How to finish ‘The Variable’ and get Vexcalibur in Destiny 2 (2024)

Vexcalibur is an Exotic introduced in Destiny 2’s Lightfall expansion with the Season of Defiance.

Vexcalibur is a new craftable Exotic Void glaive, available to those who have the season, that provides over-shields to you and your allies when you block with the weapon. To unlock the quest that grants you the weapon, you’ll first need to complete a small puzzle in the Gulch area of the EDZ. Once you complete the puzzle you’ll unlock the new Avalon secret mission that grants you the new glaive.

In this Destiny 2 guide, we’ll go over how to unlock the Vexcalibur Void glaive and how to start and navigate “The Variable” quest.

How to get Vexcalibur in Destiny 2

The steps to get Vexcalibur in Destiny 2 are as follows:

  1. Investigate the Gulch in the EDZ where Guardians have reported anomalous objects.
  2. Follow the digital traces.
  3. Explore the Vex network node in the EDZ and discover its secrets. (Play ‘Avalon’ mission //node.ovrd.AVALON//.)
  4. Bring the object from the Vex network to the War Table for analysis.

The mission at the end of this quest is 1800 Power level, other than that the quest is pretty straightforward to complete.

Once you have Vexcalibur, there are a few things to follow up on from week 2 onwards — including unlocking the Authorization Override mod, the M1R Distribution Matrix II intrinsic, and the Immovable Refit trait. But first, here is every quest step in further detail:

How to start ‘The Variable’ in Destiny 2

You start this quest by completing the code in the Gulch. This requires you to collect the six code fragments, we’ll go over each of the locations below.

Finding the nodes in the Gulch of the EDZ

There are six code fragments that you must collect. You have 30 seconds in between each pickup to get to the next one. The order we’ve placed them in below is the order we suggest you pick them up in.

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1. You’ll first trace at the top of the hill next to the Cabal gear.

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2. Turn around, you’ll find the second trace below the bridge.

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3. The third trace is in the trees up on the hill opposite the first trace.

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4. The fourth trace is in the dead center of the area amongst the group of trees.

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5. From the fourth trace, look at the large Cabal door, the fifth trace is directly to the right in some trees.

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6. Continue along the wall from the fifth trace, and you’ll eventually see the sixth and final trace above the roadsigns.

Follow the traces to the cave to unlock the ‘Avalon’ //node.ovrd.AVALON// mission

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Head up to the area near the third trace. Follow the path and you’ll see the cave on the left-hand side. Enter the cave and reach the harpy to start the mission //node.ovrd.AVALON//. Once you start the mission in this way, it’ll be available on the EDZ in the director.

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Completing the ‘Avalon’ //node.ovrd.AVALON// mission

Complete the mission. If you need help, the following video walkthrough from prominent community member Esoterickk can help:

Remember, after you get Vexcalibur, there are a few things to follow up on from week 2 onward — including unlocking the Authorization Override mod, the M1R Distribution Matrix II intrinsic, and Immovable Refit trait. Let’s go through these one-by-one now.

How to get Authorization Override for Vexcalibur

Once you acquire Vexcalibur, you’ll get the quest “Vexcalibur: Authorization Override.” This is a short quest that involves killing Vex with the glaive. Upon completion, you’ll be granted the Authorization Override mod that you can slot into Vexcalibur. This will allow you to pass through barriers.

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How to get M1R Distribution Matrix II for Vexcalibur

Similar to Revision Zero, an Exotic pulse rifle introduced in Season of the Seraph, this glaive will update its intrinsic week to week, allowing you to craft it more and more to your liking. To unlock this first upgraded intrinsic, you’ll first need to slot in the Authorization Override mod discussed above. Once you have that on your glaive, enter the Avalon mission on normal or Legendary.

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Once you slide down the ramp, jump down, and turn around, you’ll see a green button that you’ll need to jump to and activate. Once activated, continue on until you reach the other side of the loop, you’ll know you’re in the right spot when you look up and see the barrier.

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Sheild with Vexcalibur to pass through the barrier and open the chest. This will unlock the first upgraded intrinsic which can be inserted at the Enclave.

Getting the Immovable Refit for Vexcalibur

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Once you complete the Avalon mission and acquire Vexcalibur, you’ll unlock the Legendary version of the mission. Complete this Legendary mission to unlock the Immovable Refit.

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After you have Vexcalibur, check out our guide for getting Destiny 2: Lightfall’s Exotic sidearm, Final Warning; do the same for the exotic heavy machine gun, Deterministic Chaos; or learn where to find all Lost Sectors and Region Chests in Neomuna.

How to finish ‘The Variable’ and get Vexcalibur in Destiny 2 (2024)

FAQs

How to finish ‘The Variable’ and get Vexcalibur in Destiny 2? ›

Descending into the cave, you will see Harpy that will give you access to the Vexcalibur drop location, namely the Avalon Mission. Note: If you do not have the Lightfall expansion, you will not be able to start the Avalon Mission.

