D2 Pit of Heresy Loot Guide

Pit of Heresy is a dungeon in Destiny 2 introduced with the Shadowkeep expansion. It was released on October 29, 2019, as part of the Shadowkeep expansion during the 2019 Festival of the Lost.

Pit of Heresy takes Guardians deep into the Moon’s Hellmouth, where they face off against Hive enemies and navigate dark, challenging corridors. Pit of Heresy is the only place where you can farm the powerful Premonition pulse rifle, and even better, it provides some of the game’s best high-stat armor.

D2 PoH dungeon has 5 encounters that drop valuable rewards, including the Moon armor sets (for Warlock, Titan, and Hunter), powerful legendary weapons, and the exclusive Exotic machine gun, Xenophage.

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

• Pit of Heresy Loot Table
• Overview of all Pit of Heresy Weapons
• Dreambane Armor Set

We’ll also explain how to get the Xenophage Exotic, provide an overview of all Pit of Heresy weapons, detail their God Rolls, and highlight which items are worth farming in Destiny 2 TFS.

Pit of Heresy Loot Table

All items listed in the loot table below may drop from any of the Pit of Heresy encounters:

• Necropolis;
• Tunnels of Despair;
• Chamber of Suffering;
• The Harrow;
• Zulmak, Instrument of Torment – Cradle of Damnation.

Item	Type	Ammo Type	Element
A Fine Memorial	Machine Gun	Heavy	Arc
Apostate (Requires “Hymn of Desecration”)	Sniper Rifle	Special	Arc
Arc Logic	Auto Rifle	Primary	Arc
Blasphemer (Requires “Hymn of Desecration”)	Shotgun	Special	Kinetic
Dream Breaker	Fusion Rifle	Special	Solar
Heretic (Requires “Hymn of Desecration”)	Rocket Launcher	Heavy	Arc
Every Waking Moment	Submachine Gun	Primary	Void
Loud Lullaby	Hand Cannon	Primary	Kinetic
Love and Death	Grenade Launcher	Heavy	Solar
Night Terror	Sword	Heavy	Arc
One Small Step	Shotgun	Special	Kinetic
Premonition	Pulse Rifle	Primary	Void
Tranquility	Sniper Rifle	Special	Kinetic
Xenophage	Machine Gun	Heavy	Solar
Dreambane Suit (Hunter/Warlock/Titan)	Helmet, Arms, Chest,  Legs, Class Item	–	–

D2 Pit of Heresy also features the following collectibles:

• The Bane of Tyrants ship: has a chance to drop from the last chest. Has a 100% drop rate by your 40th dungeon clear.
• Exclusive Emblems. You can get 2 emblems from the PoH dungeon.
  • Sanguine Static: Earn the Destroyer of Heretics Triumph on the Moon by finishing the Pit of Heresy dungeon.
    
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  • Crimson Echoes, Earn the Savior of the Deep Triumph on the Moon by completing the Pit of Heresy dungeon solo flawless.
    
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  • Lunar Memoriam: Collect all ten Ghosts on the Moon. The first nine are scattered across the Moon’s surface, and helpful video guides are available on YouTube to locate them. The last Ghost is found in the Pit of Heresy dungeon. Make sure to complete the Shadowkeep campaign first, as these Ghost retrieval missions will only appear in Eris Morn’s inventory afterward.Fireteam List:
    
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How to farm Pit of Heresy in Destiny 2

When Pit of Heresy is the weekly featured dungeon, you can farm it for unlimited loot.

Here’s how to efficiently farm the PoH dungeon:

1. Enter the instance with your first character and reach the encounter you want to farm.
2. Start the encounter and then wipe (fail the encounter without finishing it).
3. Have your Fireteam hold the checkpoint while you switch to another character who hasn’t completed the dungeon that week.
4. Rejoin your Fireteam with the second character and wipe again to save the checkpoint.

From here, you can repeat the process:

1. Use the second character to launch the dungeon and set up the encounter.
2. Switch back to your first character, rejoin the Fireteam, and complete the encounter for loot.
3. Exit, switch characters, and repeat for as many runs as you’d like until the weekly reset.

