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D2 Duality Loot Guide

The Duality dungeon is a popular endgame activity in Destiny 2, added during Season of the Haunted. In this dungeon, Guardians explore the depths of the Cabal mindscape and face off against challenging foes, including Nightmare enemies.

icon Duality has 3 encounters, each offering unique rewards such as Legendary weapons, exclusive armor sets (Titan, Warlock, and Hunter), and the exotic Void sword Heartshadow.

icon Here’s what this guide will cover:

icon Additionally, we’ll explain how to get the Heartshadow Exotic sword, review the top God Rolls for all Duality weapons, and highlight which weapons are worth farming.

Duality Loot Table

Encounter Item Drop Type Ammo Type Element
Nightmare of Gahlran (First Encounter) Lingering Dread Grenade Launcher Grenade Launcher Special Special Stasis Stasis
The Epicurean Fusion Rifle Fusion Rifle Special Special Void Void
Deep Explorer Helmet icon Helmet
Deep Explorer Grasps icon Arms
Deep Explorer Boots icon Legs
Unlock the Vault (Second Encounter) Stormchaser Linear Fusion Rifle Linear Fusion Rifle Heavy Heavy Arc Arc
Unforgiven Submachine Gun Submachine Gun Primary Primary Void Void
New Purpose Pulse Rifle Pulse Rifle Primary Primary Stasis Stasis
Deep Explorer Plate icon Chest
Deep Explorer Grasps icon Arms
Deep Explorer Mark | Cloak | Bond icon Class Item
Nightmare of Caiatl (Final Encounter) Heartshadow Sword Sword Heavy Heavy Void Void
Fixed Odds Machine Gun Machine Gun Heavy Heavy Solar Solar
Lingering Dread Grenade Launcher Grenade Launcher Special Special Stasis Stasis
New Purpose Pulse Rifle Pulse Rifle Primary Primary Stasis Stasis
Stormchaser Linear Fusion Rifle Linear Fusion Rifle Heavy Heavy Arc Arc
The Epicurean Fusion Rifle Fusion Rifle Special Special Void Void
Unforgiven Submachine Gun Submachine Gun Primary Primary Void Void
All Armor Pieces from previous encounters

The Mandate of Strength

D2 Duality also features the following collectibles:

  • Mandate of Strength Exotic Ship: To get the
    Mandate of Strength Exotic Ship in Destiny 2, you need to complete the Master Thoughtstealer Triumph within the Duality Dungeon. This requires finishing the dungeon on Master difficulty, which is a challenging mode with a higher power level and added enemy modifiers.
  • Catalyst: To get the Heartshadow Catalyst in Destiny 2, first get the Heartshadow sword. When you get it, re-enter the dungeon and locate specific enemies hidden in three spots. Defeat each one, collect their dropped Standards, and bank them at the correct locations. Once all three are banked, a chest containing the Heartshadow Catalyst will appear.
  • Exclusive Emblems. You can get 2 emblems you can get from the Duality.

How to farm Duality in Destiny 2 TFS

How to Farm Duality

When Duality is the weekly featured dungeon, you can farm it for unlimited loot with a dedicated Fireteam and a few hours to spare.

icon Here’s a step-by-step guide to farming the Duality dungeon:

  1. Play through the dungeon on your first character until reaching the encounter you want to farm.
  2. Begin the encounter, then wipe (die without completing it).
  3. Ask your Fireteam to wait, then switch to another character that hasn’t run the dungeon that week.
  4. Rejoin your Fireteam with this second character and wipe again, so they now hold the checkpoint.
  5. You’re set! Follow these steps to continue farming the encounter until reset:
    • Launch the dungeon on your second character (holding the checkpoint).
    • Swap to your first character and rejoin your Fireteam.
    • Complete the encounter, collect your loot, exit, switch back, and repeat from Step 1.

Destiny 2 Duality Weapons

Duality Weapons

The Duality dungeon in Destiny 2 offers one new Exotic, Heartshadow, and 6 Legendary weapons with unique perks and elemental attributes.

Below is a quick look at the available weapons.

Heartshadow Exotic Sword

Heartshadow

Field Description
Weapon Name Heartshadow
Weapon Type Sword Sword
Tier Rank PvE: Tier-B B-Tier,
PvP: Tier-C C-Tier
Slot Void Void
Ammo Heavy Heavy
Archetype Exotic
Perks Exhumation: Heavy attacks with full sword energy turn you invisible and fire exploding Void projectiles.
Exotic Trait Shot in the Dark: Staying invisible boosts damage briefly, and hits while invisible weaken targets.
Is this weapon worth farming? Heartshadow is worth farming for Void-based PvE builds, offering solid damage and unique invisibility-based buffs.
How to Get it? Complete the Duality dungeon, with increased drop chances by completing Triumphs (e.g., Master Thoughtstealer).

