To acquire the Izanagi's Burden sniper rifle in Destiny 2, you must complete the "Mysterious Box" quest. This quest involves finding and inserting four Black Armory keys into the box. The keys are hidden in different forges within the game, and once all keys are inserted, the sniper rifle will be unlocked for you to claim.
Unlocking Izanagi's Burden in Destiny 2
In Destiny 2, Izanagi's Burden is a powerful sniper rifle that is highly sought after by players for its exceptional damage output, especially in endgame activities like raids and Nightfall strikes. To acquire Izanagi's Burden, you must complete a series of quests known as "The Mysterious Box" questline, which involves a combination of puzzle-solving, quest steps, and challenging activities.
The Mysterious Box Questline
The first step to obtaining Izanagi's Burden is to acquire "The Mysterious Box" quest. The box itself can be obtained from Ada-1, the vendor in the Tower's Annex, by completing specific Black Armory weapon frames and collecting Glimmering Amethyst, an item that drops randomly when completing various activities in the game. Once you have the box, it's time to start working on unlocking its contents.
Black Armory Key Mold
The next step in the questline involves crafting the Black Armory Key Mold. To do this, you will need to gather materials by completing specific objectives in the game, such as collecting Glimmer, completing forges, defeating powerful enemies, and obtaining an Obsidian Crystal. Once you have all the required materials, you can forge the key mold at the Izanami forge in the EDZ.
Completing Forges and Collecting Keys
After forging the key mold, you will receive the "Black Armory Key." This key is used to unlock the Mysterious Box and obtain the keys needed to unlock the box's compartments. To obtain these keys, you must complete various forge activities in the Black Armory, each corresponding to a different key. These forges are located in different locations such as the Volundr Forge in the EDZ, Gofannon Forge on Nessus, Izanami Forge on Nessus, and Bergusia Forge in the EDZ.
Completing the Bergusia Forge and Obtaining the Maximum Temper Buff
One of the key steps in the questline involves completing the Bergusia Forge activity with a specific objective known as the "Maximum Temper" buff. To trigger this buff, you must shoot specific drones during the forge ignition phase, which will cause a powerful enemy called the "Blue Shielded Drone" to spawn. Defeat this enemy to trigger the Maximum Temper buff, which will award you with the "Black Armory Key Mold." Use this key to unlock the Mysterious Box and obtain its contents.
Finishing the Questline and Acquiring Izanagi's Burden
After obtaining the keys from the Mysterious Box, you will need to complete a quest known as "Lock and Key," which involves defeating powerful enemies, completing a unique version of the Pyramidion strike, and obtaining an item called the "Unidentified Frame." Once you have completed all the quest steps, return to Ada-1 in the Tower's Annex to forge Izanagi's Burden using the Unidentified Frame and the keys obtained from the Mysterious Box. Congratulations, you have now acquired one of the most powerful sniper rifles in Destiny 2, Izanagi's Burden.
Remember, acquiring Izanagi's Burden is no easy task and will require dedication, patience, and skill to complete the questline. However, the reward is well worth the effort, as the sniper rifle's high burst damage and unique perks make it a valuable asset in your arsenal for challenging activities in Destiny 2.