Discover the full Destiny 2 Root Of Nightmares loot table, including all raid weapons, armor, cosmetics, and more.
Released with the Lightfall expansion in 2023, the Root of Nightmares raid in Destiny 2 takes place on The Witness’s pyramid ship where players face Nezarec, the Final God of Pain. Beyond the thrill of the challenge and stunning environments, the raid offers a treasure trove of rewards.
In this guide, we go through all the rewards you can get from the Root Of Nightmares raid.
Destiny 2 Root Of Nightmares Raid Loot Pool
The Root of Nightmare raid features four encounters, two of which are boss encounters. In terms of loot, this raid offers a total of six legendary weapons and a raid exotic. In addition, players can also unlock some exclusive cosmetic items, including emblems, an exotic ship and sparrow, and shaders.
Below, you can check out which items drop from each encounter in the Root Of Nightmares raid.
| 1st Encounter: Cataclysm | 2nd Encounter: Scission | 3rd Encounter: Zo’Aurc | 4th Encounter: Nezarec |
|---|---|---|---|
 Koraxis’s Distress  Strand Grenade Launcher | Koraxis’s Distress Strand Grenade Launcher | Koraxis’s Distress Strand Grenade Launcher |  Conditional Finality  Stasis Shotgun |
 Nessa’s Oblation  Void Shotgun | Nessa’s Oblation Void Shotgun |  Rufus’s Fury Strand Auto Rifle | Any weapon from previous encounters |
 Briar’s Contempt  Solar Linear Fusion Rifle |  Acasia’s Dejection Solar Trace Rifle | Acasia’s Dejection Solar Trace Rifle | Helmet |
| Helmet |  Mykel’s Reverence Strand Sidearm | Mykel’s Reverence Strand Sidearm | Legs |
| Arms | Arms | Chest | Class Item |
| Chest | Chest | Legs | – |
| – | Legs | Class Item | – |
Destiny 2 Root Of Nightmares Raid Rewards
Here’s the complete list of all the rewards you can get from the Root Of Nightmares raid.
- Conditional Finality Exotic Shotgun
- Rufus’s Fury Auto Rifle
- Mykel’s Reverence Sidearm
- Nessa’s Oblation Shotgun
- Acasia’s Dejection Trace Rifle
- Koraxis’s Distress Grenade Launcher
- Briar’s Contempt Linear Fusion Rifle
- Titan: Agony Armor set
- Warlock: Detestation Armor set
- Hunter: Trepidation Armor set
- Gift of Cruelty Exotic Ship
- Dream Demon Exotic Sparrow
- Opaline Shatter Shader
- Oxidized Lead Shader
- A Good Night’s Sleep Emblem
- Terrors Uprooted Emblem
Destiny 2 Root Of Nightmares Collectibles
Root of Nightmares also offers some exclusive emblems, shaders, and exotic cosmetics. You can check them out below.
| Item | Title | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
 | A Good Night’s Sleep | Contest mode completion |
 | Terrors Uprooted | Normal completion |
 | Gift of Cruelty | Master difficulty completion |
 | Dream Demon | Complete all encounter challenges on Master difficulty |
 | Opaline Shatter | Flawless completion |
 | Oxidized Lead | Loot all hidden chests in the raid |
Destiny 2 Root Of Nightmares Weapon Rolls
Root Of Nightmares features six legendary weapons and one raid exotic weapon. Here’s a table showcasing each of these weapons with their weapon type, element, ammo type, and source.
| Weapon | Type | Element | Ammo | Source | Craftable? | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conditional Finality | Shotgun | Stasis |  Special | Root of Nightmares Raid | No |  Lightfall |
Rufus’s Fury | Auto Rifle | Strand |  Primary | Root of Nightmares Raid | Yes | Lightfall |
Mykel’s Reverence | Sidearm | Strand | Primary | Root of Nightmares Raid | Yes | Lightfall |
Nessa’s Oblation | Shotgun | Void | Special | Root of Nightmares Raid | Yes | Lightfall |
Acasia’s Dejection | Trace Rifle | Solar | Special | Root of Nightmares Raid | Yes | Lightfall |
Koraxis’s Distress | Grenade Launcher | Strand |  Heavy | Root of Nightmares Raid | Yes | Lightfall |
Briar’s Contempt | Linear Fusion Rifle | Solar | Heavy | Root of Nightmares Raid | Yes | Lightfall |
Now, let’s talk about each individual weapon and their respective perks. Keep in mind that Root Of Nightmares raid weapons come with an Origin Trait called Cursed Thrall. Here’s what it does:
| Perk | Description |
|---|---|
 Harmonic Resonance | Equipping multiple weapons from this set grants this weapon increased reload speed and handling. It also deals increased damage versus targets wielding Light and Darkness. |
Rufus’s Fury Auto Rifle
Here are all the possible perks for the Rufus’s Fury auto rifle.
- Weapon type: Auto Rifle
- Rapid-Fire Frame: Deeper ammo reserves. Slightly faster reload when magazine is empty.
