Osteo Striga is one of the most powerful and popular weapons in Destiny 2, so you’re going to want to chase this Exotic SMG down and add it to your collection. Luckily for you, here’s how to get Osteo Striga in Destiny 2, as well as how to get the Osteo Striga Catalyst in 2023.
Besides Osteo Striga, there’s plenty of other powerful Exotics you’ll want to get your hands on in Destiny 2, such as the Destiny 2 Witherhoard Exotic grenade launcher. There’s also the new Destiny 2 Lightfall Exotic weapons to earn and experiment with as well.
How to get Osteo Striga in Destiny 2
To get Osteo Striga in Destiny 2, you need to complete The Witch Queen campaign to unlock the crafting pattern.
You need to own The Witch Queen expansion in order to get Osteo Striga. Once you’ve completed The Witch Queen campaign, you’ll be given the crafting pattern for the weapon. Head to the Enclave on Mars (Throne World) to craft and get Osteo Striga.
Osteo Striga used to only be available to those who pre-ordered The Witch Queen or the Deluxe Edition, but it has since been made available to anyone who owns the expansion.
With how powerful Osteo Striga is in nearly activities, this is definitely a weapon you want to add to your collection.
How to get the Osteo Striga Catalyst in Destiny 2
To get the Osteo Striga Catalyst in Destiny 2, level up the weapon to level 10, at which point you will unlock the Catalyst at the Enclave crafting screen.
You’ll need to use Osteo Striga to reach weapon level 10 on this crafted weapon. This could take you some time, though since Osteo Striga is such a strong weapon, it shouldn’t cause too much trouble.
Once you’ve got your Osteo Striga to level 10, return to the Enclave to reshape the weapon and add the newly unlocked Osteo Striga Catalyst to the weapon.
The Osteo Striga Catalyst will add 30 reload speed and the unique effect: ‘Poison final blows return ammo to the magazine’.
While not the most flashy, the Osteo Striga Catalyst significantly boosts the weapon’s power overall, making it nearly unmatched against groups of enemies.
And that’s all you need to know about how to get Osteo Striga in Destiny 2 and the Osteo Striga Catalyst. With one of the Destiny 2 best weapons in hand, you’re ready to take on the toughest content in the game, such as the Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares raid in Lightfall.