In the MMO shooter Destiny, there is an efficient way to get the Splicer Keys. We present the farming method.
With “The Rise of Iron Lords,” numerous new items made their way into the Destiny universe. The specific benefit of some of them is still unknown, while others gradually reveal their purpose.
The new items include the Splicer Keys. What are these all about?
What are Splicer Keys and why do I need them?
These keys are items that can drop randomly from defeated Splicers in the Infested Lands. If you take them down during patrols, there is a chance they will drop one of these “Splicer Keys.”
The Splicer Keys are useful in various situations. For one, you need one to complete the “Year 3” Gjallarhorn quest. Additionally, for two important tasks:
- In the Archon Forge, you can get back into the fight after you’ve been defeated and locked up in the “Prison.”
- To open loot chests and locked areas in the Infested Lands.
Therefore, you always want to carry enough Splicer Keys with you – to ensure you have one whenever you need it, especially when you want to take down Splicers in the Forge. Each character can carry a total of 10 keys. Additionally, there is space for 10 keys in the vault.
The most efficient and best location for Splicer Keys
Essentially, it is already a good method to just run through the Infested Lands, take down Splicers, and pick up the keys if you are lucky. However, if you currently have little time and want to quickly stock up on your supply of Splicer Keys, you need to seek out a specific enemy.
For this, start the patrol in the Infested Lands and take down the Birthmother Witch, an elite Cabal unit in the Lord’s Watch. Just jump on the Sparrow, head right, and keep an eye out for the witch on the right side. Here is a video about it:
This witch seems to have an (unconfirmed) 100% drop chance for Splicer Keys. In any case, her drop chance is very high. Every Guardian who deals damage to her can receive one. Once the Birthmother is down, you can return to orbit and restart the patrol. If no Birthmother is present, just return to orbit and reload. This way, you can collect numerous keys in just a few minutes.
Whether Bungie will do anything about this remains unknown.
