Destiny 2
23 Achievements
1240 XP
200+h
Epic
The Life Exotic
Collect 15 Red War exotic weapons or armor.
120 XP
20.0%
How to unlock the The Life Exotic achievement in Destiny 2 - Definitive Guide
There are multiple ways to get exotics.
1. Campaign. During campaign, you are awarded exotics at certain points. You get a guaranteed 2 during the story, and one after completion. The one after completion is an engram so you could get unlucky and get duplicates.
2. Quests. After completing campaign, you will unlock quests that are blue. Do these to get a purple schematic thing, in which it gives you things to do. Do these and get exotic weapons. 1 on each planet it seems. *Io doesnt have one currently.
3. Public events. They have a chance of dropping exotic engrams, probably more so if you do the heroic versions of the events.
4. Turning in your tokens and planetary materials. Every time you level up with said person, you have a chance.
5. Play Crucible. You can get them for completing matches.
6. Xur. He comes on the weekends from Friday until Sunday morning. He sells exotics for legendary shards. Usually different each week.
*As stated by Maka91, you can go to your vault while in the social space, and count the number of exotics you have. However, this is only true if you have one character. It only shows your current character's armor, weapons is for everyone.
1. Campaign. During campaign, you are awarded exotics at certain points. You get a guaranteed 2 during the story, and one after completion. The one after completion is an engram so you could get unlucky and get duplicates.
2. Quests. After completing campaign, you will unlock quests that are blue. Do these to get a purple schematic thing, in which it gives you things to do. Do these and get exotic weapons. 1 on each planet it seems. *Io doesnt have one currently.
3. Public events. They have a chance of dropping exotic engrams, probably more so if you do the heroic versions of the events.
4. Turning in your tokens and planetary materials. Every time you level up with said person, you have a chance.
5. Play Crucible. You can get them for completing matches.
6. Xur. He comes on the weekends from Friday until Sunday morning. He sells exotics for legendary shards. Usually different each week.
*As stated by Maka91, you can go to your vault while in the social space, and count the number of exotics you have. However, this is only true if you have one character. It only shows your current character's armor, weapons is for everyone.
54 Comments
18 Exotics, still no achievement. I guessing they aren't all Red War Exotics?
*edit*
popped around 28 total exotics.
*edit*
popped around 28 total exotics.
By Xelliz on 14 Dec 2019 00:57
...? Your image says Friday
By sirthomas420 on 09 Sep 2017 00:23
You must collect a total of 15 exotic weapons and armor pieces. The best way to see your progress is the "collection" tab of your vault at the tower. If you have multiple characters, unique armor will count to your total. There are a ton of ways to unlock exotics, here are the best ways to tackle this achievement:
1. Guaranteed Story Exotics (3+)
During the campaign, you're guaranteed to unlock 3 exotics. The first two are guaranteed to be unique, and you can choose between multiple options. The final exotic comes as an engram and will unlock a random item.
You can also start a new character to grab some of the exotics you skipped out on in the first two choices. This allows you to grab all 6 of the exotics from the first two choices if you're patient enough.
2. Milestone Quests (Luminous Engrams) (Up to 3)
Many of the Milestones that show up upon completion of the campaign will reward "Powerful Gear" that could result in an random exotic engram that will automatically be decrypted. You can only do these once, and duplicates are possible, but exotic chances are very high. You can receive exotics after completing:
- Cayde-6's Flashpoint Milestone
- Shaxx's Call to Arms Milestone
- Zavala's Nightfall Milestone
3. Exotic Quests (3)
After completing the entire campaign, you'll unlock 3 special quests that lead to special exotics. They appear as blue bannered quests. They are as follows:
- MIDA Multi Tool on Earth
- Rat King on Titan
- Sturm on Nessus
4. Random Drops (Public Events, Token Exchange, Raid, Crucible, Chests, etc)
Exotic Engrams can be randomly generated as you play Destiny 2. There are many ways to earn these random drops, and some generate more than others. First, I would recommend using the "Fireteam Medallion" available at Tess' shop in order to increase your odds at good loot whenever playing. Then, you can grind whatever activity you enjoy, like Heroic Public Events, Strikes or Crucible and there is a small chance that you will earn an exotic engram. You can then take it to Rahool and decrypt it into a random exotic. Personally, I would recommend Public Events as these have seemed to give me the most exotic engrams for my time.
5. Xur (This could could vary in Destiny 2; will update with more information)
Xur is a figure that appears every on Friday, and Saturday, starting on September 15. He is a vendor and will sell up to 4-5 exotics per week, although the armor will be spread amongst the 3 classes. At this moment, it is believed that the currency required are legendary shards which are acquired by dismantling legendary or higher gear, and as random drops from some vendors.
The gear that Xur sells is locked every week, so there is a chance that he will be selling gear that you already have though.
