Bad Juju: The Easiest Exotic to Obtain in Destiny 2

Bad Juju is an Exotic Primary Weapon.

Bungie’s latest exotic, Bad Juju, is a Pulse Rifle, and a welcome addition to Destiny 2. This weapon, popular in Destiny 1, returns with its unique ability to recharge your Super on kills. This makes it a powerful asset in any Destiny 2 activity. The satisfying replenishment of your Super bar is a crucial part of the experience, making this a highly sought-after piece of gear.

How to Obtain (Regular Route)

Obtaining Bad Juju via the standard route requires participation in Season of Opulence. This method necessitates a significant investment of in-game resources, primarily Glimmer and planetary materials. The quest to unlock Bad Juju unfolds within the new Tribute Hall location on Nessus, specifically near Werner 99-40 at Watcher’s Grave. The process begins by navigating to this area, finding the Tribute Hall icon on Nessus’ map, and interacting with the Visage of Calus statue.

• Complete a Champion bounty, presented by the statue.
• Bring the completed bounty back to the Visage.
• Engage in the process of filling the Tribute Hall with tributes earned through completing Triumphs, mainly done with Opulence gear.
• Alternatively, tributes can be purchased from Calus, a more costly but straightforward route.
• A total of 18 tributes are needed to place all the hounds, unlocking a chest. Conclude the quest with a mission on the Ascendant Plane, culminating in a fight against Taken enemies in the Leviathan area. While not necessarily difficult, it is best to have a partner for the easier experience. Solo completion earns an additional Triumph.

How to Obtain (Easier Route)

A significant shortcut to obtaining Bad Juju utilizes a loophole in the quest mechanics. The process largely mirrors the regular route, but it significantly reduces the resource-intensive aspects. The crucial element here is to leverage the duplication mechanic in the Tribute Hall system.

1. Follow the first seven steps of the standard acquisition process, gaining access to the Tribute Hall.
2. Crucially, do not place the received item at the door of the Tribute Hall. Instead, change characters (to one who has not started this quest).
3. Return to the Tribute Hall.
4. Place the item at the door. This will count as a single tribute.
5. Return to the Orbit to prepare for the next attempt, repeating the steps until you have obtained a total of 18 tributes.
6. Finally, complete the steps remaining in the regular process to acquire the exotic weapon.

Final Thoughts

Bad Juju, despite the potential for grind, is ultimately an exceptional weapon in Destiny 2. Its ability to recharge your Super is highly valuable across various activities. While the sound or visual effects might not be the most impressive, the practical utility of recharging your Super makes this weapon very useful. The accessible method, using the loophole, makes Bad Juju the easiest exotic to obtain in the current iteration of Destiny 2. Consider pursuing it if you are seeking an efficient and effective way to elevate your gameplay experience. Remember that obtaining 50 tributes also earns you a unique Exotic emote.