Lingering Dread Grenade Launcher

Lingering Dread

Field Description
Weapon Name Lingering Dread
Weapon Type Grenade Launcher Grenade Launcher
Tier Rank PvP: Tier-A A-Tier,
PvE: Tier-A A-Tier
Slot Stasis Stasis
Ammo Special Special
Archetype Breach Grenade Launcher
Rarity Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming? Yes, Lingering Dread is great in both PvE and PvP. Its unique perks make it effective in crowd control and boss damage, especially for Stasis builds.
How to Get it? Obtainable from the Duality dungeon’s first and final encounters, with additional chances from secret chests.
PvE God Roll Barrel: Smart Drift Control
Magazine: Spike Grenades
Trait 1: Auto-Loading Holster
Trait 2: Chill Clip
Explanation: Spike Grenades boost impact damage, making it ideal for PvE. Auto-Loading keeps it ready for use, and Chill Clip slows enemies, adding crowd control.
PvP God Roll Barrel: Quick Launch
Magazine: Proximity Grenades
Trait 1: Auto-Loading Holster
Trait 2: Vorpal Weapon
Explanation: Quick Launch offers faster handling, Proximity Grenades improve hit consistency, and Vorpal Weapon is effective against Guardians with active Supers.

The Epicurean Fusion Rifle

The Epicurean

Field Description
Weapon Name The Epicurean
Weapon Type Fusion Rifle Fusion Rifle
Tier Rank PvP: Tier-A A-Tier,
PvE: Tier-B B-Tier
Slot Void Void
Ammo Special Special
Archetype Precision Frame
Rarity Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming? Yes, especially for PvP. Its range and handling make it a strong choice for Crucible, where fusion rifles excel at mid-range engagements. PvE players may find it less impactful but still viable.
How to Get it? Obtainable from the first encounter in the Duality dungeon, with additional drops from secret chests and crafting after five Deepsight drops.
PvE God Roll Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
Magazine: Accelerated Coils
Trait 1: Feeding Frenzy
Trait 2: Swashbuckler
Explanation: Feeding Frenzy boosts reload speed, and Swashbuckler adds extra damage after melee kills, making it a decent option for PvE but not top-tier.
PvP God Roll Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
Magazine: Accelerated Coils
Trait 1: Snapshot Sights or Surplus
Trait 2: Rangefinder
Explanation: Rangefinder extends its effective range, while Snapshot or Surplus offers flexibility with either faster aiming or added stability.

Stormchaser Linear Fusion Rifle

Stormchaser

Field Description
Weapon Name Stormchaser
Weapon Type Linear Fusion Rifle Linear Fusion Rifle
Tier Rank PvP: Tier-B B-Tier,  PvE: Tier-S S-Tier
Slot Arc Arc
Ammo Heavy Heavy
Archetype Aggressive Frame (3-round burst)
Rarity Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming? Yes, especially for PvE. Stormchaser is one of the highest DPS options for boss encounters due to its burst fire and high damage. In PvP, it’s a solid choice, but less dominant compared to PvE scenarios.
How to Get it? Obtainable from the second and final encounters in the Duality dungeon, with extra chances through secret chests.
PvE God Roll Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
Magazine: Enhanced Battery
Trait 1: Clown Cartridge
Trait 2: Firing Line
Explanation: Clown Cartridge increases magazine size, and Firing Line boosts damage when near allies, maximizing DPS in group activities.
PvP God Roll Barrel: Smallbore
Magazine: Accelerated Coils
Trait 1: Rapid Hit
Trait 2: Vorpal Weapon
Explanation: Rapid Hit improves stability and reload speed with precision hits, while Vorpal Weapon increases damage against Guardians in their Super, enhancing PvP utility.

