If you want to farm Empire Hunts for powerful gear in Destiny 2, you’ll need to unlock them first. This guide will walk you through the steps necessary to get started.
To unlock Empire Hunts in Destiny 2, you must first complete the Beyond Light campaign. This includes finishing the Warrior, Technocrat, and Dark Priestess missions for Variks The Loyal. In order to access these missions, you’ll need Herealways Pieces, which can be obtained by completing patrols, bounties, and public events on Europa.
How to Unlock Empire Hunts in Destiny 2
To start farming Empire Hunts for stasis weapons, you need to complete the Beyond Light campaign. Empire Hunts contain storyline elements that could spoil the campaign if accessed early. Once you’ve finished the campaign, visit Variks The Loyal on Europa. He will have three quests for you: The Warrior, The Technocrat, and The Dark Priestess.
To purchase these quests, you’ll need approximately 20 Herealways Pieces per quest. You can obtain Herealways Pieces by participating in public events, patrols, and bounties for Variks.
The Warrior Quest Steps
The first step is simple – get 10 kills each with Arc, Solar, and Void weapons. After that, head to Asterion Abyss and defeat Elanaks, Salvation Elite. This will unlock The Warrior Mission, a straightforward mission where you defeat Phylaks, The Warrior. Return to Variks to complete The Warrior Quest.
The Technocrat Quest Steps
For this quest, start by completing two patrol missions in Asterion Abyss. Afterwards, follow the waypoint to a conflux and defeat Conflux Watch Prime. The final step is to complete the Technocrat Empire Hunt. This mission is more challenging than the previous one and requires clever use of shield mechanics to defeat bosses. Consider bringing friends for backup. Once you defeat Praksis, Technocrat, return to Variks to claim your reward.
The Dark Priestess Quest Steps
Begin the final mission by defeating multiple Fallen in a single life with Precision damage. Be mindful of the timing for these kills. Next, head to Eventide Ruins and eliminate the enemies that spawn from the skiffs. Defeating the Archon, Aspirant, House Salvation will unlock the final step. The Dark Priestess Empire Hunt is the most challenging of the three, so it’s highly recommended to enter with a full party. The boss room is filled with enemies and freezing effects, so prioritize survival. After defeating Kridis, Dark Priestess, return to Variks to complete your last quest and unlock Empire Hunts.
That’s how you unlock Empire Hunts in Destiny 2!
Happy hunting, Guardian!