If you’re not a fan of the Prismatic Subclass, you may still enjoy unrivaled build freedom with Exotic Class Items. Let me show you everything you need to know and the best Exotic Class Item perks in Destiny 2: Titan Stoicism, Hunter Essentialism, and Warlock Solipsism.
What are Exotic Class items in Destiny 2?
Exotic Class items are unique as they havetwo Exotic perks. Those perks mirror what you find on regular Exotic Armor. For example, Synthoceps are a Titan-exclusive Armor piece with the following Exotic perk:
Biotic Enhancements
The Exotic Class items can roll with the “Spirit of Synthoceps,” which improves melee damage while surrounded. It’s awatered-down version of the Exotic Effect, but arguably the most impactful part. As the perk is weaker than the Exotic armor it’s based on, it still means the regular piece is viable. There are still some devastating abilities you can’t get elsewhere, like the Golden Gun boost fromthe iconic Celestial Nighthawk.
Each Class has access to several unique Exotic perks, but a small selection is available for everyone:
As you can see, there are some exceptionally potent combinations up for grabs. Some of these perks are pretty limited without support, so here are my picks for the top perks to look out for on each Exotic Class item.
Best perks for the Titan Stoicism Exotic Mark
Titans are spoiled for choice, as many of the Perks here tie into popular playstyles. There are multiple ways to inject extra damage into your builds, and you can even get a Precious Scars-like effect without the hideous helmet.
Spirit of the Synthoceps
Spirit of Severence
Spirit of Scars
Spirit of the Eternal Warrior
Spirit of the Armamentarium
I’ve mentioned theSpirit of Synthocepsseveral times in this guide, but the original Exotic Gauntlets are a staple in many melee-focused builds for a reason. On that note,Spirit of Severenceoffers similar benefits to the Severence Enclosure, which is another popular Titan Exotic.
I’ve rocked thePrecious Scarshelmet on my Titan for a while, but it’s probably the grossest helmet for the class (pictured above). Any way to get around wearing that thing is a win, in my book. Finally, theSpirit of Eternal Warrior and Armamentariumare both easy to play around with and offer decent damage buffs.
Best Perks for the Hunter Essentialism Exotic Cloak
I love the perk selection for the Hunter. We have another way to trigger invisibility, but we also have survivability options. Most of the perks below require minimal investment and are already staples in powerful Hunter builds.
Spirit of the Assassin
Spirit of the Cyrtarachne
Spirit of the Gyrfalcon
Spirit of Renewal
Spirit of Coyote
Plenty of Hunter builds use Invisibility as an offensive and defensive tool, soSpirit of the Assasin and Gyrfalconare superb bonuses to the play style. The Woven Mail you get withSpirit of Cyrtarachnegrants survivability, and you’re almost unkillable in easier content.Spirit of Renewalis great, although it does tie you into using Duskfield Grenades.
Finally,Spirit of Coyotegrants double dodges, which seems phenomenal in multiple parts of Destiny 2, including Crucible.
Best perks for the Warlock Solipsism Exotic Armband
The Warlock perk pool is full of bangers, but there’s one notable caveat.Most of these perks require specific builds or playstyles to shine. This theme isn’t necessarily bad, but you must assemble your build carefully to reap the rewards.
Spirit of the Stag
Spirit of the Filaments
Spirit of the Swarm
Spirit of the Claw
Spirit of the Star-Eater
If you enjoy using Rifts,Spirit of the Stag and Filamentsare great choices, although you can’t roll them both on the same Class item. Threadlings from theSpirit of the Swarmare superb as long as you use Strand in your build.
The additional melee from Spirit of the Claw opens up build options with a melee focus, and Spirit of the Star-Eater could be used to boost the power of Nova Bombs.
Are these the only good Exotic Class Item perks?
I’ve picked the perks above as they are powerful anddon’t require specific buildsto pop off. That said, if you have a particular Super or Element in mind, the niche perk rolls may provide far more value than the ones I’ve mentioned.
You’re spoiled for choice ofgreat Exotic weaponsto go with your shiny new Class item. I urge you to experiment, as these items have unrivaled utility.
Anthony Yates
Anthony is a freelance writer for PC Invasion and has worked in the industry for four years. He’s furiously competitive and is always looking for the next big multiplayer hit. Anthony thrives in high-stakes games like Escape From Tarkov and Sea of Thieves. He is also passionate about speedrunning and always looks forward to the next GDQ and ESA events. When he’s not grinding leaderboards, Anthony enjoys visiting Arcades, retro gaming, and horror movies.