- Element: Strand
- RPM: 720
- Magazine: 55
| Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|
| Thresh | Harmony |
| Perpetual Motion | Target Lock |
| Reconstruction | Adrenaline Junkie |
| Moving Target | Frenzy |
| Rewind Rounds | Tap the Trigger |
| Pugilist | Paracausal Affinity |
| Demolitionist | Hatchling |
Mykel’s Reverence Sidearm
Here are all the possible perks for the Mykel’s Reverence sidearm.
- Weapon type: Sidearm
- Rapid-Fire Frame: Full Auto. Deeper ammo reserves. Slightly faster reload when magazine is empty.
- Element: Strand
- RPM: 450
- Magazine: 18
| Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|
| Elemental Capacitor | Offhand Strike |
| Unrelenting | Frenzy |
| Perfect Float | Harmony |
| Thresh | Tap the Trigger |
| Rewind Rounds | Swashbuckler |
| Pugilist | Hatchling |
| Perpetual Motion | Paracausal Affinity |
Nessa’s Oblation Shotgun
Here are all the possible perks for the Nessa’s Oblation shotgun.
- Weapon type: Shotgun
- Pinpoint Slug Frame: Fires a single-slug round. This weapon’s recoil pattern is more predictably vertical.
- Element: Void
- RPM: 65
- Magazine: 6
| Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|
| Compulsive Reloader | Frenzy |
| Envious Assassin | Harmony |
| Dragonfly | Paracausal Affinity |
| Repulsor Brace | Opening Shot |
| Reconstruction | Destabilizing Rounds |
| Demolitionist | Vorpal Weapon |
| Fourth Time’s the Charm | Focused Fury |
Acasia’s Dejection Trace Rifle
Here are all the possible perks for the Acasia’s Dejection trace rifle.
- Weapon type: Trace Rifle
- Adaptive Frame: A well-rounded grip, reliable and sturdy.
- Element: Solar
- RPM: 1000
- Magazine: 98
| Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|
| Field Prep | Frenzy |
| Hip-Fire Grip | Harmony |
| Perpetual Motion | High-Impact Reserves |
| Keep Away | Target Lock |
| Envious Assassin | Paracausal Affinity |
| Reconstruction | Vorpal Weapon |
| Rewind Rounds | Incandescent |
Koraxis’s Distress Grenade Launcher
Here are all the possible perks for the Koraxis’s Distress grenade launcher.
- Weapon type: Grenade Launcher
- Rapid-Fire Frame: Deeper ammo reserves. Slightly faster reload when magazine is empty.
- Element: Strand
- RPM: 150
- Magazine: 5
| Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|
| Impulse Amplifier | Frenzy |
| Field Prep | Harmony |
| Danger Zone | Surrounded |
| Envious Assassin | Wellspring |
| Reconstruction | Hatchling |
| Demolitionist | Paracausal Affinity |
| Chain Reaction | Full Court |
Briar’s Contempt Linear Fusion Rifle
Here are all the possible perks for the Briar’s Contempt linear fusion rifle.
- Weapon type: Linear Fusion Rifle
- Adaptive Burst: Fires a three-round burst.
- Element: Solar
- RPM: 533
- Magazine: 6
| Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|
| Keep Away | Frenzy |
| Envious Assassin | Surrounded |
| Slideshot | Harmony |
| Incandescent | Adagio |
| Rewind Rounds | High-Impact Reserves |
| Demolitionist | Paracausal Affinity |
| Reconstruction | Focused Fury |
Root of Nightmares Raid Mods
Root of Nightmares has nine raid mods in total. You can check out what each of them does below.
| Mod | Description |
|---|---|
| Cabal Extinguisher | When an ally gains Flux of Darkness or Field of Light, deal increased weapon damage to Cabal combatants for a short time. |
| Chill Out | Defeating a combatant with a Stasis weapon spawns a Stasis crystal. Must have a Stasis subclass equipped. |
| Focused Darkness | When you have Flux of Darkness, gain increased ability damage and mobility. |
| Focused Light | When you have Field of Light, gain increased weapon damage and resilience. |
| Precise Jolts | Rapid precision hits with Arc weapons jolt the target. Must have an Arc subclass equipped. |
| Radiant Heat | Powerful combatant final blows with Solar weapons grants Radiant. Must have a Solar subclass equipped. |
| Release Recover | When you lose Flux of Darkness or Field of Light, begin recovering health. |
| Tangled Up | Defeating a combatant with a Strand weapon spawns a Tangle. Must have a Strand subclass equipped. |
| Volatile Volleys | Defeating powerful combatants with a Void weapon gives your Void weapons Volatile Rounds. Must have a Void subclass equipped. |
And that’s it for this guide. If you want to check other raid and dungeon loot tables, visit our Destiny 2 loot tables hub here. What weapons and perk combinations will you be chasing in the Root of Nightmares raid? Let us know in the comments below!
