In Destiny 2, you can farm Osiris Trials for Adept weapons. Adept weapons like Igneous Hammer, Cataphract GL3, and The Messenger come with new perks you won’t find on the normal versions. These new perks, along with Adept mods, get you way better performance in the endgame. The only issue is that they are extremely hard to obtain. Comp isn’t even close to easy and only gets harder with time.
The players on the top end of the skill gap and the meta get there by efficient farming and optimizing their fireteams to know the weekly rotation. Their new strategies have also allowed them to get Trials Carries to increase the efficiency of the runs. In this guide, we are going to provide you with the most efficient ways to also get you the most adept farmed. This is for both veterans of Trials and players who are still grinding their first Flawless.
What Makes Adept Loot So Valuable?
Adept weapons in Trials of Osiris come with special benefits, including:
- Enhanced base stats
- Adept Mod compatibility
- Better barrel and mag options
- Higher stat ceilings
- Potential for top-tier god rolls
- Extra Masterwork benefits
Compared to their standard counterparts, Adept guns can easily outperform most non-raid weapons in both PvP and PvE content.
How to Get ADEPT Weapons in Trials of Osiris
There are currently three main methods for earning Adept loot:
- Going Flawless (7 Wins, No Losses)
- Farming the Lighthouse Chest with Repeat Cards
- Farming Adept Rewards on a Featured Passage (varies weekly)
Adept loot traditionally comes from the Lighthouse, but recent seasons added additional paths that make farming faster and less punishing.
Before we get into farming strategies, it’s important to understand Trials systems.
Understanding Passages (Cards) and Their Rewards
Trials use “Passages” as scorecards. Each one provides a unique benefit that impacts how you farm.
Below is a table to help:
| Passage | Benefit | Best Use |
| Mercy | Forgives one loss | Ideal for first Flawless attempt |
| Ferocity | Bonus win after three wins | Faster Flawless attempts |
| Wealth | Extra Trials Rep per win | Farming reputation, not Adepts |
| Confidence | Extra Lighthouse chest reward | Best for high-skill players |
| Worthy | Boosts weapon drops after Flawless | Best for repeated Adept farming |
Understanding which passage to use is crucial for smart farming.
The Way to Farm ADEPT Loot in Trials of Osiris
There is not just one method-but rather a combination of high-yield strategies. Below is the absolute most efficient route to maximizing drops.
1. Go Flawless, Then Swap to Passage of Worthy
The meta-defining method for Adept farming is:
- Go Flawless using Mercy or Ferocity
- Claim your first Adept drop at the Lighthouse
- Reset your Passage
- Switch to Passage of Worthy
- Queue back into Trials to farm matches
Once you are Flawless, any win using Passage of Worthy starts generating extra Adept drops.
This allows for multiple Adept rolls without needing to go Flawless again.
2. Farm High-Win Streak Matches
After going Flawless, you stay in the Flawless matchmaking pool all weekend. While these matches are tougher, the rewards are significantly better.
Every win provides a chance at:
- Adept weapon drops
- High-stat armor
- More Trials Engrams
The longer you keep your streak alive, the better the loot flow becomes.
3. Farming the Lighthouse Chest Multiple Times
This method is extremely strong if:
- You already have a dedicated Fireteam
- You can maintain consistent wins
Here’s how it works:
- Go Flawless
- Reset your card
- Go Flawless again
- Repeat
Every Lighthouse visit guarantees:
- 1 Adept weapon
- Trials Engrams
- High-stat armor (chance)
Although this method is harder, it yields the highest number of Adept weapons per hour for elite-level players.
4. Target-Farm Weekly Adept Weapon Rewards
Each weekend features one specific Adept weapon as the Flawless drop.
Some weapons rotate faster than others. If you’re farming a particular gun, wait for its featured weekend.
For example:
- Weekend 1: Igneous Hammer
- Weekend 2: Eye of Sol
- Weekend 3: Astral Horizon
Targeting the right weekend dramatically increases farming efficiency.
5. Grind Trials Rank for Adept Focusing
Even without going Flawless repeatedly, you can farm Adept weapons through Saint-14 focusing, provided you:
- Reach Flawless at least once that season
- Earn enough Trials Engrams and Rank
Adept focusing is extremely powerful because:
- You can focus on a specific weapon
- You avoid RNG
- Engrams are easy to farm after Flawless
If you have limited time, this is the most efficient system.
