The Ash and Iron update marks one of the biggest loot refreshes Destiny 2 has seen in years. Dropping on September 9, 2025, it brings players back to the Plaguelands, introduces the Reclaim activity, and unlocks the Epic version of the Desert Perpetual raid. But for most Guardians, the main attraction is the massive roster of new and reprised weapons to chase.
Whether you grind PvE raids, PvP playlists, or seasonal events, this update adds fresh gear across nearly every activity. Below is the complete breakdown of all the new Exotics, Legendaries, and returning classics you can earn in Ash and Iron.
New Exotic Weapons
Two Exotics headline this update, each offering unique mechanics:
- New Malpais (Pulse Rifle, Strand)
- Fires sticky rounds that embed in enemies. Reloading detonates them, and detonations on a single target can suspend foes in place.
- Wolfsbane (Sword, Solar)
- Light attacks generate Sword energy and spawn nanites that heal on hit. When overcharged, nanites enhance blade damage and unleash a flaming Quicksilver swarm.
Reclaim Activity Weapons
The new three-player Reclaim offensive introduces a set of weapons carrying the Tenacity origin trait (bonus damage, handling, and reload speed when surrounded):
- Folded Root (Rocket Launcher, Void)
- Romantic Death (Grenade Launcher, Void)
- Submersion (Combat Bow, Stasis)
World Pool & Portal Refresh
Portal activities now reward an updated loot pool, giving Guardians more reasons to grind Solo Ops, Fireteam Ops, and Crucible.
- Drang (Sidearm, Solar)
- MIDA Mini-Tool (Submachine Gun, Solar)
- Unfall (Sidearm, Arc)
- Haliaetus (Rocket Launcher, Strand)
See also: Destiny 2 Prophecy Dungeon Guide: Loot Pool, Changes, and Farming Tips
Pinnacle Ops Weapons
Featuring the Problem Solver origin trait (bonus handling and reload after sustained damage to bosses/Champions):
- Forced Memorializer (Scout Rifle, Kinetic)
- Seraphine Haze (Submachine Gun, Stasis)
Crucible Weapons
PvP gets a refresh with the Roar of Battle origin trait, rewarding aggressive combat.
- MIDA Macro-Tool (Shotgun, Arc)
- Pure Recollection (Shotgun, Void)
- Returned Memory (Sidearm, Solar)
- Stars in Shadow (Pulse Rifle, Solar)
Trials of Osiris Weapons
Endgame PvP players can chase weapons with the Fleet Footed trait, which boosts movement speed and airborne effectiveness after damage.
- Burden of Guilt (Fusion Rifle, Stasis)
- Everburning Glitz (Auto Rifle, Kinetic)
Iron Banner Weapons
Iron Banner returns with revised loot, replacing Alacrity with Fleet Footed:
- Finite Impactor (Hand Cannon, Solar)
Raid Additions: Desert Perpetual Epic
The Epic difficulty raid not only ups the challenge but also delivers new rolls on fan-favorite weapons:
- Whirling Ovation (Rocket Launcher, Strand)
- Antedate (SMG, Arc)
- Finite Maybe (Fusion Rifle, Solar)
- Intercalary (Auto Rifle, Stasis)
- Lance Ephemeral (Sniper Rifle, Strand)
- Opaque Hourglass (Combat Bow, Arc)
- The When and Where (Rocket Launcher, Stasis)
Kepler Set
The Kepler pool rounds out the expansion with unique archetypes:
- Agape (Hand Cannon, Solar)
- Giver’s Blessing (Auto Rifle, Kinetic)
- Last Thursday (Pulse Rifle, Strand)
- Precipial (Shotgun, Void)
- Sublimation (Scout Rifle, Arc)
- Ulterior Observation (Machine Gun, Stasis)
The Ash and Iron update makes nearly every activity worthwhile for loot hunters. From flashy Exotics like New Malpais to returning legends like MIDA Mini-Tool, Guardians now have plenty of fresh tools to chase. PvE raiders, PvP regulars, and collectors alike will find something here to keep their vaults full.
With the Plaguelands back in rotation and the Reclaim activity shaking up seasonal play, Bungie has delivered both nostalgia and innovation. Now it’s on you to sharpen your loadouts and chase god rolls before the next sandbox shift. Play Now!