Pit of Heresy Weapons

Destiny 2’s Pit of Heresy dungeon drops 2 Exotics (Hawkmoon, and Xenophage), along with 13 unique Legendary weapons featuring special perks and elemental attributes.

Here’s a quick overview of the available weapons.

Hawkmoon Exotic Hand Cannon

Weapon Name	Hawkmoon
Weapon Type	Hand Cannon
Tier Rank	PvE: B-Tier,  PvP: S-Tier
Slot	Kinetic
Ammo	Primary
Archetype	Exotic
Perks	PvE God Roll: Hammer-Forged Rifling, Alloy Mag, Surplus, Smooth Grip Explanation: For PvE, Hammer-Forged Rifling and Alloy Mag boost range and quick reloading. Surplus improves handling and reload speed when abilities are charged, and Smooth Grip increases handling and stability, making it easier to land precise hits. PvP God Roll: Hammer-Forged Rifling, Alloy Mag, Rangefinder (or Opening Shot), Heavy Grip Explanation: For PvP, Hammer-Forged Rifling boosts range, which is essential for duels. Rangefinder (or Opening Shot) improves accuracy at range, and Heavy Grip provides stability for consistent shots. This setup allows Hawkmoon to perform strongly in one-on-one engagements, where accuracy matters.
Exotic Trait	Paracausal Shot: Builds Paracausal Charge with precision hits, and the final round deals extra damage based on the number of precision hits made previously.
Is this weapon worth farming?	Yes, especially for PvP, where it’s one of the top-performing Hand Cannons with its lethal precision damage mechanic.
How to Get it?	Available from Xûr on weekends for 1 Exotic Cipher, 1 Ascendant Shard, and 125,000 Glimmer. Rolls change weekly.

Xenophage Exotic Machine Gun

Weapon Name	Xenophage
Weapon Type	Machine Gun
Tier Rank	PvE: A-Tier,  PvP: C-Tier
Slot	Solar
Ammo	Heavy
Archetype	Exotic
Perks	High range, consistent explosive damage, good for boss encounters.
Exotic Trait	Pyrotoxin Rounds: Fires explosive rounds with high precision damage, offering great boss DPS and area damage potential in PvE.
Is this weapon worth farming?	Yes, especially for PvE activities due to its reliable explosive damage and range, making it a good choice for high-level content and boss fights.
How to Get it?	Obtain through “The Journey” Exotic quest, starting near Sorrow’s Harbor on the Moon (requires Shadowkeep).

A Fine Memorial Arc Machine Gun

Weapon Name	A Fine Memorial
Weapon Type	Machine Gun
Tier Rank	PvE: B-Tier,  PvP: C-Tier
Element	Arc
Ammo	Heavy
Archetype	Rapid-Fire
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Not really, there are way better alternatives among machine guns (for example, Xenophage).
How to Get it?	Obtainable from activities on the Moon, including the Pit of Heresy encounters.
PvE God Roll	Smallbore, Appended Mag, Subsistence, Rampage, Stability Masterwork, Major Spec
PvP God Roll	Extended Barrel, Accurized Rounds, Quickdraw, Tap the Trigger, Range Masterwork, Targeting Adjuster

Apostate Arc Sniper Rifle

Weapon Name	Apostate
Weapon Type	Sniper Rifle
Tier Rank	PvE: C-Tier,  PvP: C-Tier
Slot	Arc
Ammo	Special
Archetype	Rapid-Fire
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Only if you need an Arc sniper, as better options exist.
How to Get it?	Drops from the Altars of Sorrow event on the Moon, rotating daily.
PvE God Roll	Fluted Barrel, Appended Mag, Killing Wind, Opening Shot, Stability Masterwork
PvP God Roll	Full Bore, Accurized Rounds, Moving Target, Snapshot Sights, Range Masterwork

