Power up your fireteam and track every reward Spire of the Watcher has to offer. From exclusive dungeon weapons to perfect perk combinations, this guide breaks down the full loot table and the rolls worth chasing for each encounter.
Spire of the Watcher also brings in a new Exotic bow, Hierarchy of Needs, a primary weapon that deals massive amounts of damage.
In this Destiny 2 guide, we’ll go over all the weapons that drop from the Spire of the Watcher dungeon, what perks they can roll with, and which encounters they drop from.
Loot table
The Spire of the Watcher loot table features a selection of Legendary and Exotic gear tied to specific encounters and difficulties. Each boss drop offers unique weapon rolls, including precision and rapid-fire frames suited for both PvE and PvP setups. Players can earn armor with high-stat distributions themed around the Tex Mechanica aesthetic, along with powerful items such as the Hierarchy of Needs Exotic bow from the final chest. Weekly rotation rules apply, allowing targeted farming through checkpoint completions.
Spire Ascent |
Akelous, the Siren’s Current |
Persys, Primordial Ruin |
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| Terminus Horizon | Terminus Horizon | Liminal Vigil |
| Long Arm | Seventh Seraph Officer Revolver | Wilderflight |
| Seventh Seraph Carbine | Arms | Hierarchy of Needs |
| Arms | Chest | All other loot drops |
| Legs | Class Item | |
| Helmet |
Seventh Seraph Carbine
The Seventh Seraph Carbine is a precision auto rifle that rewards steady aim and controlled firing. Found in the Spire of the Watcher dungeon, it pairs well with Warmind Cell builds, letting Guardians clear groups of enemies with explosive synergy. Popular perk combinations include Feeding Frenzy for reload speed and Rampage for stacking damage, making it a strong choice for both PvE and Gambit encounters. Its consistent recoil pattern and clean sight picture make it a reliable weapon for sustained firefights.

Seventh Seraph Carbine is a legendary 450 RPM precision frame auto rifle. It deals kinetic damage and uses primary ammo.
PERK ROW 1 OPTIONS:
- Threat Detector
- Fourth Time’s the Charm
- Hip-Fire Grip
- Pugilist
- Reconstruction
- Dynamic Sway Reduction
PERK ROW 2 OPTIONS:
- Swashbuckler
- Elemental Capacitor
- Rangefinder
- Moving Target
- Frenzy
- Target Lock
Origin Trait:
- Rasputin’s Arsenal
Seventh Seraph Officer Revolver
The Seventh Seraph Officer Revolver is a kinetic hand cannon with a 180 RPM precision frame, offering consistent accuracy and handling. It can roll with damage-boosting traits like Rampage or Vorpal Weapon, paired with reliability perks such as Outlaw or Rapid Hit for faster reloads. This weapon shines in both PvE and PvP, rewarding precision shots and steady aim. Its use of Seraph Rounds also grants better penetration and stability, making it a strong choice for builds that focus on Warmind Cells or precision-focused playstyles.

Seventh Seraph Officer Revolver is a legendary 180 RPM precision frame hand cannon. It deals kinetic damage and uses primary ammo.
PERK ROW 1 OPTIONS:
- Rangefinder
- Ambitious Assassin
- Fourth Time’s the Charm
- Reconstruction
- Air Assault
- Well-Rounded
PERK ROW 2 OPTIONS:
- Vorpal Weapon
- Harmony
- High-Impact Reserves
- Gutshot Straight
- Perfect Float
- Redirection
Origin Trait:
- Rasputin’s Arsenal
Liminal Vigil
Liminal Vigil is a precision-frame energy sidearm that rewards accurate shooting with strong consistency. It stands out for its adaptable perk pool, offering rolls suited to both PvP and PvE playstyles. Players often chase combinations like Kill Clip with Rapid Hit or Desperado for aggressive engagements, while options such as Rangefinder or Tunnel Vision support reliable handling and sustained fire. Its clean feel and strong stat balance make it a reliable choice among the Spire of the Watcher’s drops.

Liminal Vigil is a legendary 325 RPM aggressive burst sidearm. It deals stasis damage and uses primary ammo.
PERK ROW 1 OPTIONS:
- Tunnel Vision
- Headstone
- Threat Detector
- Tap the Trigger
- Pugilist
- Perpetual Motion
PERK ROW 2 OPTIONS:
- Quickdraw
- Kill Clip
- Swashbuckler
- Desperado
- Rangefinder
- Surrounded
Origin Trait:
- Tex Balanced Stock
Wilderflight
Wilderflight is a unique grenade launcher from the Spire of the Watcher dungeon that fires two grenades at once, offering strong add-clear potential and burst damage. It benefits from roll options such as Auto-Loading Holster, Frenzy, or Chain Reaction, making it flexible for both PvE and PvP. As an energy weapon with blinding or spike grenades, it excels at crowd control and quick follow-up shots, especially in high-level content where managing groups of enemies is key.

Wilderflight is a legendary 100 RPM double-fire grenade launcher. It deals void damage and uses special ammo.
PERK ROW 1 OPTIONS:
- Auto-Loading Holster
- Repulsor Brace
- Feeding Frenzy
- Danger Zone
- Unrelenting
- Demolitionist
PERK ROW 2 OPTIONS:
- Adrenaline Junkie
- Lead From Gold
- Frenzy
- Vorpal Weapon
- Pugilist
- Disruption Break
Origin Trait:
- Tex Balanced Stock
Long Arm
Long Arm is a Legendary Solar scout rifle patterned after the Dead Man’s Tale archetype, bridging precision and power in mid- to long-range encounters. It drops from the Spire of the Watcher dungeon, most often from the second and final encounters. Its standout perks include Rapid Hit, Dragonfly, and Explosive Payload, allowing it to handle both PvE and PvP situations with strong consistency. With the right roll, Long Arm delivers impressive accuracy and damage stability, making it one of the most reliable primary weapons from this dungeon.

