Destiny 2 Pit of Heresy loot table got a massive upgrade with the Monument of Triumph update on June 9, 2026. The dungeon now has four dedicated Episode: Heresy weapons, a new Apostate’s Blade armor set with powerful bonuses, the Xenophage exotic, and full tiered loot support. If you haven’t run Pit of Heresy since the update, it’s worth jumping back in.
- TL;DR
- Pit of Heresy now drops 4 dedicated weapons: Adamantite, Refusal of the Call, Eyes Unveiled, and Psychopomp.
- All weapons share the Heretical Behaviour origin trait.
- The Apostate’s Blade armor set has a 2-piece and 4-piece bonus focused on healing and melee scorch.
- Xenophage exotic machine gun is still tied to a quest inside the dungeon.
- When Pit of Heresy is the featured dungeon, you can farm Tier 5 weapons and armor.
- All loot drops from any encounter — there is no per-encounter loot lock.
What Changed in Pit of Heresy with Monument of Triumph?
Before Monument of Triumph, Pit of Heresy had one big problem. Most of its weapons could be found elsewhere on the Moon. There was no real reason to farm it specifically. That changed with Update 9.7.0. Monument of Triumph gave every pre-Edge of Fate dungeon and raid a dedicated loot pool, tiered weapons, and unique armor sets. Pit of Heresy is now the exclusive source for the four Episode: Heresy weapons it carries.
Tiered loot means weapons and armor can now roll at Tier 3, Tier 4, or Tier 5 depending on when you run the dungeon:
- Standard difficulty (non-featured week): Tier 3 weapons and armor
- Master difficulty: Tier 5 weapons and armor
- Featured week (Standard): Tier 5 weapons and armor, farmable
- Director Challenge and Hidden Chests: Tier 5 weapons and armor, weekly lockout
Check the dungeon rotation to know when Pit of Heresy is a featured activity. During featured weeks, you can run the dungeon as many times as you want and keep getting Tier 5 drops.
Destiny 2 Pit of Heresy Loot Table (All Weapons & Armor)
Unlike many other dungeons, Pit of Heresy does not have a per-encounter loot lock. All weapons and armor can drop from any encounter. This makes farming straightforward — just complete encounters and the loot rolls freely.
Pit of Heresy Weapons
| Weapon | Type | Element | Drops From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamantite | Auto Rifle | Strand | Any Encounter |
| Refusal of the Call | Glaive | Strand | Any Encounter |
| Eyes Unveiled | Linear Fusion Rifle | Void | Any Encounter |
| Psychopomp | Grenade Launcher | Arc | Any Encounter |
| Xenophage | Exotic Machine Gun | Solar | Quest (Journey) |
All four legendary weapons share the same origin trait: Heretical Behaviour. Sustained weapon damage or final blows against powerful targets grant bonus reload speed, handling, and damage against combatants. You gain this bonus immediately and for a longer duration when you are revived. This makes the trait especially strong in high-difficulty content where revives happen more often.
Want to see how these weapons compare across other endgame activities? Check our Destiny 2 All Raid Loot Tables guide for a full breakdown.
Pit of Heresy Armor: Apostate’s Blade Set
The Apostate’s Blade is the new armor set exclusive to Pit of Heresy. All three classes — Titan, Hunter, and Warlock — get their own version. The armor pieces are:
- Apostate’s Blade Helm (Head)
- Apostate’s Blade Gauntlets (Arms)
- Apostate’s Blade Plate / Vest / Robes (Chest)
- Apostate’s Blade Boots / Strides / Boots (Legs)
- Apostate’s Blade Mark / Cloak / Bond (Class Item)
Like all other weapons and armor in the dungeon, these pieces drop from any encounter. You do not need to reach a specific boss to get a specific armor slot.
Apostate’s Blade Armor Set Bonuses
The Apostate’s Blade set focuses on survivability and melee combat. Here are both bonuses:
2-Piece Bonus: Regenerative Threshold
Performing a finisher stores power. The next time your shields are broken, that stored power is consumed to immediately heal you and start health regeneration. This is an excellent passive for solo play and high-difficulty content. You do not need to activate it manually — it just works.
