TL;DR
- Destiny 2 has had 13 raids (plus 2 raid lairs), and nearly every one drops a unique Exotic weapon.
- One Thousand Voices is now the best raid Exotic in the game once its Monument of Triumph catalyst is equipped.
- Divinity remains a must-have support pick for any fireteam, since it weakens and stuns bosses for the whole team.
- Anarchy is one of the strongest Arc-build Exotics thanks to its Jolting Feedback catalyst.
- Touch of Malice and Whirling Ovation sit near the bottom of the list due to weaker damage output and risky self-harm mechanics.
- All raid Exotics are farmable even outside the weekly featured rotation, so there’s no rush to grind any single one.
How Many Raid Exotics Are There in Destiny 2?
Destiny 2 has had 13 raids and 2 raid lairs across its history, and the vast majority of them drop a unique Exotic weapon. Even sunset raids still have their Exotic available to farm. With Monument of Triumph, every raid Exotic became farmable at any time, not just during its featured week, and most received real catalyst perks instead of flat stat boosts.
Raid Exotics Ranked From Worst to Best
8. Touch of Malice (King’s Fall)
Touch of Malice looks cool on paper, but using it comes at the cost of your own health with every trigger pull once the final round becomes infinite. It hits decently hard, but holding the trigger down too long can get you killed in the middle of a damage phase. You can get the catalyst by completing the in-raid puzzle in King’s Fall.
7. Whirling Ovation (Salvation’s Edge)
As the most recent raid Exotic, Whirling Ovation lets you load an entire magazine into a single shot for a big area-of-effect hit, but it just doesn’t compete with other Heavy DPS options in terms of raw numbers. It’s fun to use, but it’s one of the weaker picks for serious boss damage rotations.
6. Eyes of Tomorrow (Deep Stone Crypt)
Eyes of Tomorrow’s tracking rockets are great for hitting multiple priority targets at once, but its overall damage has historically lagged behind other Heavy weapon Exotics. It’s still useful in add-heavy phases, just not the first weapon you’d reach for in single-target boss DPS. You can get its catalyst by defeating Taniks in Deep Stone Crypt.
5. Vex Mythoclast (Vault of Glass)
Vex Mythoclast received some of the biggest buffs in Monument of Triumph. Its catalyst now grants around 30 seconds of uninterrupted shooting through an improved Rewind Rounds, precision kills in Linear Fusion mode now trigger Ignitions, and switching out of that mode fully reloads the magazine. This makes it one of the best Exotic Primary weapons in the entire game right now, not just among raid Exotics.
4. Anarchy (Last Wish)
Anarchy continues to be a top pick for Arc-focused builds. Its sticky shock mines deal consistent damage over time, and the Monument of Triumph catalyst adds Jolting Feedback on top, making it feel like a handheld Super during damage rotations. If you’re building into Arc, Anarchy belongs in your loadout.
3. Divinity (Garden of Salvation)
Divinity is the definitive support pick for raid fireteams. Sustained fire on a target weakens and stuns it, turning the entire target into a critical spot for the rest of your team to shred through. Monument of Triumph buffed Divinity further, with its Penance effect now dealing 20% more damage and activating in 3 seconds instead of 4. You can get the catalyst by defeating the Sanctified Mind in Garden of Salvation.
2. Le Monarque (Last Wish)
Technically shared between Last Wish’s loot pool and broader PvE use, Le Monarque remains one of the best Void Bows in the game. Its poison arrows stun targets and spread damage to nearby enemies, and the Monument of Triumph bow buffs only made it stronger against both minor and major combatants.
1. One Thousand Voices (Last Wish)
Few would have predicted this before Monument of Triumph, but One Thousand Voices is now the best raid Exotic in Destiny 2. Once you equip its catalyst, the weapon becomes partially Taken, with detonations that scorch, ignite, and blight targets all at once. Combined with its already massive beam damage, it’s an easy first pick for any DPS-focused loadout. See the full One Thousand Voices and catalyst guide for exact farming routes.
How to Farm Raid Exotics
Every raid Exotic on this list is infinitely farmable, regardless of whether its source raid is the current weekly featured activity. Most catalysts drop from the final boss of the raid the weapon originally came from, so plan your fireteam runs around full clears rather than partial checkpoints. Pair your favorite raid Exotic with the right armor set bonuses to round out a complete endgame build.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are raid Exotics still farmable outside their featured week?
Yes. Monument of Triumph made every raid fully farmable at any time, regardless of the weekly featured rotation.
What is the best raid Exotic for solo players?
Le Monarque is one of the most solo-friendly raid Exotics thanks to its poison stun and area damage, which helps clear and control enemies without a fireteam.
Do all raid Exotics have catalysts now?
Yes. Every raid Exotic received a catalyst with Monument of Triumph, and most drop from the final boss of their original raid.
Is One Thousand Voices worth farming over other raid Exotics?
Yes. With its new catalyst, One Thousand Voices is currently the strongest raid Exotic in the game for endgame PvE damage.
