xenophage destiny 2

Xenophage is a powerful Exotic Machine Gun in Destiny 2, known for its high damage output and versatility in both PvE and PvP activities. Heres everything you need to know: How to Obtain Xenophage Xenophage is acquired through a hidden quest tied to the Shadowkeep expansion. Heres a simplified guide: Start the Quest: "The Journey" - Head to the Moon and interact with the statue near Eris Morn to pick up the quest. - Youll receive a "Lunar Spelunker" bounty requiring you to explore lost sectors. Solve the Puzzles in the Anchor of Light (Lost Sector) - Enter the Anchor of Light lost sector (near Archers Line). - Look for hidden runes on the walls and interact with them in the correct order: 1. Hive rune near the entrance. 2. Rune behind a pillar in the main area. 3. Rune near the exit tunnel (before the boss room). - After activating all three, a hidden door will open, revealing a chest with the next step. Complete the Pit of Heresy Dungeon (Secret Boss) - Enter the Pit of Heresy dungeon (on the Moon). - Instead of completing it normally, look for a hidden path in the Ogre encounter (after the first encounter). - Drop down carefully into a hidden chamber and defeat the secret boss (a Hive Knight). - Claim the "Xenophage Exotic Quest Item" from the chest. Return to Eris Morn - Shell give you a final step to kill 20 Guardians in Crucible/Gambit or 100 enemies in strikes/Nightfalls. Claim Xenophage - Return to Eris to receive your Xenophage! Xenophage Perks & Stats Exotic Perk: Pyrotoxin Rounds - Fires high-explosive rounds that detonate on impact. - Deals massive damage but has no critical hit multiplier (always body-shot damage). Intrinsic Trait: Dark Forged Trigger - Fires slower but hits harder than most machine guns. Stats: - High impact and range. - Low rate of fire (120 RPM) but excellent for burst damage. Is Xenophage Good? PvE: Top-tier for boss DPS, especially in raids/dungeons (e.g., Deep Stone Crypt, Vow of the Disciple). PvP: Strong but slow-firing; best for area denial and heavy ammo control. Weakness: No precision damage, so its less effective against enemies with crit spots. Catalyst? As of 2024, Xenophage does not have a catalyst in Destiny 2. Bungie may add one in the future. Tips for Using Xenophage Pair with Luna Well or Rally Barricade for faster reloads. Great for one-phasing bosses when combined with debuffs (e.g., Tractor Cannon or Tether). Use in Gambit for invading or melting Primevals. Would you like help with any specific part of the quest?