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Destiny 2 Exotics list - New Season of the Seraph weapons and The Witch Queen Exotics listed

All Exotics from the base game through to Year 5's latest additions.

Destiny 2 Exotics are optional weapons and armour pieces with perks and abilities you cannot find anywhere else in the game.

Every new expansion and season introduces more to the unlock and pursue, either through random world drops or elaborate quests.

This page outlines every Exotic available in Destiny 2 and how to unlock them, from those in the latest update, through to those whose quests have been vaulted since release.

On this page:

Cover image for YouTube videoDestiny 2: The Witch Queen - Season of the Haunted Trailer
Destiny 2 Season of the Haunted trailer

How Destiny 2 Exotics work

Exotics are yellow / golden class weapons and armour with unique perks and stats. These powerful and unique items have a catch; you are only be able to equip one Exotic at a time in your weapon or armour slots. (A good rule of thumb to follow is only one golden item can be equipped per side of the inventory screen.)

As with the original Destiny, it's expected you can only equip on Exotic weapon at a time.

Exotics can be sourced in a number of ways, including:

  • Decrypting Exotic Engrams
  • Random rewards from Public Events, chests, Crucible matches and other activities
  • Special vendors, such as Xur
  • Completing specific quests and missions
  • Season pass-exclusive Exotic unlocks
  • Rare drops from solo Lost Sectors
  • 'Legacy' Exotics from the Monument to the Lost Lights vault
  • Eververse and decrypting Bright Engrams (for cosmetic Exotic items only, such as Emotes, Sparrows and Ghosts)

The most difficult and powerful Exotics will require you to unlock and complete specific quests, which in the past have involved many steps and in the case of one or two, elaborate ARG-style puzzles to solve.

Additionally, with Destiny 2 adopting a seasonal model, some Exotics will be time-limited per season, whether by purchasing a season pass, or through a season-specific questline.

Between this and destinations and activities being regularly vaulted, most Exotics no longer available from their original sources will be available in the Monument to the Lost Lights Vault, a terminal in the Tower where you can purchase lost Exotics. These, as well as the most currently available Exotics, are listed on this page.

Monument to the Lost Lights can be found next to the Vault in the Tower.

As well as the above, some Exotics can also be upgraded further with the use of Masterwork Catalysts.

New Exotics list, including Season of the Seraph Exotics and other Year 5 Exotics

With the arrival of Year 5 and subsequent seasons and DLC, there are new sets of Exotics to find.

Here are Year 5's additions in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent season, Season of the Seraph:

Season of the Seraph Exotic Weapons list

ExoticTypeSource
Hierarchy of NeedsBowPossible Spire of the Watcher drop
The ManticoreSMGSeason of the Seraph season pass tier unlock
Revision ZeroTBCOperation: Seraph’s Shield exotic mission (available from December 20th)
The Manticore.

As for Season of the Seraph Exotic Armour, there is none available - at least at the season's launch.

Season of Plunder Exotic Weapons list

ExoticTypeSource
Delicate TombFusion RifleSeason of Plunder season pass tier unlock
Quicksilver StormAuto RifleLightfall + Annual Pass pre-order instant unlock
Touch of MaliceScout RifleKing's Fall final encounter drop
Delicate Tomb
Season of Plunder's battle pass Exotic, the Delicate Tomb fusion rifle.

Season of Plunder Exotic Armour list

ExoticClassTypePerksSource
Fallen SunstarWarlockHelmet"Ionic traces you create move faster and grant you additional ability energy; nearby allies also gain ability energy when you collect an ionic trace."Solo Lost Sector drop
Gyrfalcon's HauberkHunterChest"Your weapons gain a bonus to damage briefly after you emerge from being invisible; when you are invisible and defeat a combatant using a finisher, you and your nearby allies gain a reserve overshield and improved class ability regen."Solo Lost Sector drop
Point-Contact Cannon BraceTitanGauntlets"Defeating targets with your Thunderclap melee restores melee energy; targets near you when you use your Thunderclap suffer lightning strikes."Solo Lost Sector drop

Thanks to light.gg for confirming the above perks.

