Vesper’s Host is a new dungeon introduced with the Destiny 2: Revenant episode. Release date: October 11, 2024. This instance takes Guardians back to Europa, revisiting a location familiar to players who’ve explored the Deep Stone Crypt.
D2 Vesper’s Host has 3 encounters that offer firetams that manage to complete them plenty of chances to earn high-tier loot, including unique weapons and armor sets.
What you will find in this guide:
We’ll overview all rewards that you can get from the Vesper’s Host dungeon: weapons (including the Ice Breaker Exotic sniper rifle), armor sets, and various collectibles. We’ll also share our point of view on which weapons are worth farming, and which are not.
Vesper’s Host Loot Table
| Encounter | Weapon/Armor | Type | Ammo Type | Element | Drop Chance |
| Vesper Station (First Encounter) | VS Chill Inhibitor |  Grenade Launcher |
 Heavy |
 Stasis |
~20% |
| VS Gravitic Arrest |  Fusion Rifle |
 Special |
 Void |
~20% | |
Spacewalk Armor ( Chest,  Arms,  Legs) |
Armor | – | ~60% | ||
| Second Encounter (Raneiks Unified) | VS Velocity Baton | Grenade Launcher |
Special |
Void |
~20% |
| VS Pyroelectric Propellant |  Auto Rifle |
 Primary |
Arc | ~20% | |
Spacewalk Armor ( Helm, Arms, Legs) |
Armor | – | ~60% | ||
| Final Encounter (Corrupted Puppeteer) | Ice Breaker (Exotic) |  Sniper Rifle |
Special |
 Solar |
~5-10% |
| VS Gravitic Arrest | Fusion Rifle |
Special |
Void |
~20% | |
Spacewalk Armor ( Chest, Legs,  Class Item) |
Armor | – | ~60% |
The Vesper’s Host dungeon also features an exclusive Sparrow, two unique emblems, and a Catalyst for the Ice Breaker. The loot includes high-stat Legendary weapons with actually pretty good perks (that allow some weapons to be considered meta in its categories), alongside the Spacewalk Armor set. Below is a brief overview of all VH D2 dungeon encounters.
Exclusive Emblems. You can get 3 emblems from the VH dungeon.
- Anomalous: Finish the “Vesper’s Host” dungeon and claim the Vesper’s Champion triumph.
Fireteam List:
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- Station’s Savior: Complete all encounters in the “Vesper’s Host” dungeon alone, without dying or leaving, to achieve Perfect Solitude.
Fireteam List:
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- Vespertine: Complete the “Vesper’s Host” dungeon on contest mode (Orbital Tournament Triumph).
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How to Farm Vesper’s Host for Loot
Vesper’s Host is the newest dungeon in Destiny 2 and is not part of the Featured dungeon rotation, so you can only farm its Exotic once per character each week. However, you can farm its Legendary weapons and armor without limits.
Here’s how to farm the VH dungeon:
- Play through the dungeon on your first character until you reach the encounter you want to farm.
- Start the encounter and wipe (die without finishing it).
- Switch to another character that hasn’t run the dungeon and rejoin your Fireteam.
- Wipe again to save the checkpoint on your second character.
To continue farming Vesper’s Host:
- Launch the dungeon with your second character holding the checkpoint.
- Switch back to your first character, rejoin, and complete the encounter.
- Repeat the process as needed for unlimited loot.
First Encounter: Vesper Station
In the first encounter, you’ll use Scanner and Operator augments to activate panels and deposit nuclear cores. This involves clearing enemies, finding the correct panels, and handling mechanics similar to those seen in the Deep Stone Crypt raid.
Rewards:
- VS Chill Inhibitor (Stasis Grenade Launcher)
- VS Gravitic Arrest (Void Fusion Rifle)
- Spacewalk Armor (Class Item)
Second Encounter: Raneiks Unified
In this encounter, you’ll face Raneiks Unified, a massive servitor that splits into multiple smaller servitors. Your team must use the Suppressor augment to break the servitor apart, identify marked servitors, and then shoot specific panels to start the damage phase.
