Where do red border weapons drop?

Where do Red Border Weapons Drop in Destiny 2?

Red Border weapons are considered the cream of the crop in Destiny 2’s loot landscape. These heavily sought-after weapons are notorious for being extremely rare, making players wonder where exactly they drop. In this article, we’ll take a detailed look at where you can find these highly coveted armaments.

Nimbus Quest

Red Border weapons can drop from Nimbus Quests, specifically from Heroic Patrols. Although the drop chance is very low, these quests do offer a rare chance of acquiring a red border gun. Each character gets one chance at a Nimbus Quest per day, giving you a single opportunity to get a coveted red border weapon.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • One chance per character per day: Every day, your character is eligible for a Nimbus Quest.
  • Heroic Patrols offer a shot: Heroic Patrols are the highest-level public events, which can net you a Red Border weapon.
  • Drop chances are low, but exists: The odds of acquiring a Red Border weapon through Nimbus Quests are lower than other means, but it’s possible.

Shuro-Chi Loot Chest

Did you know that Shuro-Chi, the notorious boss of the Last Wish Raid, has a chance to drop a Red Border weapon when defeated? In fact, the loot chest that contains his scythe also includes a guaranteed Red Border weapon when opened! This weapon is solely obtainable by defeating Shuro-Chi and clearing the raid on Master Level.

Here are the stats:

Drops from Shuro-Chi Loot Chest
Guaranteed Red Border weapon in the loot chest
Obtainable through Master Mode Raid completion only

Gold Patrol Farm with Friends

Gold Patrols in the Patrol System has been identified as a more reliable source for Red Border weapons. You can obtain these weapons from Gold Level Patrols with or without friends, making farming easier and increasing your odds of getting that coveted drop.

Here are the numbers:

Drop Rates of Red Border weapons in Patrols
18.5% Chance of getting a Red Border weapon in a Gold Level Patrol
13.5% Drop rate with Friends (shared)
1.5% Standalone drop (no friend involvement)

Common Drop Locations: A Full Breakdown

Here are some common areas where players have reported encountering Red Border weapons:

Common drop locations: Red Border weapon spawns

  • Red Border weapons spawned in Terminal Overload: None of the weapons received from these activities are drop-ables.
  • Red Border weapons spawned in the last Wish Raid: Not a consistent drop, even on the highest difficulty.
  • Red Border weapons in Heroic and Nightfalls: Rare drops occur, typically 1:100.
  • Gold Patrol Drops: Standard drop-rate applies, listed above. 18.5%, with or without friends.
  • Nimbus Quest Rewards: Small chance with a single roll per day, per character.

Please note that drops are random and can not be guaranteed using any method or strategy.
Keep in mind that drop chance is not altered if you’re on a previous difficulty level in the Campaign.

Conclusion

Now that we’ve covered all the necessary information, it’s crystal clear: Red Border weapons can drop from Nimbus Quests, the Shuro-Chi loot chest (in the Last Wish Raid), and from Gold-level Patrols in the game’s Patrol system. Use this knowledge to optimize your farming strategies, and fingers crossed, one of the most elusive pieces of the loot puzzle.

Remember:

  • A single weapon per character can be collected.
  • Higher difficulty levels yield better quality drops (but random drops remain).
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