Khvostov is the fan-favorite auto rifle from the original Destiny and makes a return in The Final Shape expansion for Destiny 2.
This guide shows where to find all Lost Encryption Bits and region chests for the Pale Heart of the Traveler location.
How to get the Legendary and Exotic Khvostov in Destiny 2
Retrieve the Lost Encryption Bits
Lost Encryption Bits are acquired from Region Chests and scans from Cyst missions. There are 15 in total to collect. These can be found on the Pale Heart of the Traveler.
There are 9 golden region chests spread across the load zones, and The Landing, The Blooming, and The Impasse each hold 3 chests.
The Landing region chest location 1
The first region chest can be found to the south of The Landing Transmat location. Travel to The Landing and head down to the building embedded in the rock wall.
Use the rocks to jump into the room, and find the chest located at the back of the room.
The Landing region chest location 2
The second region chest can be found in the tunnels to the right side of The Landing zone.
When you enter the tunnels, jump down the large center hold. Land on the platform to grab the chest.
The Landing region chest location 3
The third region chest for The Landing area is in the waterfall below one of the large bridges.
Jump down behind the waterfall to collect the chest.
The Blooming region chest location 1
The first region chest for The Blooming region is found directly behind the Transmat zone in the area. To find it, use the tunnel in the nearby rock wall.
Walk to the back of the area. Find the chest up on the ledge.
The Blooming region chest location 2
The second region chest for The Blooming region is found in the large tree at the north side of the load zone. Climb to the top to grab the chest.
The Blooming region chest location 3
The third region chest for The Blooming region is to the west of the second chest. Look to the west from the tree, and you will see the chest alongside the cliff edge.
The Impasse region chest location 1
The first region chest in The Impasse region is in the large schism at the north side of the area.
The Impasse region chest location 2
The second region chest is at the top of the large white structure. This is found at the east side of the map. Climb to the top and grab the chest.
The Impasse region chest location 3
The third region chest is in a small cave located close to the lost sector. Head to the location on the map and find the cave as shown above. Inside, you will find the last region chest.
How to get the Lost Encryption Bits from Cyst Missions
There are a total of 6 Cyst Missions. These will first unlock by completing the “Alone in the Dark” mission for Micah-10. The Lost Encryption Bits can be collected from these first versions of the missions, but if they are missed, they can be found on the map to complete again. You can search for a pile of random technology that allows player interaction.
Aerial Ace Lost Encryption Bit location
After you complete the mission, pass over the lava to head towards the exit.
Look to the right. There is a small cubby tucked away where you can find a pile of technology.
Smothering Darkness Lost Encryption Bit location
Once the mission is completed, pass through the mouth-like cave shown above. You will find the pile of tech inside to the right.
Moth-Infested Cavern location
Once you enter the mission, proceed forward until you reach one of the first rooms containing a large Orge. Kill this Orge and jump down as far as you can. This pile of tech is found in one of the small rooms to the right.
Searing Light Lost Encryption Bit location
Once the mission is completed, search for the purple glowing room. Enter it and pass to the left to find the pile of technology behind the rock.
Slayer Lost Encryption Bit location
Once the mission is completed, look for the room above, framed by tree roots. Walk into the room to discover the pile of technology.
Sword Dance Lost Encryption Bit location
Proceed through the mission until you discover the room above. You will know you are in the right place when you discover the Ogre to kill. Jump down to the highlighted area, and use the sword relic to destroy the debris, then scan the pile.
Retrieve the Legendary Khvostov-7G Lost Encryption Bit location
Once you collect all 15 Lost Encryption Bits, you will be granted the Lost Encryption Code. Travel to the Impasse, then make your way West until you reach an area that appears similar to the Cosmodrome. Enter through the door and make your way to the location.
Use your Lost Encryption Code to the open the chest. This allows you to obtain the Legendary Khvostov-7G.
How to upgrade your Khvostov to Exotic
To upgrade the Legendary Khvostov into an Exotic, you will need to collect all 8 Visions of the Traveler, scattered around The Pale Heart. Hints for each of these can be found in the Speaker’s Chambers in The Lost City.
In addition, you will need to collect all 17 Motes of Light. You can get 8 Motes of the Light from Visions of the Traveler, and 9 more from killing bosses in Overthrow.
Take the Mote of Primordial Light and your 8 Visions of the Traveler to the Speaker’s Chamber. Place the Visions on the pedestals to spawn a chest in the water. Use the Mote of Primordial Light to open the chest and claim the Exotic Khvostov 7G-0X.
Destiny 2 is a first-person shooter developed by Bungie and initially released in 2017 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.