Summary
Destiny 2is full of exciting things to keep players busy for extended periods, from completing rounds of its core playlist activities to exploring the recently added Pale Heart destination in The Final Shape. One other thing to look forward to regularly isDestiny 2’s Exotic missions, which typically take players through an intricately designed level with various enemy encounters and platforming puzzles to obtain an Exotic weapon upon completing it. One of the best Exotic missions inDestinyhistory,Dual Destiny, was introduced shortly after the release ofDestiny 2’s Final Shape expansion. However, players can also now complete another mission to obtain an Exotic version of the very first weapon Guardians ever acquired in the originalDestiny.
The Khvostov 7G-02 is a basic Auto Rifle that players first acquire in The Breach in the Cosmodrome inDestiny. It was first revamped as the Khvostov 7G-0X Exotic Auto Rifle inDestiny’s hugely successful Rise of Iron expansion and has now returned inDestiny 2’s Final Shape expansion. Unfortunately, while the weapon is an excellent addition to any Guardian’s arsenal, the mission to obtain it is anything but excellent. As such, the Khvostov 7G-0X mission sets both a high and a low bar for future Exotic quests.
The Khvostov Exotic Mission Is One of the Best and Worst Exotic Missions in Destiny 2
The Khvostov Exotic Auto Rifle Is One of Destiny 2: The Final Shape’s Best Weapons
The upside to doing the Khvostov Exotic mission inDestiny 2is that it rewards players with what is currently one ofThe Final Shape’s best weapons. Even its Legendary version, which players acquire around halfway through the quest, is worth keeping around. The Khvostov 7G-02 Legendary Auto Rifle is fully Masterworked with Handling and is massively customizable, giving players the option to choose between three different barrels, three different magazines, three different traits in one column, and two different traits in a second column.
The Exotic version of the Khvostov is even better than the Legendary, sporting an incredibly powerful intrinsic trait. TheKhvostov 7G-0X’s intrinsic trait, The Right Choice, causes every seventh bullet to deal additional damage and ricochet to nearby targets. Eyes Up, Guardian is another great weapon trait, as it enhances the weapon’s next several ricochet shots by granting more bounces between targets.
The Khvostov Exotic Mission Is Painfully Long, Tedious, and Largely Uneventful
Unlike most Exotic missions inDestiny 2, the path to acquire the Khvostov 7G-0X doesn’t happen in a separate instance. Instead, it all happens in the open world of the Pale Heart zone. Players begin by collecting 15 Lost Encryption Bits, which can be found inside each of thePale Heart’s Region Chests, as well as in each of the Cyst missions. After collecting all 15 Lost Encryption Bits, they will transform into a Lost Encryption Code that can be used to unlock a chest containing the Legendary Khvostov.
Players also need to collect 17 Motes of Light, which are found by defeating all 9Overthrow bossesand collecting all 8 Visions of the Traveler. Once they’ve obtained all 17 Motes of Light, they will combine to form a Mote of Primordial Light, which can then be used to unlock the chest containing the Exotic Khvostov.
Needless to say, with the path to the Khvostov 7G-0X being nothing more than collecting a bunch of items, it hardly holds a candle to even the worst Exotic missions ever seen inDestiny 2. It would be best forDestiny 2to avoid anything as tedious, long-suffering, and uneventful as the Khvostov Exotic mission in the future. On the flip side, the Khvostov 7G-0X is one of the best weapons inDestiny 2’s Final Shape expansion, setting a high bar for future Exotic mission rewards.
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Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.An Immersive StoryYou are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.Guardian ClassesChoose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
