Exalted Truth is a Legendary Hand Cannon in Destiny 2 obtained from Trials of Osiris — the game’s pinnacle PvP mode. It’s one of the most versatile 140 RPM Hand Cannons available in the Trials loot pool, with a perk combination that works across both PvP and PvE contexts. Getting it requires participating in Trials during an active week and either winning enough matches for drops or going flawless for the exclusive adept version.
- 140 RPM Kinetic Hand Cannon from Trials of Osiris
- Drops from Trials of Osiris engrams, passage milestone rewards, and the Flawless chest (Adept version)
- Notable perks: Explosive Payload, Rangefinder, Opening Shot, Eye of the Storm
- Adept version available only from going 7-0 on a Trials Passage (Flawless)
- Trials is available Friday through Tuesday reset each week
How to Get Exalted Truth in Destiny 2
Exalted Truth is exclusively a Trials of Osiris drop. There are several tiers of acquisition:
Standard Drop (Non-Adept)
- Unlock Trials of Osiris by reaching a certain Power level threshold and speaking to Saint-14 in the Tower Hangar
- Purchase a Trials Passage from Saint-14 (costs Glimmer)
- Play Trials matches — wins accumulate on the Passage for milestone rewards
- Receive Trials engrams from match completions and milestone chests
- Focus Trials engrams at Saint-14 to target Exalted Truth specifically once it appears in the focusing menu
Adept Version (Flawless Required)
The Adept version of Exalted Truth drops from the Flawless chest on the Lighthouse — the reward for completing a Trials Passage without any losses (7-0). Adept weapons have a bonus perk slot and can use Adept mods.
ℹ️ Trials of Osiris card requires no specific quest but does require meeting the minimum Power Level threshold set each season. Check in-game requirements — they update with seasons.
Exalted Truth God Roll
The most sought-after Exalted Truth perk combinations for different uses:
| Use Case | Column 3 Perk | Column 4 Perk | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PvP | Opening Shot | Eye of the Storm | Best consistency in duels |
| PvE | Explosive Payload | Rangefinder | Damage consistency on champions |
| Hybrid | Explosive Payload | Eye of the Storm | Works in both modes |
Opening Shot improves accuracy and range on the first bullet of a magazine — extremely powerful in PvP where the first shot of an engagement often decides the outcome. Eye of the Storm improves handling and accuracy as health decreases, rewarding clutch play.
Destiny 2 Exalted Truth FAQ
Below are the most common questions about obtaining Exalted Truth in Destiny 2.
Is Trials of Osiris Available Every Week?
Trials of Osiris runs Friday through Tuesday reset, approximately 3–4 weeks out of every month. Some weeks it goes on hiatus for seasonal updates. Check the weekly reset and Bungie’s schedule for active weeks.
Can You Focus for Exalted Truth?
Yes — once Exalted Truth is in the current Trials focusing pool (it rotates), you can spend Trials Tokens and Glimmer at Saint-14 to target the weapon specifically. Focusing is the most reliable way to farm a specific perk combination on non-Adept versions.
Do You Need to Go Flawless for Exalted Truth?
No — the standard version drops from general Trials participation. Only the Adept version requires a 7-0 Flawless run. Both versions have the same base perk pool; the Adept has an additional perk slot and Adept mod compatibility.
What Is the Best Way to Farm Trials Without Being Good at PvP?
Card completion milestones reward drops regardless of win/loss ratio — completing a full card (7 matches played) gives at least one engram. Running Trials with an experienced fireteam or using LFG (Looking for Group) platforms improves your win rate. Focusing engrams at Saint-14 lets you target specific weapons from your accumulated tokens.
Does Exalted Truth Work in PvE?
Exalted Truth is primarily a PvP-oriented weapon, but 140 RPM Hand Cannons with Explosive Payload have legitimate PvE utility for breaking Champion shields and consistent single-target damage in lower-tier content. For end-game PvE, dedicated PvE Hand Cannons typically outperform it.
Exalted Truth represents the classic Trials of Osiris experience — a weapon that requires sustained PvP engagement to acquire but rewards that effort with a genuinely versatile tool for both modes.