Long Arm is a legendary 120 RPM aggressive frame scout rifle. It deals arc damage and uses primary ammo.
PERK ROW 1 OPTIONS:
- Rapid Hit
- Wellspring
- Under Pressure
- Compulsive Reloader
- Hip-Fire Grip
- Subsistence
PERK ROW 2 OPTIONS:
- Adrenaline Junkie
- Dragonfly
- Opening Shot
- Redirection
- High-Impact Reserves
- Explosive Payload
Origin Trait:
- Tex Balanced Stock
Terminus Horizon
Terminus Horizon returns as a powerful heavy machine gun with strong impact and stability, ideal for clearing groups of enemies or sustained boss damage. It can roll with perks like Target Lock, Rampage, or Feeding Frenzy, allowing Guardians to tailor it to aggressive or support-oriented playstyles. With the right combination, this weapon becomes a reliable choice for both PvE encounters and Gambit matches.

Terminus Horizon is a legendary 360 RPM high-impact frame machine gun. It deals arc damage and uses heavy ammo.
PERK ROW 1 OPTIONS:
- Dragonfly
- Compulsive Reloader
- Hip-Fire Grip
- Triple Tap
- Rapid Hit
- Demolitionist
PERK ROW 2 OPTIONS:
- Volt-Shot
- Cascade Point
- Adrenaline Junkie
- High-Impact Reserves
- Wellspring
- Target Lock
Origin Trait:
- Tex Balanced Stock
Hierarchy of Needs
The Hierarchy of Needs encounter in Spire of the Watcher challenges players to balance add control and precise mechanics while managing energy nodes across multiple floors. Teams must coordinate the flow of Arctric currents between conduit points, all while defending from waves of Vex. The pool for this encounter features weapons like the Long Arm scout rifle and the Seventh Seraph Carbine, offering strong perk combinations such as Rapid Hit, Explosive Payload, and Target Lock for endgame use.

Hierarchy of Needs is an Exotic bow. It deals solar damage, uses primary ammo, and has two Exotic Perks listed below.
Spire of the Watcher dungeon boss guide and mechanics
Spire of the Watcher features two main bosses: Akelous, the Siren’s Current (second encounter), and Persys, Primordial Ruin (final boss). Both rely on core dungeon mechanics like collecting the Arctrician buff from Conduit Minotaurs to trace and activate Arc nodes along cables.โ
Akelous Mechanics
Akelous spawns on elevated boardwalks in a circular arena; clear adds like Void Harpies and Minotaurs first.
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Kill a Conduit Minotaur to grab Arctrician buff, then trace four yellow cable paths by shooting nodes in sequence from the central hub to activate fuel rods (one per quadrant).โโ
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Head to the last-activated fuel rod; Akelous flies there, overloads it, and becomes vulnerable-DPS its crit spot with linears or heavies as it retreats to center (up to 50% health per phase).
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Avoid chasing too closely to dodge its massive knockback blast; shields recharge after each phase-repeat until defeated.โโ
Persys Mechanics
Persys starts in a control room with reactor access; Hydras spawn first, then Minotaurs with Arctrician.
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Use buff to shoot five red nodes (four on pillars, one above door) opening the reactor room; trace two yellow cable pairs to arm the core purge.โโ
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Lure Persys into reactor (it disables purge); evacuate to control room, shoot red nodes to seal doors-reactor explodes, dropping shield for ~20s DPS.โโ
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No wiper; repeat cycles freely (kill adds between); watch for Minotaur buffs and door timings to trap Persys repeatedly.
Spire of the Watcher solo strategies for final boss
Soloing the final boss of Spire of the Watcher, Persys, Primordial Ruin, requires mastering node shooting under pressure while prioritizing survivability and efficient DPS phases.โโ
Core Mechanics Recap
Grab Arctrician buff from Conduit Minotaur, shoot 5 red nodes (4 pillars + 1 above door) to open reactor, trace 2 yellow cable circuits to arm purge, lure Persys inside, seal with red nodes, and DPS the 20-second shieldless window-repeat without a DPS timer.โโ
Solo Strategies
Practice node routes to ~2 minutes per cycle; bait Persys outside, dash inside for safe node shooting.
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Survivability: High Resilience (100), Loreley Splendor/Strongholds for healing, healing grenades, Bleak Watcher (Warlock) or Getaway Artist (Hunter) for turrets/invis; clear Hydras/supplicants first.โ
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Node Popping: Envious Assassin trace rifle (Czerzura) or rapid fusions (Euphony) for eyes/nodes; Vorpal for damage boost.โ
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DPS Loadouts:
Class Weapons/Super Phases (est.) Hunter Star-Eater Blade Barrage, Microcosm/Celestial Nighthawk 3 โ Warlock Well of Radiance, Witherhoard + Bait-and-Switch rocket 3-4 โ Titan Song of Flame + Acrius, Star-Eater Throwing Hammer 4 โ
Key Tips
Use Well/Radiant for safety; invis for Lucent Hive adds; manipulate boss pathing to avoid aggression-speed beats per-phase damage.โโ
