D2 Duality Loot Guide

The Duality dungeon is a popular endgame activity in Destiny 2, added during Season of the Haunted. In this dungeon, Guardians explore the depths of the Cabal mindscape and face off against challenging foes, including Nightmare enemies.

Duality has 3 encounters, each offering unique rewards such as Legendary weapons, exclusive armor sets (Titan, Warlock, and Hunter), and the exotic Void sword Heartshadow.

Here’s what this guide will cover:

• Duality Loot Table
• Overview of All Duality Weapons
• Duality Armor Sets

Additionally, we’ll explain how to get the Heartshadow Exotic sword, review the top God Rolls for all Duality weapons, and highlight which weapons are worth farming.

Duality Loot Table

Encounter	Item Drop	Type	Ammo Type	Element
Nightmare of Gahlran (First Encounter)	Lingering Dread	Grenade Launcher	Special	Stasis
	The Epicurean	Fusion Rifle	Special	Void
	Deep Explorer Helmet	Helmet
	Deep Explorer Grasps	Arms
	Deep Explorer Boots	Legs
Unlock the Vault (Second Encounter)	Stormchaser	Linear Fusion Rifle	Heavy	Arc
	Unforgiven	Submachine Gun	Primary	Void
	New Purpose	Pulse Rifle	Primary	Stasis
	Deep Explorer Plate	Chest	–	–
	Deep Explorer Grasps	Arms	–	–
	Deep Explorer Mark | Cloak | Bond	Class Item	–	–
Nightmare of Caiatl (Final Encounter)	Heartshadow	Sword	Heavy	Void
	Fixed Odds	Machine Gun	Heavy	Solar
	Lingering Dread	Grenade Launcher	Special	Stasis
	New Purpose	Pulse Rifle	Primary	Stasis
	Stormchaser	Linear Fusion Rifle	Heavy	Arc
	The Epicurean	Fusion Rifle	Special	Void
	Unforgiven	Submachine Gun	Primary	Void
	All Armor Pieces from previous encounters	–	–	–

D2 Duality also features the following collectibles:

• Mandate of Strength Exotic Ship: To get the
  Mandate of Strength Exotic Ship in Destiny 2, you need to complete the Master Thoughtstealer Triumph within the Duality Dungeon. This requires finishing the dungeon on Master difficulty, which is a challenging mode with a higher power level and added enemy modifiers.
• Catalyst: To get the Heartshadow Catalyst in Destiny 2, first get the Heartshadow sword. When you get it, re-enter the dungeon and locate specific enemies hidden in three spots. Defeat each one, collect their dropped Standards, and bank them at the correct locations. Once all three are banked, a chest containing the Heartshadow Catalyst will appear.
• Exclusive Emblems. You can get 2 emblems you can get from the Duality.
  • The Deepest Truth, requires you to finish the Duality Dungeon for the first time (Thoughtstealer).

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  • Untouched by Opulence, is earned by completing Duality Dungeon solo without dying or exiting the activity (Perfected Thoughtstealer).

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How to farm Duality in Destiny 2 TFS

When Duality is the weekly featured dungeon, you can farm it for unlimited loot with a dedicated Fireteam and a few hours to spare.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to farming the Duality dungeon:

1. Play through the dungeon on your first character until reaching the encounter you want to farm.
2. Begin the encounter, then wipe (die without completing it).
3. Ask your Fireteam to wait, then switch to another character that hasn’t run the dungeon that week.
4. Rejoin your Fireteam with this second character and wipe again, so they now hold the checkpoint.
5. You’re set! Follow these steps to continue farming the encounter until reset:
   • Launch the dungeon on your second character (holding the checkpoint).
   • Swap to your first character and rejoin your Fireteam.
   • Complete the encounter, collect your loot, exit, switch back, and repeat from Step 1.

Destiny 2 Duality Weapons

The Duality dungeon in Destiny 2 offers one new Exotic, Heartshadow, and 6 Legendary weapons with unique perks and elemental attributes.

Below is a quick look at the available weapons.

