The iconic Fatebringer Kinetic hand cannon remains one of the most sought-after weapons in Destiny 2 for both PvE and PvP enthusiasts. Known for its legendary perk combinations like Explosive Payload and Firefly, acquiring this powerful primary requires venturing into specific endgame raid activities. Understanding which encounters drop the weapon and how to maximize your farming efficiency will drastically shorten your search.
Primary Drop Sources in the Vault of Glass Raid
To acquire the standard version of Fatebringer, players must participate in the Vault of Glass raid located on Venus. The weapon specifically drops from two key encounters: the Templar fight and the Gatekeeper encounter. Defeating either of these bosses rewards players with a chance to receive Fatebringer alongside other raid gear.
When Vault of Glass is selected as the weekly featured raid, players can farm these encounters repeatedly without weekly lockout restrictions. This rotation allows fireteams to target specific boss checkpoints to rapidly accumulate multiple drops. For players seeking efficient farming, focusing on Templar checkpoint groups offers the fastest turnaround time.
Target Farming with Spoils of Conquest
Once you have unlocked Fatebringer in your collection, you can utilize the end-of-raid reward cache to acquire additional rolls. After defeating Atheon, the final boss of the raid, a special chest appears in the arena. Players can spend Spoils of Conquest at this vendor node to purchase specific raid weapon rolls directly.
Spoils of Conquest are earned by completing raid encounters and opening hidden chests across various Destiny 2 endgame activities. Stockpiling these spoils before running Vault of Glass lets you purchase multiple Fatebringer drops in a single session. This method provides a direct path to acquiring your preferred perk rolls without relying solely on random encounter loot.
Unlocking the Timelost Fatebringer Variant
For Guardians looking for maximum weapon stats and Adept mod support, the Timelost Fatebringer represents the ultimate prize. This high-tier variant is exclusively obtained by completing Master difficulty encounters in the Vault of Glass. Specifically, players must complete the weekly Master encounter challenge associated with the Templar or Gatekeeper.
Timelost weapons roll with extra perk choices in their passive trees, giving players far greater versatility in build customization. Furthermore, they accept specialized Adept mods that enhance stats such as range, handling, or reload speed. Completing Master challenges requires a high Power level and coordinated team strategy, making this drop source a true test of endgame skill.
Crafting and Deepsight Pattern Progression
Fatebringer can also be crafted at the Enclave once players collect enough Deepsight red-border patterns. Obtaining these patterns allows players to assemble a fully customizable version with enhanced perks. Players can earn red-border drops from weekly raid completions or by applying Deepsight Harmonizers to standard drops.
Crafting eliminates the rng element by allowing you to select exact barrel, magazine, and perk combinations tailored to your playstyle. Investing time into leveling up a crafted Fatebringer unlocks enhanced versions of top-tier perks like Firefly and Frenzy. This long-term progression system ensures that every Guardian can eventually wield their ideal version of this classic hand cannon.
