Grasp of Avarice is a Destiny 2 dungeon introduced with Bungie’s 30th Anniversary event on December 7, 2021. In this dungeon, Guardians venture into the depths of the Cosmodrome, battling Fallen and Hive enemies while navigating through treasure-themed encounters inspired by the infamous loot cave.
This D2 dungeon has 3 encounters that drop various Legendary weapons, unique GoA armor sets (you can check their appearance for each class below), and the Exotic Rocket Launcher, Gjallarhorn.
Here’s what you’ll find in this guide:
We’ll also cover how to get the Gjallarhorn, highlight the God rolls for each legendary weapon, and explain which ones are worth farming.
Grasp of Avarice Loot Table
| Encounter | Item Drop | Type | Ammo Type | Element |
| First Encounter (Ogre) | Matador 64 |  Shotgun |
 Special |
 Arc |
| Hero of Ages |  Sword |
 Heavy |
Arc |
|
| Descending Echo Greaves |  Legs |
– | – | |
| Descending Echo Mark Twisting Echo Cloak Corrupting Echo Bond |
 Class Item |
– | – | |
| Second Encounter (Servitor) | Matador 64 | Shotgun |
Special |
Arc |
| Hero of Ages | Sword |
Heavy |
Arc |
|
| Eyasluna |  Hand Cannon |
 Primary |
 Stasis |
|
| Twisting Echo Vest |  Chest |
– | – | |
| Corrupting Echo Gloves |  Arms |
– | – | |
| Final Encounter (Final Boss) | Matador 64 | Shotgun |
Special |
Arc |
| Hero of Ages | Sword |
Heavy |
Arc |
|
| Eyasluna | Hand Cannon |
Primary |
Stasis |
|
| 1000 Yard Stare |  Sniper Rifle |
Special |
 Void |
|
| Descending Echo Mark Twisting Echo Cloak Corrupting Echo Bond |
Class Item |
– | – | |
| Descending Echo Helm |  Helm |
– | – | |
| Corrupting Echo Gloves | Arms |
– | – | |
| Twisting Echo Vest | Chest |
– | – |
Besides items that drop from various encounters, you can also get the Grasp of Avarice exotic rocket launcher, Gjallarhorn.
To get Gjallarhorn in Destiny 2:
- Buy the 30th Anniversary Pack – This is required to unlock Gjallarhorn.
- Start the Quest – Go to Xur’s Treasure Hoard in Eternity and pick up the “And Out Fly the Wolves” quest.
- Finish the Grasp of Avarice Dungeon – Complete this dungeon to continue.
- Complete Quest Steps – Follow the steps, including collecting Wolfpack Rounds by defeating strong Fallen in the Cosmodrome and visiting Shaw Han and Banshee-44.
- Assemble Gjallarhorn – Return to Shaw Han to finish the quest and receive Gjallarhorn.
Grasp of Avarice also offers the following collectibles:
- Hraesveglur Exotic Gjallarhorn ornament: To unlock the Hraesveglur ornament for Gjallarhorn, you need to collect 12 hidden messages from Wilhelm-7 within the Grasp of Avarice dungeon. Finding all 12 messages completes the “The Richest Dead Man Alive” triumph in the 30th Anniversary Vidmaster seal, rewarding you with the ornament.
- Catalyst: To get the Gjallarhorn catalyst, run the Grasp of Avarice dungeon again after unlocking Gjallarhorn. Look for three special yellow-bar enemies throughout the dungeon. Damage each one until it drops a “Burden of Riches” debuff, then quickly carry it to a nearby chest to remove the debuff. Repeat this for all three enemies to unlock the catalyst, which boosts Gjallarhorn’s performance by adding a second rocket in the magazine and enhancing its Wolfpack Rounds.
- Exclusive Emblems. You can get 2 emblems from the Grasp of Avarice.
- Absolutely Cursed: you must complete the GoA Dungeon for the first time (Grasp of Avarice Complete).
Fireteam List:
Character Menu:
- Piratical Ambitions: this emblem is earned if you complete the Grasp of Avarice solo without dying or exiting the activity (Grasp of Avarice Solo Flawless).
