Last Updated on 17 September, 2024
Destiny 2 The Final Shape has brought many changes to how you can get a new Exotic Armor. The old method of grinding through Lost Sectors is no longer the way to go. Instead, you’ll need to interact more with Rahool, the Tower Cryptarch, and earn his reputation to access the new armor pieces.
Here’s what you need to know about the changes and how to get started.
Out With The Lost Sectors
In previous expansions, Lost Sectors were the main way to get the new Exotic Armor. By completing the daily rotation of Lost Sector on Legend or Master difficulty, you can earn specific types of armor. For example, if you needed an Exotic helmet, you would wait for a day when head armor was featured and grind that Lost Sector until you got what you wanted.
However, with The Final Shape, this method is no longer valid. While the daily Legend and Master Lost Sectors still rotate, they no longer drop specific Exotic armor. Instead, they provide high-end materials and Exotic engrams. You can still play these Lost Sectors for those rewards, but you won’t earn specific Exotic pieces from them anymore.
Rahool is The Key to Your Exotic Armor
Now, Rahool is the main source of Exotic Armor. He handles all new Exotic pieces through his reputation system. Rahool already offers focusing services for Exotic engrams, allowing you to narrow down what type of armor you get. Now, with The Final Shape, he also provides Tier 3 Focusing, known as Novel Decryption.
Tier 3 Focusing allows you to buy any Exotic armor in the game. You need an Exotic Engram and an Exotic Cipher to make the purchase. You can earn Exotic Ciphers by ranking up with Rahool or by completing quests from Xur, who appears each weekend. The Season Pass also offers Exotic Ciphers as rank rewards. You can hold up to five Exotic Ciphers in your inventory at once.
How Can You Increase Your Cryptarch Rank?
To unlock Tier 3 Focusing with Rahool, you need to reach Rank 17 with him. Increasing your Cryptarch Rank is straightforward but can take some time or resources. You increase your rank by decrypting Engrams with Rahool. The more specific your decryption, the more reputation points you earn.
- Tier 2 Decryption: Provides the most points (500 points per decryption). This involves choosing a specific piece of armor, which costs Glimmer and Ascendant Shards.
- Tier 1 Decryption: Offers fewer points than Tier 2 but still helps you rank up.
- Exotic Engram Decryption: Grants even fewer points but is easier to do.
- Prime Engram Decryption: Provides the least points.
If you want to rank up quickly, focus on Tier 2 decryptions. However, they can get expensive, requiring both Glimmer and Ascendant Shards. Despite the cost, they help you reach higher ranks faster. Once you reach Rank 17, Tier 3 Focusing will unlock for all your characters.
Accessing the New Exotic Armor
Once you reach Rank 17 with Rahool and unlock Tier 3 Focusing, you can purchase new Exotic Armor, including those from The Final Shape’s Legend campaign. You’ll need both Engrams and Exotic Ciphers to buy these pieces. This new system provides a more direct way to get the armor you want, rather than relying on random drops from Lost Sectors.
Keep an eye on Rahool’s offerings and focus on ranking up. This will give you access to some of the best new Exotic gear in the game. With these changes, you’ll have more control over your collection and be better prepared for Destiny 2’s toughest challenges.
Conclusion
To get the new Exotic Armor in Destiny 2 The Final Shape, you’ll need to adapt to the updated system. By focusing on earning reputation with Rahool and using Tier 3 Focusing, you can access the latest armor pieces. This change makes it easier to get the gear you want, making your journey in the game more smooth.
