Destiny Rising Exotic & Mythic Weapons

How to Get Mythic and Exotic Weapons in Destiny Rising

If you're diving into Destiny Rising and wondering how to get your hands on some powerful mythic and exotic weapons, you're in the right place. In this guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know—from leveling up your Pinnacle Rewards to choosing the right activities for farming top-tier gear. Here's a quick review on Weapons and how they stack up to the rest of the Weapons. Don't forget to use the best Lightbearers as well!

Step 1: Reach Pinnacle Reward Level 5

Before you start hunting for mythics and exotics, you need to unlock the ability to earn them. This happens at Pinnacle Reward Level 5, which begins at level 51. Most players are just hitting this threshold, as it was unlocked recently.

Why is this important? Mythic and exotic drops only become available starting at level 5, and the chances of getting them increase slightly as you progress to higher levels.

Step 2: Choose the Right Activities

Once you're at level 5, it's time to focus on the activities that actually drop these weapons. Let’s break down the best options:

Adventure Mode: Heroic Strikes

• Exotic Drop Rate: ~1%
• Notable Exotics:
  • Conurto – Best primary weapon for Wind builds.
  • Verse Grer – Boosts survivability and ad clear for Joler.
  • Two Tail Faults – Great for damage on Dora.

Each activity has its own unique exotic pool, so if you're targeting a specific weapon, check its source in-game to see where it drops.

Tip: Click on the weapon’s source to jump straight into the correct playlist for farming.

• Mythic Weapons: You’re guaranteed one mythic weapon per completion if you use Pinnacle Energy. These are solid, though not the best in the game.

Gauntlet Ops & Blitz

• Exotic Drop Rate: ~1% (Heroic version)
• Notable Exotics:
  • Isanagis
  • Jolotin
  • Royal Contra
  • Arab Parent
  • All Perfect Hanken

These are different from the strike playlist exotics, so it’s worth farming both modes.

• Mythic Weapons: Guaranteed drop with Pinnacle Energy. The dual sats and shotgun are especially good for Wind builds.

Recommendation: If you're farming mythics, Gauntlet Blitz is one of the best modes right now.

Gauntlet Wons (Raid)

This is currently the best place to farm exotics and also offers great mythic drops.

• Exotic Drop Rate: 15% for the first three runs (weekly reward)
• Mythic Drops: Two guaranteed per completion using Pinnacle Energy

Each raid encounter has its own exclusive exotic:

• Final Boss: Gallows
• Menace from Above: Shotgun
• Octagon Rad Dispenser: ??? (likely a unique weapon)
• Breaking: Bow – Mayama Yuri, excellent for Ningfay builds

Note: After the first three runs, exotic drop rates decrease, but mythic drops remain consistent.

Other Exotic Sources & Mythic Farming Tips

Beyond raid encounters, there are a few more places where you can farm exotic and mythic weapons—each with its own drop rates and quirks. Let’s break them down:

Raid Encounters: Targeted Exotic Farming

While each raid encounter has its own exclusive exotic, it seems that the general exotic pool is shared across all encounters. So if you're aiming for a specific weapon—like the Gallows from the final boss or the shotgun from Menace from Above—your best strategy is to:

• Repeat that specific encounter three times
• Use your weekly 15% exotic drop chance
• Reload the encounter as needed

This method gives you the best shot at farming the exotic you want without wasting time on unrelated drops.

Shifting Gates: Low Exotic Drop Rate, Focused Mythic Pool

Shifting Gates is another exotic source, but it comes with a catch:

• Exotic Drop Rate: Only 33%
• Available Exotics:
  • Sweet Business
  • Huckberry
  • Crimson
  • Chaperon
  • Marbor Launcher (likely already owned by most players)

While the exotic drop rate is lower than other activities, you’re still guaranteed a mythic weapon upon completion. The mythic pool here is small but focused, featuring:

• SMG
• Grenade Launcher
• Machine Gun

If you're hunting one of these specific mythics, Shifting Gates is a great place to farm.

Casual Playlist: Mythics Without Pinnacle Energy

If you're low on Pinnacle Energy but still want to farm mythics, the Casual Playlist offers a few solid options. These activities don’t guarantee drops, but they do offer decent chances—especially if you perform well.

Iron Bar (Weekend Only)

• Drop Rate:
  • 50% if you win
  • 25% if you lose
• Energy Cost: None

This is the best casual option for mythic farming. Just make sure to play during the weekend and aim for wins to maximize your chances.

Sparrow Racing

• Drop Rate:
  • 30% for 1st–3rd place
  • 15% for 4th–6th place

Placement matters here, so race smart and aim for the podium.

Shadow Shaper Duels

• Drop Rate:
  • 30% if you win or tie
  • 0% if you lose

This mode is more punishing than the others, so only jump in if you're confident in your PvP skills.

Final Thoughts & Strategy Tips

As your team level increases, your chances of earning mythic and exotic weapons will improve. So while it’s tempting to rush into farming, consider waiting a few days for better drop rates and easier encounters.

That said, if you’re eager to be among the first to wield the rarest gear, go for it! Just be strategic with your Pinnacle Energy and focus on the activities that align with your goals.

Thanks for reading, and good luck out there in Destiny Rising! May your drops be plentiful and your builds unstoppable.