Arc Logic Arc Auto Rifle

Weapon Name	Arc Logic
Weapon Type	Auto Rifle
Tier Rank	PvE: B-Tier,  PvP: C-Tier
Slot	Arc
Ammo	Primary
Archetype	Adaptive
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Nothing special, I would recommend using it only if you don’t have anything better to replace it with in your loadout. In D2 TFS there is a lot of way better auto rifles (for example, VS Pyroelectric Propellant).
How to Get it?	Obtainable from the Lectern of Enchantment on the Moon via the Essence of Failure quest.
PvE God Roll	Perks: Arrowhead Brake, Accurized Rounds, Subsistence, Rampage Explanation: Subsistence refills the magazine on kills, keeping up sustained fire, while Rampage boosts damage with each kill, making it excellent for handling waves of enemies.
PvP God Roll	Perks: Full Bore, Accurized Rounds, Killing Wind, Frenzy Explanation: Killing Wind increases mobility and range on final blows, while Frenzy boosts damage and handling after being in combat, adding versatility in Crucible engagements.

Blasphemer Kinetic Shotgun

Weapon Name	Blasphemer
Weapon Type	Shotgun
Tier Rank	PvP: D-Tier,  PvE: D-Tier
Slot	Kinetic
Ammo	Special
Archetype	Pinpoint Slug Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	No, don’t waste your time. It’s one of the worst options within its Archetype.
How to Get it?	Obtainable through the Altars of Sorrow event or the Pit of Heresy dungeon on the Moon.
PvE God Roll	Perks: Fluted Barrel, Assault Mag, Fourth Time’s the Charm, Swashbuckler Explanation: Fourth Time’s the Charm refunds ammo on precision hits, ideal for sustained fire, and Swashbuckler increases damage after melee or kill, enhancing damage output against tougher enemies.
PvP God Roll	Perks: Hammer-Forged Rifling, Accurized Rounds, Quickdraw, Opening Shot Explanation: Quickdraw improves weapon readiness, essential for fast engagements, and Opening Shot provides a boost to accuracy and range on initial shots, making it highly competitive in Crucible.

Dream Breaker Solar Fusion Rifle

Weapon Name	Dream Breaker
Weapon Type	Fusion Rifle
Tier Rank	PvP: C-Tier, PvE: C-Tier
Slot	Solar
Ammo	Special
Archetype	Adaptive Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	No, D2 TFS offers a lot of way better Fusion Rifles (for example, VS Gravitic Arrest)
How to Get it?	Obtainable from the Lectern of Enchantment on the Moon after completing Essence of Servitude quest.
PvE God Roll	Perks: Fluted Barrel, Enhanced Battery, Under Pressure, High-Impact Reserves Explanation: Under Pressure enhances stability and accuracy as the magazine depletes, useful in sustained fights, while High-Impact Reserves boosts damage for final rounds, maximizing damage output in critical moments.
PvP God Roll	Perks: Fluted Barrel, Enhanced Battery, Firmly Planted, High-Impact Reserves Explanation: Firmly Planted improves accuracy and stability when crouched, which is ideal for controlled PvP engagements, and High-Impact Reserves provides extra damage at the end of the magazine, giving an advantage in close encounters.

Every Waking Moment Void SMG

Weapon Name	Every Waking Moment
Weapon Type	Submachine Gun
Tier Rank	PvP: C-Tier,  PvE: C-Tier
Slot	Void
Ammo	Primary
Archetype	Precision Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Not highly recommended; lacks standout perks and damage output compared to other SMGs.
How to Get it?	Obtainable by completing the Essence of Obscurity quest from the Lectern of Enchantment on the Moon. Requires activities, SMG kills, and retrieving Withered Plumes in the Hellmouth.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Full Bore, Magazine: Tactical Mag, Trait 1: Subsistence, Trait 2: Demolitionist Explanation: Subsistence refills part of the magazine with each kill, extending uptime in PvE, while Demolitionist returns grenade energy on kills, making it useful for ability-focused builds.
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Full Bore, Magazine: Accurized Rounds, Trait 1: Moving Target, Trait 2: Swashbuckler Explanation: Moving Target enhances target acquisition and movement speed while aiming, ideal for tracking enemies. Swashbuckler boosts damage after kills, synergizing with aggressive playstyles.

