Discover the Hidden Reward in Destiny 2’s Encore Exotic Mission

Players of Destiny 2 have unearthed a hidden reward within the Echoes Act 3’s Encore Exotic mission, requiring some effort to obtain.

Launched with the August 27 weekly reset, the Encore mission invites Guardians to explore the depths of Nessus in pursuit of the Conductor. Filled with puzzles and challenging boss encounters, finishing the standard difficulty grants access to the Expert difficulty and the Exotic Auto Rifle, Choir of One.

In order to unlock the three Refit Catalysts for Choir of One, you must complete the Expert variant. Additionally, there’s a rare emblem available, one that only 0.1% of Guardians have achieved, as reported by Light.gg.

The starting area of Destiny 2’s Encore mission

How to unlock the Transient Whisperer Emblem

To obtain the Transient Whisperer Emblem, you must complete Encore on Expert difficulty within 35 minutes. First, however, you’ll need to reveal a secret room at the beginning of Encore to make the in-game timer visible and qualify for the cosmetic.

Once you enter Encore, proceed straight to the cliff’s edge and search for a collection of square-shaped rocks below. Keep descending the outcrop until you can’t go any further, and then turn to your right (while facing away from the cliff).

If you’re in the correct location, you will see a small opening in the cliff face along with a ledge to jump onto. Make the jump and navigate through the path inside until you reach a wall with a peculiar symbol.

At this point, you’ll need to equip Whisper of the Worm (you can pull it from Collections; it doesn’t have to stay equipped) to uncover a secret passage leading to another area. Within this room, locate a portal that, when entered, will take you back to the start of Encore with the timer set to 35:00. Complete the mission before the timer runs out to earn the Emblem.

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The Transient Whisperer Emblem

Now that you’ve revealed the secret of Encore, check out the rewards worth pursuing following the September 10 weekly reset, along with insights on Bungie’s plans for Destiny 2 in 2025.