1. Guaranteed Story Exotics (3+)
During the campaign, you're guaranteed to unlock 3 exotics. The first two are guaranteed to be unique, and you can choose between multiple options. The final exotic comes as an engram and will unlock a random item.
You can also start a new character to grab some of the exotics you skipped out on in the first two choices. This allows you to grab all 6 of the exotics from the first two choices if you're patient enough.
2. Milestone Quests (Luminous Engrams) (Up to 3)
Many of the Milestones that show up upon completion of the campaign will reward "Powerful Gear" that could result in an random exotic engram that will automatically be decrypted. You can only do these once, and duplicates are possible, but exotic chances are very high. You can receive exotics after completing:
- Cayde-6's Flashpoint Milestone
- Shaxx's Call to Arms Milestone
- Zavala's Nightfall Milestone
3. Exotic Quests (3)
After completing the entire campaign, you'll unlock 3 special quests that lead to special exotics. They appear as blue bannered quests. They are as follows:
- MIDA Multi Tool on Earth
- Rat King on Titan
- Sturm on Nessus
4. Random Drops (Public Events, Token Exchange, Raid, Crucible, Chests, etc)
Exotic Engrams can be randomly generated as you play Destiny 2. There are many ways to earn these random drops, and some generate more than others. First, I would recommend using the "Fireteam Medallion" available at Tess' shop in order to increase your odds at good loot whenever playing. Then, you can grind whatever activity you enjoy, like Heroic Public Events, Strikes or Crucible and there is a small chance that you will earn an exotic engram. You can then take it to Rahool and decrypt it into a random exotic. Personally, I would recommend Public Events as these have seemed to give me the most exotic engrams for my time.
5. Xur (This could could vary in Destiny 2; will update with more information)
Xur is a figure that appears every on Friday, and Saturday, starting on September 15. He is a vendor and will sell up to 4-5 exotics per week, although the armor will be spread amongst the 3 classes. At this moment, it is believed that the currency required are legendary shards which are acquired by dismantling legendary or higher gear, and as random drops from some vendors.
The gear that Xur sells is locked every week, so there is a chance that he will be selling gear that you already have though.
12 Comments
They don't need to be unique exotics I had 2 duplicate when I got the achievement. You just need to have got 15
By SparkFloof on 11 Sep 2017 11:53
What happens if you dismantle an exotic? Do you need to have all 15 in your vault/inventory?
I have 4 of the exact same exotic Warlock helmet (unlucky -- I know). I want to break one of the lower leveled ones down but I'm afraid it might deduct progress toward this achievement.
Any insight would be appreciated.
I have 4 of the exact same exotic Warlock helmet (unlucky -- I know). I want to break one of the lower leveled ones down but I'm afraid it might deduct progress toward this achievement.
Any insight would be appreciated.
By FenDiesel on 14 Sep 2017 22:06
So after the New Light update on October 1st 2019, you no longer received exotics for completing the campaign
You can still do the exotic quest in order to progress for the achievement
Also, this achievement will pop once you get 15 exotics, it doesnt have to be "Red War exotics"
Mine pop at exactly 15 exotics and I have exotics from the Forsaken DLC and others exotics from other updates
If your achievement doesn't pop at the 15th exotic maybe you need to use the log in and out method
Cheers
You can still do the exotic quest in order to progress for the achievement
Also, this achievement will pop once you get 15 exotics, it doesnt have to be "Red War exotics"
Mine pop at exactly 15 exotics and I have exotics from the Forsaken DLC and others exotics from other updates
If your achievement doesn't pop at the 15th exotic maybe you need to use the log in and out method
Cheers
9 Comments
Why are people negging this? Is the information wrong? Probably not... Grateful for the solution Draxler, 1st year, returning in 4th who was worried "The Red War" element was still a thing. Kudos.
By BaronVonBrannan on 21 Dec 2020 23:24
Man this game changes a lot every year
Sorry I don't play much of Destiny anymore so I can not longer update the solution
Sorry I don't play much of Destiny anymore so I can not longer update the solution
By Draxler Knight7 on 02 Feb 2021 21:57
Exotic items are yellow in color, and the highest rarity you can have. They will usually have the highest Power rating for your level, and special perks that are very useful in certain situations. You will automatically be given three exotic items during the story, and you will get one for completing Show Me What You Got (80G) as well. Assuming you do that for all three character classes, that is already 12 exotics. You will likely get three others along the way as random drops from story/patrol or Crucible rewards, or you can always buy them from Xur when he begins showing up.
A list of all exotic gear and how to obtain it can be found HERE. You do not need 15 exotics on hand, just have earned them at some point for the achievement to unlock. Also, bear in mind you have to earn 15 different weapons or armor for this to unlock. If you've got 15 total, but two pairs of the same boots for instance, that is only 14 credited for this achievement.
