How to get Red Death in Destiny 2: Weapon guide
Learn how to get Red Death Reformed in Destiny 2 and how it works in this guide!
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Did you miss the Episode Echoes launch and want to get Red Death Reformed in 2024? This guide can help you out by explaining the weapon’s properties and how to obtain it, as well as revealing information about its Catalyst. So, without further ado, let’s get started!
Red Death Reformed weapon overview
After seven years, the Red Death has finally returned to the hands of Guardians, now more deadly than before. Thanks to the Redemption exotic perk, you will receive Cure x2 (120 HP in PvE, 60 HP in PvP) and increased Reload Speed for each Final Blow with this weapon. If you reload immediately after that, nearby allies will also receive the Cure buff.
The Inverse Relationship perk is also an essential part of Red Death Reformed in Destiny 2, as it provides a bunch of bonuses. The first part of the perk activates when you deal damage with this weapon, giving you increased handling, faster movement speed, and reduced flinch. The second part, however, is the opposite, as it increases damage based on your HP:
- 10% in PvE, 2% in PvP when you have less than 114 Shield HP
- 20% in PvE, 4% in PvP when you have less than 60 Shield HP
- 40% in PvE, 6% in PvP if you have no Shield HP
If you think the bonus in PvP is insignificant, you are very mistaken, as it allows you to shoot at longer ranges and improves Weapon Forgiveness.
Of course, we should discuss the catalyst, which is available for Destiny 2 Red Death. It grants the Exotic Helping Hand perk, which creates a Healing Burst and Remnant after three kills in PvE and two kills in PvP. With their help, you and your allies can receive Cure x2 and Restoration x2 for 4 seconds, which is incredibly powerful in any content.
Should I get Red Death Reformed in Destiny 2?
Absolutely yes! In PvE, Red Death Reformed is perfect for those who have survivability issues due to the constant Cure and Restoration x2. In Crucible, this exotic is one of the best weapons thanks to its excellent stats, great recoil, and easy healing after Final Blows.
How to get Red Death in Destiny 2
During Episode: Echoes
As of Season 24, obtaining Destiny 2 Red Death Reformed is quite simple. Players with the purchased Season Pass will be able to get this exotic immediately in their inventory, while others will need to grind a bit to reach Level 40 on the Season Pass.
After Episode: Echoes
Like most Seasonal Weapons, Red Death in Destiny 2 will be sold at the Monument to Lost Light after the start of Episode: Revenant, which will be released on October 8, 2024. Its cost will be 125,000 Glimmer, one Exotic Cipher, and one Ascendant Shard.
How to get Red Death Catalyst in Destiny 2
During Episode: Echoes
Players will need to grind to obtain the Red Death Reformed catalyst, as you need to reach Level 145 on the Season Pass. To do this as quickly as possible, we recommend focusing on completing Seasonal Challenges, as they give a lot of experience. If that’s not enough, Ritual or Pale Heart Pathfinders will help you get the remaining levels.
After Episode: Echoes
Unfortunately, the most optimal way to get the Destiny 2 Red Death catalyst after Season 24 ends is likely through grinding Ritual Activities. For each completed Gambit, Vanguard, or Crucible Activity, you may receive a random unopened Catalyst, and if you have many of them saved up, this process could take dozens of hours. Besides this, Bungie might add the Red Death Catalyst to Xur’s Loot Pool, but there is no confirmation of this at the moment.
Final words
That’s all you need to know about Red Death Reformed in Destiny 2. If you want to learn more about cool exotics, we recommend checking out how to get Choir of One in Destiny 2! Remember that you can always ask questions in the comments and we will answer them as soon as possible!
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