As a fun 6-man activity that is free to all players, Dares of Eternity is a much-liked part of the Destiny 2 experience. And on top of being engaging and fun to run with friends, it offers large quantities of loot, including a few weapons considered to be among the best.
This guide covers all the exclusive Dares of Eternity weapons and armor, as well as all the other Legendary weapons on rotation every week.
Dares Loot this Week: May 28, 2024
This section covers all the “common” Legendary weapons and armor sets that can be earned from Dares of Eternity this week. These items are on a rotation that changes weekly at reset. There are three different sets of gear on rotation in total, but these are the ones available this week.
Titan Set | Rotation | Titan Preview | Hunter Preview | Warlock Preview |
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Praefectus | #2 | |||
Scatterhorn | #1 #2 #3 #4 |
Dares of Eternity loot table: Weapons and Armor
These are all the Legendary weapons you can get from Dares of Eternity, including all four rotations:
All weapons
Art | Weapon | Type | Element | Ammo | Rotation |
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Arsenic Bite-4b | Combat Bow | Arc | Primary | #1 | |
Blast Battue | Grenade Launcher | Arc | Heavy | #1 | |
Corsair's Wrath | Linear Fusion Rifle | Solar | Heavy | #1 | |
Deafening Whisper | Grenade Launcher | Void | Special | #1 | |
Dire Promise | Hand Cannon | Kinetic | Primary | #1 | |
Enigma's Draw | Sidearm | Kinetic | Primary | #1 | |
Escape Velocity | Submachine Gun | Kinetic | Primary | #1 | |
Jian 7 Rifle | Pulse Rifle | Arc | Primary | #1 | |
True Prophecy | Hand Cannon | Kinetic | Primary | #1 | |
Royal Chase | Scout Rifle | Void | Primary | #1 | |
Friction Fire | Submachine Gun | Kinetic | Primary | #1 | |
Far Future | Sniper Rifle | Solar | Special | #2 | |
Extraordinary Rendition | Submachine Gun | Kinetic | Primary | #2 | |
Brass Attacks | Sidearm | Void | Primary | #2 | |
Threaded Needle | Linear Fusion Rifle | Void | Heavy | #2 | |
Code Duello | Rocket Launcher | Solar | Heavy | #2 | |
Annual Skate | Hand Cannon | Solar | Primary | #2 | |
Imperial Needle | Combat Bow | Void | Primary | #2 | |
Shepherd's Watch | Sniper Rifle | Kinetic | Special | #2 | |
Interference VI | Grenade Launcher | Arc | Heavy | #2 | |
Distant Tumulus | Sniper Rifle | Solar | Special | #2 | |
Honor's Edge | Sword | Arc | Heavy | #2 | |
Scathelocke | Auto Rifle | Kinetic | Primary | #2 | |
Chroma Rush | Auto Rifle | Kinetic | Primary | #3 | |
Ignition Code | Grenade Launcher | Kinetic | Special | #3 | |
Farewell | Sidearm | Kinetic | Primary | #3 | |
Gridskipper | Pulse Rifle | Void | Primary | #3 | |
Sojourner's Tale | Shotgun | Solar | Special | #3 | |
Shattered Cipher | Machine Gun | Void | Heavy | #3 | |
Main Ingredient | Fusion Rifle | Arc | Special | #3 | |
Long Shadow | Sniper Rifle | Kinetic | Special | #3 | |
Last Dance | Sidearm | Arc | Primary | #3 | |
Toil and Trouble | Shotgun | Kinetic | Special | #3 | |
Wishbringer | Shotgun | Solar | Special | #3 | |
Last Perdition | Pulse Rifle | Void | Primary | #3 | |
Fractethyst | Shotgun | Stasis | Special | #4 | |
Chrysura Melo | Auto Rifle | Solar | Primary | #4 | |
Vulpecula | Hand Cannon | Stasis | Primary | #4 | |
Wolftone Draw | Combat Bow | Arc | Primary | #4 | |
Iota Draconis | Fusion Rifle | Solar | Special | #4 | |
Canis Major | Grenade Launcher | Solar | Heavy | #4 | |
Contingency Plan | Scout Rifle | Arc | Primary | #4 | |
Legal Action II | Pulse Rifle | Kinetic | Primary | #4 | |
Outrageous Fortune | Grenade Launcher | Solar | Heavy | #4 | |
Steel Sybil Z-14 | Sword | Void | Heavy | #4 | |
Spoiler Alert | Sidearm | Kinetic | Primary | #4 |
By the way, a big thank you to the creators of this handy Google Sheet covering all gear and bosses.
