Destiny 2 Exotics list - New Season of the Seraph weapons and The Witch Queen Exotics listed
All Exotics from the base game through to Year 5's latest additions.
Destiny 2 Exotics are optional weapons and armour pieces with perks and abilities you cannot find anywhere else in the game.
Every new expansion and season introduces more to the unlock and pursue, either through random world drops or elaborate quests.
This page outlines every Exotic available in Destiny 2 and how to unlock them, from those in the latest update, through to those whose quests have been vaulted since release.
On this page:
How Destiny 2 Exotics work
Exotics are yellow / golden class weapons and armour with unique perks and stats. These powerful and unique items have a catch; you are only be able to equip one Exotic at a time in your weapon or armour slots. (A good rule of thumb to follow is only one golden item can be equipped per side of the inventory screen.)
Exotics can be sourced in a number of ways, including:
- Decrypting Exotic Engrams
- Random rewards from Public Events, chests, Crucible matches and other activities
- Special vendors, such as Xur
- Completing specific quests and missions
- Season pass-exclusive Exotic unlocks
- Rare drops from solo Lost Sectors
- 'Legacy' Exotics from the Monument to the Lost Lights vault
- Eververse and decrypting Bright Engrams (for cosmetic Exotic items only, such as Emotes, Sparrows and Ghosts)
The most difficult and powerful Exotics will require you to unlock and complete specific quests, which in the past have involved many steps and in the case of one or two, elaborate ARG-style puzzles to solve.
Additionally, with Destiny 2 adopting a seasonal model, some Exotics will be time-limited per season, whether by purchasing a season pass, or through a season-specific questline.
Between this and destinations and activities being regularly vaulted, most Exotics no longer available from their original sources will be available in the Monument to the Lost Lights Vault, a terminal in the Tower where you can purchase lost Exotics. These, as well as the most currently available Exotics, are listed on this page.
As well as the above, some Exotics can also be upgraded further with the use of Masterwork Catalysts.
New Exotics list, including Season of the Seraph Exotics and other Year 5 Exotics
With the arrival of Year 5 and subsequent seasons and DLC, there are new sets of Exotics to find.
Here are Year 5's additions in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent season, Season of the Seraph:
Season of the Seraph Exotic Weapons list
| Exotic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hierarchy of Needs | Bow | Possible Spire of the Watcher drop |
| The Manticore | SMG | Season of the Seraph season pass tier unlock |
| Revision Zero | TBC | Operation: Seraph’s Shield exotic mission (available from December 20th) |
As for Season of the Seraph Exotic Armour, there is none available - at least at the season's launch.
Season of Plunder Exotic Weapons list
| Exotic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Delicate Tomb | Fusion Rifle | Season of Plunder season pass tier unlock |
| Quicksilver Storm | Auto Rifle | Lightfall + Annual Pass pre-order instant unlock |
| Touch of Malice | Scout Rifle | King's Fall final encounter drop |
Season of Plunder Exotic Armour list
| Exotic | Class | Type | Perks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallen Sunstar | Warlock | Helmet | "Ionic traces you create move faster and grant you additional ability energy; nearby allies also gain ability energy when you collect an ionic trace." | Solo Lost Sector drop |
| Gyrfalcon's Hauberk | Hunter | Chest | "Your weapons gain a bonus to damage briefly after you emerge from being invisible; when you are invisible and defeat a combatant using a finisher, you and your nearby allies gain a reserve overshield and improved class ability regen." | Solo Lost Sector drop |
| Point-Contact Cannon Brace | Titan | Gauntlets | "Defeating targets with your Thunderclap melee restores melee energy; targets near you when you use your Thunderclap suffer lightning strikes." | Solo Lost Sector drop |
Thanks to light.gg for confirming the above perks.