4-Piece Bonus: Melee Conduction
While you have Radiant, Restoration, or Cure active, your melee hits release a burst that scorches the target. This pairs well with Solar subclass builds, especially those that stack Solar buffs through weapons, abilities, or mods. Scorch can build into Ignition with enough stacks, making the 4-piece bonus a solid damage bonus in longer fights.
You can also mix armor sets. Equip two pieces of Apostate’s Blade to get the 2-piece healing bonus, then pair it with two pieces from another set for a second 2-piece bonus. This flexibility is part of the Armor 3.0 system added with Monument of Triumph. For more on this system, see our full guide on Destiny 2 Monument of Triumph Armor Set Bonuses.
Pit of Heresy Weapon God Rolls
Adamantite (Auto Rifle — Strand)
Adamantite is a Strand Auto Rifle. It works well in support-style Strand builds and is a good fit for Guardians who run Threadling or Sever builds. It is the only Strand Auto Rifle available in the dungeon pool, making it a unique pick.
- PvE God Roll: Overflow or Triple Tap + Withering Gaze or Reservoir Burst
- Why: Overflow keeps you in sustained fire. Withering Gaze lets you debuff enemies, while Reservoir Burst adds a burst damage bonus when the magazine is full.
Refusal of the Call (Glaive — Strand)
Refusal of the Call is the first and only Strand Glaive in Destiny 2. That alone makes it worth picking up. Its defensive shield and melee combo work well for players who like to get up close. The Strand element opens up perk combinations that no other Glaive can access.
- PvE God Roll: Replenishing Aegis + Unstoppable Force
- Alternative Roll: Slice + Close to Melee (for melee-focused builds)
- Why: Replenishing Aegis reloads the magazine when you block. Unstoppable Force boosts the weapon’s damage after blocking. Together they create a tight loop of block, reload, and attack. Slice spreads Sever after using a class ability, which is great on Strand.
Eyes Unveiled (Linear Fusion Rifle — Void)
Eyes Unveiled is a Void Linear Fusion Rifle with an Adaptive Frame. It is a solid boss damage option, especially in Void-heavy builds. When Monument of Triumph introduced Linear Fusion Rifle mods into the rotation, Eyes Unveiled became more competitive.
- PvE God Roll: Triple Tap or Overflow + Withering Gaze or Reservoir Burst
- Why: Triple Tap returns ammo on rapid precision hits, extending your damage phase. Withering Gaze debuffs targets, which helps your whole team deal more damage.
Psychopomp (Grenade Launcher — Arc)
Psychopomp is an Area Denial Frame Arc Grenade Launcher. It fires in bursts and creates lingering damage pools on impact. It was already strong when it launched during Episode: Heresy. It got even better with the addition of the Heretical Behaviour origin trait and updated perk pool in Monument of Triumph. Auto-Loading Holster replaced Envious Arsenal in the new version, while Elemental Honing returned.
- PvE God Roll: Ambitious Assassin or Auto-Loading Holster + Rolling Storm
- Why: Rolling Storm builds Bolt Charge on kills. At max stacks, your next ability damage triggers a lightning bolt on the target — similar damage to an Ignition. Ambitious Assassin overflows the magazine on rapid kills, meaning more shots before reloading. Auto-Loading Holster is the practical pick for players who frequently swap weapons mid-fight.
For more weapon farming tips, see our guide on Destiny 2 Best Desert Perpetual Weapons and new catalysts added with Monument of Triumph.
Xenophage Exotic: How to Get It
Xenophage is an Exotic Machine Gun tied to Pit of Heresy. It does not drop from encounters. Instead, you need to complete the Journey Exotic quest, which starts inside the dungeon at the Enduring Abyss area. The quest takes you to secret locations within the dungeon that you won’t find on a regular run.
