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How To Unlock the Strand Exotic Sidearm “Final Warning” in Destiny 2 Lightfall

Destroy your enemies with this sidearm!

Destiny 2 has just released a new expansion alongside its Season 20 update, called Lightfall, and it is already making waves among players and the gaming community at large. With tons of new quests and content coming alongside the latest campaign to be added into the game, there are a whole bunch of rewards that players can grab and resources to earn from finishing side missions. Also, take on Calus who has now become a Disciple of the Witness in exchange for boosted powers, and fight his Shadow Legion as they launch an attack on Neptune’s secret city!

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Players can rejoice that Bungie has once again pulled through with an exceptional release, again raising the bar on what passes for quality in their futuristic RPG title. There are plenty of great items and events coming along with this update, and the new weapons are no exception! The new Final Warning is no exception, and in this guide we cover how to obtain the sidearm in Destiny 2!

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How Do You Obtain the Final Warning Sidearm in Destiny 2?

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In order to get the Final Warning weapon in Destiny 2, players will need to jump through a couple of hoops (not literally!) and finish some objectives in order to unlock the item. You will need to complete the Final Strand quest in Lightfall, which can be a little grindy but is certainly well worth the effort given that you will receive the Final Warning at the end of the mission. There are seven parts to the Final Strand, but not all of them should really count as a full step.

Firstly you will need to speak with Nimbus in Striders’ Gate which is in Neomuna. Once you have talked with Nimbus, check the waypoint and make sure that you find all of the Strand-inoculated gadgets in Veil Containment. After that, take down all of the Shadow Legion troops that will try to stop you and then eliminate the Typhon Imperator who will also attempt to end your quest. Using the Power Cap can be a big help in this attempt and is also highly recommended.

Don’t worry, you are almost done! The next step in your quest is to visit the Pouka Pond which can be found in the Hall of Heroes. Make sure that you collected the Veil Spectrometer beforehand from the Typhon Imperator. Now, finish Osiris’s training program in under 330 seconds, which works out to be five and a half minutes. Try as many times as necessary to get under this time. Head back to the Pouka Pond and you will get the Final Warning. Congratulations on your achievements, Guardian!


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