How To Get Necrochasm In Destiny 2: Complete Guide
Necrochasm is an exotic kinetic auto rifle in Destiny 2 that requires completing the Reprisal raid Crota's End, gathering Essence of the Oversoul materials, and upgrading the weapon through its catalyst quest. Acquiring this weapon demands coordination with a full fireteam to conquer high-difficulty raid encounters and master specific triumphs.
Pre-Operation & Equipment Checklist
Securing Necrochasm requires deliberate preparation, high-tier gear loadouts, and a dedicated fireteam capable of clearing the Crota's End raid. Guardians must ensure they meet power level minimums and possess weapons optimized for high-damage DPS phases and add-clear efficiency.
- Essential Gear & Tools: High-DPS Heavy Weapons (such as Rockets with Explosive Light, Apex Predator, or Gjallarhorn), Divinity for precision debuffs, and sustained add-clear options like Sunshot or wave-frame grenade launchers.
- Mandatory Prerequisite Knowledge: Familiarity with Crota's End raid mechanics, including Swordbearer mechanics, Chalice of Light management in the Abyss, and Bridge construction phases.
- Estimated Duration & Benchmarks: Full raid completion requires approximately 45 to 90 minutes with an experienced fireteam. Farming the total required Essence of the Oversoul will take multiple weekly lockouts or repeated encounter farms depending on active rotator bonuses.
Step-by-Step Necrochasm Acquisition Workflow
Step 1: Complete the Crota's End Raid
Gather a fireteam of six Guardians and launch the Crota's End raid from the Director. Progress through all encounters—The Abyss, The Bridge, The Oversoul Gaze, and the final confrontation against Crota, Son of Oryx—to defeat the final boss and trigger the weapon's drop conditions.
Pro-Tip: Upon defeating Crota for the first time, speak to the Sword Monument in the Tower Bazaar or immediately claim the quest from the raid completion chest to officially start the "Bottomless Pit" exotic quest.
Step 2: Gather Essence of the Oversoul
To complete the Bottomless Pit quest and claim Necrochasm, you must collect 20 Essence of the Oversoul. These materials drop by completing encounters within Crota's End, finishing weekly raid challenges, and completing the quest steps associated with the weapon.
Warning: While full raid clears grant guaranteed Essence drops on your first weekly run per character class, subsequent encounter farming during the raid's featured weekly rotation provides a more efficient path to reach the 20-material threshold.
Step 3: Purchase and Equip the Weapon
Return to the Tower and interact with the Sword Monument once you have amassed all 20 Essence of the Oversoul. Turn in the materials to claim Necrochasm directly into your kinetic weapon inventory slot, unlocking its base exotic perks including Cursebringer, which causes final blows with precision kills to trigger Cursed Thrall explosions.
Step 4: Obtain the Necrochasm Catalyst
To maximize the weapon's potential, acquire its exotic catalyst by completing specific hidden puzzles or defeating encounters repeatedly within Crota's End. Once the catalyst quest drops, return to the raid to collect an additional 35 Essence of the Oversoul to masterwork the weapon, which significantly enhances stability and grants Outlaw upon triggering Cursed Thrall explosions.
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Necrochasm Weapon Specifications and Performance Matrix
| Parameter | Base Weapon Statistics | Masterworked / Catalyst Statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Damage Type | Kinetic | Kinetic |
| RPM (Rate of Fire) | 720 RPM (Adaptive/Lightweight Frame) | 720 RPM (Adaptive/Lightweight Frame) |
| Magazine Size | 42 Rounds | 42 Rounds |
| Intrinsic Trait | Desecrator: Precision final blows create a Cursed Thrall explosion. | Desecrator Enhanced + Outlaw upon Cursed Thrall kills. |
| Key Perk | Cursebringer: Reloading after a precision kill increases fire rate and stability. | Increased stability, range, and reload speed benchmarks. |
Common Raid Failures and Field Fixes
Wipe Mechanic During Crota DPS:
- Root Cause: Failure to drop Crota's shield quickly enough using heavy weapons, allowing him to initiate his wipe attack or slam the Swordbearer.
- Actionable Fix: Coordinate Heavy weapon fire, utilize a Divinity cage for guaranteed precision hits, and assign one Guardian exclusively to staggering Crota with ranged supers or high-impact rockets.
Dying in the Abyss (The Starting Encounter):
- Root Cause: Accumulating stacks of Engulfing Darkness due to lingering too long without passing the Chalice of Light.
- Actionable Fix: Establish a strict rotation for picking up and passing the Chalice of Light among fireteam members to constantly clear weight-of-darkness debuffs while maintaining forward momentum.
Slow Essence of the Oversoul Farming:
- Root Cause: Relying solely on single weekly character completions without participating in featured rotator farms or completing raid triumphs.
- Actionable Fix: Complete hidden raid chests, complete bonus Hawthorne or Tower kiosk quests, and farm featured encounters during weeks when Crota's End is the active pinnacle raid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get Necrochasm without owning the Annual Pass or Expansion?
Crota's End is a free-for-all reprised raid accessible to all Destiny 2 players regardless of current expansion ownership. However, you must still have access to the raid node on the Director and meet current Power Level floors to participate safely.
How many Essence of the Oversoul are needed in total?
You need 20 Essence of the Oversoul to acquire the base Necrochasm weapon from the Tower monument. An additional 35 Essence of the Oversoul are required to unlock and complete the weapon's catalyst, bringing the grand total to 55 materials.
Can Essence of the Oversoul be farmed infinitely?
Yes, when Crota's End is the featured weekly rotator raid in Destiny 2, encounters can be farmed repeatedly for drops. Outside of the featured rotator week, drops are typically limited to once per character class per weekly reset, alongside guaranteed progress from specific triumphs.
Does Necrochasm drop randomly from Crota?
No, Necrochasm is no longer a random world or boss drop. It is obtained strictly by completing the "Bottomless Pit" quest line initiated inside the Crota's End raid and turning in the required crafting materials at the Tower.
Master the Darkness and Claim Your Exotic Reward Today
Assemble your elite fireteam, step into the moon's Hellmouth, and conquer Crota's End to add this legendary kinetic auto rifle to your arsenal. Prepare your loadouts today and begin your ascent to wielding one of humanity's most feared weapons of sorrow.