Dares of Eternity Armor
When it comes to armor, there are currently six armor sets up for grabs:
- Wild Hunt armor sets (Rotation 1)
- Praefectus Armor (Rotation 2)
- Lightkin Armor (Rotation 3)
- Pathfinder’s Armor (Rotation 4)
- Scatterhorn armor sets (Rotation 1, 2, 3, and 4)
Titan Set | Rotation | Titan Preview | Hunter Preview | Warlock Preview |
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Wild Hunt | #1 | |||
Praefectus | #2 | |||
Lightkin | #3 | |||
Pathfinder | #4 | |||
Scatterhorn | #1 #2 #3 #4 |
Dares of Eternity Level Requirements
If you’re interested in farming Legend Dares of Eternity, make sure you have a proper Power Level (including your Artifact’s bonus Power):
Difficulty | Normal | Legend |
Recommended Power | 1600 | 1830 |
Needless to say, Legend difficulty is not easy, and a reasonable Power Level will make your life much easier. By reasonable, we mean no less than 10 Power Levels below the recommended levels.
Best Dares of Eternity weapons: Tier list
Weapons from Dares of Eternity do not require a DLC (free-to-play).
Keep in mind that Dares of Eternity weapons now come with the following Origin Trait:
- | Trait | Source | Activation | Effects | Specs | Source Type | Released |
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Hot Swap | Dares of Eternity | Switching to this weapon while you are damaged strongly increases its handling for a short duration. Swords gain increased charge speed, guard resistance, and guard endurance instead. | - | Activity | Season 18 |
While the section above covers all the “common” Legendary weapons in rotation, this table covers all the exclusive Dares of Eternity weapons that can be purchased from Xûr in Eternity using Treasure Keys:
Item | Weapons | Type | Archetype | Ammo? | Element? | Requirements | In loot pool? | Rank | Source | Available? | Tier rank | Source ❘ DLC | Final Verdict | Released | Perks | Best of? |
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BxR-55 Battler | BxR-55 Battler | Pulse Rifle | Legacy PR-55 | Primary | Solar | Free-to-Play | Yes | S › Best | Dares of Eternity | Best ❘ S Excels in: | Dares of Eternity Free-to-Play | Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Legacy PR-55 PvE God Roll: Outlaw (also good: Demolitionist) + Incandescent (also good: Kill Clip) PvE God Roll: Killing Wind (also good: Perpetual Motion) + Kill Clip ► The BxR has always been a powerful pulse rifle, but it recently got even better. Now with the ability to roll with Incandescent (and the ability to craft it), this pulse rifle continues to dominate most areas of the game. | 30th Anniversary event | Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Legacy PR-55 PvE God Roll: Outlaw (also good: Demolitionist) + Incandescent (also good: Kill Clip) PvE God Roll: Killing Wind (also good: Perpetual Motion) + Kill Clip | Top-tier | |
The Other Half | The Other Half | Sword | Adaptive | Heavy | Void | Free-to-Play | Yes | S › Best | Dares of Eternity | Best ❘ S Excels in: | Dares of Eternity Free-to-Play | Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Eager Edge + Whirlwind Blade (also good: Frenzy) ► The Other Half is Half-Truth's stronger sibling. With more perk flexibility while also coming with Eager Edge, it is one of the best swords in the game for general play, and every player should look to have The Other Half in their arsenal. | 30th Anniversary event | Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Eager Edge + Whirlwind Blade (also good: Frenzy) | Top-tier | |
Wastelander M5 | Wastelander M5 | Shotgun | Lightweight | Special | Kinetic | Free-to-Play | Yes | A › Strong | Dares of Eternity | Strong ❘ A Excels in: | Dares of Eternity Free-to-Play | Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Subsistence + One-Two Punch PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion (also good: Slideshot) + Opening Shot ► The Wastelander is one of the nicest feeling Shotguns in the entire game. With a unique Hip-Fire reticle and an overall 'snappy' feel, many players will still opt for the Wastelander, despite Lightweights not being in the best of spots right now. | 30th Anniversary event | Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Subsistence + One-Two Punch PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion (also good: Slideshot) + Opening Shot | Top-tier | |
