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.
- The second emblem, A Grave Matter, is earned by completing all encounters in Ghosts of the Deep solo, without dying or leaving the activity (so-called solo flawless mode).
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:
- Play through the dungeon on your first character until you reach the encounter you want to farm.
- Start the encounter, then intentionally wipe (fail the encounter without completing it).
- Ask your Fireteam to wait while you switch to a second character that hasn’t completed the dungeon that week.
- 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:
- Launch the dungeon using your second character, which is holding the checkpoint.
- Switch back to your first character and rejoin the Fireteam.
- Complete the encounter to get your loot.
- 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 is a great Solar SMG with strong perk combinations for both PvE and PvP. It can compete with top-tier SMGs like the CALUS Mini-Tool. |
How to get it? | Drops from any encounter in the Ghosts of the Deep dungeon. It can also drop from the secret chests in the dungeon. |
PvP God Roll | No Survivors PvP God Roll:
In PvP, No Survivors focuses on range and damage to win duels from a distance with Rangefinder and Target Lock. |
PvE God Roll | No Survivors PvE God Roll:
In PvE, is good with Demolitionist for ability regeneration and Incandescent for burning through groups of enemies, making it great for clearing waves in activities like strikes or dungeons. |
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.
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