D2 The Desert Perpetual Loot Guide

The Desert Perpetual, Destiny 2’s latest raid released on July 19, 2025, thrusts Guardians into a Vex-dominated arena where time itself bends to the will of the enigmatic Koregos, The Worldline. This raid challenges fireteams with non-linear encounters, intricate mechanics, and punishing DPS checks, culminating in a battle against a Harpy boss wielding cosmic power.

The Desert Perpetual features 4 encounters (with the first three completable in any order), each dropping unique Legendary weapons, the Collective Psyche armor sets, and the Exotic Whirling Ovation Rocket Launcher.

This guide includes:

• The Desert Perpetual Loot Table
• Overview of The Desert Perpetual Weapons
• The Desert Perpetual Armor Sets

We’ll break down the best perk combinations for weapons like the Stasis Auto Rifle Intercalary and the Strand Sniper Lance Ephemeral, analyze the raid’s Origin Trait (Frame of Reference), and highlight strategies to farm the Whirling Ovation Exotic efficiently.

The Desert Perpetual Loot Table

Encounter	Item Drop	Type	Ammo Type	Element
1st Encounter (Agraios, Inherent)	Antedate	Submachine Gun	Primary	Arc
	Lance Ephemeral	Sniper Rifle	Special	Strand
	Intercalary	Auto Rifle	Primary	Stasis
	Collective Psyche Greaves Collective Psyche Strides Collective Psyche Boots	Legs	–	–
2nd Encounter (Iatros, Inward-Turned)	Finite Maybe	Fusion Rifle	Special	Solar
	The When and Where	Rocket Launcher	Heavy	Stasis
	Collective Psyche Plate Collective Psyche Cuirass Collective Psyche Robes	Chest	–	–
	Collective Psyche Helm Collective Psyche Casque Collective Psyche Cover	Helmet	–	–
3rd Encounter (Epoptes, Lord of Quanta)	Opaque Hourglass	Combat Bow	Primary	Solar
	Collective Psyche Mark Collective Psyche Cloak Collective Psyche Bond	Class Item	–	–
	Collective Psyche Greaves Collective Psyche Strides Collective Psyche Boots	Legs	–	–
	Collective Psyche Gauntlets Collective Psyche Sleeves Collective Psyche Gloves	Arms	–	–
Final Encounter (Koregos, the Worldline)	Whirling Ovation	Rocket Launcher	Heavy	Strand
	Collective Psyche Armor Piece	Any	–	–

Besides items that drop from various encounters, you can also get the Desert Perpetual Exotic Rocket Launcher, Whirling Ovation.

To get Whirling Ovation in Destiny 2:

• Complete The Desert Perpetual Raid – Whirling Ovation drops exclusively from the final boss, Koregos, in this raid (requires The Edge of Fate expansion).
• Farm Weekly Attempts – You get one drop chance per character (Titan/Hunter/Warlock) per week. Contest Mode (first 48 hours of raid launch) guaranteed the drop, but this is no longer available.
• Boost Drop Rates – Complete raid Triumphs like Death-Defiant (flawless run) or Feature Presentation (all feats active) to increase your odds.

You can also collect the following items in Desert Perpetual:

• Soloist Shell Ghost Shell: Complete all encounters in The Desert Perpetual raid with all Feats (modifiers) active simultaneously.
• Exclusive Emblems:
  • Third Unknown: Complete any version of the Desert Perpetual raid.
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  • Timeline’s Blade: Complete the Desert Perpetual raid during Contest Mode. Emblem is not currently available.
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Is Desert Perpetual Farmable?

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to farming the DP raid:

1. Run the Raid on Your Main Character
   • Progress until you reach the encounter you want to farm (e.g., first boss, second encounter, etc.).
   • Do NOT complete it yet.
2. Wipe to Save the Checkpoint
   • Start the encounter and intentionally wipe (die).
   • Have your Fireteam stay in the raid.
3. Switch to an Alt Character
   • Log out and switch to a character that has NOT run the raid this week.
   • Rejoin your Fireteam (they should still be in the wiped encounter).
4. Wipe Again to Lock the Checkpoint
   • Now, your alt character holds the checkpoint.
5. Farm the Encounter
   • Launch the raid on your alt character (the checkpoint holder).
   • Switch back to your main character and rejoin.
   • Complete the encounter for loot.
   • Repeat: Exit the raid, relaunch on your alt, and repeat the process.

How to Maximize Exotic Drop Chances:

• The Raid Exotic can only drop once per class per week.
• If you have 3 characters (Titan, Hunter, Warlock), you can run the raid 3 times weekly for a chance at the Exotic.
• Farmable Exotic? No—only the first clear per class per week grants a chance.

Tips for Efficient Farming:

• Focus on High-Value Encounters: Some encounters drop specific weapons/armor—target the ones you need.
• Master Difficulty: If available, Master drops enhanced perks and Artifice Armor.
• Use LFG or Clan Groups: Coordinate checkpoint sharing for faster farming.

Resetting the Farm:

• Weekly Reset (Tuesdays): All progress resets, allowing you to farm the Exotic again.
• Legendary Farming: Can be done anytime as long as you have the checkpoint.

