Just like the Collective Psyche Armor, players also want the Whirling Ovation Exotic weapon in Destiny 2 as part of their collection. This is a special rocket launcher from The Desert Perpetual raid. This raid is only available if you own The Edge of Fate expansion. It’s not easy to get, but if you know what to do, you can increase your chances.
In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to get Whirling Ovation Exotic weapon in Destiny 2, how to boost your drop rate, and what makes this Exotic Rocket Launcher unique.
How to Get the Whirling Ovation Exotic Weapon in Destiny 2

The Whirling Ovation only drops from the final boss, Koregos, in The Desert Perpetual raid, which means you’ll have to complete the raid to get your hands on this exotic weapon. Here’s what you need to do:
- You get one chance per character per week. This means you can try three times each week if you play on Titan, Hunter, and Warlock.
- The drop is random, and the community believes the chance is about 5%.
- You cannot farm the boss over and over in one week. You must wait for the weekly reset for more chances.
To increase your chances, complete special Triumphs linked to The Desert Perpetual raid. Each Triumph you finish boosts your drop rate for Whirling Ovation.
Triumphs to Increase Whirling Ovation Drop Rate
Here are the Triumphs you can complete to improve your odds for the Whirling Ovation Exotic Weapon in Destiny 2:
Triumph | Description |
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Feature Presentation | Complete all encounters in “The Desert Perpetual” with feats active. |
Death-Defiant | Complete all encounters in “The Desert Perpetual” without any member dying or leaving. |
Brutal Efficiency | Complete all encounters with the Phase Race feat active (defeat all bosses). |
This is War | Complete all encounters with the Cutthroat Combat feat active (defeat all bosses). |
Battling Battalions | Complete all encounters with the Battalions feat active (defeat all bosses). |
Cherished Lifetimes | Complete all encounters with the Token Limit feat active (defeat all bosses). |
Challenging Victory | Complete all encounters with the Encounter Challenges feat active (defeat all bosses). |
The more Triumphs you complete, the better your chances for Whirling Ovation to drop.
Is Whirling Ovation a Good Exotic Rocket Launcher?
The Whirling Ovation Exotic weapon in Destiny 2 is like a powerful Scorch Cannon. You can charge up your shots to fire Solar projectiles. Each shot uses both Solar and Strand effects, so you can Unravel and Scorch enemies at the same time. This makes it great for clearing groups of tough enemies.
Whirling Ovation Exotic Traits:
- Coronal Culmination: Hold the fire button to charge, then release to shoot. Charged shots explode with a delayed Solar blast.
- Anticipation: The more damage you do with other weapons, the faster Whirling Ovation charges its next shot.
- Whirling Ovation Stats
Here are the exact stats for the Whirling Ovation Exotic weapon in Destiny 2:
Stat | Value |
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Velocity | 121 |
Stability | 3 |
Handling | 54 |
Reload Speed | 7 |
Aim Assistance | 65 |
Zoom | 23 |
Airborne Effectiveness | 7 |
Ammo Generation | 64 |
Rounds Per Minute | 12 |
Charge Time | 5000 |
Magazine | 7 |
Recoil Direction | 45 |
And that’s all you need to know about the Whirling Ovation Exotic weapon in Destiny 2. For more Destiny 2 content, stay tuned to RetroNoob.