In the eternal struggle to conquer all of Destiny 2, finding Exotic Armor is a part of life. For the Hunter class, venturing in search of these powerful pieces of armor can lead to acquiring the Shards of Galanor. These exotic gauntlets in Destiny 2 grant the wearer several buffs and the unique Sharp Edges which allows Hunters to regain Super Energy after using the Blade Barrage ability.
Shards of Galanor is arguably the best gauntlets available at this point for the Hunter Class. It, therefore, shouldn’t be surprising that many of you are seeking out this Exotic piece of Armor with no effect. So, here’s a guide to help you accomplish this most arduous of tasks that has many a Guardian at their wits.
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How To Find Shards Of Galanor In Destiny 2?
As is the case with pretty much every Exotic item in the game, acquiring the Shards of Galanor is a task that requires a lot of grinding and plenty of luck. A prerequisite to acquiring the gauntlet is to have the Forsaken DLC. Once you have the expansion pack, you can set out to find the Gauntlet.
Exotic Engram Farming
Your best bet is to scour the map and finish activities and encounters that yield Exotic Engrams. The rewards within each Engram are completely random. So, if the winds of fortune are blowing your way, you will be able to find the Shards of Galanor in your current playthrough of Destiny 2.
Xûr to the Rescue
As always when all hope is lost, there is the shadowy Agent of Nile Xûr, who is the repository for all things Destiny 2. Even with Xûr’s eternally long inventory, finding the Shards of Galanor is completely up to chance (and Bungie). You can check in with the vendor each cycle to see if he is selling the Gauntlets.
How To Use The Shards Of Galanor And Its Perks
As mentioned earlier, this Gauntlet is ideal for the Hunter Class and grants several perks that will aid in improving your combat prowess. The Shards of Galanor boasts some impressive stats including a maximum Defense Rating of 700.
You also gain some unique perks with this which can help your Hunter build. There is also an overpowered exploit with the introduction of the Solar 3.0 subclass. The Sharp Edges perk when combined with the subclass’ Hunter Aspect Knock em’ Down and Fragment Ember of Ashes, guarantees the 50% Super Energy regained after each use of Blade Barrage. This interaction is essentially what makes Shards of Galanor a much-coveted item.
With Shards of Galanor now secured, why not take a look at our Destiny 2 guides on Black Armory Machine Gun or Lion Rampant Exotic Titan Leg Armor?