Season of the Haunted Exotic Weapons list
| Exotic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Trespasser | Sidearm | Season of the Haunted season pass tier unlock |
| Heartshadow | Sword | Duality final encounter drop |
Season of the Haunted Exotic Armour list
| Exotic | Class | Type | Perks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caliban's Hand | Hunter | Gauntlets | "Your Proximity Knife scorches targets it damages with its explosions, or ignites targets on final blow; after throwing a Proximity Knife, you gain increased melee regeneration until the knife explodes." | Solo Lost Sector drop |
| Rain of Fire | Warlock | Legs | "Air dodge reloads all of your weapons and improves the airborne effectiveness of Fusion Rifles and Linear Fusion Rifles; final blows with these weapons make you radiant." | Solo Lost Sector drop |
| Second Chance | Titan | Gauntlets | "Gain a second charge of your Shield Throw melee, which becomes shield-piercing and stuns Shield-Piercing Barrier Champions." | Solo Lost Sector drop |
Thanks to light.gg for confirming the above perks.
The Witch Queen and Season of the Risen Exotic Weapons list
| Exotic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Messenger | Grenade Launcher | Kill the Messenger quest |
| Edge of Action | Titan Glaive (Void) | Enclave crafting |
| Edge of Concurrence | Hunter Glaive (Arc) | Enclave crafting |
| Edge of Intent | Warlock Glaive (Solar) | Enclave crafting |
| Grand Overture | Machine Gun | Season of the Risen season pass tier unlock |
| Osteo Striga | Submachine Gun | Deluxe Edition purchase or Enclave crafting post-campaign |
| Parasite | Grenade Launcher | Of Queens and Worms quest |
| Collective Obligation | Pulse Rifle | Possible Vow of the Disciple final encounter drop |
The Witch Queen Exotic Armour list
| Exotic | Class | Type | Perks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreley Splendor Helm | Titan | Helmet | "Cauterizing Flame perk that allows for Sunspots to heal players when they have Sun Warrior." | Solo Lost Sector drop |
| Hoarfrost-Z | Titan | Chest | "When a player uses Stasis, it allows for a Titan's Barricade to become an impressive wall of Stasis crystals." | Solo Lost Sector drop |
| Secant Filaments | Warlock | Legs | "Grant a player devour when they cast their Empowering Rift, allowing for damage from both allies and individual players the ability to disrupt foes." | Solo Lost Sector drop |
| Osmiomancy Gauntlets | Warlock | Gauntlets | "Allows Coldsnap grenades to have an additional charge that will recharge faster when it makes direct impact." | Solo Lost Sector drop |
| Blight Ranger Helmet | Hunter | Helmet | "Allows players to redirect projectiles with Arcstrider Arc Staff to deal an increased amount of damage and Orbs of Power generation for all allies." | Solo Lost Sector drop |
| Renewal Grasps | Hunter | Gauntlets | "Gives Guardians a much larger radius for their Duskfield grenades, while also nerfing incoming damage for allies within the Duskfield's range." | Solo Lost Sector drop |
Other currently available Destiny 2 Exotics
Other currently active Destiny 2 Exotic quests and drops outside the world pool include:
| Active Exotic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudstrike | Sniper Rifle | Weekly Empire Hunts (random drop) |
| Dead Man's Tale | Scout Rifle | Random roll from Xur; originally Presage mission |
| Deathbringer | Rocket Launcher | Deathbringer quest |
| Divinity | Trace Rifle | Divinity quest |
| Eyes of Tomorrow | Rocket Launcher | Possible Deep Stone Crypt raid final encounter drop |
| Forerunner | Sidearm | Magnum Opus quest |
| Gjallarhorn | Rocket Launcher | And Out Fly the Wolves quest (DLC purchase required) |
| Hawkmoon | Hand Cannon | Random roll from Xur; originally Harbinger mission |
| Malfeasance | Hand Cannon | Malfeasance quest |
| No Time to Explain | Pulse Rifle | Unlocks post-Beyond Light campaign |
| One Thousand Voices | Fusion Rifle | Possible Last Wish final encounter drop |
| Salvation's Grip | Grenade Launcher | Salvation's Grip quest |
| The Chaperone | Shotgun | Introductionary quest for new characters |
| The Lament | Sword | The Lament quest |
| Vex Mythoclast | Fusion Rifle | Possible Vault of Glass final encounter drop |
| Xenophage | Machine Gun | Xenophage quest |
As well as the above active sources, you can also earn specific Exotic armour sets by completing Legend and Master difficulty Lost Sectors. These change every day on reset, and offer a new reward each. Once earned, they are then added to the Exotic world pool.
