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.
How to Get D2 Exalted Truth Key Takeaways:
- 140 RPM Void Hand Cannon from Trials of Osiris
- Drops from Trials of Osiris engrams, passage milestone rewards, and the Flawless chest (Adept version)
- Notable perks: 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
4.9Where 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)
- Adept Version (Flawless Required)
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 | Slideshot | Precision Instrument | Best dueling roll if you play around slides |
| PvP | Keep Away / Lone Wolf | Eye of the Storm | Strong neutral-game roll for consistent fights |
| PvP | Lone Wolf / Keep Away | Opening Shot | Good first-shot consistency, but not paired with Eye of the Storm |
| PvE | Destabilizing Rounds | Repulsor Brace | Best Void synergy for add clear and overshields |
| PvE | Destabilizing Rounds | Demoralize / One for All | Better for damage or debuff-focused PvE setups |
| Hybrid | Withering Gaze / Lone Wolf | Precision Instrument / Eye of the Storm | Usable in both modes, but not stronger than dedicated rolls |
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. All you need is having an Exalted Truth and roll, and our team can help you get the weapon.
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?
Yes, Exalted Truth can work in PvE, but it is still more of a PvP-first Hand Cannon. For PvE, look for Destabilizing Rounds + Repulsor Brace. This roll gives Exalted Truth solid Void synergy, spreading Volatile and helping you keep a Void overshield up. For casual PvE, seasonal runs, and add-clear, this roll feels decent. In harder end-game content, stronger PvE Hand Cannons usually perform better.
4.9Exalted 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.