Rewards:
- VS Velocity Baton (Void Grenade Launcher)
- VS Pyroelectric Propellant (Arc Auto Rifle)
- Spacewalk Armor (Helm, Arms)
Final Encounter: Corrupted Puppeteer (Atraks-1)
The final encounter pits you against Atraks-1, now the Corrupted Puppeteer. You’ll need to manage all three augments—Scanner, Operator, and Suppressor—while dealing with Atraks’ clones. This encounter involves activating panels, avoiding Radiation debuffs, and using nuclear cores to remove the boss’s shield before a damage phase.
Rewards:
- Ice Breaker (Exotic Solar Sniper Rifle)
- VS Gravitic Arrest (Void Fusion Rifle)
- Spacewalk Armor (Chest, Legs)
As we mentioned above, throughout the VH dungeon, you can get new Legendary weapons, the Spacewalk armor set, and the rare Exotic Ice Breaker sniper rifle. While most rewards drop consistently from their encounters, the Ice Breaker is a rare drop from the final boss.
Vesper’s Host Weapons
The Vesper’s Host dungeon in Destiny 2 features four powerful Legendary weapons and one returning Exotic, each offering unique perks and elemental damage types.
Below is a brief overview of the weapons.
Ice Breaker Exotic Sniper Rifle
| Weapon Name | Ice Breaker |
| Weapon Type | Sniper Rifle |
| Tier Rank |  B-Tier for PvE, A-Tier for PvP |
| Slot | Solar |
| Ammo | Special |
| Archetype | Exotic |
| Exotic Traits: | No Backpack: Final blows or assists with any other weapon or ability have a chance to create ammo for Ice Breaker. Defeating powerful combatants will create multiple rounds. Ice Breaker: Defeating a target with this weapon causes them to explode. Precision final blows or shattering a frozen target instead triggers an ignition. |
| Is Ice Breaker worth farming? | Ice Breaker’s ability to generate ammo without relying on drops is unique, giving it a strong PvP presence, especially for players who can chain kills. It’s less powerful in PvE but still useful for sustained sniping. |
| How to Get it? | Ice Breaker is a random drop from the final boss in the Vesper’s Host dungeon. Requires The Final Shape Dungeon Key. |
VS Chill Inhibitor Grenade Launcher
| Weapon Name: | VS Chill Inhibitor |
| Weapon Type: | Grenade Launcher |
| Tier Rank: | PvE: A-Tier, PvP:  C-Tier |
| Slot: | Stasis |
| Ammo: | Heavy |
| Archetype: | Rapid-Fire |
| Rarity: | Legendary |
| Is VS Chill Inhibitor Worth Farming? | This grenade launcher shines in PvE because of its high fire rate and ability to deal solid Stasis damage. It can easily clear groups of enemies and deal heavy damage to bosses, especially with perks like Bait and Switch and Chain Reaction. It’s not as strong in PvP, but can still be useful in some situations. |
| How to Get it? | It drops from the first and second encounters in the Vesper’s Host dungeon. |
| PvE God Roll: | Barrel: Quick Launch Magazine: Spike Grenades Perk 1: Envious Arsenal or Demolitionist Perk 2: Bait and Switch Masterwork: Handling |
| PvP God Roll: | Barrel: Quick Launch Magazine: High-Velocity Rounds Perk 1: Danger Zone Perk 2: Chain Reaction Masterwork: Velocity |
PvE Perks Explanation:
- Quick Launch: Improves handling and projectile speed, making it easier to use.
- Spike Grenades: Adds extra damage on direct hits, great for dealing with tough enemies.
- Envious Arsenal/Demolitionist: Envious Arsenal is great for switching weapons, while Demolitionist helps you get grenades back faster.
- Bait and Switch: Gives a big damage boost after switching between weapons, perfect for short burst damage phases.
PvP Perks Explanation:
- Quick Launch: Helps with faster handling and aiming.