To date, these have included the following, listed in reverse chronological order:
| Exotic | Class | Type | Perks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiant Dance Machines | Hunter | Legs | Activating your dodge ability while near targets allows you to dodge additional times for a short period | Season of the Lost |
| No Backup Plans | Titan | Gauntlets | When you have full melee energy, Shotgun final blows activate your Defensive Strike and consume your melee energy. Shotgun final blows also grant melee energy | Season of the Lost |
| Nothing Manacles | Warlock | Gauntlets | You gain an additional Scatter Grenade charge. Enables tracking for Scatter Grenade projectiles | Season of the Lost |
| Star-Eater Scales | Hunter | Legs | Orbs of Power grants additional Super energy, with the ability to charge beyond your usual Super meter to deal extra damage when cast, as well as adding an overshield | Season of the Splicer |
| Boots of the Assembler | Warlock | Legs | Healing / empowering rifts create projectiles which seek out friendly players to give them buffs | Season of the Splicer |
| The Path of Burning Steps | Titan | Legs | Less affected by Stasis effects, while Solar eliminations slowly boost weapon damage | Season of the Splicer |
| Omnioculus | Hunter | Chest | Second Smoke Bomb charge, damage resistance when invisible | Season of the Chosen |
| Mantle of Battle Harmony | Warlock | Chest | Kills with weapons matching your subclass grant Super energy, and full Super grants bonus weapon damage | Season of the Chosen |
| Curiass of the Falling Star | Titan | Chest | Increases Thundercrash damage, and gain overshield which lasts longer the further you travel before impact | Season of the Chosen |
| Athyrs's Embrace | Hunter | Gauntlets | N/A | Beyond Light |
| Dawn Chorus | Warlock | Helmet | N/A | Beyond Light |
| Icefall Mantle | Titan | Gauntlets | N/A | Beyond Light |
| Mask of Bakris | Hunter | Helmet | N/A | Beyond Light |
| Necrotic Grip | Warlock | Gauntlets | N/A | Beyond Light |
| Precious Scares | Titan | Helmet | N/A | Beyond Light |
Destiny 2 'Legacy' Exotics from Monument to the Lost Lights
Certain Exotics will become time limited as their seasons come and go. Meanwhile, with the arrival of Beyond Light in November 2020 onwards, many Exotic quests were the vaulted alongside their respective destinations, a trends that's continued since with the vaulting of Tangled Shore and more in Year 5.
As a result, many Exotics are not available via their original sources, but Bungie has an answer - the Monument to the Lost Lights Vault, a terminal in the Tower where you can purchase lost Exotics.
All require a range of hard-to-get currencies and materials, reflecting the difficulty in obtaining them in the first place.