Unforgiven SMG

Unforgiven

Field Description
Weapon Name Unforgiven
Weapon Type Submachine Gun Submachine Gun (SMG)
Tier Rank PvP: Tier-B B-Tier,  PvE: Tier-A A-Tier
Slot Void Void
Ammo Primary Primary
Archetype Aggressive Frame (720 RPM)
Rarity Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming? Yes, especially for PvE. Unforgiven’s synergy with Void builds and powerful perk combinations make it a strong choice for PvE. It’s solid in PvP but doesn’t outshine other top SMGs.
How to Get it? Available from the Duality dungeon, mainly from the Vault encounter and as a bonus drop from Nightmare of Caiatl.
PvE God Roll Barrel: Smallbore
Magazine: Appended Mag
Trait 1: Demolitionist
Trait 2: Golden Tricorn
Explanation: Demolitionist regenerates grenade energy with kills and reloads on grenade activation, while Golden Tricorn amplifies damage, syncing well with Void builds.
PvP God Roll Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling
Magazine: Ricochet Rounds
Trait 1: Demolitionist
Trait 2: Rampage
Explanation: Hammer-Forged Rifling and Ricochet Rounds extend range, while Rampage provides escalating damage after kills, making it effective in PvP skirmishes.

New Purpose Pulse Rifle

New Purpose

Field Description
Weapon Name New Purpose
Weapon Type Pulse Rifle Pulse Rifle
Tier Rank PvP: Tier-A A-Tier,
PvE: Tier-A A-Tier
Slot Stasis Stasis
Ammo Primary Primary
Archetype High-Impact Frame (Slow firing, high damage)
Rarity Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming? Yes, especially for Stasis builds. New Purpose provides high damage and has excellent perk combinations that suit both PvE and PvP scenarios well.
How to Get it? Drops from the final encounter in the Duality dungeon and can also appear in the dungeon’s secret chests after an initial drop.
PvE God Roll Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
Magazine: Appended Mag
Trait 1: Perpetual Motion
Trait 2: Headstone
Explanation: Perpetual Motion grants stability and handling, while Headstone creates Stasis crystals on precision kills, perfect for Stasis builds.
PvP God Roll Barrel: Smallbore
Magazine: High-Caliber Rounds
Trait 1: Perpetual Motion
Trait 2: Desperado
Explanation: High-Caliber Rounds add flinch, while Desperado boosts fire rate on kills, making it deadly in Crucible.

Fixed Odds Machine Gun

Fixed Odds

Field Description
Weapon Name Fixed Odds
Weapon Type Machine Gun Machine Gun
Tier Rank PvP: Tier-B B-Tier,  PvE: Tier-A A-Tier
Slot Solar Solar
Ammo Heavy Heavy
Archetype High-Impact Frame (Slow firing, high damage)
Rarity Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming? Yes, especially for PvE. Fixed Odds has high damage output and is ideal for Solar builds, making it a great choice in PvE scenarios.
How to Get it? Drops from the final encounter in the Duality dungeon (Caiatl encounter) and can also be found in dungeon secret chests after an initial drop.
PvE God Roll Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
Magazine: Appended Mag
Trait 1: Field Prep
Trait 2: Incandescent
Explanation: Field Prep boosts reserves and reload speed when crouched, while Incandescent spreads Solar Scorch, enhancing Solar 3.0 builds.
PvP God Roll Barrel: Chambered Compensator
Magazine: Ricochet Rounds
Trait 1: Field Prep
Trait 2: Rampage
Explanation: Field Prep assists with reloads, and Rampage boosts damage after each kill, making it solid for PvP engagements.

Duality Armor Sets: Deep Explorer

As with other Destiny 2 dungeons, the Duality dungeon includes a unique armor set for each class.

Below, you can see Duality armor sets for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans.

The Deep Explorer armor sets include:

While these sets may not initially appear visually striking, they have gained a strong fan following and are becoming increasingly popular.

Master Duality Rewards

D2 Duality includes a Master version, which offers Artifice armor.

icon Artifice armor in Destiny 2 is a special type of armor that offers an extra mod slot, allowing you to optimize your Guardian’s stats more effectively. This additional slot provides a +3 stat boost to a chosen attribute, enabling players to fine-tune their stats without using armor energy.

Artifice armor is only available in Master-level dungeons. Whenever a dungeon is featured as the weekly Master dungeon or when it’s the most recent release, you can earn Artifice armor as loot. Notably, some dungeons like Shattered Throne, Pit of Heresy, and Prophecy don’t have Master versions, so they don’t drop Artifice armor.

icon To farm Artifice armor efficiently, focus on dungeons with encounters that drop armor pieces. Popular choices include the first and third encounters in the Duality dungeon or other straightforward encounters in Spire of the Watcher and Ghosts of the Deep. Remember to activate a stat-boosting mod on your Ghost Shell before starting, as it helps boost specific stats while farming.

Make sure to run the Duality dungeon on Master difficulty and work with a Fireteam to maximize your loot potential.

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