Season of the Haunted Exotic Weapons list

ExoticTypeSource
TrespasserSidearmSeason of the Haunted season pass tier unlock
HeartshadowSwordDuality final encounter drop
Season of the Haunted's battle pass Exotic, the Trespasser sidearm.

Season of the Haunted Exotic Armour list

ExoticClassTypePerksSource
Caliban's HandHunterGauntlets"Your Proximity Knife scorches targets it damages with its explosions, or ignites targets on final blow; after throwing a Proximity Knife, you gain increased melee regeneration until the knife explodes."Solo Lost Sector drop
Rain of FireWarlockLegs"Air dodge reloads all of your weapons and improves the airborne effectiveness of Fusion Rifles and Linear Fusion Rifles; final blows with these weapons make you radiant."Solo Lost Sector drop
Second ChanceTitanGauntlets"Gain a second charge of your Shield Throw melee, which becomes shield-piercing and stuns Shield-Piercing Barrier Champions."Solo Lost Sector drop

Thanks to light.gg for confirming the above perks.

The Witch Queen and Season of the Risen Exotic Weapons list

ExoticTypeSource
Dead MessengerGrenade LauncherKill the Messenger quest
Edge of ActionTitan Glaive (Void)Enclave crafting
Edge of ConcurrenceHunter Glaive (Arc)Enclave crafting
Edge of IntentWarlock Glaive (Solar)Enclave crafting
Grand OvertureMachine GunSeason of the Risen season pass tier unlock
Osteo StrigaSubmachine GunDeluxe Edition purchase or Enclave crafting post-campaign
ParasiteGrenade LauncherOf Queens and Worms quest
Collective ObligationPulse RiflePossible Vow of the Disciple final encounter drop
There is an Exotic Glaive for Titans (Void), Hunters (Arc) and Warlocks (Solar) which can be crafted from the Enclave.

The Witch Queen Exotic Armour list

ExoticClassTypePerksSource
Loreley Splendor HelmTitanHelmet"Cauterizing Flame perk that allows for Sunspots to heal players when they have Sun Warrior."Solo Lost Sector drop
Hoarfrost-ZTitanChest"When a player uses Stasis, it allows for a Titan's Barricade to become an impressive wall of Stasis crystals."Solo Lost Sector drop
Secant FilamentsWarlockLegs"Grant a player devour when they cast their Empowering Rift, allowing for damage from both allies and individual players the ability to disrupt foes."Solo Lost Sector drop
Osmiomancy GauntletsWarlockGauntlets"Allows Coldsnap grenades to have an additional charge that will recharge faster when it makes direct impact."Solo Lost Sector drop
Blight Ranger HelmetHunterHelmet"Allows players to redirect projectiles with Arcstrider Arc Staff to deal an increased amount of damage and Orbs of Power generation for all allies."Solo Lost Sector drop
Renewal GraspsHunterGauntlets"Gives Guardians a much larger radius for their Duskfield grenades, while also nerfing incoming damage for allies within the Duskfield's range."Solo Lost Sector drop
In order: Loreley Splendor Helm, Secant Filaments, Blight Ranger Helm.

Other currently available Destiny 2 Exotics

Other currently active Destiny 2 Exotic quests and drops outside the world pool include:

Active ExoticTypeSource
CloudstrikeSniper RifleWeekly Empire Hunts (random drop)
Dead Man's TaleScout RifleRandom roll from Xur; originally Presage mission
DeathbringerRocket LauncherDeathbringer quest
DivinityTrace RifleDivinity quest
Eyes of TomorrowRocket LauncherPossible Deep Stone Crypt raid final encounter drop
ForerunnerSidearmMagnum Opus quest
GjallarhornRocket LauncherAnd Out Fly the Wolves quest (DLC purchase required)
HawkmoonHand CannonRandom roll from Xur; originally Harbinger mission
MalfeasanceHand CannonMalfeasance quest
No Time to ExplainPulse RifleUnlocks post-Beyond Light campaign
One Thousand VoicesFusion RiflePossible Last Wish final encounter drop
Salvation's GripGrenade LauncherSalvation's Grip quest
The ChaperoneShotgunIntroductionary quest for new characters
The LamentSwordThe Lament quest
Vex MythoclastFusion RiflePossible Vault of Glass final encounter drop
XenophageMachine GunXenophage quest

As well as the above active sources, you can also earn specific Exotic armour sets by completing Legend and Master difficulty Lost Sectors. These change every day on reset, and offer a new reward each. Once earned, they are then added to the Exotic world pool.