| Legacy Exotic | Original source |
|---|---|
| Ace of Spades | Ace of Spades quest |
| Ager's Scepter | Season of the Lost's A Hollow Coronation quest |
| Anarchy | Rare drop (10% chance) from Scourge of the Past completion |
| Bad Juju | Bad Juju quest |
| Bastion | Bastion quest (Season of Dawn Season Pass holders only) |
| Cryosthesia 77k | Season of the Splicer season pass tier unlock |
| Devil's Ruin | Devil's Ruin quest (Season of Dawn Season Pass holders only) |
| Duality | Season of the Hunt season pass tier unlock |
| Eriana's Vow | Season of the Undying Season Pass (Free at Rank 35, Paid for Rank 1) |
| Heir Apparent | Guardian Games event reward |
| Izanagi's Burden | Mysterious Box quest |
| Jotunn | Jotunn quest |
| Le Monarque | Le Monarque quest |
| Legend of Acrius | World-Eater / On the Comms quest |
| Leviathan's Breath | Leviathan's Breath quest |
| Lord of Wolves | Rare drop from Wanted Bounty completions |
| Lorentz Driver | Season of the Lost season pass tier unlock |
| Lumina | Lumina quest |
| MIDA Multi-tool | Mida Multi-Tool quest |
| Outbreak Perfected | Outbreak Perfected quest |
| Polaris Lance | Nascent Dawn quest |
| Rat King | Rat King riddle quest |
| Ruinous Effigy | Ruinous Effigy quest |
| Sleeper Simulant | Sleeper Simulant quest |
| Sturm | Sturm and Drang quest |
| Symmetry | Season of Dawn Season Pass (Free at Rank 35, Paid for Rank 1) |
| Tarrabah | Rare Crown of Sorrow drop |
| The Fourth Horseman | Exotic Quest (Season of the Worthy Season Pass holders only) |
| The Last Word | The Last Word quest |
| Thorn | Thorn quest |
| Ticuu's Divination | Season of the Chosen season pass tier unlock |
| Tommy's Matchbook | Season of the Worthy Season Pass (Free at Rank 35, Paid for Rank 1) |
| Traveler's Chosen | Traveler's Chosen quest |
| Truth | Truth quest |
| Whisper of the Worm | The Whisper quest |
| Wish-Ender | Forsaken quest |
| Witherhoard | Season of Arrivals Season Pass (Free at Rank 35, Paid for Rank 1) |
| Worldline Zero | Collect 35 Lost Memory Fragments |
Destiny 2 World Pool Exotic armour list
Alongside the above sources, certain Exotics is unlocked from drops, Exotic Engrams or Xur.
Destiny 2 Hunter Armour Exotics
| Hunter | Type | Introduced |
|---|---|---|
| Celestial Nighthawk | Helmet | Base game |
| Foetracer | Helmet | Base game |
| Knucklehead Radar | Helmet | Base game |
| Mechaneer's Tricksleeves | Gauntlets | Base game |
| Young Ahamkara's Spine | Gauntlets | Base game |
| The Dragon's Shadow | Chest | Base game |
| Lucky Raspberry | Chest | Base game |
| Raiden Flux | Chest | Base game |
| Lucky Pants | Legs | Base game |
| Orpheus Rig | Legs | Base game |
| ST0MP-EE5 | Legs | Base game |
| Aeon Swift | Gauntlets | Curse of Osiris |
| Gemini Jester | Gauntlets | Curse of Osiris |
| Graviton Forfeit | Helmet | Curse of Osiris |
| Shinobu's Vow | Gauntlets | Curse of Osiris |
| Wormhusk Crown | Helmet | Warmind |
| Sealed Ahamkara Grasps | Gauntlets | Warmind |
| Ophidia Spathe | Chest | Warmind |
| FR0ST-EE5 | Legs | Warmind |
| Apotheosis Veil | Helmet | Warmind |
| Gwisin Vest | Chest | Forsaken |
| Oathkeeper | Gauntlets | Forsaken |
| Shards of Galanor | Gauntlets | Forsaken |
| The Sixth Coyote | Chest | Forsaken |
| Liars Handshake | Gauntlets | Season of the Drifter |
| Khepri's Sting | Gauntlets | Season of Opulance |
| Assassin's Cowl | Helmet | Shadowkeep |
| The Bombardiers | Legs | Season of Dawn |
| Raiju's Harness | Chest | Season of the Worthy |
All armour is unlocked from drops, Exotic Engrams or specific vendors, unless noted. Also included at the end are the newly added Beyond Light Exotics.
