In the Rite of the Nine event that ran from May 6 to July 15, 2025, Destiny 2 players were presented with a rare opportunity through the Ritual Initiation quest—a chance to select one of three powerful rewards: Hierarchy of Needs, The Navigator, or the Gjallarhorn Catalyst. Each choice caters to different playstyles, from high-precision combat to team-focused utility or explosive damage output. Now that the event has concluded, let’s recap the options, their performance, and how to obtain them via current dungeon farming in the Year of Prophecy. We’ll also cover catalyst perks to help you decide what to prioritize.
🏹 Hierarchy of Needs – Precision Bow for High-Level PvE
Table of Contents
🔍 Overview
- Weapon Type: Exotic Combat Bow
- Element: Solar
- Ammo Type: Primary
- Source: Spire of the Watcher Dungeon
- Catalyst Unlock: Complete Spire of the Watcher on Master difficulty
- Catalyst Effect: Panoptic Tessellation – Improves draw speed and reload time after deploying a Guidance Ring or hitting a target with a seeking projectile
📈 Performance
Hierarchy of Needs thrives in long-range encounters and is especially potent in high-end PvE content like Grandmaster Nightfalls. Its gameplay loop revolves around chaining precision hits and kills to charge its Guidance Ring. Once activated, arrows fired through the ring release homing projectiles, tearing through enemy groups.
The catalyst transforms this weapon further by reducing draw and reload times, making it much smoother to operate under pressure. In 2025’s Edge of Fate meta, it pairs well with Solar Prismatic builds for add-clear in raids like The Desert Perpetual.
🔫 The Navigator – Strand Support at Its Finest
🔍 Overview
- Weapon Type: Exotic Trace Rifle
- Element: Strand
- Ammo Type: Special
- Source: Ghosts of the Deep Dungeon
- Catalyst Unlock: Collect 3 Vestiges of Light, deposit them in Hive statues, then defeat the secret boss
- Catalyst Effect: Gordian Knot – Special reload enables a Grapple Tangle to be deployed at a target location
📈 Performance
The Navigator shines as a team-focused weapon, offering both defensive buffs and offensive debuffs. Its Protective Weave perk grants Woven Mail, providing damage resistance to the user and nearby allies. Weft Cutter weakens enemies by applying Sever, cutting their damage output.
With Episode Heresy concluded and Frontiers emphasizing mobility, The Navigator remains an exceptional asset. The catalyst adds utility with on-demand grapple points—synergizing perfectly with Strand-based builds in activities like Onslaught or Kepler patrols.
💥 Gjallarhorn Catalyst – Max Out Your Wolfpack Power
🔍 Overview
- Weapon Type: Exotic Rocket Launcher
- Element: Solar
- Source: 30th Anniversary Pack
- Catalyst Unlock: Complete the Grasp of Avarice dungeon
- Catalyst Effect: Increases magazine size; final blows spawn Wolfpack Rounds
📈 Performance
Gjallarhorn is already a top-tier pick for dealing massive AoE damage, and its catalyst takes it even further. You’ll gain a larger magazine and the ability to chain explosive Wolfpack Rounds from each final blow. Ideal for boss DPS phases and mob-heavy encounters, this weapon remains a staple—especially for those who own the Anniversary content.
Catalyst Requirements – How to Unlock
|
Exotic Weapon |
How to Get the Catalyst |
Catalyst Effect |
|
Hierarchy of Needs |
Finish Spire of the Watcher on Master |
Faster draw & reload after triggering Guidance Ring |
|
The Navigator |
Activate Hive statues in Ghosts of the Deep & defeat secret boss |
Deploy a Grapple Tangle at target location |
|
Gjallarhorn |
Complete Grasp of Avarice dungeon |
Expanded mag size + Wolfpack Rounds on kills |
📅 Rite of the Nine Timeline Snapshot
- May 6 – Event begins
- May 27 – Ghosts of the Deep rotation starts
- June 17 – Prophecy dungeon becomes active
- July 8–15 – Final week: All three dungeons available at once
- July 15 – Event concludes; items now farmable via weekly dungeon rotations
Which Exotic Should You Choose?
- Hierarchy of Needs – Best for precision-based damage in high-end PvE. Requires dungeon mastery to shine.
- The Navigator – Excellent for Strand-based builds and team synergy. Offers both utility and survivability.
- Gjallarhorn Catalyst – Ideal for explosive AoE lovers with access to the 30th Anniversary content.
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