To date, these have included the following, listed in reverse chronological order:

ExoticClassTypePerksSource
Radiant Dance MachinesHunterLegsActivating your dodge ability while near targets allows you to dodge additional times for a short periodSeason of the Lost
No Backup PlansTitanGauntletsWhen you have full melee energy, Shotgun final blows activate your Defensive Strike and consume your melee energy. Shotgun final blows also grant melee energySeason of the Lost
Nothing ManaclesWarlockGauntletsYou gain an additional Scatter Grenade charge. Enables tracking for Scatter Grenade projectilesSeason of the Lost
Star-Eater ScalesHunterLegsOrbs of Power grants additional Super energy, with the ability to charge beyond your usual Super meter to deal extra damage when cast, as well as adding an overshieldSeason of the Splicer
Boots of the AssemblerWarlockLegsHealing / empowering rifts create projectiles which seek out friendly players to give them buffsSeason of the Splicer
The Path of Burning StepsTitanLegsLess affected by Stasis effects, while Solar eliminations slowly boost weapon damageSeason of the Splicer
OmnioculusHunterChestSecond Smoke Bomb charge, damage resistance when invisibleSeason of the Chosen
Mantle of Battle HarmonyWarlockChestKills with weapons matching your subclass grant Super energy, and full Super grants bonus weapon damageSeason of the Chosen
Curiass of the Falling StarTitanChestIncreases Thundercrash damage, and gain overshield which lasts longer the further you travel before impactSeason of the Chosen
Athyrs's EmbraceHunterGauntletsN/ABeyond Light
Dawn ChorusWarlockHelmetN/ABeyond Light
Icefall MantleTitanGauntletsN/ABeyond Light
Mask of BakrisHunterHelmetN/ABeyond Light
Necrotic GripWarlockGauntletsN/ABeyond Light
Precious ScaresTitanHelmetN/ABeyond Light

Destiny 2 'Legacy' Exotics from Monument to the Lost Lights

Certain Exotics will become time limited as their seasons come and go. Meanwhile, with the arrival of Beyond Light in November 2020 onwards, many Exotic quests were the vaulted alongside their respective destinations, a trends that's continued since with the vaulting of Tangled Shore and more in Year 5.

As a result, many Exotics are not available via their original sources, but Bungie has an answer - the Monument to the Lost Lights Vault, a terminal in the Tower where you can purchase lost Exotics.

All require a range of hard-to-get currencies and materials, reflecting the difficulty in obtaining them in the first place.

Legacy ExoticOriginal source
Ace of SpadesAce of Spades quest
Ager's ScepterSeason of the Lost's A Hollow Coronation quest
AnarchyRare drop (10% chance) from Scourge of the Past completion
Bad JujuBad Juju quest
BastionBastion quest (Season of Dawn Season Pass holders only)
Cryosthesia 77kSeason of the Splicer season pass tier unlock
Devil's RuinDevil's Ruin quest (Season of Dawn Season Pass holders only)
DualitySeason of the Hunt season pass tier unlock
Eriana's VowSeason of the Undying Season Pass (Free at Rank 35, Paid for Rank 1)
Heir ApparentGuardian Games event reward
Izanagi's BurdenMysterious Box quest
JotunnJotunn quest
Le MonarqueLe Monarque quest
Legend of AcriusWorld-Eater / On the Comms quest
Leviathan's BreathLeviathan's Breath quest
Lord of WolvesRare drop from Wanted Bounty completions
Lorentz DriverSeason of the Lost season pass tier unlock
LuminaLumina quest
MIDA Multi-toolMida Multi-Tool quest
Outbreak PerfectedOutbreak Perfected quest
Polaris LanceNascent Dawn quest
Rat KingRat King riddle quest
Ruinous EffigyRuinous Effigy quest
Sleeper SimulantSleeper Simulant quest
SturmSturm and Drang quest
SymmetrySeason of Dawn Season Pass (Free at Rank 35, Paid for Rank 1)
TarrabahRare Crown of Sorrow drop
The Fourth HorsemanExotic Quest (Season of the Worthy Season Pass holders only)
The Last WordThe Last Word quest
ThornThorn quest
Ticuu's DivinationSeason of the Chosen season pass tier unlock
Tommy's MatchbookSeason of the Worthy Season Pass (Free at Rank 35, Paid for Rank 1)
Traveler's ChosenTraveler's Chosen quest
TruthTruth quest
Whisper of the WormThe Whisper quest
Wish-EnderForsaken quest
WitherhoardSeason of Arrivals Season Pass (Free at Rank 35, Paid for Rank 1)
Worldline ZeroCollect 35 Lost Memory Fragments

