The Ultimate Guide To Getting Necrochasm In Destiny 2: Crota’s End Exotic Quest Walkthrough

To obtain the Necrochasm Exotic Auto Rifle in Destiny 2, players must complete the Crota’s End raid and finish the Bottomless Pit questline by collecting 20 Essence of Oversoul. This journey involves evolving the Husk of the Pit into the Eidolon Ally and finally into Necrochasm through a combination of combat challenges and specific raid encounter completions.

Strategic Loadout and Raid Entry Requirements

Before embarking on the quest for Necrochasm, players must prepare for the rigors of the Crota’s End raid, located in the Legends node of the Director. Unlike the original Destiny 1 version, the Destiny 2 iteration of Necrochasm is not a pure RNG drop from the final boss. Instead, it is tied to a deterministic quest that requires multiple successful clears of the raid or a high degree of proficiency in completing specific raid triumphs.

To begin the process, you must enter the Crota’s End raid. While the raid is free for all players and does not require an expansion purchase, you will need a Power Level consistent with the current seasonal cap to ensure survivability in the later encounters. A fireteam of six is mandatory for standard completion, although highly skilled players may attempt low-man strategies.

Essential Gear for the Raid:

• Add-Clear Weapons: Forebearing (Glowhoo/Ambitious Assassin), Sunshot, or Osteo Striga for the Abyss encounter.
• Single-Target DPS: Dragonsbreath, Gjallarhorn, or high-impact Linear Fusion Rifles for Ir Yût and Crota.
• Subclass Utility: Well of Radiance (Warlock), Ward of Dawn (Titan), or Tether/Gathering Storm (Hunter) for survivability and boss debuffs.
• Champion Mods: Ensure you have Unstoppable and Barrier coverage depending on the seasonal artifact rotation, as the raid features numerous high-tier combatants.

Forging the Weapon of Sorrow: The Bottomless Pit Questline

The path to Necrochasm is divided into three distinct phases, mirroring the "Weapon of Sorrow" evolution seen in the original game. You will start with a Common-tier weapon, upgrade it to a Legendary version, and finally transform it into the Exotic Auto Rifle.

Step 1: Acquiring the Bottomless Pit Quest

Upon your first successful completion of the Crota’s End raid (or by interacting with the Raid Vendor, the Sword of Crota, after the final encounter), you can pick up the "Bottomless Pit" quest. In the current version of the game, completing the raid on Contest Mode previously granted the weapon immediately, but for standard play, this quest is the primary path. The quest will grant you the Husk of the Pit, a Common (white) Auto Rifle.

Step 2: Harvesting Thrall with Husk of the Pit

The first objective requires you to attune the Husk of the Pit. You must defeat Hive enemies using this weapon. While this can be done anywhere in the system, the most efficient method is farming the opening encounter of the Crota’s End raid, "The Abyss." Hundreds of Shadow Thrall spawn here, allowing you to complete this step in approximately 10 to 15 minutes. You must achieve approximately 100 kills to progress. Once the bar reaches 100%, the weapon will evolve into the Eidolon Ally, a Legendary (purple) Auto Rifle.

Step 3: The Long Grind for Essence of Oversoul

This is the primary bottleneck of the Necrochasm quest. To upgrade Eidolon Ally into Necrochasm, you must collect 20 Essence of Oversoul. This currency is specific to the Crota’s End raid.

There are three ways to obtain Essence of Oversoul:

1. Random Drops: Every encounter completion (Abyss, Bridge, Ir Yût, and Crota) has a random chance to drop one Essence.
2. Weekly Clear: Your first full completion of the raid per account each week provides a guaranteed Essence of Oversoul.
3. Triumphs: Completing specific raid triumphs (such as the encounter-specific challenges or the "all same class" runs) provides a one-time guaranteed drop of several Essences.
4. The Jackpot: Very rarely, defeating Crota may grant all 20 Essences at once, instantly completing this step of the quest. This is a low-probability "Critical Success" mechanic designed to reward repeat players.

