As Season 22 ofDestiny 2continues, the reintroduction of the Crota’s End Raid brings with it nostalgic elements from the originalDestiny, including the renownedNecrochasm Exotic auto rifle. While someplayers have drawn controversy to the gun, many are still on the hunt for the returning weapon. This time around, acquiring the Necrochasm doesn’t solely depend on luck. Instead, it is tied to a Guardian’s ability to initially take down the formidable Crota. Doing so earns players a quest and sets them on the path toward the gun.
While any player that doesn’t have theNecrochasmby now will need to complete an Exotic Quest after defeating Crota, there was briefly another way to earn the weapon inDestiny 2. For those brave enough to tackle Crota’s End during its 48-hour contest mode, victory guaranteed access to the weapon’s Exotic Quest and its automatic completion. Of course, the contest mode period has come and gone, so players' only option now is to embark on theBottomless Pit Quest.
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How To Start The Necrochasm Quest
Players need not despair if the contest mode window was missed, for the Bottomless Pit quest still holds the key to obtaining the Necrochasm. This path is accessible viaCrota’s discarded swordfollowing his defeat. It is guaranteed to appear from the vendor menu and does not require any currency to acquire.
Once players have accepted the quest, they’ll receive theHusk of the Pit auto rifle. This weapon isn’t anything special, as denoted by its white-outlined common rarity. Still, it is instrumental in eventually earning the Necrochasm.
What To Do With Husk Of The Pit
The journey begins with the task of eliminating Hive using the Husk of the Pit. While the quest shows a progress bar that starts at 0/100, that does not necessarily mean players only need to kill100 Hive enemies; some Hive combatants are worth more than others. Specifically,those dispatched within the Crota’s End Raid contribute moresignificant quest progress.The Moon’s Altars of Sorrowis also an excellent location to fill the progress bar, as it’s absolutely flooded with Hive.
Accomplishing this milestone transforms the Husk of the Pit into theEidolon Ally auto rifle. This Legendary weapon comes with the Perpetual Motion and Rangefinder perks, rounded out with the unique Cursed Thrall origin trait. While the gun offers a glimpse at what Necrochasm can do via the Cursed Thrall trait, there’s still more to be done before the quest is resolved and Guardians can claim their prize.
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Obtain Enough Essence Of The Oversoul To Complete the Quest
Advancing further, the Necrochasm’s quest demands the collection of Essence of the Oversoul. This material can be found in theCrota’s End Raidand is sporadically acquired from encounters. Another way players can earn Essence of the Oversoul is by fulfilling specific challenges and Triumphs related to the content.
The final quest step to procure the Necrochasm requires20 of these Essences. This task, naturally, incorporates a degree of RNG, as players can only count on guaranteed Essences from Triumphs, and those aren’t exactly cakewalks. Otherwise, Guardians will find themselves at the mercy of the loot tables. Players can track progress towards the reward as they go, as opposed to the random drop Raid Exotics likethe Vex Mythoclast.
Destiny 2is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