Destiny 2 World Pool Exotic armour list

Alongside the above sources, certain Exotics is unlocked from drops, Exotic Engrams or Xur.

Destiny 2 Hunter Armour Exotics

HunterTypeIntroduced
Celestial NighthawkHelmetBase game
FoetracerHelmetBase game
Knucklehead RadarHelmetBase game
Mechaneer's TricksleevesGauntletsBase game
Young Ahamkara's SpineGauntletsBase game
The Dragon's ShadowChestBase game
Lucky RaspberryChestBase game
Raiden FluxChestBase game
Lucky PantsLegsBase game
Orpheus RigLegsBase game
ST0MP-EE5LegsBase game
Aeon SwiftGauntletsCurse of Osiris
Gemini JesterGauntletsCurse of Osiris
Graviton ForfeitHelmetCurse of Osiris
Shinobu's VowGauntletsCurse of Osiris
Wormhusk CrownHelmetWarmind
Sealed Ahamkara GraspsGauntletsWarmind
Ophidia SpatheChestWarmind
FR0ST-EE5LegsWarmind
Apotheosis VeilHelmetWarmind
Gwisin VestChestForsaken
OathkeeperGauntletsForsaken
Shards of GalanorGauntletsForsaken
The Sixth CoyoteChestForsaken
Liars HandshakeGauntletsSeason of the Drifter
Khepri's StingGauntletsSeason of Opulance
Assassin's CowlHelmetShadowkeep
The BombardiersLegsSeason of Dawn
Raiju's HarnessChestSeason of the Worthy

All armour is unlocked from drops, Exotic Engrams or specific vendors, unless noted. Also included at the end are the newly added Beyond Light Exotics.

Destiny 2 Titan Armour Exotics list

TitanTypeUnlock method
Insurmountable SkullfortHelmetBase game
Mask of the Quiet OneHelmetBase game
ACD/0 Feedback FenceGauntletsBase game
Doom Fang PauldronGauntletsBase gamed
SynthoceptsGauntletsBase game
Actium War RigChestBase game
Crest of Alpha LupiChestBase game
Hallowfire HeartChestBase game
DunemarchersLegsBase game
Lion RampantLegsBase game
PeacekeepersLegsBase game
Aeon SafeGauntletsCurse of Osiris
Khepri's HornHelmetCurse of Osiris
Helm of Saint-14HelmetCurse of Osiris
Mk. 44 Stand AsidesLegsCurse of Osiris
Wormgod CaressGauntletWarmind
Eternal WarriorHelmetWarmind
Ashen WakeGauntletsWarmind
ArmamentariumChestWarmind
Antaeus WardsLegsForsaken
Heart of Inmost LightChestForsaken
One-Eyed MaskHelmetForsaken
Ursa FuriosaGauntletsForsaken
StrongholdGauntletsSeason of the Drifter
Peragrine GreavesLegsSeason of Opulence
Phoenix CradleLegsShadowkeep
Severance EnclosureChestSeason of Dawn
Citan's RampartsGlovesSeason of the Worthy

All armour is unlocked from drops, Exotic Engrams or specific vendors, unless noted. Also included at the end are the newly added Beyond Light Exotics.