Heartshadow Exotic Sword

Field	Description
Weapon Name	Heartshadow
Weapon Type	Sword
Tier Rank	PvE: B-Tier, PvP: C-Tier
Slot	Void
Ammo	Heavy
Archetype	Exotic
Perks	Exhumation: Heavy attacks with full sword energy turn you invisible and fire exploding Void projectiles.
Exotic Trait	Shot in the Dark: Staying invisible boosts damage briefly, and hits while invisible weaken targets.
Is this weapon worth farming?	Heartshadow is worth farming for Void-based PvE builds, offering solid damage and unique invisibility-based buffs.
How to Get it?	Complete the Duality dungeon, with increased drop chances by completing Triumphs (e.g., Master Thoughtstealer).

Lingering Dread Grenade Launcher

Field	Description
Weapon Name	Lingering Dread
Weapon Type	Grenade Launcher
Tier Rank	PvP: A-Tier, PvE: A-Tier
Slot	Stasis
Ammo	Special
Archetype	Breach Grenade Launcher
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Yes, Lingering Dread is great in both PvE and PvP. Its unique perks make it effective in crowd control and boss damage, especially for Stasis builds.
How to Get it?	Obtainable from the Duality dungeon’s first and final encounters, with additional chances from secret chests.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Smart Drift Control Magazine: Spike Grenades Trait 1: Auto-Loading Holster Trait 2: Chill Clip Explanation: Spike Grenades boost impact damage, making it ideal for PvE. Auto-Loading keeps it ready for use, and Chill Clip slows enemies, adding crowd control.
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Quick Launch Magazine: Proximity Grenades Trait 1: Auto-Loading Holster Trait 2: Vorpal Weapon Explanation: Quick Launch offers faster handling, Proximity Grenades improve hit consistency, and Vorpal Weapon is effective against Guardians with active Supers.

The Epicurean Fusion Rifle

Field	Description
Weapon Name	The Epicurean
Weapon Type	Fusion Rifle
Tier Rank	PvP: A-Tier, PvE: B-Tier
Slot	Void
Ammo	Special
Archetype	Precision Frame
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Yes, especially for PvP. Its range and handling make it a strong choice for Crucible, where fusion rifles excel at mid-range engagements. PvE players may find it less impactful but still viable.
How to Get it?	Obtainable from the first encounter in the Duality dungeon, with additional drops from secret chests and crafting after five Deepsight drops.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Arrowhead Brake Magazine: Accelerated Coils Trait 1: Feeding Frenzy Trait 2: Swashbuckler Explanation: Feeding Frenzy boosts reload speed, and Swashbuckler adds extra damage after melee kills, making it a decent option for PvE but not top-tier.
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Arrowhead Brake Magazine: Accelerated Coils Trait 1: Snapshot Sights or Surplus Trait 2: Rangefinder Explanation: Rangefinder extends its effective range, while Snapshot or Surplus offers flexibility with either faster aiming or added stability.

Stormchaser Linear Fusion Rifle

Field	Description
Weapon Name	Stormchaser
Weapon Type	Linear Fusion Rifle
Tier Rank	PvP: B-Tier,  PvE: S-Tier
Slot	Arc
Ammo	Heavy
Archetype	Aggressive Frame (3-round burst)
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Yes, especially for PvE. Stormchaser is one of the highest DPS options for boss encounters due to its burst fire and high damage. In PvP, it’s a solid choice, but less dominant compared to PvE scenarios.
How to Get it?	Obtainable from the second and final encounters in the Duality dungeon, with extra chances through secret chests.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Arrowhead Brake Magazine: Enhanced Battery Trait 1: Clown Cartridge Trait 2: Firing Line Explanation: Clown Cartridge increases magazine size, and Firing Line boosts damage when near allies, maximizing DPS in group activities.
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Smallbore Magazine: Accelerated Coils Trait 1: Rapid Hit Trait 2: Vorpal Weapon Explanation: Rapid Hit improves stability and reload speed with precision hits, while Vorpal Weapon increases damage against Guardians in their Super, enhancing PvP utility.

Unforgiven SMG

Field	Description
Weapon Name	Unforgiven
Weapon Type	Submachine Gun (SMG)
Tier Rank	PvP: B-Tier,  PvE: A-Tier
Slot	Void
Ammo	Primary
Archetype	Aggressive Frame (720 RPM)
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Yes, especially for PvE. Unforgiven’s synergy with Void builds and powerful perk combinations make it a strong choice for PvE. It’s solid in PvP but doesn’t outshine other top SMGs.
How to Get it?	Available from the Duality dungeon, mainly from the Vault encounter and as a bonus drop from Nightmare of Caiatl.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Smallbore Magazine: Appended Mag Trait 1: Demolitionist Trait 2: Golden Tricorn Explanation: Demolitionist regenerates grenade energy with kills and reloads on grenade activation, while Golden Tricorn amplifies damage, syncing well with Void builds.
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling Magazine: Ricochet Rounds Trait 1: Demolitionist Trait 2: Rampage Explanation: Hammer-Forged Rifling and Ricochet Rounds extend range, while Rampage provides escalating damage after kills, making it effective in PvP skirmishes.