Fireteam List:
Character Menu:
- Absolutely Cursed: you must complete the GoA Dungeon for the first time (Grasp of Avarice Complete).
Is Grasp of Avarice Farmable?
The Grasp of Avarice can be farmed for loot, but keep in mind that its Exotic drop is limited to once per character each week.
Here’s a quick guide to farming GoA dungeon:
- Run the Grasp of Avarice on your main character until you reach the encounter you want to farm.
- Begin the encounter, then wipe.
- Ask your Fireteam to hold on, switch to another character that hasn’t completed the dungeon that week, and rejoin them.
- Wipe again to set the checkpoint on this new character.
To continue farming:
- Start the dungeon with the character holding the checkpoint.
- Switch back to your main character and rejoin your Fireteam.
- Complete the encounter to receive loot.
- Keep switching characters and rejoining the team to farm the GoA dungeon as many times as you need.
Grasp of Avarice Weapons
The Grasp of Avarice dungeon in Destiny 2 offers one new Exotic, Gjallarhorn, and 4 Legendary weapons with unique perks and elemental attributes.
Below is a quick look at the available GoA weapons.
Gjallarhorn Solar Rocket Launcher
| Weapon Name: | Gjallarhorn |
| Weapon Type: |  Rocket Launcher |
| Tier Rank: |  S-Tier (PvE + PvP) |
| Slot: |  Solar |
| Ammo: | Heavy |
| Archetype: | Exotic |
| Perks: | Wolfpack Rounds |
| Exotic Trait: | Wolfpack Rounds: Rounds fired split into tracking cluster missiles upon detonation, dealing extra area damage. Allies with non-Exotic rocket launchers in the vicinity also gain Wolfpack Rounds, boosting their DPS. |
| Is this weapon worth farming? | Yes, Gjallarhorn is essential for endgame PvE and powerful in PvP due to its unique support perk, which enhances team DPS significantly. |
| How to Get it? | Obtainable by completing the Grasp of Avarice dungeon from the 30th Anniversary event. |
Matador 64 Arc Shotgun
| Weapon Name | Matador 64 |
| Weapon Type | Shotgun |
| Tier Rank | PvP: S-Tier, PvE:  A-Tier |
| Slot | Arc |
| Ammo | Special |
| Archetype | Precision Frame |
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Is this weapon worth farming? | Yes, Matador 64 is a top-tier PvP shotgun, with a solid PvE setup for close combat. Its Precision Frame ensures accuracy, and high damage perks make it versatile across both PvP and PvE. |
| How to Get it | Drops from the Grasp of Avarice dungeon encounters, with a better chance during the weekly featured rotation. |
| PvE God Roll | Barrel: Smallbore or Smoothbore Magazine: Assault Mag Perk 1: Lead from Gold (better ammo economy) or Threat Detector (boosts handling) Perk 2: Swashbuckler (damage boost after kills) or Golden Tricorn Masterwork: Reload Speed |
| PvP God Roll | Barrel: Smallbore or Smoothbore Magazine: Accurized Rounds or Light Mag Perk 1: Perpetual Motion (boosts stability during movement) or Threat Detector (close-range handling) Perk 2: Opening Shot (improves accuracy on the first shot) or Killing Wind (boosts range after kills) Masterwork: Range |
Hero of Ages Arc Sword
| Weapon Name | Hero of Ages |
| Weapon Type | Sword |
| Tier Rank | PvP:  B-Tier, PvE:  D-Tier |
| Slot | Arc |
| Ammo | Heavy |
| Archetype | Vortex Frame |
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Is this weapon worth farming? | No, Hero of Ages is currently outclassed by other swords. In PvE, its perks are weak for sustained DPS, while in PvP, it lacks perks like Eager Edge, which limit its utility. |
| How to Get it | Drops from the Grasp of Avarice dungeon encounters. Best farmed from the Ogre encounter or final boss for more frequent drops. |
| PvE God Roll | Blade: Honed Edge (for Impact) Guard: Swordmaster’s Guard (balanced for blocking) Perk 1: Tireless Blade (refunds ammo) Perk 2: En Garde (damage boost after switching) Masterwork: Impact |