Destiny 2 Titan Armour Exotics list
| Titan | Type | Unlock method |
|---|---|---|
| Insurmountable Skullfort | Helmet | Base game |
| Mask of the Quiet One | Helmet | Base game |
| ACD/0 Feedback Fence | Gauntlets | Base game |
| Doom Fang Pauldron | Gauntlets | Base gamed |
| Synthocepts | Gauntlets | Base game |
| Actium War Rig | Chest | Base game |
| Crest of Alpha Lupi | Chest | Base game |
| Hallowfire Heart | Chest | Base game |
| Dunemarchers | Legs | Base game |
| Lion Rampant | Legs | Base game |
| Peacekeepers | Legs | Base game |
| Aeon Safe | Gauntlets | Curse of Osiris |
| Khepri's Horn | Helmet | Curse of Osiris |
| Helm of Saint-14 | Helmet | Curse of Osiris |
| Mk. 44 Stand Asides | Legs | Curse of Osiris |
| Wormgod Caress | Gauntlet | Warmind |
| Eternal Warrior | Helmet | Warmind |
| Ashen Wake | Gauntlets | Warmind |
| Armamentarium | Chest | Warmind |
| Antaeus Wards | Legs | Forsaken |
| Heart of Inmost Light | Chest | Forsaken |
| One-Eyed Mask | Helmet | Forsaken |
| Ursa Furiosa | Gauntlets | Forsaken |
| Stronghold | Gauntlets | Season of the Drifter |
| Peragrine Greaves | Legs | Season of Opulence |
| Phoenix Cradle | Legs | Shadowkeep |
| Severance Enclosure | Chest | Season of Dawn |
| Citan's Ramparts | Gloves | Season of the Worthy |
All armour is unlocked from drops, Exotic Engrams or specific vendors, unless noted. Also included at the end are the newly added Beyond Light Exotics.
Destiny 2 Warlock Exotic Armour list
| Warlock | Type | Unlock method |
|---|---|---|
| Crown of Tempests | Helmet | Base game |
| Eye of Another World | Helmet | Base game |
| Nezarec's Sin | Helmet | Base game |
| Skull of Dire Ahamkara | Helmet | Base game |
| Karnstein Armlets | Gauntlets | Base game |
| Sunbracers | Gauntlets | Base game |
| Winter's Guile | Gauntlets | Base game |
| Starfire Protocol | Chest | Base game |
| Wings of Sacred Dawn | Chest | Base gamed |
| Lunafaction Boots | Legs | Base game |
| Transversive Steps | Legs | Base game |
| Aeon Soul | Gauntlets | Curse of Osiris |
| Ophidian Aspect | Gauntlets | Curse of Osiris |
| The Stag | Helmet | Curse of Osiris |
| Vesper of Radius | Chest | Curse of Osiris |
| Verity's Brow | Helmet | Warmind |
| The Oculus Xol | Helmet | Warmind |
| Sanguine Alchemy | Chest | Warmind |
| Claws of Ahamkara | Gauntlet | Warmind |
| Chromatic Fire | Chest | Forsaken |
| Contraverse Hold | Gauntlets | Forsaken |
| Geomag Stablizers | Legs | Forsaken |
| Phoenix Protocol | Chest | Forsaken |
| Getaway Artist | Gauntlets | Season of the Drifer |
| Astrocyte Verse | Helmet | Season of Opulence |
| Stormdancer's Brace | Chest | Shadowkeep |
| Promethium Spur | Legs | Season of Dawn |
| Felwinter's Helm | Helmet | Season of the Worthy |
Destiny 2 Exotic weapons list as they were released
What follows is a list of Destiny 2 Exotic weapons as they were released in reverse chronological order.
