The IKELOS_SMG_v1.0.3 drops from the Operation: Seraph Shield mission under Vanguard Ops → Pinnacle Ops — switch the boon modifier to Classic Collector for two guaranteed red-border (Deepsight) drops per run, then extract five to unlock and craft the weapon at the Enclave.
With the Monument of Triumph update, the old IKELOS_SMG_v1.0.3 is back as a craftable legacy weapon, and the route to it is nothing like the Season of the Seraph grind a lot of players remember. Instead of Warmind Nodes and focusing, you now farm Deepsight copies straight from the Operation: Seraph Shield exotic mission and craft the gun once you have enough patterns. The one setting that makes the whole thing work is a reward boon you have to switch on yourself, so it’s worth getting that right before your first run.
How to set up Operation: Seraph Shield so the IKELOS SMG drops in Destiny 2
Open Pinnacle Ops
From the Director, head into Vanguard Ops and drop down into the Pinnacle Ops node where the legacy missions sit.
Select Operation: Seraph Shield
Pick Operation: Seraph Shield from the mission list before you launch — this is the activity that drops the IKELOS SMG.
Open Boon and Event modifiers
In the activity modifiers, scroll down to the Boon and Event modifiers section rather than launching on the defaults.
Switch to Classic Collector
Change the Only Ops Rewards option to Classic Collector so the run rewards legacy red-border weapons.
Confirm two guaranteed red borders
With Classic Collector active you get two red-border (Deepsight) weapons guaranteed every clear, no matter the difficulty or other modifiers you stack on.
The single thing that breaks most attempts is launching on defaults — always set the boon to Classic Collector before you start, or your guaranteed two red borders per run simply won’t appear.
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Farming five red borders and crafting it at the Enclave
Classic Collector guarantees two red-border drops per clear, but it doesn’t guarantee they’re both IKELOS SMGs. The boon pulls from multiple legacy weapon sets, so some runs will hand you red borders for other guns entirely. That’s the part that turns this into a farm rather than a single trip — expect some RNG and several clears before the SMGs start stacking up.
To unlock the pattern you need five Deepsight IKELOS SMGs extracted, not just one. Because two weapon sets are in the pool, it can take a while to pull all five, but every clear with the boon on chips away at it. Once you’ve extracted the fifth, the pattern unlocks and you can craft IKELOS SMG v1.0.3 at the Enclave.
After it’s crafted, the weapon levels like any other shaped gun — you can fully upgrade it and push it to Tier 5 enhancement, which is where the enhanced perks come into play. One thing worth flagging: the exact Monument of Triumph reward path and any cost attached to it aren’t spelled out in Bungie’s own listing, so the Seraph Shield plus Classic Collector method here is the community-verified route rather than an officially named one.
Recommended perks and god roll for the crafted IKELOS SMG
Once you’re shaping the gun, the perk choice is yours, but there’s a clear popular pairing. In the first perk slot, Feeding Frenzy or Threat Detector are the picks; in the second slot, it’s Volt Shot or Frenzy. The combination most players land on is Feeding Frenzy with Volt Shot — Volt Shot’s chain lightning makes the SMG a strong add-clear option, and Feeding Frenzy keeps the reload snappy between packs.
Treat this as a suggestion rather than a rule. Threat Detector and Frenzy are perfectly good alternatives depending on how you play and what content you’re running, so build around your own loadout.
| Perk slot | Recommended options | Note |
|---|---|---|
| First perk slot | Feeding Frenzy or Threat Detector | Feeding Frenzy is half of the popular pairing. |
| Second perk slot | Volt Shot or Frenzy | Volt Shot is the favored pick for add clear. |
Mistakes and outdated methods to ignore
The most common slip is running the wrong node. Older guides put Seraph Shield in the Legends → Exotic Mission Rotator, but under Monument of Triumph you want Vanguard Ops → Pinnacle Ops and the boon system. The other easy miss is leaving the boon on default — without Classic Collector your red-border rate drops sharply and you lose the guaranteed two per clear.
If you’re coming in off a Season of the Seraph guide, set those steps aside. Back then the SMG came through Warmind Nodes, Umbral focusing at the HELM, and the occasional Xûr or Banshee sale, all tied to currencies like Resonate Stems and Seraphic Umbral Energy. Those paths are legacy now and aren’t how the weapon is delivered through Monument of Triumph — useful as background, but not the answer. And remember the threshold hasn’t changed: one red border isn’t enough, crafting still wants five.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the Witch Queen DLC to get the IKELOS SMG this way?
Yes. Owning The Witch Queen is what allows old craftable weapons, including the IKELOS SMG, to drop from this mission.
How many red-border drops do I need to craft it?
You need five Deepsight (red-border) IKELOS SMGs extracted to unlock the craftable pattern. One isn’t enough — it’s the same five-pattern requirement as other crafted weapons.
Does mission difficulty change the drop rate with Classic Collector enabled?
No. With Classic Collector active you get two red-border weapons guaranteed on every clear regardless of the difficulty or any other modifiers you run.
Can I still get the IKELOS SMG from Xûr, Banshee, or Umbral focusing?
Those were the older Season of the Seraph routes, and they’re legacy now. The current Monument of Triumph method is farming red borders from Operation: Seraph Shield with the boon on, then crafting the weapon.
What’s the recommended god roll for the crafted IKELOS SMG?
A popular pick is Feeding Frenzy in the first slot and Volt Shot in the second, with Threat Detector and Frenzy as solid alternatives depending on your playstyle.
