Destiny 2’s latest adventure, Vesper’s Host, introduces an old favorite, Ice Breaker, back into the game, sparking excitement among players.
The Ice Breaker in this episode isn’t exactly like the one we remember, but it still packs a punch against bosses, making it a sought-after weapon. Here’s what you need to know: how to snag Ice Breaker from Vesper’s Host, its cool features, and the buzz about its Exotic Catalyst. Once we figure out how to boost its power, we’ll share the details.
How To Get Ice Breaker
To get Ice Breaker, you have to dive into the Vesper’s Host dungeon. Accessing this dungeon requires the Final Shape Dungeon Key. If you don’t have it from the last expansion, you can buy it for 2,000 Silver, the game’s currency, which is about $20.
The Ice Breaker is a rare drop from the dungeon’s final boss, so you might need to replay Vesper’s Host until you get lucky. It’s like going on a treasure hunt, hoping for that special prize.
A sure way to get Ice Breaker is by completing Vesper’s Host during contest mode. This mode only lasts for the first 48 hours after the dungeon’s release and is a race to see who can finish first. Contest mode evens the playing field by capping everyone’s levels, making it harder but fairer. If you succeed, Ice Breaker is yours.
For those who miss contest mode or prefer a regular challenge, there might be Triumphs that boost your chances of getting Ice Breaker. We’ve seen this happen in other dungeons, so fingers crossed it’ll be the same here! Updates will follow once the dungeon is live.
Can You Farm Ice Breaker?
In some parts of Destiny 2, you can keep replaying to get the loot you want. But with new dungeon Exotics, it’s usually not that easy. You’re limited to one chance per character each week. If you have three characters, that’s three shots a week. Then you wait until the weekly reset on Tuesday for another go.
How To Get Ice Breaker’s Exotic Catalyst
Getting the gun is just the beginning. The Exotic Catalyst adds more power, but you’ll need to tackle the dungeon on Master difficulty and solve puzzles along the way to unlock it. We’ll share more once we’ve explored Vesper’s Host thoroughly.
What Can Ice Breaker Do?
Ice Breaker is a Solar sniper rifle that uses Special ammo, perfect for taking down bosses by hitting their weak spots with precision shots. Its perks also help you clear rooms by making things go boom.
The coolest perk, No Backpack, lets Ice Breaker create its own ammo. No Backpack lets you make ammo whenever you get a kill or assist with other weapons. A powerful enemy kill gives you even more rounds. It’s a bit different from the old days, but it’s still fun to keep shooting without worrying about picking up ammo.
Ice Breaker’s unique feature, also called Ice Breaker, makes enemies explode when you hit them. Precision hits or shattering frozen foes cause even bigger explosions called Solar Ignitions, spreading Scorch to nearby targets, causing more damage.
This means Ice Breaker works great with Solar, Stasis, and Prismatic builds, especially if you’re freezing and scorching enemies. Pair it with Stasis weapons that freeze enemies for easy Ignitions, and you’ll control the battlefield like a pro.