Step 4: Final Evolution and Necrochasm Acquisition

Once you have collected 20 Essences and reached the final step of the Bottomless Pit quest, you must return to the raid. Defeat Crota, Son of Oryx, one final time. After his defeat, interact with the Sword of Crota vendor at the end of the raid. You will turn in your Eidolon Ally and the 20 Essences to receive the Necrochasm Exotic Auto Rifle.

Pro-Tip: If you are chasing the Necrochasm Catalyst, do not stop after getting the weapon. The Catalyst requires an additional 15 Essence of Oversoul (for a total of 35 across the entire process) and requires you to complete two "Gatekeeper" timed trials within the raid itself.

Essence Acquisition Metrics and Weapon Performance Benchmarks

The following table outlines the technical specifications of Necrochasm at Base Level and the requirements for progressing through the quest tiers.

Common Raid Failures and Technical Field Fixes

The quest for Necrochasm is inherently tied to raid performance. If your fireteam cannot consistently clear encounters, your progress toward the 20 Essences will stall.

• Failure Scenario: Abyss Encounter Darkness Overwhelm

  
  
  
  • Root Cause: Fireteam members are not staying near the lamps or are failing to manage the "Weight of Darkness" debuff, leading to a team wipe from slowed movement and Thrall swarms.
  • Actionable Fix: Designate one player as the "Lamp Lighter" using the Chalice of Light. Ensure the player with the Chalice preserves their energy to light the lamp exactly when the team arrives. Use "Grapple" melees (Strand) or "Eager Edge" swords to navigate between lamps quickly before the darkness stacks reach 10.

• Failure Scenario: Bridge Encounter Totem Wipes

  
  
  
  • Root Cause: Players are leaving the plates (totems) unattended while a teammate is crossing the bridge, causing the Annihilator Totems to trigger a wipe.
  • Actionable Fix: Establish a rigid rotation. Two players must remain on the side plates at all times while the bridge is being formed. Only swap positions when the "Sword Bearer" has successfully crossed and a new player on the far side has taken up a plate position there.

• Failure Scenario: Essence of Oversoul Not Dropping

  
  
  
  • Root Cause: You have already completed the weekly guaranteed drop on that account, or you are relying on RNG from repeated clears in the same week (which have significantly lower drop rates).
  • Actionable Fix: Focus on the "Crota’s End" Triumphs. Navigate to the Records tab, select Triumphs, then Legends, then Crota’s End. Look for triumphs like "Conservation of Energy" or "Precise Placement." These grant guaranteed Essences that bypass the weekly lockout and RNG.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I solo the quest for Necrochasm?

While you can complete the initial "Husk of the Pit" kills solo by loading into the raid's first encounter, you cannot finish the quest alone. The Essence of Oversoul requires encounter completions that necessitate a fireteam to manage mechanics like the Chalice of Light and the Bridge construction.

Does the Necrochasm Catalyst drop from the raid?

The Catalyst does not drop randomly. Once you own Necrochasm, you must trigger two specific timed combat encounters within the raid (one after the Bridge and one before Ir Yût). Completing these trials and having 35 total Essences of Oversoul in your inventory allows you to activate the Catalyst.

What is the fastest way to farm Essence of Oversoul?

The most efficient method is completing the full raid once per week for the guaranteed drop, followed by "Master" difficulty encounter completions. Master encounters have a higher weighted probability of dropping Essence. Additionally, completing the "Flawless" and "Full Fireteam of Same Subclass" triumphs provides the largest single-instance boosts to your Essence count.

Is Necrochasm good in the current D2 Meta?

Yes, Necrochasm is a top-tier choice for add-clear in PvE, especially with the "Desperation" perk active, which increases its fire rate. In PvP, its 720 RPM frame and the "Cursebringer" explosions make it a potent tool for punishing grouped-up enemies.

Conquer the Hellmouth Today

Securing the Necrochasm is a testament to a Guardian's persistence and mastery over the Hive's most dangerous rituals. Gather your fireteam, master the Sword Logic, and transform your Husk of the Pit into the ultimate Weapon of Sorrow.