By following this method, you can infinitely farm Legendary loot while optimizing your weekly Exotic chances.

The Desert Perpetual Weapons

The Desert Perpetual raid in Destiny 2 lets you earn one Exotic weapon called Whirling Ovation, along with 6 different Legendary weapons, each with unique perks and elemental types.

Below is a list of the weapons available in the DP raid:

Whirling Ovation Strand Rocket Launcher

Weapon Name:	Whirling Ovation
Weapon Type:	Rocket Launcher
Tier Rank:	S (PvE), A (PvP)
Slot:	Strand
Ammo:	Heavy
Archetype:	Exotic
Perks:	Barrel: Hard Launch Battery: Liquid Coils Stock: Composite Stock
Exotic Trait:	Coronal Culmination: [Shoot] : Hold to charge; release to fire. Charged projectiles have a delayed Solar payload. Anticipation: The charge speed of this weapon’s next shot slowly increases over time. Anticipation builds more quickly as you deal more damage with other weapons.
Is this weapon worth farming?	High burst damage: Charged shots deal significantly more damage than standard rockets (e.g., ~6,324 vs. Gjallarhorn’s 1,732). PvE utility: Strong against bosses and majors, but slow charge time requires build synergy (e.g., Solar/Strand subclasses). PvP limitations: Low handling and charge time make it niche in Crucible.
How to Get it?	Source: Drops exclusively from the final boss (Koregos the Worldline) in the Desert Perpetual raid. Drop Mechanics: Random chance: Base drop rate is estimated at ~3% per weekly clear per character. Triumph boosts: Completing raid triumphs (e.g., Death-Defiant, Brutal Efficiency) increases drop chances.

Antedate Arc SMG

Weapon Name	Antedate
Weapon Type	Submachine Gun
Tier Rank	S-tier in PvE, A-tier in PvP
Slot	Arc
Ammo	Primary
Archetype	Adaptive Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Yes, but niche: PvP: One of the best 900 RPM SMGs due to perk combos and stats. PvE: Fun for Arc builds but overshadowed by Solar/Void options.
How to Get it	Source: Drops from the Agraios (Hobgoblin) and Koregos (Final Boss) encounters in The Desert Perpetual raid. Additional Copies: Purchase from the raid vendor using Spoils of Conquest after completing the raid.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Fluted Barrel or Smallbore Magazine: Flared Magwell or Ricochet Rounds Perk 1: Rolling Storm: or Rewind Rounds Perk 2: Frenzy or Jolting Feedback Masterwork: Handling or Range
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling Magazine: Ricochet Rounds Perk 1: Rangefinder or Zen Moment Perk 2: Target Lock or Masterwork

Finite Maybe Solar Fusion Rifle

Weapon Name	Finite Maybe
Weapon Type	Fusion Rifle
Tier Rank	S-tier in PvE, A-tier in PvP
Slot	Solar
Ammo	Special
Archetype	Aggressive Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Yes, but with caveats: PvE: One of the best Solar fusion rifles for endgame content, especially with raid-exclusive perks like Frame of Reference (temporary stat boosts on kills). PvP: Requires adaptation due to its spread pattern, but strong in skilled hands.
How to Get it	Source: Drops from two encounters in The Desert Perpetual raid: Iatros (Inward-Turned Wyvern) Koregos (Final Boss). Additional Copies: Purchase from the raid vendor using Spoils of Conquest after unlocking it in Collections.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Arrowhead Brake or Fluted Barrel Battery: Enhanced Battery or Liquid Coils Perk 1: Reconstruction or Lead from Gold Perk 2: Controlled Burst or Reservoir Burst Masterwork: Charge Time or Stability
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Smallbore Battery: Projection Fuse Perk 1: Under Pressure Perk 2: Successful Warm-Up or Discord Masterwork: Range or Stability.

Opaque Hourglass Arc Combat Bow

Weapon Name	Opaque Hourglass
Weapon Type	Combat Bow
Tier Rank	S-tier in PvE, A-tier in PvP
Slot	Arc
Ammo	Heavy
Archetype	High-Impact Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	A fun but niche pick: Pros: Unique mechanics (retrievable bolts), strong single-shot damage, and raid-tier perks. Cons: Outclassed by meta heavies (e.g., linear fusion rifles) in DPS; PvP usability is minimal. Best For: Players who enjoy experimental loadouts or need an Arc-heavy option for specific builds.
How to Get it	Drops exclusively from The Desert Perpetual raid: Encounters: Epoptes (Hydra boss) and Koregos (Final Boss). Farming: Non-linear raid structure allows targeted encounter farming. Additional copies can be purchased post-clear using Spoils of Conquest.
PvE God Roll	Rail: Empowered Rail or Mag-Lev Rail Bolt Type: Charged Bolts or Heavy Bolts Perk 1: Impulse Amplifier or Bolt Collector Perk 2: Frenzy or Elemental Honing Masterwork: Velocity or Persistence
PvP God Roll	Rail: Mag-Lev Rail Bolt Type: Spring-Auger Bolts or Explosive Bolts Perk 1: Impulse Amplifier Perk 2: Vorpal Weapon Masterwork: Velocity