High-Velocity Rounds: Makes your grenades travel faster, improving accuracy. - Danger Zone: Increases explosion size when enemies are close, helping with crowd control.
- Chain Reaction: Causes explosions on kills, useful for taking down multiple enemies at once.
VS Chill Inhibitor works best in PvE, where its fast fire rate and explosive perks can deal big damage. It’s not as strong in PvP, but it can still be fun when used in the right situations.
VS Gravitic Arrest Fusion Rifle
| Weapon Name: | VS Gravitic Arrest |
| Weapon Type: | Fusion Rifle |
| Tier Rank: | PvE: A-Tier, PvP: A-Tier |
| Slot: | Void |
| Ammo: | Special |
| Archetype: | Adaptive |
| Rarity: | Legendary |
| Is VS Gravitic Arrest worth farming? | VS Gravitic Arrest is an A-tier weapon both for PvE and PvP because of its excellent handling, strong Void-based perk combinations, and good DPS/TTK. With perks like Repulsor Brace and Withering Gaze in PvE and Under Pressure and Closing Time in PvP, it fits well into many loadouts. |
| How to Get it? | It drops from all encounters in the Vesper’s Host dungeon. |
| PvE God Roll: | Barrel: Fluted Barrel Battery: Enhanced Battery Perk 1: Repulsor Brace or Demolitionist Perk 2: Withering Gaze or Chain Reaction Masterwork: Handling |
| PvP God Roll: | Barrel: Extended Barrel Battery: Projection Fuse Perk 1: Under Pressure Perk 2: Closing Time or Successful Warm-Up Masterwork: Range or Stability |
PvE Perks Explanation:
- Fluted Barrel: Boosts handling, making the weapon quicker to use.
- Enhanced Battery: Increases the magazine size, allowing for more shots before reloading.
- Repulsor Brace/Demolitionist: Repulsor Brace helps with Void shield regeneration, while Demolitionist assists with grenade cooldowns.
- Withering Gaze/Chain Reaction: Withering Gaze increases debuff potential for big damage, and Chain Reaction causes explosions on kills, clearing groups of enemies.
PvP Perks Explanation:
- Extended Barrel: Increases range, making it easier to hit targets at a distance.
- Projection Fuse: Enhances range further, giving better accuracy at long ranges.
- Under Pressure: Improves accuracy as the magazine gets lower, perfect for fusion rifles.
- Closing Time/Successful Warm-Up: Closing Time improves handling and range under pressure, while Successful Warm-Up allows for faster follow-up shots, ideal for chaining kills.
VS Gravitic Arrest is a versatile and powerful option for both PvE and PvP, with great damage potential and strong perks that enhance Void synergy.
VS Velocity Baton Grenade Launcher
| Weapon Name: | VS Velocity Baton |
| Weapon Type: | Grenade Launcher |
| Tier Rank: | PvE: B-Tier, PvP: C-Tier |
| Slot: | Void |
| Ammo: | Special |
| Archetype: | Area Denial |
| Rarity: | Legendary |
| Is VS Velocity Baton worth farming? | VS Velocity Baton is a new area denial grenade launcher, following in the footsteps of Lost Signal, which didn’t get much attention. However, VS Velocity Baton seems like it has more potential. In PvE, it offers some interesting perk combinations, and while it might not be a top-tier pick, it has room to perform well in certain setups. Talking about PvP, Area denial grenade launchers aren’t very popular, but VS Velocity Baton has a few perks that could be useful. That said, if you’re looking for a strong option in PvP, Witherhoard is a better choice. Overall, VS Velocity Baton ranks B-Tier in PvE and C-Tier in PvP. |
| How to Get it? | It drops from the first and third encounters in the Vesper’s Host dungeon. |
| PvE God Roll: | Barrel: Quick Launch Magazine: High-Velocity Rounds Perk 1: Demolitionist or Unrelenting Perk 2: Attrition Orbs or Destabilizing Rounds Masterwork: Velocity or Handling |
| PvP God Roll: | Barrel: Quick Launch Magazine: High-Velocity Rounds Perk 1: Slickdraw Perk 2: Harmony Masterwork: Velocity |
PvE Perks Explanation:
- Quick Launch: Increases handling and projectile speed, making it faster to use.
