Destiny 2 Desert Perpetual Loot Table: Raid Weapons and Armor

Here’s the full Destiny 2 Desert Perpetual loot table, including all raid weapons, armor, cosmetics, and more.

The Desert Perpetual raid is now live in Destiny 2, launching as part of the Edge of Fate expansion released on July 15, 2025. This raid is themed around the Vex and the Nine, continuing the story right where the Edge of Fate campaign.

Just like previous raids and dungeons in Destiny 2, Desert Perpetual brings brand-new mechanics, encounters, and challenging bosses.

If you’re wondering what rewards are up for grabs, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll walk through the full Desert Perpetual raid loot table, including every legendary weapon and its possible perks, the brand-new exotic, the full armor set, unique emblems, and more.

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Destiny 2 Desert Perpetual Raid Loot Pool

Similar to past raids in Destiny 2, Desert Perpetual has six new legendary weapons and the raid-exclusive Whirling Ovation exotic rocket launcher. There’s also the Collective Psyche armor set for each class and a set of unique emblems and cosmetics.

Below, you can check out which items drop from each encounter in the Desert Perpetual raid.

Destiny 2 Desert Perpetual Raid Rewards

Here’s the complete list of all the rewards you can get from the Desert Perpetual raid in Destiny 2.

• Whirling Ovation Exotic Rocket Launcher
• Intercalary Auto Rifle
• Opaque Hourglass Combat Bow
• Finite Maybe Fusion Rifle
• The When And Where Rocket Launcher
• Lance Ephemeral Sniper Rifle
• Antedate Submachine Gun
• Collective Psyche Armor Set (Hunter, Titan, Warlock)
• Timeline’s Blade Emblem
• Third Unknown Emblem
• Atemporal Raid Title/Seal

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Destiny 2 Desert Perpetual Collectibles

There are two new emblems exclusive to the Desert Perpetual raid that players can unlock: Timeline’s Blade and Third Unknown.

ItemTitleRequirement

	Timeline’s Blade	Contest Mode Completion
	Third Unknown	Normal Completion

Destiny 2 Desert Perpetual Weapon Rolls

Desert Perpetual features six new legendary weapons and the Whirling Ovation exotic. Here’s a table of every weapon, its type, element, ammo, and source:

WeaponTypeElementAmmoSourceCraftable?Requirement

Whirling Ovation	Rocket Launcher	Strand	Heavy	The Desert Perpetual	No	The Edge of Fate
Finite Maybe	Fusion Rifle	Solar	Special	The Desert Perpetual	No	The Edge of Fate
Lance Ephemeral	Sniper Rifle	Strand	Special	The Desert Perpetual	No	The Edge of Fate
Opaque Hourglass	Combat Bow	Arc	Special	The Desert Perpetual	No	The Edge of Fate
Intercalary	Auto Rifle	Stasis	Primary	The Desert Perpetual	No	The Edge of Fate
The When And Where	Rocket Launcher	Stasis	Heavy	The Desert Perpetual	No	The Edge of Fate
Antedate	Submachine Gun	Arc	Primary	The Desert Perpetual	No	The Edge of Fate

Now, let’s talk about each individual weapon and its respective perks. Keep in mind that all Desert Perpetual raid weapons come with a new Origin Trait called Frame of Reference. Here’s what it does:

• Frame of Reference Origin Trait: Final blows with this weapon temporarily grant increased damage, reload speed, and range. This effect is frozen in time while the weapon is stowed.

Whirling Ovation Exotic Rocket Launcher

• Weapon Name: Whirling Ovation
• Weapon Type: Rocket Launcher
• Element: Strand
• Ammo Type: Heavy
• Charge Time: 533
• Magazine Size: 1

Exotic perks:

• Coronal Culmination: Hold to charge; release to fire. Charged projectiles have a delayed Solar payload.
• Anticipation: The charge speed of this weapon’s next shot slowly increases over time. Anticipation builds more quickly as you deal more damage with other weapons.

Is Desert Perpetual Farmable?

Yes, the Desert Perpetual raid can be farmed for unlimited legendary weapons and armor drops. However, the Whirling Ovation exotic rocket launcher can only be earned once per character per week.

And that’s everything for this guide! What weapon rolls or armor pieces are you most excited to chase in the Desert Perpetual raid? Let us know in the comments!