Note, many are unavailable via their respective quests due to their source seasons ending or the vaulting of their respective destinations - with many (if not all) available through the Exotic Vault listed earlier in the page.
Destiny 2 Bungie 30th Anniversary Exotic Weapons
| Exotic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Forerunner | Sidearm | Magnum Opus quest (free for all players) |
| Gjallarhorn | Rocket Launcher | And Out Fly the Wolves quest (DLC purchase required) |
Destiny 2 Season of the Lost Exotic Weapons
| Exotic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ager's Scepter | Trace Rifle | A Hollow Coronation quest |
| Lorentz Driver | Statis sidearm | Season of the Lost season pass tier unlock |
Destiny 2 Season of the Splicer Exotic Weapons
| Exotic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cryosthesia 77k | Statis sidearm | Season of the Hunt season pass tier unlock |
| Vex Mythoclast | Fusion rifle | Possible Vault of Glass final encounter drop |
Destiny 2 Season of the Splicer Exotic Leg Armour
| Exotic | Class | Type | Perks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star-Eater Scales | Hunter | Legs | Orbs of Power grants additional Super energy, with the ability to charge beyond your usual Super meter to deal extra damage when cast, as well as adding an overshield | Solo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector * |
| Boots of the Assembler | Warlock | Legs | Healing / empowering rifts create projectiles which seek out friendly players to give them buffs | Solo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector * |
| The Path of Burning Steps | Titan | Legs | Less affected by Stasis effects, while Solar eliminations slowly boost weapon damage | Solo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector * |
Destiny 2 Season of the Chosen Exotic Weapons
| Exotic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Man's Tale | Scout Rifle | Presage mission |
| Ticuu's Divination | Bow | Season of the Hunt season pass tier unlock |
Destiny 2 Season of the Chosen Exotic Chest Armour
| Exotic | Class | Type | Perks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omnioculus | Hunter | Chest | Second Smoke Bomb charge, damage resistance when invisible | Solo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector * |
| Mantle of Battle Harmony | Warlock | Chest | Kills with weapons matching your subclass grant Super energy, and full Super grants bonus weapon damage | Solo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector * |
| Curiass of the Falling Star | Titan | Chest | Increases Thundercrash damage, and gain overshield which lasts longer the further you travel before impact | Solo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector * |
Destiny 2 Beyond Light and Season of the Hunt Exotic Weapons
| Exotic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudstrike | Sniper Rifle | Weekly Empire Hunts (random drop) |
| Duality | Shotgun | Season of the Hunt season pass |
| Eyes of Tomorrow | Rocket Launcher | Deep Stone Crypt raid drop |
| Hawkmoon | Hand Cannon | Hawkmoon quest (Season of the Hunt season pass holders only) |
| No Time to Explain | Pulse Rifle | With Deluxe Edition purchase, unlocks post-campaign (available post-Season 12 for all players) |
| Salvation's Grip | Grenade Launcher | Salvation's Grip quest |
| The Lament | Sword | The Lament quest |
Meanwhile, the Chaperone returns in a new quest. Though oriented for new players, it can be reacquired again if you already own it.
Destiny 2 Beyond Light Exotic Armour
| Exotic | Class | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athyrs's Embrace | Hunter | Gauntlets | Solo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector * |
| Dawn Chorus | Warlock | Helmet | Solo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector * |
| Icefall Mantle | Titan | Gauntlets | Solo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector * |
| Mask of Bakris | Hunter | Helmet | Solo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector * |
| Necrotic Grip | Warlock | Gauntlets | Solo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector * |
| Precious Scares | Titan | Helmet | Solo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector * |
* These unlock once you have completed the Lost Sector in question and reach the soft level cap. Then, check the Europa and Cosmodrome destinations map to see which offer a Legend or Master difficulty Lost Sector. These are Perdition, Bunker E15 and Concealed Void (Europa) and Exodus Garden 2A and Veles Labyrinth (Cosmodrome).
