Solo Wicked Implement Exotic Quest Completion (Deep Dives Statues & Broken Blades) [Destiny 2]

Destiny 2 Season of the Deep - Solo Wicked Implement Exotic Quest Completion (Deep Dives Statues & Broken Blades Quest) / Solo Exotic Scout Rifle Quest. Just a quick video showing a solo completion of the Wicked Implement exotic quest that became available in Deep Dives today. Details below.
An actually challenging solo encounter, which was a very nice surprise! Unfortunately it came at a time where I haven't been playing much at all, so the gameplay isn't the best - but I still managed to work out a nice approach which should be helpful for most to use.
If you're near the area at the entrance the boss doesn't push or move as much, so you can DPS pretty freely while playing solo. The boss launched me there one time, so it was a happy accidental find. The usual Synthoceps and Hammer build to deal with everything else, and using Forerunner as it's great for dealing with Tormentor enemies, easy to aim with lots of ammo, which is commonly used for the first encounter in Root of Nightmares.
I was originally running double special, but found I ran into ammo problems more often than not. Having one special and one primary worked well, as you weren't splitting the bricks when picking them up, and it lets you stagger the Phalanxes a bit better. I also tested Loreley, Lament & Double Slugs to begin with... that was terrible.
I personally had a lot of fun with this anyway, and I'm sure with time it'll become easier as approaches are learned. The only downside is that it was tied to fishing, but outside of that I'm pretty happy with Deep Dives as a whole.
Builds are shown at the end of the video. I'll have a collectibles guide up shortly too. I'll post the final 2 GMs later today / tomorrow. Along with a "week 7 story" (even though the finale already happened, there's still some extra dialogue this week).
DIM loadout (roaming): dim.gg/dp6deda/
DIM loadout (DPS): dim.gg/cz4g5hy/
PC setup:
Fractal Design Meshify 2 XL, Corsair AX1600i, MSI PG Z790 Carbon Wifi, i9-13900k, Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420, MSI RTX 4090 Suprim X 24G, 64GB G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5-6400 CL32, 5x Arctic P14 PWM, 2x Samsung 990 Pro NVMe SSD 2TB, 8TB Samsung 870 QVO SSD
Keybindings, settings and setup can be seen here: • UPDATED: Keybinds / Se...
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[@NeExil]

Did not expect to see a sidearm be the DPS option

[@rustyshackleford67346]

forerunner is so under the radar

[@superblahman]

Forerunner is god tier atm for solo stuff, especially solo (first/second encounters) RoN.

[@brycehansen1783]

That’s not a sidearm. That is Destiny’s version of the Elder Gat, the one gun to rule them all. Kudos to anyone who gets that reference .😊

[@neilduarte1986]

That sidearm is basically a hard hitting scout R but yeah 👍

[@neilduarte1986]

​@@rustyshackleford67346just because KZbinrs don't use it, doesn't mean people don't. Destiny is full of exotics.

[@S0M3GUY778]

Close call at the end with the Tormentor's grab attack. Nice solo!

[@NonrandomNutshot]

I'm awed and angry that you could do this solo while I've been trying to do this for a week with a full fireteam. You absolute legend

[@vluxivus]

i’m baffled by this video after trying this for the first time w 3 people man we got to the tormenter 4 times cant beat the fucker for hell

[@MasterChiefHomer]

That tormentor grab nearly at the end was terrifying.

[@Mebirduwine]

lol i was like throw the healing nade! but it wasn't charged

[@joetedesco63]

lol. Right!

[@internetdragon7624]

I've been trying all day to do this and you've gone and done it solo! Respect my dude.

[@alaskayoung3413]

same

[@dannywowie420]

If you got a group with welllock using Divinity//HighDPS w Linerfusion rifles// Cake work// Got it first try. Was using Solar titan w Briars Contempt (God roll)

[@marcust478]

Up to this point I had only the Throne World exotic fish...I have to catch it again and "deposit" all 3 on a single run?

[@ceizure18]

@@marcust478 you don’t even have to have every fish if someone in your fireteam has caught them all. Just keep running deep dives it’s like guaranteed someone in the fireteam will have all of them

[@marcust478]

@@ceizure18 Ty for the tip haha. Gonna try that way, if doesn't work gonna try it solo!

[@Marc-master-of-the-reef]

Well done sir, never ceases to amaze me.

