Ghosts of the Deep Loot Guide

Ghosts of the Deep is a dungeon in Destiny 2 introduced during Season of the Deep. GotD was introduced on May 26, 2023.

D2 Ghosts of the Deep takes Guardians into the depths of Titan’s ocean, where they face off against Hive and Taken enemies while exploring ancient ruins.

The dungeon has 3 encounters, each offering great rewards, including powerful Legendary weapons, armor sets, and an Exotic trace rifle.

Here’s what you’ll find in this guide:

• Ghosts of the Deep Loot Table;
• Overview of all Ghosts of the Deep Weapons;
• Ghosts of the Deep Armor Sets;

We’ll also explain how to get The Navigator Exotic, overview all GotD weapons, clarify their God Rolls, and highlight which weapons are worth farming.

Ghosts of the Deep Loot Table

Encounter	Weapon/Armor	Type	Ammo Type	Element
First Encounter: Hive Ritual	No Survivors	Submachine Gun	Primary	Solar
	New Pacific Epitaph	Grenade Launcher	Special	Stasis
	Cold Comfort	Rocket Launcher	Heavy	Stasis
	Gauntlets Of The Taken King	Arms	N/A	N/A
	Greaves Of The Taken King	Legs	N/A	N/A
	Mask Of The Taken King	Helm	N/A	N/A
Second Encounter: Ecthar, the Shield of Savathûn	No Survivors	Submachine Gun	Primary	Solar
	Greasy Luck	Glaive	Special	Solar
	Cold Comfort	Rocket Launcher	Heavy	Stasis
	Vest Of The Taken King	Chest	N/A	N/A
	Gauntlets Of The Taken King	Arms	N/A	N/A
	Greaves Of The Taken King	Legs	N/A	N/A
Final Encounter: Simmumah ur-Nokru	The Navigator	Trace Rifle	Special	Strand
	Any Weapon from Previous Encounters	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Any Armor from Previous Encounters	N/A	N/A	N/A

The Ghosts of the Deep dungeon also features some unique collectibles:

• Exotic Sparrow: If you complete the Ghosts of the Deep dungeon on Master difficulty, you will be rewarded with the Recalcitrant Host Exotic Sparrow with the Festival of the Lost symbol on it.
• Catalyst: The Navigator Exotic Catalyst is unlocked by activating three Hive Statues and defeating Lightbearer Hive bosses. The Catalyst’s Exotic trait, Gordian Knot, allows you to reload and create a Grapple Tangle at the targeted location after firing. You need 700 kills to fully unlock this Catalyst.
• Exclusive Emblems: Like many other D2 dungeons, Ghosts of the Deep offers 2 exclusive emblems:
  • The first emblem, Regicide, is awarded when you finish the dungeon for the first time (Arise).

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  • The second emblem, A Grave Matter, is earned by completing all encounters in Ghosts of the Deep solo, without dying or leaving the activity (King of the Deep).

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How to Farm Ghosts of the Deep For Loot

When Ghosts of the Deep is the featured dungeon for the week, you can farm it endlessly for loot, including its Exotic rewards. All you need is a dedicated Fireteam and a few hours to spare.

Here’s how to farm Ghosts of the Deep:

1. Play through the dungeon on your first character until you reach the encounter you want to farm.
2. Start the encounter, then intentionally wipe (fail the encounter without completing it).
3. Ask your Fireteam to wait while you switch to a second character that hasn’t completed the dungeon that week.
4. Rejoin your Fireteam on the second character and wipe again. This will set the checkpoint for your second character.

From here, you can repeat the following steps to farm the encounter:

1. Launch the dungeon using your second character, which is holding the checkpoint.
2. Switch back to your first character and rejoin the Fireteam.
3. Complete the encounter to get your loot.
4. Exit the dungeon, switch characters again, and repeat the process.

This method allows you to farm the desired GotD encounter as many times as you want until the weekly reset.

Ghosts of the Deep Weapons

The Ghosts of the Deep dungeon in Destiny 2 introduces one new Exotic, The Navigator, along with 4 Legendary weapons, each featuring unique perks and elemental attributes.