Heretic Arc Rocket Launcher

Weapon Name	Heretic
Weapon Type	Rocket Launcher
Tier Rank	PvP: D-Tier,  PvE: C-Tier
Slot	Arc
Ammo	Heavy
Archetype	Aggressive Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Not highly recommended due to limited effectiveness; better options exist for PvE and PvP.
How to Get it?	Obtained from Altars of Sorrow on the Moon. Available on a rotating daily schedule.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Hard Launch, Magazine: Impact Casing, Trait 1: Demolitionist, Trait 2: Cluster Bomb Explanation: Demolitionist allows for grenade energy regeneration and reloads the weapon upon grenade use, adding synergy with abilities. Cluster Bomb provides extra explosions on impact, boosting damage against groups and bosses.
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Quick Launch, Magazine: Impact Casing, Trait 1: Snapshot Sights, Trait 2: Cluster Bomb Explanation: Snapshot Sights improves aim-down-sight speed, a helpful trait in PvP, while Cluster Bomb adds explosive coverage, although Heretic generally underperforms compared to other PvP rocket launchers.

Loud Lullaby Kinetic Hand Cannon

Weapon Name	Loud Lullaby
Weapon Type	Hand Cannon
Tier Rank	PvP: C-Tier, PvE: C-Tier
Slot	Kinetic
Ammo	Primary
Archetype	Aggressive Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Only if you prefer high-impact Hand Cannons; not a top-tier choice. Loud Lullaby performs well for high-damage, slow-firing shots but is somewhat overshadowed by more stable or faster options in its archetype.
How to Get it?	Obtained on the Moon through exploring locations like Hall of Wisdom or past Essence quests (currently unavailable through quest).
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Smallbore or Hammer-Forged Rifling, Magazine: Tactical Mag, Trait 1: Surplus, Trait 2: Frenzy Explanation: Surplus boosts reload speed, handling, and stability, useful in PvE when ability energy is high. Frenzy gives a damage and reload boost after prolonged combat, increasing sustained DPS in PvE settings.
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling, Magazine: Accurized Rounds, Trait 1: Slideshot, Trait 2: Kill Clip Explanation: Slideshot reloads part of the magazine and improves stability after sliding, helping with aggressive PvP playstyles. Kill Clip provides a major damage boost after a kill, making follow-up engagements faster and more effective.

Love and Death Solar Grenade Launcher

Weapon Name	Love and Death
Weapon Type	Grenade Launcher
Tier Rank	PvP: C-Tier, PvE: C-Tier
Slot	Solar
Ammo	Heavy
Archetype	Rapid-Fire
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Only for specific PvE DPS builds; otherwise, not a top choice.
How to Get it?	Obtained through the Essence of Insanity quest at the Lectern of Enchantment on the Moon.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Quick Launch, Magazine: Spike Grenades, Trait 1: Field Prep, Trait 2: Full Court Explanation: Field Prep increases ammo reserves and reloads faster when crouched, perfect for sustained DPS. Full Court boosts explosion damage based on distance traveled, ideal for long-range boss damage, especially paired with Spike Grenades for direct hit damage.
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Quick Launch, Magazine: High-Velocity Rounds, Trait 1: Auto-Loading Holster, Trait 2: Snapshot Sights Explanation: Auto-Loading Holster reloads the weapon when stowed, allowing you to switch back with a full magazine. Snapshot Sights increases aim speed, beneficial for quick shots in PvP engagements.

Night Terror Arc Sword

Weapon Name	Night Terror
Weapon Type	Sword
Tier Rank	PvP: B-Tier,  PvE: B-Tier
Slot	Arc
Ammo	Heavy
Archetype	Adaptive Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Night Terror’s Relentless Strikes and Surrounded perks make it a strong option for good DPS. As an Adaptive Frame sword, it’s a versatile choice. However, it’s not a meta option compared to a few better-performing swords.
How to Get it?	Obtain through the Essence of Jealousy quest at the Lectern of Enchantment on the Moon.
PvE God Roll	Blade: Jagged Edge, Guard: Swordmaster’s Guard, Trait 1: Relentless Strikes, Trait 2: Whirlwind Blade, Mod: Boss Spec Explanation: Relentless Strikes grants Sword ammo with consecutive light attacks, essential for maintaining damage output. Whirlwind Blade boosts damage with successive strikes, maximizing DPS against bosses, especially with Jagged Edge for added impact.
PvP God Roll	Blade: Hungry Edge, Guard: Burst Guard, Trait 1: Energy Transfer, Trait 2: Thresh, Mod: Radar Booster Explanation: Energy Transfer provides class ability energy when guarding under attack, useful for quick ability regeneration. Thresh generates Super energy on kills, adding extra utility in Crucible.