[@cdunlap0008]

One more time, you amaze me with your antics and your ability to remind me why I won't be getting a new exotic weapon for a long time. Good stuff

[@mazamonx]

I don't know how Esoterickk hasn't got more subs. This guy is the go to guy for doing most stuff in the game. And almost always is the first to solo most content. Really impressive. Thanks to you I was able to catch up on everything in Destiny since I started Witch Queen. Thank you bro.

[@superbob24]

Because he doesn't click bait and his guides are often under 10 minutes because he's straight to the point with no fluff which hurts you for the algorithm.

[@mazamonx]

@@superbob24 unfortunate truth

[@mazamonx]

@@trophygirl7877 ah ok. that's cool. also not blind. No need to word it so rudely btw. I know Salta is generally one of the first plus many people who don't even stream their runs. Mainly use Eso to catch up on old stuff. Have a great day.

[@bonaelzee]

@@mazamonxI swear the community is one of the most toxic 😂. Everyone with their sharp words behind a screen. No need to call you blind at all. I never heard of the other person myself mentioned that solos.

[@mazamonx]

@@bonaelzee thank you fam. It's all good. I agree lol. Yeh for context Saltagreppo has been part of world's first raid team 3x in a row and I think the first to solo Nezarec. Really impressive. Although a lot of people attack him on Twitter for "ruining" the game. Claiming that Bungie make meta changes according to his tweets. Again... this community, sometimes.

[@hardy4331]

Damn, not only is forerunner good damage, but it also staggers the dude so he isnt lunging and suppressing you all the time

[@Esoterickk]

Yeah it's a great option, a lot of people used it for the Tormentors in RoN, so it's an excellent choice here

[@padulera3865]

it is always fun watching your solo videos, trying to get to that level as well

[@goldensloth7508]

That grab had me on the edge of my seat, good stuff

[@christopherbrandel7901]

Took you long enough my guy. Great job!

[@ganzikus3118]

Thanks for sharing. I’m always in awe of how you can just do everything solo. Stay awesome dude. 🙃

[@eevee_vcute]

very nice esoterick your always going crazy on solo content good job on the clear

[@ZorenToo]

IMPRESSIVE! Congrats!🙌

[@athleticglow5564]

Bro i tried this strategy and it worked! You earned my subscription

[@Triistinn]

I love this man’s videos

[@Montyh7]

Far out dude, we just spent ages and missed it by a small amount, back again for the grind tomorrow night and we were a full team. Dude, you're awesome.

[@holloworeo2233]

Hopefully Bungie adds a separate icon for this mission, just so we can directly fight it, instead of having to do deep dives after every wipe. The boss being a bulletsponge sucks but getting booted back to orbit is what's killing it for me imo.

[@Mebirduwine]

facts

[@thatguyyouhate3743]

Also it existing has kind of killed the ability to use matchmaking in deep dives

[@alias6365]

Yes , I thank it would be very good activity on the future to challenge and test your loadouts

[@sorenshepard3254]

@@thatguyyouhate3743it’ll definitely go back to normal for the most part after a week or so when most people get the clear.

[@mrcrowley8889]

Thanks , you saved me the trouble, if I wanted to punch myself in the dick, I'd just do it instead of this

[@oscarsanders1331]

That was amazing great job

[@MineSprint]

this actually helps so much, thank you kindly ma man

[@robertbarnes817]

Great job! Very nice!

[@BR-joking]

Fantastic again, the All time great

[@BiGYaOwAhPaPi]

okay ive seen you solo everything now, but this tops it........forerunner never would've thought my cousins and I are absolutely stunned

[@jasonward1312]

Excellent run!

[@hermesmaximus1622]

The build saved him when the tormentor grabbed him at the end....the health regen came in clutch....amazing as always...

[@kurtka8720]

moments like these are why solar titan is one of my favorites

[@user-nl5rk1ec3u]

Can’t even beat it with a full fireteam you done it solo that’s crazy 😂 close call at the end man awesome clutch

[@armyogre63b]

Seemed like you almost panicked for a second there. But holy hell dude. LEGENDARY!

[@felixhunter5218]

Amazing how you can solo this I could barely do it with two others. Keep up the work man, it fantastic!

[@h13n12]

people are saying it scales so solo would be possible

[@Reclaimer121]

randoms keep invoking the darkness which makes it harder, if you do it solo you're guaranteed that no moron would ruin it

[@h13n12]

@@Reclaimer121 i played lfg asking for people to actually know what to do and somehow still got people who literally don't even know where the freaking statues are.

