Want to acquire the new Barrow-Dyad Exotic Submachine Gun in Destiny 2’s Episode Heresy? Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide on unlocking and completing The Taken Path quest!

Destiny 2’s Episode Heresy is in full swing, introducing fresh storylines, weapons, and weekly challenges. Among the standout features is the Barrow-Dyad, a newly released Exotic Strand Submachine Gun boasting unique perks that are sure to enhance your gameplay.

To add this remarkable weapon to your arsenal, you must complete The Taken Path quest, leading you to the Derealize Exotic Mission where you can claim your prize. However, it’s not an easy task; there’s quite a journey ahead before you can wield this SMG.

Let’s explore the steps you need to follow to unlock this exotic weapon.

How to Obtain the Barrow-Dyad Exotic SMG in Destiny 2

Your journey to acquire the Barrow-Dyad begins with completing the Derealize Exotic Mission in Destiny 2. However, accessing this mission requires you to first clear The Taken Path quest, which entails several objectives scattered across different locations.

Let’s break it down in sequence to maximize your efficiency in obtaining this weapon.

Step 1: Unlock the Taken Path Exotic Quest

Firstly, complete the Week 2 story mission in Episode Heresy. Afterward, access The Nether seasonal activity and locate a Taken Blight in the vicinity. The exact spawn points of this Blight are not well-documented, but a quick entry to the Hall of Souls area is your best bet.

Proceed to the entrance of King’s Fall, where you’ll spot the Blight suspended from the ceiling on the right pillar. Use your Ghost to reveal the invisible platforms leading up to it.

Leap into the Blight, and you’ll be sucked into a portal. Upon arrival, stand on a rune plate, an icon will appear, signaling a directional prompt (e.g., right, straight, or backward). Move in the indicated direction while retaining your focus on the rune. If performed correctly, you’ll be zapped past the Taken barrier, granting you access to an interactive object to officially commence the quest.

Pick up the object to receive a Taken Osseous Fragment.

Step 2: Activate the Rune in Eris Morn’s Apartment

Next, visit Eris Morn’s Shaping Slab located in her apartment. Here, you’ll obtain a new exotic quest entitled “The Taken Path.” The following task is to apply the Scotopic Rune.

Under Runic Enhancements, select the Scotopic Rune. Make sure you’ve leveled up your seasonal vendor to activate it.

This enhancement unlocks the quest’s progression. Once it’s activated, your next destination is the Moon.

Step 3: Collecting the First Taken Osseous Fragment (Sorrow’s Harbor, Moon)

Travel to the K1 Revelation Lost Sector in Sorrow’s Harbor on the Moon. Once you enter, you’ll find a small Taken Blight shortly after the initial section. Shoot it, then step on its rune plate and gaze at the rune. You’ll receive a directional prompt just like before.

Move in the indicated direction while keeping your sight on the rune. If done correctly, a wave of Taken enemies will spawn. Vanquish them all, defeat the boss, and you’ll acquire one of the two Taken Osseous Fragments.

Step 4: Collecting the Second Taken Osseous Fragment (Forgotten Shore, Cosmodrome)

Next, head to the Forgotten Shore in Cosmodrome, Earth. Your focus should be on the Veles Labyrinth Lost Sector. Locate the rune plate, follow the directional prompt, and eliminate all the Taken enemies that appear. After clearing them out, you’ll collect the second Taken Osseous Fragment.

Step 5: Complete the Three Side Objectives

After acquiring both fragments, return to Eris’ Shaping Slab. You will now have three new Legendary quests to tackle: Curse of Endurance, Curse of Revenge, and Curse of Urgency.

Curse of Endurance: Sorrow’s Harbor Taken Relic Event

Head back to Sorrow’s Harbor on the Moon and locate a Taken Relic that is marked on your map. Pick it up and eliminate enemies to charge the relic fully. Once charged, return it to its original location.

Curse of Urgency: Hallowed Grove Lost Sector Challenge (EDZ – The Sludge)

Travel to Hallowed Grove in EDZ. Here you will find another Taken Relic, but this time you’ll need to beat a timer. Pick up the relic, defeat the Shadow of Oryx before time runs out, and finish the objective.

Curse of Revenge: Nightmare Hunt: Pride (Moon)

Load up the Nightmare Hunt: Pride activity on the Moon. Midway through, you’ll find another Taken Relic. Use it to defeat the final boss and complete this step.

Step 6: Finding Taken Osseous Fragments in The Nether

With the curses resolved, head back to The Nether and search for Hive Statues. Interacting with these statues causes a spawn of yellow-bar enemies. After eliminating them, you can collect the Taken Osseous Fragments located at the site of the statue.

• Hall of Souls: The statue is located on the right platform after loading in.
• Trenchway: Found outside near a Solar crystal dunking area.
• Mausoleum: Drop down from spawn and search behind the blue crystal formations.

Collect all the fragments to unlock the Derealize Exotic Mission.

Step 7: Conclude the Derealize Exotic Mission

Initiate Derealize, the final mission to secure your exotic SMG. Here’s a breakdown of what to anticipate:

• Suffocating Terror Mechanic: Steer clear of the floating Taken Eyes—if they lock onto you for too long, you’ll accumulate Suffocating Terror, which can lead to your demise.
• Taken Relic Puzzles: You’ll need to gather Taken Relics, charge them by defeating enemies, and utilize them to access new areas.
• Final Boss Encounter: Engage in a showdown against two iterations of the same boss, one in regular space and another in Taken space, requiring you to switch dimensions during the fight.

Once you’ve defeated the final boss and navigated the last area, the Barrow-Dyad will be yours! Check out the accompanying video guide!

Destiny 2 Barrow-Dyad Exotic Perks

• Panic Response: This weapon generates blight while inflicting damage. When not firing, the blight depletes, and the magazine gradually refills. Reload the weapon to transform stored blight into Blighted Seekers.
• Taken Divergence: This weapon resonates with your tactical decisions.
  • Hitting three distinct targets produces a significant amount of blight. Blighted Seekers penetrate through targets.

Is Barrow-Dyad Craftable?

Absolutely! The Barrow-Dyad is a craftable exotic weapon, following in the footsteps of prior exotic weapons linked to exotic missions.

While you’re here, be sure to check our thorough guide on completing the new Sundered Doctrine dungeon along with its loot table here.