Below is a brief overview of all weapons that drop in GotD.

The Navigator: Exotic Trace Rifle

Weapon Name	The Navigator
Weapon Type	Trace Rifle
Tier Rank	PvE: A-Tier,  PvP: A-Tier
Slot	Strand
Ammo	Special
Archetype	Exotic
Perks	Trait 1: Protective Weave Trait 2: Weft Cutter
Exotic Trait	Protective Weave: Firing at an ally grants Woven Mail to both you and the ally, providing extra damage resistance. Weft Cutter: Dealing sustained damage severs the target, reducing their ability to deal damage.
What Makes it a Meta Weapon?	The Navigator is great because of its unique support abilities. Granting Woven Mail to yourself and allies adds great survivability in both PvE and PvP. The ability to sever enemies makes it valuable for weakening stronger foes. On Titan, it synergizes well with melee builds, making it an offensive powerhouse.
How to Get it?	The Navigator drops from the final boss of the Ghosts of the Deep dungeon. You can farm it when the dungeon is the weekly featured activity.

The Navigator is a great option for PvE and PvP due to its blend of offensive and defensive support traits. Its synergy with Titan builds in PvE makes it a top-tier choice for endgame content.

No Survivors: Solar SMG

Weapon Name:	No Survivors
Weapon Type:	Submachine Gun
Tier Rank:	PvP: A-Tier, PvE: A-Tier
Slot:	Solar
Ammo:	Primary
Archetype:	Aggressive Frame
Rarity:	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Yes, it’s a solid Solar SMG that serves as an alternative to the CALUS Mini-Tool and The Immortal. With strong PvE and PvP rolls, it’s versatile and powerful for most content.
How to get it?	Drops from any encounter in the Ghosts of the Deep dungeon, and can also be farmed repeatedly within the dungeon.
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Extended Barrel Magazine: Ricochet Rounds or High-Caliber Rounds Perk 1: Rangefinder – Increases effective range, essential for PvP. Perk 2: Target Lock or Elemental Capacitor – Target Lock boosts damage with successive hits, while Elemental Capacitor can increase stability based on subclass, particularly useful with Solar.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Fluted Barrel or Hammer-Forged Rifling Magazine: High-Caliber Rounds Perk 1: Demolitionist – Generates grenade energy on kills, aiding ability-heavy builds. Perk 2: Incandescent or Adrenaline Junkie – Incandescent spreads Solar scorch to nearby enemies, while Adrenaline Junkie boosts damage on grenade kills, enhancing Solar builds.

New Pacific Epitaph: Stasis Grenade Launcher

Weapon Name	New Pacific Epitaph
Weapon Type	Grenade Launcher
Tier Rank	PvP: C-Tier, PvE: A-Tier
Slot	Stasis
Ammo	Special
Archetype	Wave Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is New Pacific Epitaph worth farming?	Yes, especially for PvE. It’s the first wave frame grenade launcher in the Kinetic slot, offering unique utility. It’s not strong in PvP, but it excels at ad clearing in PvE.
How to get it?	Drops from the first (Hive Ritual) and last (Simmumah Ur-Nokru) encounters in the Ghosts of the Deep dungeon. Can also drop from secret chests within the dungeon.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Smart Drift Control Magazine: High-Velocity Rounds Trait 1: Unrelenting (also good: Demolitionist) Trait 2: Kill Clip (also good: Adrenaline Junkie) Masterwork: Velocity Mod: Major Spec Explanation: This roll focuses on survivability with Unrelenting, healing you on kills, while Kill Clip boosts damage, making it great for ad clearing. High-Velocity Rounds improve projectile speed, increasing effectiveness.
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Smart Drift Control Magazine: High-Velocity Rounds Trait 1: Shot Swap (also good: Demolitionist) Trait 2: Kill Clip (also good: Pugilist) Masterwork: Velocity Mod: Targeting Adjuster Explanation: Though not particularly strong in PvP, Shot Swap allows for faster weapon swaps, while Kill Clip boosts damage after a kill, which can help in engagements. High-Velocity Rounds offer faster projectiles for better hit registration.

