Curious how to awaken the full potential of Barrow-Dyad, Destiny 2’s latest Strand-woven submachine gun? This advanced walkthrough unveils the complete process—from decoding its elusive catalysts to unearthing all Taken Osseous Fragments across the murky recesses of the Nether.
What is Barrow-Dyad?
Table of Contents
- Weapon Class: Strand-Aligned SMG
- Ammo Type: Primary
- Obtained Through: Derealize Exotic Mission
- Craftable: Yes
Debuting in Episode: Heresy, Barrow-Dyad stands apart with its modular Strand kit and latent upgrades. Its design fuses sleek Vex-like precision with Taken corruption, offering a weapon as strange as it is lethal. Yet to wield its full force, Guardians must delve deep into Echoes’ seasonal secrets and complete several catalyst-infused trials.
🔧 Exotic Catalyst Modifications
These catalyst variants, or Refits, grant unique behavioral traits that redefine Barrow-Dyad’s utility in both solo and squad play:
- High-Impact Reserves Refit: Final rounds are infused with volatile energy, delivering elevated damage under pressure.
- Hatchling Refit: Threadlings burst forth from swift kill-chains and pinpoint headshots.
- One for All Refit (Coming Act 3): Landing hits on three foes in rapid succession surges the weapon’s damage.
- Target Lock Refit (Coming Act 3): The longer you sustain fire, the deadlier it becomes.
Only two refits are currently obtainable in Act 2, with the remaining pair set to arrive with Act 3 on April 1st.
📜 Steps to Unlock Barrow-Dyad & Catalyst Pathways
- Step 1: Complete “The Taken Path”: Gain access to Barrow-Dyad via the Derealize mission.
- Step 2: Initiate “Diadic Ascension”: Pick up this questline at the Taken Slab in Eris Morn’s quarters—an eerie new social space adorned with Hive relics.
- Step 3: Reach Vendor Rank 5 to Unlock “Steel Your Nerves”: Grants access to Osseous Fragment recovery missions.
- Step 4: Recover 6 Fragments in The Nether: Each of the Nether’s three subzones—Trenchway, Hall of Souls, and Mausoleum—houses six fragments. Watch for Taken runes pulsing on your radar.
- Step 5: Ascend to Rank 9 – Unlock “Unbreakable Will”: Return to the Taken Slab for your next upgrade.
- Step 6: Repeat Fragment Hunt (6 More): Fragment density increases in vertical and hard-to-reach terrain.
- Step 7: Reach Rank 12 – Unlock “Moment of Clarity”: Your final rank upgrade to complete Diadic Ascension.
- Step 8: Collect the Final 6 Fragments: With all 18 recovered, the weapon’s true path opens.
- BONUS: Writ: Path of Ambition
Unearth a Hidden Taken Worm within the Hall of Souls. Triggers a narrative puzzle mission that grants access to the Ambition upgrade tree.
🌀 High-Impact Reserves Refit
- Clear Court of Blades (Expert) with Barrow-Dyad equipped.
- Initiate A Needle’s Path, then complete another Expert run using only precision-focused weapons.
- Reshape your weapon at the Enclave Relic Forge.
🧠 Hatchling Refit
- Discover a cloaked chamber in the Trenchway.
- Begin Heavy Osseous Spine, a hidden quest involving Strand-compatible melee kills.
- Achieve Rank 12 in Path of Ambition and unlock Sumptuous Repass.
Beat The Nether (Expert) using Shotguns, Glaives, or Swords—loadouts ideal for weaving Threadling bursts.
🗺️ Osseous Fragment Coordinates
Each subzone holds six fragments, often in obscured or aerial locations. Use Strand movement for easier traversal.
The Trenchway
- Near initial spawn: elevated ledge, inside a broken structure.
- Pit area: left platform, right path (invisible bridges).
Hall of Souls
- Among towering pillars near Court of Oryx entry.
- Embedded within floating stones over central chasm.
The Mausoleum
- Behind spawn: beneath shattered bridges.
- Near the tentacle-ridden pathway to boss arena.
Tip: Equip a mod that boosts detection of mission-specific items to make locating fragments less daunting.
🎯 Need a Fireteam Worthy of Ascension?
Barrow-Dyad is not merely another exotic—it’s a strategic centerpiece for builds revolving around Strand synergy, Threadling deployment, and subclass manipulation. Unlocking its catalysts demands perseverance, mastery of diverse weapon classes, and navigation through some of the season’s most secretive nooks.
If solo farming or Expert-level clears are slowing your grind, consider teaming up with LFCarry’s elite PvE specialists. No shortcuts, just skilled Guardians ready to help you complete catalyst quests, recover fragments, and reshape your Barrow-Dyad with maximum efficiency.
🔓 Accelerate your journey—start your Dyadic upgrade path with LFCarry now.
Read also:
Darya Chavez is a gaming journalist passionate about delivering the latest news from the world of video games. With a sharp eye for industry trends and updates, she keeps players informed about upcoming releases, events, and major game changes.