Lance Ephemeral Strand Sniper Rifle

Weapon Name	Lance Ephemeral
Weapon Type	Sniper Rifle
Tier Rank	S-tier in PvE, A-tier in PvP
Slot	Strand
Ammo	Special
Archetype	Rapid-Fire Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Yes, especially for PvE: Strengths: Top-tier DPS, Strand synergy (Hatchling/Unraveling Rounds), and raid-tier perks. Weaknesses: Poor ammo economy without FTTC/Rewind Rounds; outshined in PvP by kinetic snipers.
How to Get it	Source: Drops exclusively from The Desert Perpetual raid, specifically from the Agraios (Hobgoblin) and Koregos (Final Boss) encounters. Farming: Can be purchased for Spoils of Conquest at the raid vendor after acquisition. Higher-tier rolls (e.g., dual perks) drop from Feats-enabled runs.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Fluted Barrel or Smallbore Magazine: Tactical Mag Perk 1: Fourth Time’s the Charm (FTTC) or Rewind Rounds Perk 2: Bait and Switch or Elemental Honing Masterwork: Stability or Range.
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Fluted Barrel Magazine: Accurized Rounds or Steady Rounds Perk 1: Snapshot Sights or Built to Last Perk 2: Closing Time Masterwork: Stability

The When and Where Stasis Rocket Launcher

Weapon Name	The When and Where
Weapon Type	Rocket Launcher
Tier Rank	S-tier in PvE, A-tier in PvP
Slot	Stasis
Ammo	Heavy
Archetype	Adaptive Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Yes, especially for PvE. Pros: Top-tier raid weapon with unique Stasis utility (freezes/shatters targets), high DPS potential, and raid-tier stats. Cons: Non-craftable, RNG-dependent rolls, and heavy competition in PvP (e.g., The Colony for ease of use).
How to Get it	Source: Drops exclusively from The Desert Perpetual raid, specifically from encounter loot pools or the final chest. Farm Method: Repeated raid clears or purchasing with Spoils of Conquest at the raid vendor (requires spoils earned from other raids).
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Arrowhead Brake or Fluted Barrel Magazine: Impact Casing or Alloy Casing Perk 1: Reconstruction Perk 2: Bait and Switch
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Smallbore or Polygonal Rifling Magazine: High-Velocity Rounds Perk 1: Impulse Amplifier Perk 2: Cluster Bombs

Intercalary Stasis Auto Rifle

Weapon Name	Intercalary
Weapon Type	Submachine Gun
Tier Rank	A-tier in PvE, B-tier in PvP
Slot	Stasis
Ammo	Primary
Archetype	Adaptive Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	A solid niche pick for Stasis builds but not a must-have unless you favor its playstyle. Strengths: Unique Stasis synergy (Headstone/Rimestealer). Raid-tier stats (73 Aim Assist, 65 Handling). Versatile perk pool for both PvE and PvP. Weaknesses: Adaptive autos lack burst damage in PvE. Outshined by other raid weapons like Antedate (PvP) or Lance Ephemeral (PvE).
How to Get it	Source: Drops exclusively from The Desert Perpetual raid, specifically from the Agraios (Hobgoblin) and Koregos (Final Boss) encounters. Farmable: Yes, the raid is farmable for legendary weapons, but the exotic (Whirling Ovation) is weekly locked.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Arrowhead Brake or Fluted Barrel Magazine: Appended Mag or Flared Magwell Perk 1: Rewind Rounds or Headstone or Demolitionist Perk 2: Onslaught or Rimestealer or Desperate Measures Masterwork: Stability or Reload Speed.
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Arrowhead Break or Smallbore Magazine: Ricochet Rounds Perk 1: Strategist or Headstone Perk 2: Target Lock or Master of Arms Masterwork: Range or Stability

The Desert Perpetual Armor Sets

Like other raids in Destiny 2, Desert Perpetual features exclusive armor sets tailored to each class.

Here are the armor sets available for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans in the Desert Perpetual:

The Collective Psyche armor sets from The Desert Perpetual raid are a striking fusion of Vex precision and Nine-inspired mysticism, blending angular, time-worn textures with ethereal glow effects. These sets not only excel in aesthetics—perfect for Strand and Solar fashion builds—but also introduce gameplay-enhancing set bonuses, a first for Destiny 2 raid armor. The 2-piece bonus (Accretion) streamlines combat flow with faster weapon swaps, while the 4-piece bonus (Doppler Effect) amplifies key subclass verbs like Suspend and Radiant, making them meta-defining for endgame builds.

Compared to past raid sets like Vow of the Disciple’s or Last Wish’s gear, the Collective Psyche armor stands out for its versatility and synergy with modern subclass 3.0 kits. The high-stat rolls (especially from Master-tier clears) and tiered upgrade system via raid Feats further elevate their utility. For players chasing both power and prestige, these sets are a must-farm—offering the rare trifecta of unique visuals, buildcrafting depth, and raid-exclusive bragging rights.