TL;DR
- Truth is a Void Exotic Rocket Launcher, originally from Destiny 1, that returned in Destiny 2 and received a major buff with the Monument of Triumph update in 2026.
- Buy it from the Monument to Lost Lights kiosk in the Tower Courtyard for 125,000 Glimmer and 1 Exotic Cipher. The Forsaken Pack DLC is required.
- Its Exotic perks are Prototype Trueseeker (strong rocket tracking when aiming down sights) and Grenades and Horseshoes (proximity detonation — rockets explode near targets even without a direct hit).
- The Truth Catalyst adds Reaper’s Tithe: multi-kill blows stack a damage buff, and the timer extends with each additional final blow.
- Get the catalyst by completing Vanguard Ops, Gambit, or Crucible matches — it is a random drop from ritual activities.
- Truth holds three rockets in the tube — more than most rocket launchers — making it forgiving in long damage phases.
- Before Monument of Triumph it was considered weak in PvE. The 2026 buff changed that. It is now a legitimate damage rotation option.
The Destiny 2 Truth Exotic Rocket Launcher has been in the game since Season of Opulence. For years it sat in vaults, used mainly in PvP for its tracking and proximity detonation. The Monument of Triumph update in 2026 changed its standing in PvE significantly. This guide covers how to get it, how the Catalyst works, and what makes it worth picking up now.
Does Destiny 2 Truth Require DLC?
Yes. Truth is a Forsaken-era Exotic. You need the Forsaken Pack DLC to purchase it. If you own Destiny 2: The Collection, it includes every DLC, expansion, Dungeon, and Raid, so you already have access.
Without the Forsaken Pack, the weapon will not appear in the kiosk purchase menu even if you have the required materials.
How to Get Truth in Destiny 2
Truth is available directly from the Monument to Lost Lights — the golden kiosk in the Tower Courtyard near the Vault. You do not need to run a quest in 2026. The original Season of Opulence quest that granted Truth is no longer in the game.
Here is how to buy it:
- Go to the Tower Courtyard and find the Monument to Lost Lights kiosk near the Vault.
- Open the kiosk and select Light and Dark Saga Exotics.
- Navigate to the Forsaken Exotics section — Truth is near the bottom of page 2.
- Purchase it for 125,000 Glimmer and 1 Exotic Cipher.
How to Get an Exotic Cipher for Truth
Exotic Ciphers come from two sources in 2026:
- Xur’s Xenology Quest — available weekly from Xur in the Tower. Complete the quest objectives during the week to earn one Exotic Cipher per week.
- Previous Reward Passes — some past Triumphant Rewards Pass tracks include Exotic Ciphers as rank rewards if you have not claimed them yet.
You can only hold a limited number of Exotic Ciphers at once. Spend them before picking up new ones or they will not stack.
Destiny 2 Truth Perks Explained
Prototype Trueseeker (Intrinsic)
Truth’s rockets have strong tracking. When you aim down sights, the rockets lock onto targets and follow them aggressively. The tracking is notably stronger than standard legendary tracking rocket launchers — Truth will chase moving targets around corners at close to medium range.
This makes it forgiving against mobile enemies, champions that reposition during damage phases, and players in PvP who dodge after you fire.
Grenades and Horseshoes
Truth’s rockets detonate on proximity to targets — they do not need a direct hit. If a rocket passes close enough to an enemy, it explodes. Combined with the tracking, this means rockets that get near a target almost always deal full damage, even if they do not connect exactly.
In PvP this makes Truth exceptionally punishing. In PvE it means you lose very little damage to rockets that clip terrain or miss slightly during fast boss phases.
Three Rockets in the Chamber
Truth holds three rockets at a time. Most Exotic and legendary rocket launchers hold one or two. Having three shots before reloading means you can put out sustained damage without stopping, which is relevant during DPS phases with tight windows. You fire all three, swap to a secondary for the reload, then swap back.
How to Get the Truth Catalyst in Destiny 2
The Truth Catalyst was added with the Monument of Triumph update. It drops from ritual activities — Vanguard Ops, Gambit, and Crucible. The drop is random with no guaranteed drop method.
The fastest approach is farming private Crucible matches. You control the pace of matches and can run them efficiently. Each completed match gives a chance at the catalyst drop.
One important tip: catalyst drop rates improve when you have other partially-completed catalysts in your inventory. If you have catalysts unlocked but not yet finished, completing their kill requirements before farming for Truth’s catalyst can improve your drop chances on new ones. A fast way to knock out pending catalyst kills is the Shuro Chi checkpoint in the Last Wish raid, which lets you farm unlimited enemies quickly — see our guide on how to activate the Wishing Wall to get the Shuro Chi skip code.
Once the catalyst drops, you need to complete its unlock objective before the perk activates. Check your Collections menu under Patterns and Catalysts to see the current requirement.
Destiny 2 Truth Catalyst Perk: Reaper’s Tithe
The Truth Catalyst adds Reaper’s Tithe. Here is how it works:
- Getting multiple simultaneous final blows — kills from a single rocket detonation hitting several enemies at once — queues up a stacking damage buff.
- The timer for the buff starts on your next weapon fire after the kills, not at the moment of the kills.
- Additional final blows extend the timer, keeping the buff active longer through continued kills.
In practice, Reaper’s Tithe rewards firing into dense enemy groups before pivoting to a boss. Clear adds with Truth, stack the buff from the multi-kills, then fire your remaining rockets into the boss while the damage buff is active. The timer extension from further kills means aggressive play during add-heavy phases keeps the buff rolling longer.
This perk specifically addresses Truth’s historical weakness in PvE — it previously had no way to ramp up against bosses. Reaper’s Tithe gives it a genuine damage window that slots into standard DPS rotations.
Is Truth Worth Getting in Destiny 2 in 2026?
Yes — especially if you already want it for PvP and can get the catalyst too.
Truth was considered a PvP-only weapon for most of its life in Destiny 2. The Monument of Triumph buff and the Reaper’s Tithe catalyst changed that. It now has a real PvE damage rotation use case, particularly in content with add waves before boss damage phases.
The three-shot chamber remains one of its strongest traits. You get more shots per damage phase than most alternatives without stopping to reload. Pair this with the proximity detonation and strong tracking and you have a weapon that punishes very little for imprecise play during stressful phases.
In PvP in 2026, Truth remains strong for the same reasons it always was. Tracking plus proximity detonation means opponents have very few ways to dodge a well-placed shot. If you are running a Void build and want a heavy weapon that doubles well across both content types, Truth is a strong choice to chase.
If you are also chasing Monument of Triumph Exotic content, check out our guide on how to get the Turncoat Exotic Hand Cannon and its catalyst — another strong pickup from the same update.
Truth Quick Reference
- Weapon type: Exotic Void Rocket Launcher
- How to get: Monument to Lost Lights kiosk — 125,000 Glimmer + 1 Exotic Cipher
- DLC required: Forsaken Pack
- Kiosk location: Light and Dark Saga Exotics → Forsaken Exotics, page 2
- Magazine size: 3 rockets
- Exotic perks: Prototype Trueseeker (tracking), Grenades and Horseshoes (proximity detonation)
- Catalyst perk: Reaper’s Tithe — multi-kill stacking damage buff, timer extends with further kills
- Catalyst source: Random drop from Vanguard Ops, Gambit, or Crucible
- Best uses: PvE damage rotations with add phases, PvP heavy slot