How to get Vexcalibur quest Destiny 2? ›

Destiny 2 Vexcalibur Secret Mission Walkthrough
  1. Solve the Gulch Vex Orb Puzzle.
  2. Enter the Vex Network Maze.
  3. Solve the Vex Orb Puzzles in Variant Security Protocol.
  4. Gather Data and Take Shelter.
  5. Enter the Node Core.
  6. Defeat Brakion.
  7. Collect Vexcalibur.
Mar 8, 2023

How to get the exotic quest the variable? ›

How to get 'The Variable Exotic' Quest in Destiny 2 Lightfall
  1. Once in The Sludge, head to The Gulch (pretty much straight on from where you spawn, and keep an eye out for an area of high ground in the skinny bit of the path. ...
  2. You will be timed 30 seconds between collecting each data point.
Mar 7, 2023

Can you get Vexcalibur without Lightfall? ›

Descending into the cave, you will see Harpy that will give you access to the Vexcalibur drop location, namely the Avalon Mission. Note: If you do not have the Lightfall expansion, you will not be able to start the Avalon Mission.

How to get vexcalibur authorization override? ›

  1. How to Start Vexcalibur: Expert Authorization Override. At the start of Week 3, players can get the second Vexcalibur quest from the War Table in the H.E.L.M. ...
  2. Rapidly Kill Vex With Vexcalibur Equipped. ...
  3. Complete Avalon Again. ...
  4. Solve a Mystery.
Mar 16, 2023

How to get Vexcalibur 2024? ›

The Vexcalibur Exotic Glaive is currently available for Destiny 2 players to obtain, with Bungie dropping a secret mission for the community to complete. The initial steps of the mission will require fans to collect Vex nodes within a specific time limit, which will further unlock the mission within the Vex network.

What is the code for the vexcaliber? ›

The time extends each time you grab a node.

Grab the Vex nodes in this order, that way the last one (six) is close to where you find the cave (x). When all six Vex nodes are gathered, you will have an on-screen buff called Simulated Cave Access Code: 53-43-52-49-42-45. You can now start the //NODE. OVRD.

Do you need Season of Defiance for Vexcalibur? ›

Vexcalibur is an Exotic introduced in Destiny 2's Lightfall expansion with the Season of Defiance. Vexcalibur is a new craftable Exotic Void glaive, available to those who have the season, that provides over-shields to you and your allies when you block with the weapon.

Can you get round robin without Lightfall? ›

How to Get the Round Robin. The Round Robin has no guaranteed drop but can be acquired randomly from events in Neomuna. This means players will need to own Lightfall in order to get this weapon. This means taking on Heroic Patrols, Opening Chests, and completing public events.

How to get Vexcalibur quests? ›

To start this quest, make your way to The Gulch in the EDZ.

You're looking for six floating Vex cubes scattered across the area. Walk next to the cube to gain a Simulated Access Code. You have 30 seconds to find another cube before you must start over.

What is the reward of the variable quest? ›

Vexcaliber is the reward at the end of a four part quest called The Variable. At the end of the quest you will be able to craft the weapon, and customize it to fit your needs. Discovering and completing the Avalon mission will complete the first three of these four steps: Sorry, but an error occurred.

How to get we stand unbroken quest? ›

How to start the We Stand Unbrokwn quest in Destiny 2 works
  1. Visit the holoprojector near Nimbus in Neomuna and Receive a message.
  2. Speak with Mara Sov at the Farm in the EDZ.
  3. Visit the holoprojector at the Farm for a briefing from Devrim Kay.
  4. Infiltrate the Pyramid outpost in Defiant Battleground: EDZ.
Mar 31, 2023

How to get the vex glaive? ›

After collecting all of them, they should head over to the location of the third node and find a well-hidden cave. There, they will find a harmless Harpy and be able to start the “//node. ovrd. AVALON//” quest, which unlocks Destiny 2's Vexcalibur Exotic Glaive.

How do you get the forerunner quest in Destiny 2? ›

How to Get the Forerunner, Step-By-Step
  1. Step 1: Collect Seven Strange Coins. ...
  2. Step 2: Complete Starhorse Bounties. ...
  3. Step 3: Reach Strange Favor Rank 4 “Brave” ...
  4. Step 4: Return To Starhorse. ...
  5. Step 5: Where to use The Strange Key. ...
  6. Step 7: Return to Banshee-44.
Apr 24, 2024

How do I get the Witherhoard exotic quest? ›

Just head to the Tower. In the Monument to Lost Lights at the Shadowkeep section, and you'll be able to find Witherhoard. You will need only one Exotic Cipher, 100,000 Glimmers, one Ascendant Shard, and 150 Legendary Shards (they'll be removed with the release of season 23) to purchase it.

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