Destiny 2: Complete Guide to Crafting Prophecy Weapons in the Curse of Osiris Expansion

by enricofairme · Published December 6, 2017 8:52 PM · Updated February 14, 2025 7:34 PM

he Curse of Osiris expansion in Destiny 2 introduced a fascinating feature—Lost Prophecy Weapons. These unique weapons can be crafted through a detailed process involving gathering specific offerings, completing various tasks, and forging them in the Lighthouse Forge. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to unlock, collect, and craft these powerful weapons.

Step 1: Unlock Lost Prophecies

Before you can start crafting Prophecy Weapons, you need to unlock the Lost Prophecies. To do this, complete the Curse of Osiris campaign and return to Brother Vance at the Lighthouse. After completing the campaign, you’ll receive a new set of adventures, which you need to finish to move forward with Lost Prophecies.

Here’s what you need to do:

Complete the Curse of Osiris campaign – All 8 missions, including missions like Beyond Infinity and A Garden World.
Talk to Brother Vance – This will unlock the Lost Prophecies.
Complete three Adventures – These are the “The Up and Up,” “The Runner,” and “Bug in the System” quests. Once you complete them, you’ll gain access to Heroic Adventures.

Step 2: Gather Offerings

To fulfill a Lost Prophecy, you need Offerings. These are special materials that drop from various in-game activities like Strikes, Public Events, and Crucible matches. To see the required offerings for the Lost Prophecy you have equipped, just open your inventory and hover over it. You’ll see the specific items you need.

Here are the types of offerings you’ll be collecting:

Concentrated Radiolarian Culture (CRC): Rare drop from Public Events.
Advanced Paradox Amplifier (APA): Rare drop from Strikes, Crucible matches, and Heroic Adventures.
Fossilized Hermaion Blossom (FHB): Can drop from specific Heroic Adventures.

Offerings come in two types: Green and Blue. Green offerings are common, while blue offerings are rarer but more powerful. You can exchange 10 green offerings along with Legendary Shards for one blue offering at the Lighthouse.

Tips for Efficient Offering Collection

Offerings can take time to gather, so here are some tips to help speed up the process:

Public Events: Focus on Heroic Public Events on Mercury for Concentrated Radiolarian Culture. These are easy to complete and have a higher drop rate.
Strikes & Crucible: Participate in Strikes or Crucible matches for Advanced Paradox Amplifiers. If you’re looking for quick matches, try playing Nightfall Strikes for a higher drop rate of APA.
Heroic Adventures: Some Heroic Adventures drop both CRC and APA, so make sure to prioritize these when grinding for offerings.

Step 3: Fulfill the Prophecy and Forge the Weapon

Once you’ve gathered the required offerings, head back to Brother Vance in the Lighthouse. Hand over your offerings, and you’ll receive a Lost Prophecy Fulfilled. This item allows you to use the Forge to craft your Prophecy Weapon.

After fulfilling the prophecy, the Forge will grant you the corresponding weapon, and you’ll receive a powerful new gear piece to add to your arsenal.

Prophecy Weapons List and Their Lore

Each weapon in the Lost Prophecies has its own unique backstory and lore. Here’s a breakdown of the available Prophecy Weapons, their required offerings, and their fascinating lore.

Garden Progeny 1 (Scout Rifle)

Verse: 1
Required Offerings: 1x CRC
Lore: “Two siblings cleaved by time and space, reflections never found alone, The ending of the eldritch race—a path long seen but never known.”

The Conqueror 2 (Submachine Gun)

Verse: 2
Required Offerings: 2x CRC, 1x APA
Lore: “An army meets, and stands, and falls. Three nobles wage their hopeless war. In shifting madness, evil crawls. One stands above the battle’s roar.”

Jack Queen King 3 (Hand Cannon)

Verse: 3
Required Offerings: 1x CRC, 2x APA
Lore: “In the wake of the Iron Lords’ untimely deaths and the chaos that threatened to topple the fledgling City from within, the one known as the Speaker made his bid for power.”

Machina Dei 4 (Pulse Rifle)

Verse: 4
Required Offerings: 3x CRC
Lore: “A charnel but effulgent orb—beacon in a loathsome dark—Fêted, fetid corpses rise—a too-long-absent gibbous spark.”

Traveler’s Judgment 5 (Sidearm)

Verse: 5
Required Offerings: 3x APA, 1x FHB
Lore: “Ikora Rey reflects on Osiris’s teachings and what they meant for her journey as a Guardian. Despite Osiris’s predictions, she found herself forging stronger connections with others.”

Sol Pariah 6 (Submachine Gun)

Verse: 6
Required Offerings: 2x CRC, 2x APA
Lore: “Amid the endless death one flew—unnatural all-consuming need—And in the space between the two, accursed comprehension freed.”

West of Sunfall 7 (Hand Cannon)

Verse: 7
Required Offerings: 1x APA, 2x FHB
Lore: “A legendary hand cannon tied to the tragic history of Osiris and his followers, the West of Sunfall 7 is both a symbol of hope and an instrument of destruction.”

Infinite Paths 8 (Pulse Rifle)

Verse: 8
Required Offerings: 2x APA, 2x FHB
Lore: “To walk the infinite paths means to journey beyond the confines of normal reality, where the end is only another beginning.”

The Keening 9 (Auto Rifle)

Verse: 9
Required Offerings: 2x CRC, 2x APA, 2x FHB
Lore: “A weapon of unmatched efficiency, the Keening 9 thrives in the hands of those who know how to manipulate the battlefield.”

Verse 10: The Perfect Paradox (Sword)

Verse: 10
Required Offerings: 3x APA
Lore: “A symbol of Osiris’s paradoxical journey through time, this sword represents the delicate balance between fate and free will.”

Additional Tips for Crafting Prophecy Weapons

Heroic Adventures: After completing the standard adventures for Brother Vance, Heroic Adventures become available. These are harder versions of the adventures but reward you with better drops, including the Fossilized Hermaion Blossom (FHB) needed for some of the more powerful Prophecy Weapons.
Weapon Stats: Each Prophecy Weapon comes with unique perks and traits. Make sure to check the stats before forging, especially if you’re aiming for a weapon that suits your playstyle.

Crafting Prophecy Weapons in Destiny 2’s Curse of Osiris expansion adds a whole new level of depth to your weapon collection. By following this guide, you’ll be well on your way to collecting and crafting all the Lost Prophecies and unlocking their powerful rewards.

Have you crafted all the Prophecy Weapons yet? Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments and share your experiences!