As a seasoned Guardian with countless hours spent traversing the cosmos, I can’t help but feel both elated and exasperated when it comes to acquiring Exotic Ciphers in Destiny 2. The allure of these rare currencies is undeniable – they hold the key to unlocking a treasure trove of past Exotics or upgrading my current armor beyond the full masterwork state.


In Destiny 2, obtaining Exotic Ciphers consistently remains challenging due to their scarcity. Whether you aim to accumulate previous Exotic equipment or enhance your existing armor beyond its maximum masterwork level, understanding the most effective ways to acquire Exotic Ciphers is crucial in making the best use of your playtime.

In this guide, you’ll find information about all the ways to obtain Exotic ciphers in Destiny 2, along with a farming method that was introduced when Act II of the Destiny 2: Revenant expansion launched on November 19, 2024.

How to Farm Exotic Ciphers in Destiny 2: Revenant

According to YouTube user Marshix, an approach for farming Exotic ciphers in Destiny 2 has emerged due to the incorporation of enriching tonics. To start, you should be capable of buying purple tonics at the Tonic Table located in the Last City. To achieve this, make as many tonics as possible until you unlock higher tiers. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide outlining methods for acquiring additional tonic recipes and detailed information on fieldwork.

When ready, feel free to buy as many purple-colored potions as possible. You might find yourself with Exotic potions, useful for acquiring Exotic codes, along with Ascendant Shards and Ascendant Alloys. Unlike other methods, there are no limitations due to weekly quests or reputation levels here. However, keep in mind that it involves some waiting since success depends on chance. Additionally, remember that you can only store five Exotic codes at a time, but having another method is always beneficial.

In Marshix’s video, he demonstrates using Bitter/Sweet (Onslaught) Inert Enriching Tonics as an example. However, commenters have mentioned that they’ve had success with Shimmering Tonics too. As these are of legendary rarity, indicated by a purple color, there’s a possibility you could obtain an Exotic version.

How to Get Exotic Ciphers in Destiny 2

Besides the technique I mentioned earlier (the Tonic method), there are other reliable sources for the Exotic ciphers that you might find useful. Just like in Destiny 2, where juggling multiple tasks is crucial, it’s beneficial to be aware of all potential avenues to gather the currency before diving into activities.

Below are the current sources to get Exotic ciphers in Destiny 2:

  • Completing Xur’s weekly quest “Xenology” grants you one Exotic cipher: This usually involves completing Vanguard or Exotic playlist activities, as well as winning matches in Gambit or Crucible. Make you to always grab this quest on weekly resets so you’re not missing out on progress.
  • Resetting Master Rahool’s rank: Whenever you reach rank 16 with Master Rahool, you’ll reset his reputation. This can take a while, as you’ll have to either turn in or focus engrams.
  • Season pass rewards: If you’re diligent with your season pass, Exotic ciphers are available as rewards on occasion.

Absolutely, these techniques do take some time, which is typical of Destiny 2, so here’s a tip: Make sure to collect Xur’s quest each week and stay current with your season pass to eventually earn the Exotic cipher as a reward.

As a reminder, you can spend Exotic ciphers in the Exotic Kiosk in the Tower to purchase old raid and quest Exotics, or use it to upgrade masterworked Exotic armor to gain an artifice mod slot. Master Rahool also offers rolls of Exotic armor pieces as well as the option to novel focusing, which is done to obtain pieces that were previously locked in higher difficulty Lost Sectors.

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2024-11-20 00:10