Destiny 2 Exotic Armor Focusing: Everything You Need to Know

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Intro

The Destiny 2 community is buzzing with excitement as Bungie introduces Exotic Armor Focusing in Season 21. This new system provides Guardians more control over their armor selection, helping you target specific Exotics to perfect your builds. Here’s a complete breakdown of Exotic Armor Focusing, costs, and strategies to maximize your gameplay.

What is Exotic Armor Focusing?

Starting in Season 21, players can use Exotic Armor Focusing to direct their Exotic Engrams into specific expansions or even specific armor pieces. The feature, available through Rahool in the Tower, is split into two tiers of focusing:

Focusing Option Details
Advanced Decryption Focus Exotic Engrams on a specific release (e.g., Shadowkeep, Beyond Light, etc.).
Precision Decryption Focus Exotic Engrams directly on a specific armor piece for precision targeting.

 

Engrams not immediately decrypted will go into your inventory, and players can decide whether to decrypt them for free or focus them using the two methods.

How to Use Exotic Armor Focusing

Advanced Decryption

This method allows players to focus Exotic Engrams by release, targeting Exotics from a particular expansion.

Cost:

  • 1 Exotic Engram
  • 1 Ascendant Shard
  • 30,000 Glimmer

Example: If you want Exotics from The Witch Queen, Advanced Decryption ensures the armor comes from that expansion’s loot pool.

Precision Decryption

For Guardians looking for a specific Exotic piece, Precision Decryption is the way to go. However, this convenience comes at a higher cost.

Cost:

  • 1 Exotic Engram
  • 3 Ascendant Shards
  • 60,000 Glimmer
  • 1 Exotic Cipher

To offset the cost of Exotic Ciphers, Bungie is increasing the stack limit from one to five in Season 21.

Key Notes About Exotic Focusing

  • No New Exotics: Exotic Armor Focusing does not include new Exotics. These must be earned from Vex Strike Force events or Lost Sectors.
  • Guaranteed Stats: Focusing increases the likelihood of higher stat rolls but does not guarantee them. Use Ghost Shell mods for better results.

How to Farm Exotic Armor

There are two primary ways to farm Exotic Armor in Destiny 2: Legendary and Master Lost Sectors or the Vex Strike Force event. Each has pros and cons:

Lost Sectors

Pros Cons
Test endgame builds solo with no level cap restrictions. Exotic drop rates are not guaranteed.
Seasonal requirements won’t change in Season 21. Still challenging for new or underpowered players.
Drop rates are temporarily boosted in early seasons. Boost will likely decrease once most players reach max power.

Vex Strike Force Event

Pros Cons
Guaranteed new Exotic drop from a knockout list if you have Exotics left to collect. Event only occurs in Neomuna’s Vex Incursion Zone, which rotates weekly.
No slot restrictions like Lost Sectors. Rare event with no specific trigger—requires patience or tools like Discord bots.
Rewards a random Exotic roll if your knockout list is empty. Extremely difficult to complete solo.

How to Maximize Exotic Armor Stats

For the best rolls, focus on the stats that complement your build. Use Ghost Shell mods to increase the chances of receiving armor with desired stat distributions. Here’s a breakdown of stats by playstyle:

Stat Effect Best For
Discipline Reduces grenade cooldowns. All modes
Recovery Improves shield/HP regeneration rates. PvP
Resilience Grants damage resistance in PvE. PvE
Mobility Reduces dodge cooldowns (important for Hunters) and improves strafe speed in PvP. PvP, Hunters
Intellect Reduces super cooldowns (less relevant due to recent changes). Niche builds
Strength Reduces melee ability cooldowns (can be compensated with class abilities/Exotics). Niche builds

Best Exotic Armor for PvE and PvP

Titans

  • PvE: Heart of Inmost Light, Wormgod Caress, Synthoceps, Loreley Splendor Helm (Solar)
  • PvP: Dunemarchers, Peacekeepers, One-Eyed Mask

Warlocks

  • PvE: Starfire Protocol (Solar), Necrotic Grip, Lunafaction Boots
  • PvP: Ophidian Aspect, Osmiomancy Gloves (Stasis), Transversive Steps

Hunters

  • PvE: Omnioculus (Void), Gyrfalcon’s Hauberk (Void), Star-Eater Scales
  • PvP: Assassin’s Cowl, St0mp-EE5, Young Ahamkara’s Spine

High-Stat Exotic Armor Tips

To get high-stat armor:

  • Focus Armor: Use Ghost Shell mods to target specific stats.
  • Play Difficult Activities: Master/Legend Lost Sectors and Vex Strike Force events offer the best chances for high-stat Exotics.
  • Prioritize Important Stats: Focus on stats that boost your build’s performance in PvE or PvP.

Final Thoughts

Exotic Armor Focusing in Destiny 2 is a game-changer for Guardians looking to optimize their loadouts. Whether you’re farming for specific Exotics, targeting higher stat rolls, or simply planning your next build, Season 21 is packed with opportunities.

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