How to get the Heir Apparent and its catalyst in Destiny 2 (2022)

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Heir Apparent was first introduced in Destiny 2 with Season of the Worthy in 2020. Players were given an estimated three-week period to complete a quest and get the catalyst for the weapon. However, the catalyst was re-introduced the following year and amplified the weapon's perk.

Since this can be categorized as a rare Exotic item, it is recommended that players get it as soon as possible. A Machine Gun buff will also be implemented in Season 17, making it more potent. On top of the Solar damage output, the weapon grants an Arc shield to the wielder, protecting them from incoming damage.

Here's how to get the Heir Apparent Machine Gun and its catalyst in 2022.

If you do not own the Heir Apparent Exotic Machine Gun, speak with Eva Levante at the Tower to kick off the annual Guardian Games event. She will hand you the "Best in Class" Legendary quest consisting of nine steps from collecting Laurels and medallions to completing playlist activities.

Upon completion, players will get 'The Title' SMG with the curated perks of Grave Robber and Vorpal Weapon. Once you're done picking that up, Eva Levante will offer another quest called "Top of Class," an Exotic quest that grants players the Heir Apparent Machine Gun.

The quest itself comes with two straightforward steps. First, you will need to collect 50 Laurels, the main currency in Guardian Games. These are similar to motes from Gambit, which drop from an enemy only if they are killed with class ability while having the Guardian Games class item equipped.

The second step requires getting 100 Machine Gun final blows inside the Daily Focus Playlist. Head over to the Destinations tab and look for the Guardian Games logo in the Vanguard, Gambit, or the Crucible section. Once done, you