact Mods Required)
Here you’ll find mods that make you better in combat against dangerous Champions or support the entire team in battle.
Pulse Siphon:
- Charges your melee ability when you or the fire team stagger a Champion
- Energy cost: 1 (Class Item)
Wave Eater:
- Charges your grenade ability when you or the fire team disrupt a Champion
- Energy cost: 1 (Class Item)
Unstoppable Black Hole Capacitor:
- Void melee abilities stagger unshielded fighters
- Strong against Unstoppable Champions
- Energy cost: 2 (Class Item)
Thermal Overload:
- Solar and Stasis grenades cause disruption, delaying ability energy regeneration and reducing damage dealt from enemies
- Strong against Overload Champions
- Energy cost: 2 (Class Item)
War Booty:
- Defeating Champions with finishers grants heavy ammo for you and the fire team
- Energy cost: 6 (Class Item)
Tier 5 Mods (10 Artifact Mods Required)
Here you’ll find the strongest artifact mods, which are usually also high-cost. The bonuses here are suitable for building new strategies or circumventing existing rules.
Unstoppable Shotgun:
- Shotguns unleash a powerful explosive charge that staggers unshielded enemies
- Strong against Unstoppable Champions
- Energy cost: 7 (Armored Mod)
Heated Embrace:
- Using the solar super fully restores health and shields
- Energy cost: 4 (Class Item)
Berserker:
- When the super ends, you gain a temporary bonus to weapon damage
- Duration and strength increase with the number of enemies defeated with the super
- Energy cost: 6 (Class Item)
Abyssal Charge:
- Become “Charged with Light” by defeating enemies with Void melee abilities
- Energy cost: 4 (Combat Style Armor Mod – fits in the new slot of each piece of armor)
Thermal Bloom:
- Rapidly defeating combatants with Solar or Stasis melee attacks creates a sphere of power for the whole team (formerly orbs of light)
- Energy cost: 2 (Armored Mod)
The new shotgun “Duality” from Season 12 can take down champions thanks to the modsWhat do you think of the new artifact from Season 12? Do you have any suggestions for builds or do you think it’s good that Bungie has removed the Glimmer and resource mods?
