Destiny The Dawning: How Get All the New Exotic Weapons

Icebreaker

The Ice Breaker is back and better than ever. What makes it better? Well it has all the same perks fans of the weapon have come to know and love, but this Destiny sniper rifle has finally been upgraded to Year Three Light, and it’s also received a fresh coat of paint. You can unlock this weapon by doing Zavalas new Weekly Elite Bounties which tie into Destiny: The Dawning’s new Strike system which adds Challenge of the Elders-like scoring to the equation.

To unlock this long awaited rifle, you have to simply complete Zavala’s bounties, although it seems like the Nightfall bounties have the best chance of giving the reward. Thankfully, you’re not working to unlock a new quest. If you’re lucky, the weapon will drop from simply turning in a bounty.

Here’s the Year Three version of this exotic weapon’s perks:

Perk 1 (Automatic)

No Backpack – Cannot be reloaded, but regenerates ammo over time.

Perk 2 (3 Options)

Accurized Ballistics – More range and impact, but increased recoil.

Field Choke – More range and impact, but increased recoil.

Linear Compensator – More predictable recoil as well as slight boosts to range and impact. Recoil is also increased.

Perk 3 (1 Option)

Mulligan – Missing a shot has a chance to return ammo directly to the magazine.

Perk 4 (3 Options) 

Quickdraw – This weapon can be drawn unbelievably fast.

Lightweight – When held, this weapon grants +2 character agility.

Snapshot – Aiming this weapon is incredibly fast.

Perk 5 (1 Option)

Ice Breaker – Ice Breaker’s victims spontaneously combust, dealing damage to others nearby. 

Nova Mortis (Voidlord)

The alternate Burn versions of the Thunderlord have been teased for some time, and The Dawning finally delivered. Nova Mortis is the “Voidlord” fans had been waiting for, and it’s finally in the game. To get this weapon you’ll have to open the gift box that requires Xur’s Tag in the Tower to unlock the exotic quest. The quest is a simple one which we’ve broken down for you here.

Perk 1 (Automatic)

Void Burn – This weapon causes Void damage

Perk 2 (3 Options)

Accurized Ballistics – More range and impact, but increased recoil.

Field Choke – More range and impact, but increased recoil.

Linear Compensator – More predictable recoil as well as slight boosts to range and impact. Recoil is also increased.

Perk 3 (1 Option)

Feeding Frenzy – Kills with this weapon increase reload speed for a short time.

Perk 4 (3 Options)

Perfect Balance – This weapon has extremely low recoil

Field Scout – Increases the amount of ammo this weapon can carry.

Flared Magwell – Reload this weapon even faster.

Perk 5 (1 Option)

Negative Rounds – This weapon fires faster and more accurately the longer the trigger is held. 

Abbadon (Solarlord)

Abaddon is the “Solarlord” that had been shown off in previous trailers. It has the exact same perks as both the Thunderlord and the Nova Mortis, only this time you get some Solar damage for your troubles. To unlock this coveted weapon, you’ll first have to obtain the Nova Mortis, then talk to Zavala to kick of the required quest, which we’ve broken down for you here.

For now, here are the perks of this new exotic weapon:

Perk 1 (Automatic)

Solar Burn – This Weapons Causes Solar Damage

Perk 2 (3 Options)

Accurized Ballistics – More range and impact, but increased recoil.

Field Choke – More range and impact, but increased recoil.

Linear Compensator – More predictable recoil as well as slight boosts to range and impact. Recoil is also increased.

Perk 3 (1 Option)

Feeding Frenzy – Kills with this weapon increase reload speed for a short time.

Perk 4 (3 Options)

Perfect Balance – This weapon has extremely low recoil

Field Scout – Increases the amount of ammo this weapon can carry.

Flared Magwell – Reload this weapon even faster.

Perk 5 (1 Option)

Incendiary Rounds – This weapon fires faster and more accurately the longer the trigger is held.