Destiny 2: The Final Shape brings changes to Exotic Armor

Introduction

The Destiny 2 economy/farming system is changing in some pretty weird ways when The Final Shape expansion hits. In order to stay prepared and make the most out of the new content, players need to take note of the changes in the exotic armor system. While some aspects remain familiar, new strategies need to be adopted to acquire exotic armor efficiently. This article provides an in-depth overview of the adjustments players need to make in order to stay ahead in the game.

Prepping for The Final Shape

With Bungie maintaining the artifact power system, it is still essential to stack bounties ahead of The Final Shape release. This enables players to earn an XP boost and increase their power caps through gear. However, the process of obtaining new exotic armor has been altered, requiring players to adapt their strategies to expedite the process.

Changes to the Exotic Armor System

The new system introduces the concept of ranking up Rahool through focusing or decrypting engrams. Maxing out Rahool is essential in order to access the new Final Shape/Echoes exotics. Luckily, Bungie has provided guidance on how to expedite this process, involving a combination of exotic engrams, Ascendant Shards, and Exotic Ciphers.

Obtaining Exotic Engrams

• Many milestones have been updated to reward players with exotic engram drops instead of powerful gear. These engrams can be saved up in preparation for The Final Shape.
• The current season pass offers several exotic engrams that players can unlock before the season concludes. It is important to note if older battle passes still offer active ways to obtain engrams.
• While exotic engrams do drop randomly in the game, the drop rate is infrequent, making farming them in significant quantities challenging.
• Completing high-level content, such as Nightfalls, offers players a chance to obtain exotic engrams.
• Vendor resets can occasionally yield exotic engrams.
• Once The Final Shape is released, legend and master Lost Sectors have a chance of dropping exotic engrams. However, it is important to note that the engrams will still be in their decrypted form.

Securing Ascendant Shards

• Vendor resets offer an opportunity to acquire Ascendant Shards.
• Nightfalls can also yield Ascendant Shards as rewards.
• Later wave chests in Onslaught have a chance of dropping Ascendant Shards.
• Trials, both chests, and post-card farming offer a means of obtaining Ascendant Shards.
• Master dungeons have been identified as a potential source of Ascendant Shards.
• Completing high-tier Coil/seasonal activities may provide Ascendant Shard drops.
• Players also have the option to purchase Ascendant Shards from Rahool using Prisms and Glimmer, keeping in mind that discounted ones have a weekly cap.

Acquiring Exotic Ciphers

• Currently, Xur provides one Exotic Cipher per week through an activity-based bounty.
• The seasonal battle pass also includes one Exotic Cipher.

Conclusion

As the release date for Destiny 2: The Final Shape draws closer, it’s crucial for players to adapt their strategies to make the most of the new economy/farming system. By following the methods mentioned above, players can speed up the acquisition of new Exotic Armor. Stay up to date with the latest developments and make the necessary preparations to thrive in the upcoming expansion.

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Disclaimer: This article is solely based on information available at the time of writing. For the most accurate and up-to-date details, refer to the official Destiny 2 sources.