- High-Velocity Rounds: Improves velocity, making it easier to hit targets quickly.
- Demolitionist/Unrelenting: Demolitionist helps regenerate grenades, while Unrelenting offers health regeneration, making it effective for long PvE encounters.
- Attrition Orbs/Destabilizing Rounds: Attrition Orbs generates orbs on hits, and Destabilizing Rounds causes Void explosions, perfect for crowd control.
PvP Perks Explanation:
- Quick Launch: Maximizes speed for quick engagements.
- High-Velocity Rounds: Enhances velocity, increasing accuracy for landing hits.
- Slickdraw: Reduces aim assist but speeds up handling, allowing for faster reaction times in PvP.
- Harmony: Boosts damage after a kill with another weapon, making it easier to chain eliminations.
VS Velocity Baton is best used in PvE for crowd control and support, but with careful handling, it can be a niche pick in PvP.
VS Pyroelectric Propellant Auto Rifle
| Weapon Name | VS Pyroelectric Propellant |
| Weapon Type | Auto Rifle |
| Tier Rank | A-Tier for PvE, A-Tier for PvP |
| Slot |  Arc |
| Ammo | Primary |
| Archetype | Adaptive |
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Is VS Pyroelectric Propellant worth farming? | It’s been a while since we’ve seen an Adaptive Arc Auto Rifle (the last one was in Season 15). Recently, we’ve mostly had Solar and Void rifles with subclass perks like Incandescent or Repulsor Brace, which make them stand out. Thankfully, VS Pyro brings its own set of Arc perks, such as Eddy Current and Jolting Feedback, along with solid neutral perks like Rewind Rounds and Onslaught. Its Origin Trait also boosts ability energy from weapon hits, which can add even more value, similar to the Bray Inheritance trait from Deep Stone Crypt. In PvP, Auto Rifles have seen ups and downs, with Precision Frames being the most popular lately for their high crit damage. While Adaptives recently saw a small nerf to crit damage, it won’t affect their time-to-kill much unless you’re dealing with range drop-off. However, VS Pyro’s perks should make it a strong choice among other Auto Rifles. |
| How to Get it? | Drops from the second and third encounters in the Vesper’s Host dungeon. Can also drop from secret chests. |
| PvE God Roll | Barrel: Fluted Barrel Magazine: Flared Magwell or Tactical Mag Perk 1: Eddy Current Perk 2: Jolting Feedback or Onslaught Masterwork: Reload Speed |
| PvP God Roll | Barrel: Smallbore or Arrowhead Break Magazine: Ricochet Rounds Perk 1: To the Pain or Fragile Focus Perk 2: Closing Time or Kill Clip Masterwork: Stability |
PvE God Roll Explanation:
- Fluted Barrel: Boosts handling and stability for quick reactions.
- Flared Magwell/Tactical Mag: Increases reload speed and magazine size for smoother combat.
- Eddy Current: Speeds up reload when Amplified, ideal for Arc builds.
- Jolting Feedback/Onslaught: Jolting chains Arc damage, while Onslaught increases fire rate and reload speed for sustained DPS.
PvP God Roll Explanation:
- Smallbore/Arrowhead Break: Enhances range and stability or improves recoil control.
- Ricochet Rounds: Boosts range and stability for better accuracy.
- To the Pain/Fragile Focus: Increases handling and range during duels or when above critical health.
- Closing Time/Kill Clip: Closing Time improves range and aim as mag empties, while Kill Clip boosts damage after a kill.
These combinations make the VS Pyroelectric Propellant an effective weapon in PvE and PvP, offering strong synergy with Arc builds and consistent damage output.
Vesper’s Host Armor Sets: Spacewalk
Like all dungeons in Destiny 2, Vesper’s Host offers a unique armor set for each class, called the Spacewalk Armor sets.
Below, you can check their appearance for the Warlock, Hunter, and Titan.
