As a hardcore Guardian who's been with Destiny since the beginning, I have to say—The Final Shape's storytelling was absolutely incredible 🤯. The emotional payoff for the Light and Darkness saga? Chef's kiss! But let's be real, the post-campaign grind has hit a major wall. Remember how hyped we all were for Exotic class items? They were supposed to be the crown jewel of the expansion, but instead, they've become the single most frustrating aspect of the game right now. It's 2026, and this issue is STILL dragging down what should be Destiny 2's triumphant era. How did something so promising turn into such a pain point?

🎯 The Core Problem: A Broken Farming System

Let me break down why this grind feels so awful. First, the primary source for these coveted items is the Dual Destiny mission—a two-player activity that requires intense coordination and communication. Don't get me wrong, the mission itself is cool! But was this really the right place to lock the expansion's most exciting loot? For solo players or those without a dedicated partner, it's an immediate barrier. And that's just the beginning of the nightmare.

The real killer is the roll system. Each Exotic class item has:

• Column 1: 8 possible perks

• Column 2: 8 possible perks

Do the math: that's 64 possible combinations for every single drop! 😱 That means you have a 1-in-64 chance of getting the exact roll you want. And here's the worst part—there's NO knockout system, NO bad luck protection, NOTHING to improve your odds over time. Every drop is a completely fresh 1/64 gamble. How is this acceptable in 2026?

🔄 The Repetitive Grind That's Killing Joy

So what does farming actually look like? Here's my personal experience:

Option 1: Dual Destiny Spam

• Fastest method (when you have a good partner)

• Requires perfect communication each run

• Gets mind-numbingly repetitive after 10+ runs

• Still only 1/64 chance per completion

Option 2: Pale Heart Chest Farming

• Unlock items first by completing Dual Destiny

• Then pray to RNGesus while opening chests

• Average of 30-50 chests per drop (if you're lucky!)

• Can AFK farm with macros (but risk getting banned ⚠️)

Option 3: Saga Missions

• Three co-op missions from The Final Shape

• Also used to unlock the Microcosm Exotic trace rifle

• Chance for class items at the end

• Still extremely low drop rates

I've tried them all, and let me tell you—they all feel terrible. The community has resorted to glitches just to make it bearable. Remember the original Dual Destiny glitch for double drops? Patched quickly. Now there's a new, more complicated glitch floating around. When players are actively seeking out exploits rather than engaging with your intended systems, doesn't that tell you something's fundamentally broken?

💡 Community Solutions That Actually Make Sense

The player base has been VOCAL about this. When Bungie recently tweeted asking about favorite class item combos, the replies were flooded with "read the room" comments. We're not asking for handouts—we're asking for reasonable systems. Here's what the community wants:

1. Double Drops from Dual Destiny

• Make two Exotic class items per run the standard

• Essentially legalize the original glitch

• Would cut the grind time in half immediately

2. Add More Reliable Sources

• Include in Nightfall rewards

• Add to dungeon and raid loot pools

• Make them possible Grandmaster rewards

3. Exotic Focusing at Rahool

• Add class items to the focusing system

• Require unlocking them first (to preserve the initial chase)

• Let us use Exotic Engrams and resources to target farm

• This would allow us to play OTHER activities while still progressing!

⏳ The Time Sensitivity No One's Talking About

Here's what really worries me: the longer Bungie waits to fix this, the worse it gets. Every day that passes:

• More players burn out and quit

• Community morale continues to drop

• Any eventual fix feels "too little, too late"

• The positive momentum from The Final Shape's story erodes

We're in 2026—this should have been addressed months ago! The episodic model is already under scrutiny for feeling like a seasons rebrand. With no new big releases officially confirmed (a first for Destiny!), retaining player engagement is CRUCIAL. Letting this fester is actively hurting the game.

🎮 My Personal Wishlist for a Fix

Based on my hundreds of hours grinding these things, here's what I think Bungie should implement:

Short-term (Next Patch):

1. Immediately implement bad luck protection - Each non-perfect roll increases odds for desired perks

2. Increase Pale Heart chest drop rates - Make it feel like our time is respected

3. Add one guaranteed weekly source - Maybe from first Dual Destiny completion each week

Long-term (Season 24):

1. Full integration with Exotic focusing - The obvious solution everyone wants

2. Knockout system for perks - Once you get a perk combo, it's removed from the pool

3. Crafting system - Let us eventually craft our perfect roll after enough drops

❤️‍🩹 Final Thoughts from a Tired Guardian

Look, I LOVE Destiny 2. I've stuck with it through thick and thin. The Final Shape's narrative was some of Bungie's best work ever. But this Exotic class item situation? It's actively undermining all that goodwill.

The question isn't IF Bungie needs to fix this—it's HOW SOON. Every week they delay is another wave of players giving up. We're not asking for everything to be easy. We're asking for our time to be respected. We're asking for systems that feel rewarding rather than punishing.

What do you think, Guardians? Have you gotten your perfect roll yet? Or are you, like me, still grinding with no end in sight? Let me know your horror stories (or success stories if you're one of the lucky few!) in the comments. Maybe if we keep the pressure up, Bungie will finally "read the room" and give us the fix we deserve. ✨

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