Then confirm the mission at the flag outside of the Lost Sector itself. If you run solo, there's a chance one of these Beyond Light armour pieces will drop.
Destiny 2 Season of Arrivals Exotic Weapons
| Exotic Weapon | Type | Unlock Method |
|---|---|---|
| Ruinous Effigy | Trace Rifle | Ruinous Effigy quest |
| Traveler's Chosen | Sidearm | Traveler's Chosen quest |
| Witherhoard | Grenade Launcher | Season of Arrivals Season Pass (Free at Rank 35, Paid for Rank 1) |
Destiny 2 Season of the Worthy Exotic Weapons
| Exotic Weapon | Type | Unlock Method |
|---|---|---|
| Heir Apparent | Machine Gun | Guardian Games event reward |
| The Fourth Horseman | Shotgun | Exotic Quest (Season of the Worthy Season Pass holders only) |
| Tommy's Matchbook | Auto Rifle | Season of the Worthy Season Pass (Free at Rank 35, Paid for Rank 1) |
As well as the above, there is a quest for a Legendary Shotgun, Felwinter's Lie, up for grabs too before the Season ends.
Destiny 2 Season of Dawn Exotic Weapons
| Exotic Weapon | Type | Unlock Method |
|---|---|---|
| Bastion | Fusion Rifle | Bastion quest (Season of Dawn Season Pass holders only) |
| Devil's Ruin | Sidearm | Devil's Ruin quest (Season of Dawn Season Pass holders only) |
| Symmetry | Scout Rifle | Season of Dawn Season Pass (Free at Rank 35, Paid for Rank 1) |
Destiny 2 Shadowkeep and Season of the Undying Exotic Weapons
| Exotic Weapon | Type | Unlock Method |
|---|---|---|
| Deathbringer | Rocket Launcher | Deathbringer quest |
| Divinity | Trace Rifle | Divinity quest |
| Eriana's Vow | Hand Cannon | Season of the Undying Season Pass (Free at Rank 35, Paid for Rank 1) |
| Leviathan's Breath | Bow | Leviathan's Breath quest (Season of the Undying Season Pass holders only) |
| Monte Carlo | Auto Rifle | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| Xenophage | Machine Gun | Xenophage quest |
Destiny 2 Season of Opulence Exotic Weapons
| Exotic Weapon | Type | Unlock Method |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Juju | Pulse Rifle | Bad Juju quest |
| Lumina | Hand Cannon | Lumina quest |
| Truth | Rocket Launcher | Truth quest |
Destiny 2 Season of the Drifter Exotic Weapons
| Exotic Weapon | Type | Unlock Method |
|---|---|---|
| Arbalest | Linear Fusion Rifle | Completed as part of the Revelry event (guide by KackisHD on YouTube) |
| Outbreak Perfected | Pulse Rifle | Outbreak Perfected quest |
| Thorn | Hand Cannon | Thorn quest |
Destiny 2 Black Armoury Exotic Weapons
| Exotic Weapon | Type | Unlock Method |
|---|---|---|
| Anarchy | Grenade Launcher | Rare drop (10% chance) from Scourge of the Past completion |
| Jötunn | Fusion Rifle | Jotunn quest |
| Le Monarque | Bow | Le Monarque quest |
| Izanagi's Burden | Sniper Rifle | Complete the Mysterious Box quest |
| The Last Word | Hand Cannon | The Last Word quest |
Destiny 2 Forsaken Exotic Weapons
Note the following list is in-progress. Thanks to MGomeyy and RiseOfBacon on reddit for their help filling in the gaps:
| Exotic Weapon | Type | Energy Type | Unlock Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace of Spades | Hand Cannon | Kinetic / Primary | Ace of Spades quest |
| Black Talon | Sword | Void / Heavy | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| Cerberus+1 | Auto Rifle | Kinetic / Primary | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| Lord of Wolves | Shotgun | Solar / Special | Random drop from Wanted Bounty completions |
| Malfeasance | Hand Cannon | Kinetic / Primary | Malfeasance quest |
| One Thousand Voices | Fusion Rifle | Solar / Power | Rare drop at the end of Last Wish raid |
| The Chaperone | Shotgun | Solar / Special | Chaperone quest |