Destiny 2 Warlock Exotic Armour list

WarlockTypeUnlock method
Crown of TempestsHelmetBase game
Eye of Another WorldHelmetBase game
Nezarec's SinHelmetBase game
Skull of Dire AhamkaraHelmetBase game
Karnstein ArmletsGauntletsBase game
SunbracersGauntletsBase game
Winter's GuileGauntletsBase game
Starfire ProtocolChestBase game
Wings of Sacred DawnChestBase gamed
Lunafaction BootsLegsBase game
Transversive StepsLegsBase game
Aeon SoulGauntletsCurse of Osiris
Ophidian AspectGauntletsCurse of Osiris
The StagHelmetCurse of Osiris
Vesper of RadiusChestCurse of Osiris
Verity's BrowHelmetWarmind
The Oculus XolHelmetWarmind
Sanguine AlchemyChestWarmind
Claws of AhamkaraGauntletWarmind
Chromatic FireChestForsaken
Contraverse HoldGauntletsForsaken
Geomag StablizersLegsForsaken
Phoenix ProtocolChestForsaken
Getaway ArtistGauntletsSeason of the Drifer
Astrocyte VerseHelmetSeason of Opulence
Stormdancer's BraceChestShadowkeep
Promethium SpurLegsSeason of Dawn
Felwinter's HelmHelmetSeason of the Worthy

Destiny 2 Exotic weapons list as they were released

What follows is a list of Destiny 2 Exotic weapons as they were released in reverse chronological order.

Note, many are unavailable via their respective quests due to their source seasons ending or the vaulting of their respective destinations - with many (if not all) available through the Exotic Vault listed earlier in the page.

Destiny 2 Bungie 30th Anniversary Exotic Weapons

ExoticTypeSource
ForerunnerSidearmMagnum Opus quest (free for all players)
GjallarhornRocket LauncherAnd Out Fly the Wolves quest (DLC purchase required)
Gjallarhorn and Forerunner in Destiny 2's Bungie 30th Anniversary DLC.

Destiny 2 Season of the Lost Exotic Weapons

ExoticTypeSource
Ager's ScepterTrace RifleA Hollow Coronation quest
Lorentz DriverStatis sidearmSeason of the Lost season pass tier unlock
Ager's Scepter and Lorentz Driver in Destiny 2: Season of the Lost.

Destiny 2 Season of the Splicer Exotic Weapons

ExoticTypeSource
Cryosthesia 77kStatis sidearmSeason of the Hunt season pass tier unlock
Vex MythoclastFusion riflePossible Vault of Glass final encounter drop
Season of the Splicer's season pass Exotic Cryosthesia 77k.

Destiny 2 Season of the Splicer Exotic Leg Armour

ExoticClassTypePerksSource
Star-Eater ScalesHunterLegsOrbs of Power grants additional Super energy, with the ability to charge beyond your usual Super meter to deal extra damage when cast, as well as adding an overshieldSolo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector *
Boots of the AssemblerWarlockLegsHealing / empowering rifts create projectiles which seek out friendly players to give them buffsSolo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector *
The Path of Burning StepsTitanLegsLess affected by Stasis effects, while Solar eliminations slowly boost weapon damageSolo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector *

Destiny 2 Season of the Chosen Exotic Weapons

ExoticTypeSource
Dead Man's TaleScout RiflePresage mission
Ticuu's DivinationBowSeason of the Hunt season pass tier unlock
Cover image for YouTube video
Ticcu's Divination in action.

Destiny 2 Season of the Chosen Exotic Chest Armour

ExoticClassTypePerksSource
OmnioculusHunterChestSecond Smoke Bomb charge, damage resistance when invisibleSolo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector *
Mantle of Battle HarmonyWarlockChestKills with weapons matching your subclass grant Super energy, and full Super grants bonus weapon damageSolo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector *
Curiass of the Falling StarTitanChestIncreases Thundercrash damage, and gain overshield which lasts longer the further you travel before impactSolo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector *

Destiny 2 Beyond Light and Season of the Hunt Exotic Weapons

ExoticTypeSource
CloudstrikeSniper RifleWeekly Empire Hunts (random drop)
DualityShotgunSeason of the Hunt season pass
Eyes of TomorrowRocket LauncherDeep Stone Crypt raid drop
HawkmoonHand CannonHawkmoon quest (Season of the Hunt season pass holders only)
No Time to ExplainPulse RifleWith Deluxe Edition purchase, unlocks post-campaign (available post-Season 12 for all players)
Salvation's GripGrenade LauncherSalvation's Grip quest
The LamentSwordThe Lament quest

Meanwhile, the Chaperone returns in a new quest. Though oriented for new players, it can be reacquired again if you already own it.