Half-Truths | Half-Truths | Sword | Adaptive | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | A › Strong | Dares of Eternity | Strong ❘ A Excels in: | Dares of Eternity Free-to-Play | Slot: Arc | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Relentless Strikes + Eager Edge (also good: Tireless Blade) ► Half-Truths is one of two swords that can roll with the perk Eager Edge. This perk alone sets it above the rest as it is incredibly fun and allows you to travel at outrageous speeds with specific abilities, such as Icarus Dash. | 30th Anniversary event | Slot: Arc | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Relentless Strikes + Eager Edge (also good: Tireless Blade) | Top-tier | |
Retraced Path | Retraced Path | Trace Rifle | Adaptive | Special | Solar | Free-to-Play | Yes | A › Strong | Dares of Eternity | Strong ❘ A Excels in: | Dares of Eternity Free-to-Play | Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Subsistence (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + Incandescent (also good: One for All) ► Now that legendary trace rifles have found their niche in the game, Retraced Path has begun to excel in various activities and builds. While it's often overlooked by newer options and exotics like Path of Least Resistance and The Navigator, Retraced Path continues to hold its own—especially when combined with a strong Solar build. | 30th Anniversary event | Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Subsistence (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + Incandescent (also good: One for All) | Top-tier | |
Pardon Our Dust | Pardon Our Dust | Grenade Launcher | Lightweight | Special | Kinetic | Free-to-Play | Yes | A › Strong | Dares of Eternity | Strong ❘ A Excels in: | Dares of Eternity Free-to-Play | Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Ambitious Assassin) + Vorpal Weapon ► Now craftable, Pardon Our Dust is as potent as ever. The old god rolls still work here, though you might be slightly disappointed to find out Danger Zone was removed from the pool. If you happen to have one with this perk, keep it! | 30th Anniversary event | Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Ambitious Assassin) + Vorpal Weapon | Top-tier |
These are the different Tier levels used for this ranking:
- S Tier – Best: Highest ranking weapon types.
- A Tier – Strong: Very strong weapon types, but not on the same level as S Tier Choices.
- B Tier – Average: Decent choices that can be lethal in the hands of a skilled player.
- C Tier – Weak: The middle of the pack, somewhat mediocre.
- D Tier – Worst: Lagging behind the competition, these don’t have much to offer.
Don’t miss our: Destiny 2 guides covering all the major weapon sources:
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Dares of Eternity loot rotation: How to farm it
With The Witch Queen, Strange Coins can no longer be earned from completing activities in the game. This means farming Dares of Eternity loot became much harder. That said, the situation is finally improving. With the release of Season of the Haunted (S17):
Increased Strange Coins earned from the reward chest in Dares of Eternity from 1 to 3. This does not affect the number of Strange Coins earned from Lightning Round chests.
This won’t bring us back to when Bungie’s 30th Anniversary launched, but it will certainly help ease the process.
Pinnacle and Powerful rewards
Finally, as an added bonus, Dares of Eternity also reward Pinnacle and Powerful gear:
Source | Location | Rewards | Frequency | Need Fireteam? | Fireteam needed | Type | Requires | Requirements |
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Legend Dares of Eternity Score 250,000 Points | Eternity | +2 | Weekly | No | No | Pinnacle | Free-to-Play | Free-to-Play |
Dares of Eternity 3 Completions | Eternity | +3 | Weekly | No | No | Powerful | Free-to-Play | Free-to-Play |
This will definitely help you level up at the start of the season!
Are you a fan of Dares of Eternity? Do you still play it every week?