A list of all exotic gear and how to obtain it can be found HERE. You do not need 15 exotics on hand, just have earned them at some point for the achievement to unlock. Also, bear in mind you have to earn 15 different weapons or armor for this to unlock. If you've got 15 total, but two pairs of the same boots for instance, that is only 14 credited for this achievement.
Beyond Light update: There is a new kiosk by the vault in the tower that lets you purchase exotics that you missed or the previously way to get them is gone (Rat King and Legend of Acrius). Be warned, the price is steep. The rest you will get from world drops, rewards for activities, or from Xur now.
See Exotique in the Forsaken guide for the info about those exotic weapons and armor.
EDZ – MIDA Multi-Tool
See Exotique in the Forsaken guide for the info about those exotic weapons and armor.
EDZ – MIDA Multi-Tool
- Complete the story.
- Complete all three parts of the “Enhance!” quest.
- Acquire the MIDA Mini-Tool.
- Speak with the Gunsmith.
- Get 50 precision kills with a scout rifle and get multiple kills without reloading 25 times.
- Speak with the Gunsmith.
- Dismantle five rare or legendary scout rifles (can be kinetic or energy).
- Speak with the Gunsmith.
- Get 50 airborne kills with a submachine gun.
- Speak with the Gunsmith.
Titan – The Rat King
- Go to the exotic kiosk.
- Complete the story.
- Complete all three parts of the “Enemy of My Enemy” quest.
- Acquire The Rat King’s Crew.
Note: All remaining steps must be completed with at least one other person that has the quest item (can be on different steps). - Complete three patrol missions.
- Complete two public events.
- Complete two Crucible matches.
- Complete the Nightfall with five minutes on the timer.
Nessus – Sturm
- Complete the story.
- Complete both missions in the "Exodus Black" quest.
- Speak with Tyra Karn.
- Decrypt five legendary engrams, one exotic engram, and get 10 Fallen kills on Nessus using Drang.
- Speak with Tyra Karn.
- Kill 10 Fallen on Nessus without reloading and kill 10 Fallen majors on Nessus.
- Speak with Tyra Karn.
- Complete the "Exodus Crash" mission on Nessus.
- Speak with Tyra Karn.
Legend of Acrius
- Go to the exotic kiosk.
- Obtain the "On the Comms" item after the story from killing Cabal.
- Collect five Red Legion communication ciphers by killing Cabal on Nessus.
- Complete the Leviathan raid.
- Visit Benedict 99-40.
- Complete the special "Arms Dealer" strike.
- Obtain the Legend of Acrius.
- Kill 25 Cabal, kill 15 Cabal at close range, kill multiple Cabal without reloading 10 times.
- Collect 10 Emperor's Seals in the raid and return them to Benedict 99-40.
Possible exotics from engrams or Xur:
Kinetic Weapons
Vigilance Wing
Sweet Business
Energy Weapons
Coldheart
Fighting Lion
Graviton Lance
Hard Light
Riskrunner
Skyburner’s Oath
Sunshot
Power
Borealis
D.A.R.C.I.
Merciless
The Prospector
Tractor Cannon
The Wardiff Coil
Hunter Armor:
Helmets
Celestial Nighthawk
Foetracer
Knucklehead Radar
Gauntlets
Mechaneer’s Tricksleeves
Young Ahamkara’s Spine
Chest Piece
The Dragon’s Shadow
Lucky Raspberry
Raiden Flux
Boots
Lucky Pants
Orpheus Rig
ST0MP-EE5
Titan Armor:
Helmets
Insurmountable Skullfort
Mask of the Quiet One
Gauntlets
ACD/0 Feedback Fence
Doom Fang Pauldron
Synthocepts
Chest Pieces
Actium War Rig (“Riptide” reward)
Crest of Alpha Lupi
Hallowfire Heart
Boots
Dunemarchers
Lion Rampant
Peacekeepers
Warlock Armor:
Helmets
Crown of Tempests
Eye of Another World
Nezarec’s Sin
Skull of Dire Ahamkara
Gauntlets
Karnstein Amulets
Sunbracers
Winter’s Guile
Chest Pieces
Starfire Protocol
Wings of Sacred Dawn
Boots
Lunafaction Boots
Transverse Steps
This guide was translated automatically.
You will open it as the game progresses, but you can also speed it up, to do this you need to collect exotics from 3 Persians for the story and farm heroic public events, in order to transform a regular event into a heroic one, you must fulfill a special condition during its course, these conditions can be found in the trophy tooltip The People's Hero / People's Hero
6 Comments
I only got the trophy when I got the 19th exotic. And a friend got it on the 14th exotic. So the trophy is not all right.
By Dodger on 22 Sep 2017 07:25
Over time it will open on its own. If you want to open it faster, you can transfer all the exotics from several of your characters to 1.
By wa1n261 on 25 Sep 2017 07:36
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