| PvP God Roll | Blade: Hungry Edge (increases ammo) Guard: Swordmaster’s Guard Perk 1: Tireless Blade (ammo refund) Perk 2: Assassin’s Blade (increased speed on kills) Masterwork: Impact |
Eyasluna Stasis Hand Cannon
| Weapon Name | Eyasluna |
| Weapon Type | Hand Cannon |
| Tier Rank | PvP: A-Tier, PvE: B-Tier |
| Slot | Stasis |
| Ammo | Primary |
| Archetype | Adaptive Frame |
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Is this weapon worth farming? | Yes, Eyasluna remains a strong choice for PvP, with perks that offer solid handling, range, and dueling capabilities. In PvE, it’s a good option but is outclassed by other Hand Cannons with better AoE capabilities. |
| How to Get it | Drops from the final boss of the Grasp of Avarice dungeon. Best farmed during the dungeon’s featured week for repeated attempts. |
| PvE God Roll | Barrel: Truesight HCS (boosts all stats slightly) Magazine: High-Caliber Rounds (increased flinch) Perk 1: Unrelenting (health regen) or Rapid Hit (reload speed boost) Perk 2: Headstone (Stasis synergy for AoE) or Demolitionist (grenade-focused builds) Masterwork: Handling |
| PvP God Roll | Barrel: HitMark HCS (range and accuracy boost) Magazine: High-Caliber Rounds (flinch) or Ricochet Rounds (added stability) Perk 1: Rangefinder (increased range) or Perpetual Motion (better handling) Perk 2: Moving Target (increased target acquisition) or Kill Clip (damage boost after a kill) Masterwork: Range |
1000 Yard Stare Void Sniper Rifle
| Weapon Name | 1000 Yard Stare |
| Weapon Type | Sniper Rifle |
| Tier Rank | PvP: A-Tier, PvE: D-Tier |
| Slot | Void |
| Ammo | Special |
| Archetype | Adaptive Frame |
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Is this weapon worth farming? | Yes, especially for PvP players looking for a solid Sniper with high handling and a competitive perk pool. However, it’s less effective in PvE due to limited damage options. |
| How to Get it | Drops from the final boss in the Grasp of Avarice dungeon, best farmed during its featured week. |
| PvE God Roll | Barrel: Fluted Barrel (better handling) Magazine: Appended Mag (more rounds) Perk 1: Triple Tap (ammo sustain) Perk 2: Golden Tricorn or Demolitionist (damage boost or ability synergy) Masterwork: Handling |
| PvP God Roll | Barrel: Fluted Barrel (quick handling) Magazine: Accurized Rounds (increased range) Perk 1: Quickdraw or Perpetual Motion (faster handling) Perk 2: Snapshot Sights (faster aiming) Masterwork: Handling |
Grasp of Avarice Armor Sets
As all other Destiny 2 dungeons, the Grasp of Avarice dungeon includes a unique armor set for each class.
Below, you can see GoA armor sets for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans.
| Hunter | Titan | Warlock |
| Twisting Echo Set | Descending Echo Set | Corrupting Echo Set |
| Twisting Echo Mask | Descending Echo Helm | Corrupting Echo Cover |
| Twisting Echo Grips | Descending Echo Gauntlets | Corrupting Echo Gloves |
| Twisting Echo Vest | Descending Echo Cage | Corrupting Echo Robes |
| Twisting Echo Strides | Descending Echo Greaves | Corrupting Echo Boots |
| Twisting Echo Cloak | Descending Echo Mark | Corrupting Echo Bond |
These unique armor sets from the Grasp of Avarice dungeon look great for each class (in my opinion) and reflect the GoA dungeon’s distinct style. They’re surely not worse than such popular sets as the Prophecy gear and are great for transmogrification.
Master Grasp of Avarice Rewards
The Grasp of Avarice dungeon in Destiny 2 has a Master version. Instead of Adept weapons like those found in Master Raids, Grasp of Avarice rewards players with Artifice armor.
Each piece of Artifice armor includes an extra mod slot that helps refine your stat distribution. This special slot can hold Artifice mods, which give a +3 bonus to a chosen stat without using any armor energy. This makes it easy to boost a stat to the next tier with no drawbacks.
