Does Grasp of Avarice always drop loot?
Yes, the final boss encounter of the Grasp of Avarice dungeon will guarantee two drops every completion, with no lockouts in place. This makes it one of the best farmable activities in Destiny 2 right now for targeted loot grinding.
Introduction
As a long-time Destiny player and content creator, I‘ve done my fair share of loot cave runs. When Bungie announced we‘d be returning to the infamous loot cave in the Cosmodrome with a new 30th Anniversary dungeon, I couldn‘t wait to see what secrets and goodies it held. After countless hours speed-running Grasp of Avarice both normally and on Master, I‘ve compiled everything you need to know about what drops and the best ways to farm in this guide.
Loot Overview
[00:01:23]While all encounters in Grasp of Avarice have a chance to drop weapons and armor from the loot pool, the final boss will always reward two pieces of gear per completion. With no lockout mechanics in place, this boss can be farmed indefinitely for multiple rolls on:
- Eyasluna Hand Cannon
- 1K Yard Stare Sniper Rifle
- Matador 64 Shotgun
- Wastelander M5 Shotgun
- BXR-55 Battler Pulse Rifle
In addition, high stat armor pieces and exotics like Mask of Bakris can drop. On Master difficulty, the armor switches to special Artifice sets which contain an extra mod slot for build crafting.
Here is the full breakdown of the loot pool and their drop sources:
| Loot | Drop Source |
|---|---|
| Eyasluna (Hand Cannon) | Final Boss, All Encounters |
| 1K Yard Stare (Sniper Rifle) | Final Boss, All Encounters |
| Matador 64 (Shotgun) | Final Boss, All Encounters |
| Wastelander M5 (Shotgun) | Final Boss, All Encounters |
| BXR-55 Battler (Pulse Rifle) | Final Boss, All Encounters |
| Mask of Bakris (Hunter Exotic) | Final Boss Only |
| Artifice Armor Sets | Master Final Boss Only |
| High Stat Armor | All Encounters |
With the dungeon having no lockouts, you can farm it as much as you want per week for chances at the rolls you want.
Best Farming Strategies
[00:03:41]While completing the entire dungeon grants the most drops per run, just repeatedly beating the final boss encounter is the most targeted way to farm a specific weapon or the Artifice armors.
Based on community data tracking drop rates, you can expect approximately:
- 60-70% chance for weapons
- 30-40% chance for armor
- 10-15% chance for high stat armor
- 5-10% chance for Exotic armor
Using optimal DPS builds and strategies that one phase the boss, runs can take as little as 5 minutes each. I‘d recommend the following setups:
Solo Farm: Invisibility Hunter with Assassin‘s Cowl. Use Parasite or Gjallarhorn and ALH rockets.
Fireteam Farm: Well lock + Bubble Titan + Cuirass Thundercrash. Use triple slug shotguns.
The higher the difficulty, the better chance at high stats on your drops. However, Master runs take longer due to the Champions and Match Game. I‘d recommend sticking to Legend or Master if your team can manage quick boss melts.
Comparison to Other Farms
[00:05:19]The unlimited loot potential in Grasp of Avarice is very reminiscent of the original Loot Cave from Destiny 1 that this dungeon pays homage too. It‘s been a long time since we‘ve had this kind of targetable farm in the franchise‘s endgame.
The only activities that come close currently are:
Duality Dungeon (Season of the Seraph): Drops Hakke/Omolon/Veist/Suros weapons and has farmable encounters, but is on a weekly lockout.
King‘s Fall Raid (Season of Plunder): Drops reprisal Dreaming City weapons and high stat armor with no lockout. However, runs take longer and splits farming encounters is tedious.
Vow of Disciple Raid (Witch Queen): Drops raid-specific weapons and armor but still has a weekly lockout restriction.
So if you‘re looking to gamble for that perfect Eyasluna or Matador god roll, Grasp of Avarice is your best bet currently!
Community Questions
[00:06:43]Here are some common questions I‘ve seen about Grasp of Avarice‘s loot and farming systems:
Does every run guarantee Artifice armor from the Master version?
- No, Artifice armor is only a chance to drop from the Master final boss, not a guarantee. The drop rate seems to be around 25-30% based on player reports.
Can you farm for Gjallarhorn solo or matchmaking?
- Unfortunately no – the Gjally quest requires completing the first encounter which needs coordination (tomb guardians/standard bearers). I‘d recommend LFG if you can‘t gather a pre-made group!
Any benefits to running the whole dungeon vs just farming final boss?
- Full runs will net you more overall drops per run (approx 5-8 total). However, boss CP farming lets you target a specific item more directly. So it depends if you want quantity vs specificity!
What is the drop rate for the Eyasluna hand cannon?
- As a world drop weapon, Eyasluna‘s drop chance is estimated to be around 40-50% in the dungeon encounters. The other half is divided between the remaining weapons and armor.
I hope this guide gives you some better insight into how loot works in Grasp of Avarice, as well as tips to make your farming as efficient as possible. Let me know if you have any other questions in the comments!
Happy loot hunting, Guardians!
