Conditional Finality is an Exotic shotgun introduced with the Root of Nightmares raid. Unlike most shotguns in Destiny 2, it fires two distinct elemental shots. The first barrel deals Stasis damage capable of freezing targets, while the second barrel deals Solar damage that can ignite enemies. This combination makes it one of the strongest utility weapons for endgame PvE content.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Weapon Type | Exotic Shotgun |
| Expansion | Lightfall |
| Source | Root of Nightmares Raid |
| Boss Encounter | Nezarec, Final God of Pain |
| Farmable | Yes, via Nezarec checkpoints |
| Catalyst Source | Nezarec encounter |
| Master Difficulty Benefit | Guaranteed catalyst on first clear |
| Catalyst Requirement | 400 kills |
| Champion Effects | Overload and Unstoppable |
| Damage Types | Stasis and Solar |
Where to find Conditional Finality in Destiny 2
Conditional Finality exclusively drops from the final encounter of the Root of Nightmares raid against Nezarec.
The weapon comes from the Nezarec boss fight, which serves as the final encounter of the Root of Nightmares raid aboard the Pyramid ship introduced during the Lightfall expansion. Since the Exotic is tied directly to this encounter, players often save or join a Nezarec checkpoint instead of progressing through the entire raid each time.
How to get Conditional Finality
Launch or join the Root of Nightmares raid. Progress to the final encounter against Nezarec or obtain a checkpoint from another player.
Defeat Nezarec and open the encounter chest. Hope for the Exotic drop. Conditional Finality is a random reward from this encounter.
If it does not drop, repeat the encounter when possible or continue farming checkpoints when the raid is farmable.
One major advantage is that you do not need to complete the entire raid every attempt. Many players simply farm Nezarec checkpoints to maximize their chances.
Does the raid need to be the weekly featured raid?
No.
Conditional Finality can drop regardless of whether Root of Nightmares is the featured weekly raid. As long as you are completing the Nezarec encounter, you have a chance to earn the weapon.
How to get the Conditional Finality catalyst
The catalyst is also tied to the Nezarec encounter. Own Conditional Finality. Defeat Nezarec in Root of Nightmares.
Receive the catalyst as a drop. Players can obtain the catalyst on Normal difficulty through a random drop chance.
However, Master difficulty provides a much better option.
Master difficulty guarantee
Your first successful Master Nezarec clear grants a guaranteed catalyst drop, making it the fastest and most reliable method for obtaining it.
How to complete the catalyst
After acquiring the catalyst, it is not immediately active.
Equip Conditional Finality. Earn 400 kills with the weapon. Once the kill requirement is completed, the catalyst perks become available permanently.
Many players choose the Shuro Chi encounter in the Last Wish raid because it offers large groups of enemies and rapid respawns, making catalyst progress significantly faster.
Catalyst perks explained
After completing the catalyst, Conditional Finality gains two additional perks.
| Catalyst Perk | Effect |
|---|---|
| Rimestealer | Grants Frost Armor after destroying a Stasis crystal or defeating a frozen target |
| Heal Clip | Reloading shortly after a final blow heals you and nearby allies |
These perks improve both survivability and team support, making the shotgun even stronger in difficult activities.
Why Conditional Finality is still one of the best raid Exotics
Conditional Finality stands out because it combines crowd control, burst damage, Champion utility, and survivability in a single weapon. The ability to freeze enemies with one shot and ignite them with the next creates powerful interactions across a wide range of activities, from Nightfalls to raids and dungeons.
Its intrinsic trait, Split Decision, also allows it to effectively counter both Overload and Unstoppable Champions, giving it exceptional value in endgame PvE content.
| Reward | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Finality | Nezarec encounter | Random Exotic drop |
| Conditional Finality Catalyst | Nezarec encounter | Random on Normal, guaranteed first Master clear |
| Rimestealer | Catalyst completion | Requires 400 kills |
| Heal Clip | Catalyst completion | Requires 400 kills |
If you’re targeting Conditional Finality, focus on the Nezarec encounter in Root of Nightmares and take advantage of checkpoint farming whenever possible. Once the weapon drops, completing a Master Nezarec clear is the fastest way to secure the catalyst, and a quick 400-kill grind will unlock two excellent perks that make this Exotic shotgun even more effective in Destiny 2’s toughest activities.
