To farm Strand Meditations efficiently, engage in the seasonal activities in Destiny 2, focusing on completing public events and lost sectors for maximum rewards.
Strand Meditations are the key currency for unlocking Strand subclass abilities in Destiny 2 Lightfall. This guide covers the most efficient farming methods, optimal activities, and expert strategies to maximize your Strand Meditation earnings.
Best Ways to Farm Strand Meditations
Focus your farming efforts in Neomuna’s Vex Incursion Zone while using Strand abilities. This area provides the highest drop rates and bonus rewards.
Top Farming Activities
- Vex Incursion Zone: Enemies drop 2-3 Strand Meditations per kill
- Terminal Overload: 100 Meditations for opening the special chest
- Heroic Public Events: 25 Meditations per completion
- Lost Sectors: 12 Meditations per chest
- Patrols: 7-10 Meditations each (gold icons give +20)
Optimal Farming Strategy
- Equip your Strand subclass
- Locate current Vex Incursion Zone on Neomuna map
- Pick up all available patrols in the area
- Complete public events when they spawn
- Focus on combat patrols while moving between activities
- Collect all Strand Meditation motes that drop
Strand Meditation Costs and Rewards
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Grenades | 50 each |
| Aspects | 150 each |
| Fragments | 200 each |
| Total for One Class | 3,700 |
Bonus Sources
Complete these for large Strand Meditation payouts:
- Legendary Campaign: 1,000
- Normal Campaign: 700
- Nimbus Rank 12: 200
- Nimbus Rank 18: 200
Advanced Farming Tips
Team Farming
Coordinate with other players using Strand to increase drop rates. More Strand ability kills means more meditation drops for everyone.
Loadout Optimization
Use Strand weapons like Final Warning Exotic alongside your subclass for maximum efficiency.
Time Management
Focus on gold patrols and public events during peak hours when more players are active for faster completion.
Unlocking The Final Strand Exotic
After purchasing all Strand abilities from the Pouka Pond, you’ll unlock The Final Strand quest. This rewards the powerful Final Warning Exotic sidearm.
Quest Steps
- Speak with Nimbus
- Search Veil Containment for Strand gadgets
- Defeat Tormentor boss in Typhon Imperator
- Complete Osiris’s training in under 5:30
- Claim Final Warning from Pouka Pond
Complementary Activities
While farming Strand Meditations, consider these related activities:
- Complete meditation-focused builds for optimal focus
- Use third eye chakra crystals to enhance gameplay awareness
- Balance your sessions with regular breaks
With these strategies, you’ll master Strand customization and unlock all abilities faster than ever before.