Cold Comfort: Stasis Rocket Launcher

Weapon Name	Cold Comfort
Weapon Type	Rocket Launcher
Tier Rank	PvP: B-Tier, PvE: S-Tier
Slot	Stasis
Ammo	Heavy
Archetype	Aggressive Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Yes, Cold Comfort is one of the best Stasis Rocket Launchers this season. Its unique perk pool, especially in PvE, makes it a top-tier choice for damage dealing in endgame activities.
How to get it?	Drops from any encounter in the Ghosts of the Deep dungeon. It can also drop from the secret chests within the dungeon. The dungeon is farmable, so repeat runs can increase your chances of getting it.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Volatile Launch Magazine: Alloy Casing Trait 1: Envious Assassin Trait 2: Bait and Switch Masterwork: Handling Mod: Boss Spec Explanation: This roll maximizes damage and sustainability with Bait and Switch for a 35% damage boost and Envious Assassin for additional rockets in the magazine, allowing for a high DPS output. In PvE, Cold Comfort shines with Bait and Switch for increased damage and Envious Assassin for more rockets in the magazine, making it highly effective for boss damage phases.
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Volatile Launch Magazine: Black Powder Trait 1: Tracking Module Trait 2: Cluster Bomb Masterwork: Blast Radius Mod: Targeting Adjuster Explanation: For PvP, increasing blast radius is key. Tracking Module ensures accuracy, and Cluster Bomb spreads damage to multiple enemies, making it effective in heavy ammo fights. In PvP, Tracking Module and Cluster Bomb help secure kills with accurate shots and spread damage, making it a solid heavy weapon option.

Greasy Luck: Solar Glaive

Weapon Name	Greasy Luck
Weapon Type	Glaive
Tier Rank	PvP: C-Tier, PvE: B-Tier
Slot	Solar
Ammo	Special
Archetype	Rapid-Fire Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Greasy Luck is an interesting option if you’re looking for a Solar Glaive with unique perks. However, if you already have Judgment of Kelgorath, it might not be as essential.
How to get it?	Drops from the 2nd and 3rd encounters in the Ghosts of the Deep dungeon. It can also drop from secret chests within the dungeon.
PvE God Roll	Haft: Ballistic Tuning or Low-Impedance Windings Magazine: Extended Magazine or Alloy Magazine Trait 1: Replenishing Aegis Trait 2: Unstoppable Force Masterwork: Range or Shield Duration Mod: Major Spec Explanation: This roll focuses on maximizing shield uptime with Replenishing Aegis and boosting damage through Unstoppable Force, ideal for longer encounters where defense and sustained DPS matter.
PvP God Roll	Haft: Ballistic Tuning Magazine: Accurized Rounds Trait 1: Impulse Amplifier Trait 2: Opening Shot Masterwork: Range Mod: Targeting Adjuster Explanation: In PvP, the focus is on increasing range and velocity with Ballistic Tuning and Impulse Amplifier. Opening Shot boosts accuracy on the first shot, making Greasy Luck more viable in close-range duels.

In PvE, Greasy Luck’s focus on boosting shield uptime and increasing damage with perks like Unstoppable Force makes it a solid choice for sustained damage.

For PvP, its long-range options and accuracy improvements make it a decent pick for skilled glaive users, but it’s not a meta weapon in the Crucible.

Ghosts of the Deep Armor Sets: Taken King

Like other dungeons in Destiny 2, Ghosts of the Deep offers a unique armor set for each class.

Below, you can check their appearance for the Warlock, Hunter, and Titan.

Ghosts of the Deep Artifice Armor

Destiny 2 Ghosts of the Deep also offers Artifice Armor that can only be obtained in the Master difficulty of the dungeon. This special armor has an extra mod slot, allowing you to boost a chosen stat by +3 for endgame activities. It’s a great way to optimize your build and improve your character’s overall performance. If you’re into endgame content and want to maximize your stats, farming Artifice Armor is highly recommended. The best place to farm it in this dungeon is during the second encounter, Ecthar, the Shield of Savathûn.