No Time to Explain.

Destiny 2 Beyond Light Exotic Armour

ExoticClassTypeSource
Athyrs's EmbraceHunterGauntletsSolo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector *
Dawn ChorusWarlockHelmetSolo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector *
Icefall MantleTitanGauntletsSolo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector *
Mask of BakrisHunterHelmetSolo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector *
Necrotic GripWarlockGauntletsSolo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector *
Precious ScaresTitanHelmetSolo Legend / Master Beyond Light Lost Sector *

* These unlock once you have completed the Lost Sector in question and reach the soft level cap. Then, check the Europa and Cosmodrome destinations map to see which offer a Legend or Master difficulty Lost Sector. These are Perdition, Bunker E15 and Concealed Void (Europa) and Exodus Garden 2A and Veles Labyrinth (Cosmodrome).

Then confirm the mission at the flag outside of the Lost Sector itself. If you run solo, there's a chance one of these Beyond Light armour pieces will drop.

Precious Scars.

Destiny 2 Season of Arrivals Exotic Weapons

Exotic WeaponTypeUnlock Method
Ruinous EffigyTrace RifleRuinous Effigy quest
Traveler's ChosenSidearmTraveler's Chosen quest
WitherhoardGrenade LauncherSeason of Arrivals Season Pass (Free at Rank 35, Paid for Rank 1)

Destiny 2 Season of the Worthy Exotic Weapons

Exotic WeaponTypeUnlock Method
Heir ApparentMachine GunGuardian Games event reward
The Fourth HorsemanShotgunExotic Quest (Season of the Worthy Season Pass holders only)
Tommy's MatchbookAuto RifleSeason of the Worthy Season Pass (Free at Rank 35, Paid for Rank 1)

As well as the above, there is a quest for a Legendary Shotgun, Felwinter's Lie, up for grabs too before the Season ends.

Destiny 2 Season of Dawn Exotic Weapons

Exotic WeaponTypeUnlock Method
BastionFusion RifleBastion quest (Season of Dawn Season Pass holders only)
Devil's RuinSidearmDevil's Ruin quest (Season of Dawn Season Pass holders only)
SymmetryScout RifleSeason of Dawn Season Pass (Free at Rank 35, Paid for Rank 1)

Destiny 2 Shadowkeep and Season of the Undying Exotic Weapons

Exotic WeaponTypeUnlock Method
DeathbringerRocket LauncherDeathbringer quest
DivinityTrace RifleDivinity quest
Eriana's VowHand CannonSeason of the Undying Season Pass (Free at Rank 35, Paid for Rank 1)
Leviathan's BreathBowLeviathan's Breath quest (Season of the Undying Season Pass holders only)
Monte CarloAuto RifleDrop, Engram or Vendor
XenophageMachine GunXenophage quest

Destiny 2 Season of Opulence Exotic Weapons

Exotic WeaponTypeUnlock Method
Bad JujuPulse RifleBad Juju quest
LuminaHand CannonLumina quest
TruthRocket LauncherTruth quest

Destiny 2 Season of the Drifter Exotic Weapons

Exotic WeaponTypeUnlock Method
ArbalestLinear Fusion RifleCompleted as part of the Revelry event (guide by KackisHD on YouTube)
Outbreak PerfectedPulse RifleOutbreak Perfected quest
ThornHand CannonThorn quest

Destiny 2 Black Armoury Exotic Weapons

Exotic WeaponTypeUnlock Method
AnarchyGrenade LauncherRare drop (10% chance) from Scourge of the Past completion
JötunnFusion RifleJotunn quest
Le MonarqueBowLe Monarque quest
Izanagi's BurdenSniper RifleComplete the Mysterious Box quest
The Last WordHand CannonThe Last Word quest
Cover image for YouTube videoDestiny 2 | 5 New Exotics Coming in Black Armory

Destiny 2 Forsaken Exotic Weapons

Note the following list is in-progress. Thanks to MGomeyy and RiseOfBacon on reddit for their help filling in the gaps:

