Getting the Rat King in Destiny 2 – here’s how to find the exotic pistol. First, you need to solve the riddle “The Rat King’s Friends”.
Even during the gameplay premiere of Destiny 2, the Rat King attracted attention – even though no one knew this name back then. A pistol with an intricately designed barrel was showcased both in gameplay material and in a display case:
This weapon features rats depicted as they apparently dig a tunnel through the barrel. Due to this design alone, the Rat King is currently considered one of the most coveted weapons in Destiny 2.
How to get the exotic pistol Rat King in Destiny 2 – Exotic Quest for the Rat King
You can only have a chance at the Rat King after you have completed the story campaign. Then, quests will be unlocked in all four worlds. You will recognize these quests by a crown symbol on a blue background.
- For the Rat King quest, you must accept the quest “The Enemy of My Enemy” on Titan. Sloane needs your help and is located in the Siren’s Watch, New Pacific Arcology.
- In the second step of the quest, you need to find a methane reactor. This mission will give you the first clue about the Rat King.
- At the end of the mission, you will receive a kinetic weapon called “The Rat King’s Friends” as a reward. However, this item is not a real weapon, but a quest step where you must solve a riddle.
How to solve the riddle “The Rat King’s Friends”
You must solve multiple riddle steps for “The Rat King’s Friends“. Each riddle has a short, rhyming text. As a hint, it says that you should solve the riddle with other rats. This means you need a fireteam. Here’s how it goes:
- First, you need to complete three patrol missions in a fireteam with at least one friend (which world supposedly doesn’t matter – Titan has been confirmed by Venero TV). Then you’ll get a new riddle.
- In the next step, you must complete two public events with your fireteam.
- For the next riddle step, you need to complete two PvP matches with your fireteam – they do not have to be won. According to user reports, strikes can also be completed.
- Finally, you should complete the Nightfall strike with your fireteam. At least 5 minutes must be left on the timer. This is the most difficult step, as a high power level is required. Then you will receive the Rat King as a reward.
And if you can’t find certain locations or want to see it in action, check out the helpful video about the Rat King:
What can the Rat King do? – Perks
The Rat King is an exotic pistol with a fire rate of 300 and a magazine size of 15.
The special perks of the Rat King do the following:
- Rat Pack: The weapon becomes stronger when nearby allies are also equipped with the Rat King. The effect can stack up to 6 times. When this effect is active, the weapon glows red. The more allies nearby, the faster you can shoot with the Rat King.
- Vermin: If you reload immediately after a kill, you will briefly become invisible.
By the way: The Rat King has an ornament that allows you to darken its appearance:
You can read here how powerful the weapon can be.
Do you want to unlock more exotic weapons through quests? Here we show you how to get the MIDA Multi-Tool in Destiny 2 and here, how to obtain Sturm und Drang or the Legend of Acrius.