[@Tylanloves420]

I agree 😂😅 this was insane, idk how we’re gonna do the catalyst if it’s anywhere near as hard 💀

[@MarcusVitor009]

​@@Reclaimer121 but darkness only activates if everybody interacts with toland

[@chrishorton5009]

Great stuff, and (unlike some!) he does it all without gabbling on about it! respect

[@jasminehall638]

I have been trying to do this all weekend with a fireteam. It's amazing you did it solo

[@Ayjayy66]

Total respect to you sir

[@malcolmclarkson1503]

The king!!!

[@redfalcon8062]

I'm a Sidearm guy and knowing that I've been missing out on using Forerunner in PvE makes me sad. Well now I know. Seeing you use Forerunner here makes me so so happy. I'll make sure to build into it one day.

[@remylebaou1]

Oh man I really clenched at the end there, nice photo finish man. 😨😮‍💨🤠

[@cubanoooshinobi5273]

Super la vidéo je connaissais pas le site 💪🏽💪🏽

[@damionhall6771]

Once again… awesome

[@Man_Oh_War]

Just completed it. Loadout was really helpful 👍👍

[@aa.m3883]

U r by far to me the greatest d2 player out there. Incredible how u solo things blows my mind. Deep deep respect and a huge fan of urs. Keep it up. U r a joy and a master of ur craft to watch.

[@Murda0209]

Did it yesterday and was lucky to get it done with the 2 guys that helped me out......didn't know what to do the first 2 times I tried it

[@brunoberti7268]

Impressive man!

[@Logangil515]

You are unbelievable Eso ❤️

[@Wizard_of_ZaZa]

This dude is the GOAT 🐐

[@thisguy9919]

You sir are INSANE!!!😂 beyond insane!

[@jarunsullivan1321]

Nicely done💯💯💯

[@TheMrmacheesmo]

Wow wow wow!! I'm not the best D2 player but that was amazing! You're a beast!

[@Tirage820]

fantastic show

[@rontolbert7878]

Nice work ESO

[@mefcalols4446]

Omg.. when he grabs you for the execute at 11:45. I thought the run was over. Three cheers fornrestoration

[@ozbaldbiscuits7230]

👏 Bravo sir. Excellent solo. We’re not worthy. 😉 Forerunner absolutely owned there.

[@michaelhenderson469]

This makes me feel like I suck. Good play!

[@LuisMendez-yg2no]

This Is Crazy Man Everybody Do This In Solo Bro I Love This Kid Every Destiny He Can Do It Love It😊 God Bless You My Brother Amen🙏

[@troyav]

Nice work

[@Cyraxis7]

This dude is literally insane, my first thought after completing with 3 man only having a little more than a minute left "no way this can be solo'd" fucking bravo

[@Mashamazzi]

I'm pretty sure it scales, not that that means it's not still going to be difficult

[@JP-nh6id]

You’re skill level is unparalleled my dude!

[@vortexobv5780]

Its actually nuts how good are at this. I"ll literally never beat this cause bungie has no respect for solo players but you defied them. Literally goated.

[@kratostian2000]

You are not human bro, you are a god

[@itsturbulancy]

i guess you can say this is wicked! gg good stuff

[@jiqquk]

forerunner is so good for killing tormentors it literally is insane my favorite thing to use against them as always nice video my dude

[@chukis19]

That was nuts

[@SamuelHollandsh]

Amazing job, i failed again today on my second attempt so far. I hate to admit it, but its looking like I'm not getting the new scout so far.

[@curtisspeplinski6900]

Nice one mate, 10 bloody seconds left. Not sure I can hack it alone. Gotta love the DPS of Forerunner

[@soldado23]

With 17 seconds left.......Legend!!

[@randommixedletters]

The main thing that surprised me was the lack of burning maul, seems it would give you a lot more damage and make the whole thing a lot less close. But it isn't nearly as safe as you only get the one sunspot on cast and on kills, so give and take I suppose. Other than that though very cool run, totally should have used Eager Edge when I did it verses using an actual heavy (though doing it with one other person helped/barely made it possible).

[@Esoterickk]

Burning Maul ranged attack will keep you stuck in place while doing the animation, while hammer will let you move around while throwing them

[@kdorsey9479]

That was outstanding, I got mine last night after running it nine times. Your solo runs of content are great. Would love to get some of the weapons from dungeons and raids but really don't have anyone to really help out with those.

[@mudyzuhd7324]

Bro you soooo gooood🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jerryglz2070]

What a fight 🤙🏻

[@8790richardk]

Just tried this with Forerunner, Acasia's Dejection and Retrofit Escapade in a team. Forerunner + div was insane. 45k dmg per hit. Thank you!