Exotic WeaponTypeEnergy TypeUnlock Method
Ace of SpadesHand CannonKinetic / PrimaryAce of Spades quest
Black TalonSwordVoid / HeavyDrop, Engram or Vendor
Cerberus+1Auto RifleKinetic / PrimaryDrop, Engram or Vendor
Lord of WolvesShotgunSolar / SpecialRandom drop from Wanted Bounty completions
MalfeasanceHand CannonKinetic / PrimaryMalfeasance quest
One Thousand VoicesFusion RifleSolar / PowerRare drop at the end of Last Wish raid
The ChaperoneShotgunSolar / SpecialChaperone quest
The QueenbreakerLinear Fusion RifleArc / PrimaryDrop, Engram or Vendor
ThunderlordMachine GunArc / HeavyJournal of the Lost Cryptarch quest (until November 27th, then becomes Drop. Engram or Vendor sourced)
Trinity GhoulCombat BowArc / PrimaryDrop, Engram or Vendor
Two Tailed FoxRocket LauncherVoid / HeavyDrop, Engram or Vendor
WavesplitterTrace RifleVoid / SpecialTimed PS4 exclusive
Wish-EnderCombat BowKinetic / PrimaryWish-Ender quest (Arekkz video)

Destiny 2 Warmind Exotic Weapons

Exotic WeaponTypeEnergy TypeUnlock Method
The HuckleberrySubmachine Gun (Kinetic)KineticDrop, Engram or Vendor
Suros RegimeAuto Rifle (Kinetic)KineticDrop, Engram or Vendor
Worldline ZeroSword (Power)VoidCollect 35 Lost Memory Fragments
Sleeper SimulantLinear Fusion RifleSolarSleeper Simulant quest
Polaris LanceScout RifleEnergyNascent Dawn quest
Whisper of the WormSniper RifleSolarThe Whisper quest

Destiny 2 Curse of Osiris Exotic Weapons

Exotic WeaponTypeEnergy TypeUnlock Method
CrimsonHand Cannon (Kinetic)KineticDrop, Engram or Vendor
Prometheus LensTrace Rifle (Power)SolarDrop, Engram or Vendor
TelestoFusion Rifle (Power)VoidDrop, Engram or Vendor
The ColonyGrenade Launcher (Power)VoidDrop, Engram or Vendor
The Jade RabbitScout Rifle (Kinetic)KineticDrop, Engram or Vendor

Destiny 2 Exotic Weapons (base game)

Exotic WeaponTypeEnergy TypeUnlock method
BorealisSniper Rifle (Energy)Arc, Solar, VoidPS4 Exclusive
ColdheartTrace Rifle (Energy)ArcPre-order then visit the Postmaster upon completing game / Level 20
D.A.R.C.I.Sniper Rifle (Power)ArcDrop, Engram or Vendor
Fighting LionGrenade Launcher (Energy)VoidDrop, Engram or Vendor
Graviton LancePulse Rifle (Energy)VoidStory reward*
Hard LightAuto Rifle (Energy)Arc, Solor or VoidDrop, Engram or Vendor
Legend of AcriusShotgun (Power)ArcWorld-Eater / On the Comms quest
MercilessFusion Rifle (Power)SolarDrop, Engram or Vendor
MIDA Multi-ToolScout Rifle (Kinetic)KineticMida Multi-Tool quest
Rat KingSidearm (Kinetic)KineticRat King riddle quest
RiskrunnerSubmachine Gun (Energy)ArcStory reward*
Skyburner's OathScout Rifle (Energy)SolarDrop, Engram or Vendor
SturmHand Cannon (Kinetic)KineticSturm and Drang quest
SunshotHand Cannon (Energy)SolarStory reward*
Sweet BusinessAuto Rifle (Kinetic)KineticDrop, Engram or Vendor
The ProspectorGrenade Launcher (Power)ArcDrop, Engram or Vendor
The Wardclif CoilRocket Launcher (Power)ArcDrop, Engram or Vendor
Tractor CannonShotgun (Power)VoidDrop, Engram or Vendor
Vigilance WingPulse Rifle (Kinetic)KineticDrop, Engram or Vendor

* You will get a choice of these three Exotics for completing the first story mission on Io. However, all three can also be unlocked through random drops, Engrams or vendors.