Rarest Items in Destiny 2 That Have Been Sunset

Summary

The white undamaged Traveler's Chosen is the rarest weapon in Destiny 2
Redrix's Claymore remains a rare testament to competitive difficulty in PVP
The Drifter's SCRAP ship remains a funny rare prank on puzzle-solving Guardians

Destiny 2 is a game that has evolved over many years, introducing new content while also retiring older elements. As a result, some of the most coveted items in the game are those that are no longer obtainable. These rare treasures, whether they are emblems, shaders, Ghost shells, or Sparrows, serve as relics of the past, symbolizing a Guardian's history. Let’s take a look at some of the rarest items in Destiny 2 that are no longer obtainable, making them highly prized by collectors and veteran players alike.

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From the grueling challenge of completing the Last Wish raid on Day 1 to the chaos of Niobe Labs, these items tell stories of perseverance, skill, and the unyielding spirit of the Guardians who pursue them. For those who own these rare treasures, they serve as lasting reminders of their time in the ever-evolving world of Destiny 2.

8 Redrix's Claymore

A Testament To Competitive's Tough Environment In Year 1 Content

Owned by less than 0.5% of all Guardians
Released in Season 3: Warmind
Retired at the end of Season 3

One of the rarest weapons in Destiny 2, and perhaps the rarest overall, is the Redrix's Claymore kinetic pulse rifle. Only available for one season, the pulse was first introduced in Season 3 during Year 1. This weapon remains in the hands of less than 0.5% of the player base. Earning Redrix's Claymore was no easy feat—it required players to grind through the Competitive Crucible playlist and reach the Fabled rank, making it a symbol of prestige in early Destiny 2.

However, the weapon became obsolete when Bungie reintroduced it as Redrix's Broadsword in the Forsaken expansion, offering a more accessible path to obtain it. Despite the Broadsword being far more common, Redrix's Claymore still holds its place as the rarest and most elusive weapon in the game.

7 Drifter's SCRAP CF-717-91 Ship

A Funny Joke On Destiny 2's Puzzle Solvers

Introduced in the Season of the Drifter: Year 2
Removed with the release of Beyond Light in 2020
Less than 7.5% of Guardians have this underwhelming prize

One of the most underwhelming rewards in Destiny's history has to be from the original Zero-Hour mission puzzle. This puzzle spanned three weeks, requiring Guardians to solve a series of complex elemental challenges. Many players anticipated a SIVA-themed reward for their efforts, given the mission's lore and difficulty.

However, after all the work and anticipation, players were left both disappointed and amused when the reward turned out to be a simple ship—scrapped together by none other than the Drifter. While the task was long and grueling, the "SCRAP" ship felt like a playful jab at players' expectations.

6 The Platinum Starling

A Grinder's Dream In Orbit

Introduced in the Season of the Forge: Year 2
Removed in Beyond Light in 2022 with countless other content
Less than 10% of all Guardians have this ship

The Platinum Starling remains a symbol of dedication for true Destiny 2 grinders. This unique ship required players to complete over 100 forge weapon frames, each with its own set of objectives before it could be forged, making the process a lengthy and grind-heavy task. As one of the most distinct objective-based ships in the game, it was also a requirement for earning the prestigious Blacksmith title.

Though it's relatively young compared to Destiny 2's long history, the Platinum Starling remains one of the rarest ships to this day, embodying the relentless pursuit of players who chased it.

5 The Luxurious Toast Emote

An Opportunity To Sit As A God Gone Forever

Released with the Spire of Stars raid in Season 3: Warmind
Removed alongside the other Leviathan Raids in 2020 with Beyond Light
Owned by less than 18% of Guardians

Emotes in Destiny 2 allow Guardians to express themselves, and some emotes are rarer and more desirable than others. The Luxurious Toast emote, which features a Guardian lounging back in a floating chair while sipping from a chalice, is one of the rarest.

Imitating Calus' famous pose, the former raid emote was initially earned in the Leviathan raid lair, Spire of Stars. Sadly, due to the raid being sunset, the emblem is now unobtainable, so those still with it can brag and swirl their wine with Luxurious Toast.

4 Armory Forged Ghost Shell

A Relic From Destiny's Hardest Puzzle

Required completion of the highly difficult Niobe Labs activity
Involved puzzle solving combined with dense enemy survival
Only 7% of the player base beat Niobe Labs, removed with sunsetting

One of the most sought-after Ghost shells in Destiny 2 is the Armory Forged shell, a rare remnant of one of the game's most notoriously difficult activities—Niobe Labs. This challenge tasked players with solving intricate puzzles while surviving in a small, enemy-packed environment, making it especially tough during an era without the powerful buffs and builds players now have access to.

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Earning the shell required both survival skills and ingenuity and due to the complexity of Niobe Labs, only a small fraction of the player base managed to complete it. As a result, the Armory Forged Ghost shell stands as one of the rarest activity-based shells in the game, symbolizing the perseverance of those who conquered the challenge.

3 Dance Party and Loot-a-Palooza Keys

A Community Cult-Favorite Lost To Time

Added shortly after Destiny 2's release
Removed in Season 3 with the end of faction rallies
Some of the most cult favorite items in Destiny 2

Long gone but fondly remembered, The Dance and Loot-a-Palooza keys remain some of the most beloved moments from a challenging period in Destiny 2's history. Lucky players could obtain a Loot-a-Palooza key by defeating the final boss, Calus, in the Leviathan raid. Redeeming the key at a monitor would trigger a rare public event—in the Tower, no less—where Guardians could hunt for a hidden treasure chest to earn a Dance Party key.

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This key, in turn, set off a dance party in the Bazaar, creating a joyful moment for all nearby. Though these keys are now distant memories, they serve as a nostalgic reminder to Bungie that the modern game could benefit from more fun and secretive events to surprise and delight even the most hardened of Titans.

2 Traveler's Chosen Non-Exotic

A Strange But Rare Relic From The Earliest Destiny 2 Mission

Introduced on Day 1 launch day
Unable to be obtained the moment Ghaul kicks the guardian off the ship
An unknown rarity estimated to be less than 0.3%

One of the strangest and most unearned items in Destiny 2 is a rare, clean white version of the Traveler's Chosen sidearm. While most players are familiar with the exotic variant, few know about this exceedingly rare version. This sidearm could only be preserved if Guardians swapped it out before Dominus Ghaul kicked them off the ship during the game's opening mission, "Homecoming."

Doing so kept the pristine white weapon intact, as it was otherwise replaced by the damaged version of Traveler's Chosen shortly afterward. Many Guardians missed this opportunity, making the clean Traveler's Chosen one of the rarest relics in the game. Those who managed to hold onto it possess one of Destiny 2's most unique and elusive weapons.

1 Wish Ascended Emblem

A Badge Of Honor For Only 12 Last Wish Guardians

Only 12 Guardians earned this infamous emblem
Required the completion of Last Wish in the first 24 hours
Only two teams beat the raid in the required time

One of the most coveted and rarest emblems in Destiny 2 is the “Wish Ascended” emblem, awarded to those who completed the Last Wish raid within the first 24 hours of its release. This was no small feat—the Last Wish raid is infamous for its complexity and difficulty, and the Day 1 challenge was a grueling test of skill, coordination, and endurance.

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The raid race, which ran for over 18 hours, is one of the longest in Destiny history. After the 24-hour mark passed, only 12 players earned the day 1 emblem, making the “Wish Ascended” emblem a symbol of elite raid mastery and the rarest unobtainable end-game item in the game.

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