With update 2.9.1 this week, the next phase of the Season of Arrivals has begun, and it’s done so in a pretty flashy way. Aside from the Moments of Triumph event kicking off, the Pyramid ships have moved in on more worlds, and Zavala is requesting your aid in helping those stationed abroad. Meanwhile, the Pyramid above Io is offering a gift, one that you’ll craft into a new exotic weapon with Eris’s help.
The situation is looking more dire, but it’s always darkest before the dawn. With that in mind, let’s dive into what’s new and score some rewards in the process.
Masterwork weapons have been a part of Destiny 2 since shortly after the Curse of Osiris expansion, introduced originally to help mitigate the slow super regeneration from D2’s launch and provide a little customization for year 1’s static weapon rolls. For the cost of a few Masterwork Cores (now known as Enhancement Cores), players could upgrade their weapons to boost a stat, add a kill tracker, and generate Orbs of Light on multikills.
These were followed up by exotic weapon masterworks with the Warmind expansion, though the process for upgrading exotic weapons was a little different. Players would first need to find an exotic catalyst from various in-game sources which would give the weapon its kill tracking and orb generating abilities. They’d then have to complete another objective to upgrade the weapon fully to a masterwork, furthering its capabilities in some fashion, either through boosting stats or adding a new perk to its abilities.
This guide will go over the locations of exotic catalysts, the masterwork upgrade objectives, and the resulting upgrades when the masterwork is completed.
Updated, 3/4/20: Added an additional farming spot and further details about the Sleeper Simulant masterwork perks. Updated, 3/11/20: Added info on Lumina and Tommy’s Matchbook catalysts, updated details on MIDA Multi-Tool catalyst, added note on changes to Orpheus Rigs that can affect masterwork grinding. Updated, 5/4/20: Added info on The Fourth Horseman catalyst. Updated, 10/3/20: Added info on Trinity Ghoul, Witherhoard, and Ruinous Effigy catalysts.
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