New Purpose Pulse Rifle

Field	Description
Weapon Name	New Purpose
Weapon Type	Pulse Rifle
Tier Rank	PvP: A-Tier, PvE: A-Tier
Slot	Stasis
Ammo	Primary
Archetype	High-Impact Frame (Slow firing, high damage)
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Yes, especially for Stasis builds. New Purpose provides high damage and has excellent perk combinations that suit both PvE and PvP scenarios well.
How to Get it?	Drops from the final encounter in the Duality dungeon and can also appear in the dungeon’s secret chests after an initial drop.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Arrowhead Brake Magazine: Appended Mag Trait 1: Perpetual Motion Trait 2: Headstone Explanation: Perpetual Motion grants stability and handling, while Headstone creates Stasis crystals on precision kills, perfect for Stasis builds.
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Smallbore Magazine: High-Caliber Rounds Trait 1: Perpetual Motion Trait 2: Desperado Explanation: High-Caliber Rounds add flinch, while Desperado boosts fire rate on kills, making it deadly in Crucible.

Fixed Odds Machine Gun

Field	Description
Weapon Name	Fixed Odds
Weapon Type	Machine Gun
Tier Rank	PvP: B-Tier,  PvE: A-Tier
Slot	Solar
Ammo	Heavy
Archetype	High-Impact Frame (Slow firing, high damage)
Rarity	Legendary
Is this weapon worth farming?	Yes, especially for PvE. Fixed Odds has high damage output and is ideal for Solar builds, making it a great choice in PvE scenarios.
How to Get it?	Drops from the final encounter in the Duality dungeon (Caiatl encounter) and can also be found in dungeon secret chests after an initial drop.
PvE God Roll	Barrel: Arrowhead Brake Magazine: Appended Mag Trait 1: Field Prep Trait 2: Incandescent Explanation: Field Prep boosts reserves and reload speed when crouched, while Incandescent spreads Solar Scorch, enhancing Solar 3.0 builds.
PvP God Roll	Barrel: Chambered Compensator Magazine: Ricochet Rounds Trait 1: Field Prep Trait 2: Rampage Explanation: Field Prep assists with reloads, and Rampage boosts damage after each kill, making it solid for PvP engagements.

Duality Armor Sets: Deep Explorer

As with other Destiny 2 dungeons, the Duality dungeon includes a unique armor set for each class.

Below, you can see Duality armor sets for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans.

The Deep Explorer armor sets include:

• Deep Explorer Helmet | Mask | Hood
• Deep Explorer Gauntlets | Grasps | Gloves
• Deep Explorer Plate | Vest | Vestments
• Deep Explorer Greaves | Strides | Boots
• Deep Explorer Mark | Cloak | Bond

While these sets may not initially appear visually striking, they have gained a strong fan following and are becoming increasingly popular.

Master Duality Rewards

D2 Duality includes a Master version, which offers Artifice armor.

Artifice armor in Destiny 2 is a special type of armor that offers an extra mod slot, allowing you to optimize your Guardian’s stats more effectively. This additional slot provides a +3 stat boost to a chosen attribute, enabling players to fine-tune their stats without using armor energy.

Artifice armor is only available in Master-level dungeons. Whenever a dungeon is featured as the weekly Master dungeon or when it’s the most recent release, you can earn Artifice armor as loot. Notably, some dungeons like Shattered Throne, Pit of Heresy, and Prophecy don’t have Master versions, so they don’t drop Artifice armor.

To farm Artifice armor efficiently, focus on dungeons with encounters that drop armor pieces. Popular choices include the first and third encounters in the Duality dungeon or other straightforward encounters in Spire of the Watcher and Ghosts of the Deep. Remember to activate a stat-boosting mod on your Ghost Shell before starting, as it helps boost specific stats while farming.

Make sure to run the Duality dungeon on Master difficulty and work with a Fireteam to maximize your loot potential.