The Barrow-Dyad Exotic SMG is a powerful new addition to Destiny 2's arsenal, introduced with the Heresy expansion. Here's everything you need to know about obtaining and using this weapon.

How to Get Barrow-Dyad:

1. Find a Blight in the Nether (any location)
2. Use your Ghost to reveal a path inside the Blight
3. Stand on the plate and note the symbol/direction
4. Get the Taken Path quest from the Shaping Slab
5. Collect Ghost remnants from three Lost Sectors:
   • K1 Revelation (Moon)
   • Veles Labyrinth (Cosmodrome)
   • Hallowed Grove (EDZ)
6. Defeat three ritual altar enemies in the Nether
7. Collect Osseous Taken Fragments (6 per zone)
8. Complete the Derealize mission

Key Features:

• Panic Response (Intrinsic): Deals damage to fill Blight meter; non-firing drains Blight to refill magazine
• Taken Divergence: Hitting three different enemies generates Blight; Seekers pierce targets
• Four catalyst options available for additional effects
• Craftable weapon with upgradeable intrinsics

Performance:

• Excellent for add-clearing
• Seamless reload mechanics
• Strong Strand synergy
• Effective Darkness energy generation for Prismatic builds
• Competitive with other top-tier Exotic primaries

The Barrow-Dyad is worth acquiring for its versatility and unique gameplay mechanics, offering a fresh take on add-clear weaponry while maintaining competitive damage output.

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