In Destiny the exotic sniper rifle Icebreaker has returned. Some Guardians see double reason to rejoice.
It was one of the most popular Exotics in Year 1: The Icebreaker, a coveted sniper with an extravagant look that could regenerate its own ammo and thus provided superior advantages in both PvE and PvP. But with “The Taken King”, the sniper rifle was left behind. It had no significance in endgame anymore.
Only one weapon could surpass the cult around the Icebreaker in Year 1: The exotic rocket launcher Gjallarhorn. Whoever owned this weapon was the happiest Guardian of all. Those who did not own it had only one goal: To change that! Some Guardians waited months in vain for the desired random drop and placed all their hope in Xur – but even the Tentacle Face was extremely stingy with the rocket launcher.
The entire first year can be summarized as a great hunt for the Gjallarhorn. And some Guardians now say: The return of the Icebreaker could lead to history repeating itself in a similar way.
No luck, nothing works
You can obtain the Icebreaker in Year 3 only through the Nightfall strike loot quest called “Dawn” from Zavala. However, not guaranteed, but as a random drop. If you have three characters, you have the chance to receive the Icebreaker three times a week.
This weapon takes a different approach than the other exotic weapons: Since “The Taken King” and “The Rise of Iron”, many are linked to exotic quests – mastering those guarantees you the weapon. Other Exotics can be farmed using the Three of Coins.
But the Icebreaker in Year 3 is harder to obtain. You have a maximum of three attempts per week – and the chance of that is very low. Those who receive it can consider themselves lucky. This makes it probably the most sought-after weapon these days. Gjallarhorn vibes are coming! A user writes on reddit: The Icebreaker is the new Gjallarhorn!
Hunting fever or frustration?
But this dependence on luck faces two opinions:
- Some say: Great! Finally something to hunt again. You have a goal in mind again, the weekly Nightfall has a purpose again. This way, there is an item in the game that everyone wants, but not everyone can run around with after just a week.
- Others say: The Icebreaker deserved a brilliant quest line at the end of which you get the sniper. The new variants of the Thunderlord did not need one. Some complain directly: “I never have luck, I will never get the Icebreaker!” And curse the RNG.
Since “The Dawn” the hunt is on.
But what do you think? Are you glad that there is again an Exotic in the game that not everyone will immediately own? Or would you have preferred an Icebreaker quest?