| The Queenbreaker | Linear Fusion Rifle | Arc / Primary | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| Thunderlord | Machine Gun | Arc / Heavy | Journal of the Lost Cryptarch quest (until November 27th, then becomes Drop. Engram or Vendor sourced) |
| Trinity Ghoul | Combat Bow | Arc / Primary | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| Two Tailed Fox | Rocket Launcher | Void / Heavy | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| Wavesplitter | Trace Rifle | Void / Special | Timed PS4 exclusive |
| Wish-Ender | Combat Bow | Kinetic / Primary | Wish-Ender quest (Arekkz video) |
Destiny 2 Warmind Exotic Weapons
| Exotic Weapon | Type | Energy Type | Unlock Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huckleberry | Submachine Gun (Kinetic) | Kinetic | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| Suros Regime | Auto Rifle (Kinetic) | Kinetic | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| Worldline Zero | Sword (Power) | Void | Collect 35 Lost Memory Fragments |
| Sleeper Simulant | Linear Fusion Rifle | Solar | Sleeper Simulant quest |
| Polaris Lance | Scout Rifle | Energy | Nascent Dawn quest |
| Whisper of the Worm | Sniper Rifle | Solar | The Whisper quest |
Destiny 2 Curse of Osiris Exotic Weapons
| Exotic Weapon | Type | Energy Type | Unlock Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson | Hand Cannon (Kinetic) | Kinetic | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| Prometheus Lens | Trace Rifle (Power) | Solar | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| Telesto | Fusion Rifle (Power) | Void | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| The Colony | Grenade Launcher (Power) | Void | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| The Jade Rabbit | Scout Rifle (Kinetic) | Kinetic | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
Destiny 2 Exotic Weapons (base game)
| Exotic Weapon | Type | Energy Type | Unlock method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borealis | Sniper Rifle (Energy) | Arc, Solar, Void | PS4 Exclusive |
| Coldheart | Trace Rifle (Energy) | Arc | Pre-order then visit the Postmaster upon completing game / Level 20 |
| D.A.R.C.I. | Sniper Rifle (Power) | Arc | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| Fighting Lion | Grenade Launcher (Energy) | Void | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| Graviton Lance | Pulse Rifle (Energy) | Void | Story reward* |
| Hard Light | Auto Rifle (Energy) | Arc, Solor or Void | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| Legend of Acrius | Shotgun (Power) | Arc | World-Eater / On the Comms quest |
| Merciless | Fusion Rifle (Power) | Solar | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| MIDA Multi-Tool | Scout Rifle (Kinetic) | Kinetic | Mida Multi-Tool quest |
| Rat King | Sidearm (Kinetic) | Kinetic | Rat King riddle quest |
| Riskrunner | Submachine Gun (Energy) | Arc | Story reward* |
| Skyburner's Oath | Scout Rifle (Energy) | Solar | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| Sturm | Hand Cannon (Kinetic) | Kinetic | Sturm and Drang quest |
| Sunshot | Hand Cannon (Energy) | Solar | Story reward* |
| Sweet Business | Auto Rifle (Kinetic) | Kinetic | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| The Prospector | Grenade Launcher (Power) | Arc | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| The Wardclif Coil | Rocket Launcher (Power) | Arc | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| Tractor Cannon | Shotgun (Power) | Void | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
| Vigilance Wing | Pulse Rifle (Kinetic) | Kinetic | Drop, Engram or Vendor |
* You will get a choice of these three Exotics for completing the first story mission on Io. However, all three can also be unlocked through random drops, Engrams or vendors.