[@di11onm1nkgaming]

Use 2*(conditioned, nessas, briars) 1*(div, volt). Pair with a well and a 30% debuff and we killed in in sub 15s

[@MacManZero]

11:40 was CRAZY

[@fraleb527]

in each run there is 1 time you need luck, this was the one

[@ismaeljrarevalo9640]

eso does it again 👏🏽

[@c.m.6358]

Very cool!

[@Esoterickk]

Thank you!

[@zac3k33]

Amazing! Pro Player 👍

[@DMitr0]

damn, they told me you were nreal, but i had to see it. also thanks for the loadout, gonna try those tomorrow. also the halo gun as a DPS option, pretty crunchy 😄

[@zeuzkrypton1342]

Nice Eso❤

[@AvnicGonzalez]

Wow I have like 2 years I don’t play and now there are underwater locations, cool.

[@leichter_panzerspahwagen]

You’re doing better damage than all the blueberries I have done this with.

[@xariyl]

whew... 17 seconds left, haha... nicely done!

[@Tylanloves420]

I could barely get a GOTD dungeon done today because the looking for group list was fulllllll of this new exotic quest 😂😅

[@jhott28]

That tormentor grab had my butt puckered- well done

[@JamisonEdits]

What is the difference between the 2 builds you swapped between?

[@BatKid2410]

You are the Destiny God

[@davidklostermanjr1902]

You can also get the exotic without the fish too lmao, i got the scout without having the exotic fish and I joined an LFG and didn't know until I saw Lucky's video about it🤣😂, that mission is pain tho, but very fun😂

[@Radiant_Silverback]

He behaves so nicely for you. With me hes jumping about like motherfucking Mario.

[@Esoterickk]

If you're positioned near the entrance he tends to calm down a lot

[@bbyluvpnay]

Checking to see how to do this. I couldn’t even do this with a friend and my husband 🤣. Well I’ll give it a whirl this weekend. 😅

[@isaiahbucher45]

First of all, respect. But also, what kind of gaming chair do I need to completely mitigate the combatant melee slow modifier? Noticed you tanked multiple melees but no slow, how? Awesome idea on Forerunner tho, I will try that on my next run.

[@4321josequervo]

I literally just put on speed loaders with triple shotgun to test that out, what did you use for heavy/loadout?

[@g.p.880]

17 seconds left, holy shit eh. So fun to watch, good job man. Did you enjoy this one or was it to easy for yea lol?

[@the-scarlet-queen]

Let's go, put some respect on Forerunner's name, love that gun

[@Blades-of-Vengeance]

As always you unbelievable,alone one.

[@thomasjones4265]

Insane😳😳I got it yesterday with 2 other guys BARELY With Under 30 Seconds To Go Too...

[@fraleb527]

yesterday i've gone through my weapons which have good dps and ammo reserves. i thougt forerunner is a good option but i won't get kickt out of the group so i choose an other weapon, here we go :D

[@harbar55]

Dude you are an absolute legend

[@fallingupwards7974]

I was wondering how quickly you could manage this

[@swozer]

Kind of strange that the activity modifiers like stasis touch persist into the exotic mission, but the modifiers you gain during the mission don’t. Had someone on LFG tell me he and a friend kept rerolling the first ahsa gifts for an hour to get the ones they want lol.

[@LuisMendez-yg2no]

He Did It In Solo Bro Good Game Bro😊

[@sebastiansommer4329]

Cool und Danke

[@Deathcapvamp]

After watching this, I got schooled. Humbled by you sir.

[@RyanOfBaghdad]

Fkin legend!

[@Anxiety_cx]

Crazy how he does it solo while I’m struggling to do it with 3 randoms 😭

[@darrents44]

ditto

[@davidrossyeager454]

@@darrents44 And it seems like half the community has already given-up even trying. Easily half the time I'm in Deep Dive with randoms they don't even bother to proc the quest

[@darrents44]

@@davidrossyeager454 I tried the app for lfg last night, joined over 15 teams for the quest and not 1 invite. so was stuck again! Frustrating.

[@misterkratos]

@@davidrossyeager454 Are you LFGing? Otherwise, why would randoms want to proc it. Maybe they just want to run deep dives

[@alecher1560]

10:03 Boss goes behind the wall to kite you then comes out when your close to suppress...I swear this aint no AI, like somebody controlling the boss.