Advanced Farming Strategies for Maximum Efficiency
Below are pro-level strategies players use to maximize Adept drops per hour.
1: Duo Queue With a Third LFG Player
The duo-queue method often creates:
- More balanced matches
- Less predictable lobbies
- Faster win streaks
This is a hidden trick experienced players use to avoid stacked teams.
2: Time Your Farming Sessions
Trials’ matchmaking changes dramatically depending on the time of day.
Best Times to Farm:
- Friday evening
- Saturday afternoon
- Early Sunday
These windows include:
- More casual players
- Fewer sweats and Flawless-only stacks
- More match variety
Avoid late Sunday night-it becomes extremely competitive.
3: Choose Maps You Excel On
Trials map rotation heavily impacts farming success.
For example:
- Long-range players thrive on Widow’s Court
- Shotgun mains dominate on Burnout
- Balanced teams love Endless Vale
Farming is much easier on maps you’re already confident in.
4: Optimize Your Loadout for the Meta
If you want consistently fast wins, you need meta weapons.
Top PvP choices include:
- Igneous Hammer (Adept) – Hand Cannon
- The Immortal (Adept) – SMG
- Cataphract GL3 (Adept) – Special GL
- Eye of Sol (Adept) – Sniper
- The Messenger (Adept) – Pulse Rifle
Running meta loadouts increases win rates by 30–50% based on performance stats.
5: Consider Professional Carry or Assist Services
Some Guardians combine smart farming with a trials carry to:
- Guarantee a flawless run
- Save time during busy weeks
- Quickly unlock the ability to focus Adept guns
- Farm multiple Lighthouse drops per weekend
A trials carry is especially effective for players who:
- Struggle with matchmaking
- Have limited hours
- Want consistent Adept rolls
- Prefer to avoid the top-tier sweat pool
Used strategically, it can dramatically accelerate your loot progression.
How Many Adept Weapons Can You Realistically Farm per Weekend?
Here’s a breakdown based on skill level:
| Player Type | Expected Adept Weapons per Weekend | Notes |
| Solo / Average | 1–4 | Flawless pool may be difficult |
| Coordinated Fireteam | 5–10 | Using Worthy Passage |
| High-Skill Stack | 8–15+ | Multiple Lighthouse runs |
| With trials carry assistance | 10–20 | Fastest and most reliable method |
This gives a realistic expectation depending on your situation.
Common Mistakes That Slow Down Adept Farming
Avoid the following:
- Playing without a microphone: Communication is essential.
- Forgetting to reset your Passage: A wasted card = wasted time.
- Farming during high-sweat hours: Matchmaking becomes brutal.
- Ignoring the meta: PvP isn’t the place to “experiment.”
- Trying to solo farm during Flawless pool hours: Queueing solo in Trials is extremely inconsistent.
Conclusion
Farming Adept loot in Trials of Osiris doesn’t have to be frustrating or slow. By using the right Passage, timing your play sessions, running optimized loadouts, and using smart high-yield strategies, you can dramatically increase the number of Adept weapons you earn each weekend.
Whether you’re grinding multiple Lighthouse visits, focusing drops at Saint-14, or combining your strategy with a reliable Trials carry, mastering these methods ensures that you’ll consistently secure the best PvP weapons in Destiny 2.
FAQs
1. Do I need to go to Flawless every weekend to farm Adepts?
No. You only need one Flawless checkpoint per weekend to farm additional Adept drops using Passage of Worthy.
2. Can I focus Adept weapons at Saint-14 without going Flawless?
No. You must go Flawless at least once that season before focusing on Adept weapons.
3. Does the Flawless pool affect Adept farming?
Yes. Once Flawless, you enter a tougher matchmaking pool. This affects your win rate but increases drop quality.
4. What is the fastest method for Adept farming?
Going Flawless early, switching to Passage of Worthy, and farming win streaks is the fastest method.
5. Should I farm only during the weekend’s featured Adept weapon?
Yes. If you’re targeting a specific god roll, always farm during its rotation.