Xenophage fires high-powered explosive rounds and hits hard in both PvE and endgame content. If you are playing on PC via the official Bungie site, you can check quest progress there as well. Xenophage is also available on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Pit of Heresy Encounters
Pit of Heresy has five encounters in total. Since loot is not locked per encounter, you can target any of them during a farming session. Here is a quick rundown:
- Necropolis — The opening traversal and hive barrier section
- Tunnels of Despair — Knight-based combat encounter using Hive Swords
- Chamber of Suffering — Ogre-focused encounter with totem mechanic
- The Harrow — Platforming gauntlet section
- Cradle of Damnation (Zulmak, Instrument of Torment) — Final boss fight combining all dungeon mechanics
Master difficulty adds Champions and increases the challenge across all encounters. It is the fastest way to lock in Tier 5 drops outside of a featured week.
Farming Tips for Pit of Heresy
Here are a few things to keep in mind before you start farming:
- Run during a featured week for the best efficiency. You get Tier 5 drops from Standard difficulty and can farm without a weekly lockout.
- Master difficulty always gives Tier 5, but it is harder. Good for off-weeks if you need the gear fast.
- Director Challenge and hidden chest rewards are locked once per week. Do those first, then grind the regular encounters.
- Focus on the weapons you actually want. All four legendary weapons drop from any encounter, so there is no reason to stop at a specific checkpoint.
- Apostate’s Blade armor is worth farming for solo builds. The 2-piece healing bonus is strong in any content where you are taking heavy damage.
Looking to improve your overall dungeon performance? Check our guide to Destiny 2 Dungeons in Order to see where Pit of Heresy fits in the full dungeon lineup. If you want to push further into endgame, our Destiny 2 Raids in Order guide covers all active raids and their loot as well.
For players working through the full Monument of Triumph content push, the Immortal Title guide breaks down what you need to complete across dungeons and raids. And if you are hunting new exotics from the same update, see our guide on the Oblation Bloodline exotic mission and the Heirloom exotic crossbow.
Pit of Heresy Loot Table FAQ
Is Pit of Heresy Free to Play?
Pit of Heresy was introduced with the Shadowkeep expansion. Check the current availability on your platform before jumping in, as content access has changed over the years with Destiny 2’s evolving content vault. Steam players can check here.
Does Pit of Heresy Have a Per-Encounter Loot Table?
No. Unlike most dungeons, Pit of Heresy does not lock specific weapons to specific encounters. All four legendary weapons and the full Apostate’s Blade armor set can drop from any encounter in the dungeon.
What is the Best Weapon to Farm in Pit of Heresy?
Psychopomp is the most versatile pick for PvE builds right now, especially Arc subclass players. Refusal of the Call is the only Strand Glaive in the game, making it a must-have for Glaive fans. Eyes Unveiled is solid for boss damage phases. Adamantite fits well into support Strand builds.
Can You Solo Pit of Heresy?
Yes. Pit of Heresy can be completed solo. It requires good mechanical knowledge of the encounters, especially the Zulmak final boss. The Apostate’s Blade 2-piece healing bonus helps a lot in solo runs since it auto-heals when your shields break after a finisher.
Where is Xur and Can He Sell Pit of Heresy Loot?
Xur sells exotic gear but does not offer dungeon-specific weapons or armor. For his current location and stock, see our Where is Xur in Destiny 2 guide.
Final Thoughts
The Pit of Heresy loot table is finally worth farming properly. The four Episode: Heresy weapons bring strong options to Strand and Arc builds, and the Apostate’s Blade armor set is one of the better survivability-focused sets added with Monument of Triumph. Whether you are chasing a god roll Psychopomp, hunting the Xenophage exotic, or building around the 4-piece scorch bonus, Pit of Heresy has something for every Guardian.
For more Destiny 2 coverage, check our Destiny 2 Event Weapons and Armor guide, and keep an eye on the Equilibrium Dungeon Weapons and Armor page if you are working through other new dungeon content.
