When a new Destiny 2 expansion rolls around, you can usually expect to dive into a massive storyline, take part in seasonal activities, and most importantly, start a fresh hunt for Exotic loot. Lightfall introduces a new arsenal of the best-quality gear to be found in Destiny 2, powerful pieces of armor, and firearms that offer unique perks. Each Exotic comes with a unique look and trait, and when combined with Destiny 2's build-crafting system, there's usually a powerful setup that can be explored to help maximize your Guardian skills and personal playstyle.

For Lightfall, several of these Exotics will be focused on the new Strand subclass. Bungie has only shown off a few of the new Exotics so far, but these new tools look set to provide a powerful boost to Guardian arsenals. As the year goes on, you can expect more Exotics to be made available through the rewards track that accompanies each new season, and if you're ready for a challenge, taking on Raids, Legend Lost Sectors, and dungeons are a good source for acquiring this powerful gear.

One of the Lightfall Exotics has actually been around for several months now, as Bungie offered the auto rifle Quicksilver Storm as a preorder bonus for its expansion. At its base level, that weapon delivers a versatile payload of damage to anything in your path. It can fire off high-impact kinetic rounds, landing successive hits launches a homing mini-rocket, and it can be transformed into a powerful grenade launcher. For those of you who already have the weapon, its Exotic catalyst will be available in Lightfall and adds new Strand effects to its build.

Final Warning - Energy Sidearm

A Kinetic slot Strand sidearm, Final Warning can mark targets within range and load a burst of bullets. When hip-fired, these rounds will track aggressively toward marked targets, making this a useful weapon for quickly clearing out cannon fodder enemies.

Deterministic Chaos - Void Machine Gun

A Void machine gun with a rhythmic design, every fourth bullet fired becomes a heavy projectile that weakens targets on impact, while every fourth heavy projectile makes targets volatile on impact. For boss encounters, this could significantly weaken a tougher foe, while using it to clear trash mobs can create some devastating explosions.

Winterbite - Stasis Glaive

Exotic glaives are a rarity, but Winterbite slots nicely into that category while providing some tactical firepower. As a Stasis-energy glaive, it can fire a large ball of energy that locks onto nearby targets and freezes them.

Cyrtarachne's Facade - Hunter Helmet

The right piece of armor can make a huge difference in your Guardian build, and with Cyrtarachne's Facade, that Exotic helmet gives Hunters extra protection when grappling and some handy flinch resistance that'll come in handy during PvP activities.

Abeyant Leap - Titan Leg Armor

For Titans looking to dress to impress on Neomuna, Abeyant Leap looks like a handy set of Exotic leg armor. When using your Barricade subclass ability, it'll add extra armor and spawn two additional seeking projectiles that track targets aggressively and suspend them in midair.

Swarmers - Warlock Leg Armor

Warlocks also get a great armor Exotic in Lightfall, with Swarmers manifesting Strand Threadlings that infest and attack enemies after a tangle has been destroyed.