One Small Step Kinetic Shotgun

Attribute	Details
Weapon Name	One Small Step
Weapon Type	Shotgun
Tier Rank	PvP: B-Tier,  PvE: A-Tier
Slot	Kinetic
Ammo	Special
Archetype	Rapid-Fire
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Yes, especially for PvE players seeking high DPS potential (because of the Rapid-fire frame).
How to Get it?	Obtainable from the Lectern of Enchantment on the Moon via the Essence of Rage quest.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Smallbore – Increases range and stability. Magazine: Tactical Mag – Boosts reload speed and stability. Trait 1: Lead from Gold – Gain ammo from heavy ammo pickups for better PvE sustainability. Trait 2: One-Two Punch – Boosts melee damage if all pellets hit, ideal for close-range DPS. Masterwork: Reload Speed Mod: Boss Spec – Enhances damage against bosses.
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Full Choke – Tightens pellet spread for accuracy. Magazine: Accurized Rounds – Extends range for PvP encounters. Trait 1: Slideshot – Partially reloads magazine and boosts stability when sliding. Trait 2: Kill Clip – Grants a damage boost after reload on kill, enhancing effectiveness in PvP. Masterwork: Range Mod: Targeting Adjuster – Improves aim assist.

Premonition Void Pulse Rifle

Attribute	Details
Weapon Name	Premonition
Weapon Type	Pulse Rifle
Tier Rank	PvP: C-Tier, PvE: B-Tier
Slot	Void
Ammo	Primary
Archetype	High-Impact Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is This Weapon Worth Farming?	Yes, especially for PvE where its high-impact frame combined with damage-boosting perks makes it an effective weapon for clearing mobs.
How to Get It	Available from the Pit of Heresy dungeon on the Moon. Increases drop chance with weekly bounties and consumables used within the dungeon.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling Magazine: Appended Mag Perk 1: Outlaw (increases reload after precision kills) Perk 2: Kill Clip (boosts damage by 33% after reload)
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Arrowhead Brake Magazine: Accurized Rounds Perk 1: Feeding Frenzy (boosts reload speed after kills) Perk 2: Kill Clip (increases damage by 33% after reload)

Tranquility Kinetic Sniper Rifle

Attribute	Details
Weapon Name	Tranquility
Weapon Type	Sniper Rifle
Tier Rank	PvP: C-Tier,  PvE: B-Tier
Slot	Kinetic
Ammo	Special
Archetype	Adaptive Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is This Weapon Worth Farming?	Somewhat worth farming, especially for PvE. It has decent PvE utility with the right perks but lacks versatility in PvP.
How to Get It	Obtainable from the Pit of Heresy dungeon on the Moon. Complete the Essence of Vanity quest to target-farm this weapon.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Fluted Barrel (increases handling and stability) Magazine: Tactical Mag (improves stability and reload speed) Perk 1: Lead from Gold (gains ammo from heavy ammo drops) Perk 2: Firing Line (increases precision damage when near teammates)
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Smallbore (improves range and stability) Magazine: Accurized Rounds (boosts range) Perk 1: Snapshot Sights (faster aiming) Perk 2: Opening Shot (boosts accuracy and range on first shot)

Pit of Heresy Armor Sets: The Dreambane

In Destiny 2, the Pit of Heresy dungeon stands out by dropping the Dreambane armor set, which is not unique to the dungeon but comes with significantly high stats, making it one of the best options in the game for maximizing performance.

Below, you can see Pit of Heresy armor sets for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans.

Though the Dreambane set isn’t exclusive to Pit of Heresy, the high-stat versions it offers make it highly sought after. Now, with transmog available, players often prioritize obtaining high-stat armor over collecting new armor designs.