{"id":13987,"date":"2024-08-19T10:26:51","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T10:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/?p=13987"},"modified":"2026-03-19T22:18:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T22:18:42","slug":"how-to-get-micah-10s-convalescence-in-destiny-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-micah-10s-convalescence-in-destiny-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get Micah-10&#8217;s Convalescence in Destiny 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Unlocking Microcosm<\/strong> To unlock Microcosm, you&#8217;ll first need to complete Micah-10&#8217;s final Convalescence quest: Budding. Before you get there, make sure you\u2019ve finished <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/destiny-2\/boost\/the-final-shape-campaign\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/destiny-2\/boost\/the-final-shape-campaign\/\">The Final Shape campaign boost<\/a> and completed the Destined Heroes quest up until the Queen Part I adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps to Follow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Finish The Final Shape Campaign<\/strong> \u2014 Complete all required missions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete Destined Heroes Quest<\/strong> \u2014 Play through the quest until you finish the Queen Part I adventure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start Micah-10&#8217;s Questline<\/strong> \u2014 Speak to Micah-10 and begin the Convalescence quests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete the First Three Quests<\/strong> \u2014 Follow the objective markers and find the lost Ghost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Convalescence: Budding<\/strong> \u2014 This fourth quest is tricky and requires extra effort.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Convalescence: Budding Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/destiny-2-microsim-4.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13989\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/destiny-2-microsim-4.webp 1792w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/destiny-2-microsim-4-770x440.webp 770w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/destiny-2-microsim-4-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/destiny-2-microsim-4-1536x878.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1792px) 100vw, 1792px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To complete this quest, you need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Play Three Story<\/strong>You\u2019ll need at least two Guardians to tackle the challenges, as enemies are tougher and require coordination, which is why many players rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/destiny-2\/buy-raids-d2-boost-service\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/destiny-2\/buy-raids-d2-boost-service\/\">Destiny 2 raid carries service<\/a> or team assistance to speed things up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Team Up<\/strong> \u2014 Use the Fireteam Finder or join a friend. You need two or three players, or you can join experienced players through <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/destiny-2\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/destiny-2\/\">Destiny 2 boosting services<\/a> to make the run smoother.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manage the Debuff<\/strong> \u2014 Pass around the Fractured by the Witness debuff when it reaches 7 or 8 stacks to avoid dying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication<\/strong> \u2014 Talk through voice or text chat to manage mechanics like shooting Darkness orbs and collecting Glyphtouched symbols.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you finish these missions, return to Micah-10 to unlock Microcosm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microcosm Weapon Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td>Exotic \/ Power \/ Trace Rifle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Source<\/strong><\/td><td>Exploring the Pale Heart<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paracausal Beam<\/strong><\/td><td>Fires a beam of Kinetic light, dealing massive bonus damage to shields<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paracausal Imbuement<\/strong><\/td><td>Final blows grant Super energy; weapon gains bonus damage after Super expires<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Range<\/strong><\/td><td>+10 (78 total)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stability<\/strong><\/td><td>+10 (90 total)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Handling<\/strong><\/td><td>58<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reload Speed<\/strong><\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reload Time<\/strong><\/td><td>2.48s<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Aim Assistance<\/strong><\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inventory Size<\/strong><\/td><td>47<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Zoom<\/strong><\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Airborne Effectiveness<\/strong><\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Recoil<\/strong><\/td><td>98<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rounds Per Minute<\/strong><\/td><td>1000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Magazine<\/strong><\/td><td>104<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Paracausal Beam<\/strong> \u2014 Hammer-Forged Rifling, Enhanced Battery, Paracausal Imbuement, Hand-Laid Stock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perk Playground<\/strong> \u2014 Customize perks via the Bungie API for the best setup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weapon Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/destiny-2-microsim-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13991\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/destiny-2-microsim-2.webp 1792w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/destiny-2-microsim-2-770x440.webp 770w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/destiny-2-microsim-2-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/destiny-2-microsim-2-1536x878.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1792px) 100vw, 1792px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Microcosm is a powerful Trace Rifle that owes its existence to a singular, pivotal moment. The weapon&#8217;s Paracausal Beam and Imbuement make it formidable in battle, especially against shielded enemies. With its high impact and range, it\u2019s a go-to for Guardians facing tough foes in challenging environments, including endgame activities like <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/destiny-2\/salvations-edge\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/destiny-2\/salvations-edge\/\">Salvation\u2019s Edge raid carries<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlocking Microcosm is a journey that starts with completing The Final Shape&#8217;s campaign and working through Micah-10&#8217;s Convalescence quests. The final step, Convalescence: Budding, is the most challenging, requiring teamwork, communication, and strategy to overcome the tough Cooperative Focus difficulty. Once you and your team complete the necessary story missions, Microcosm becomes yours, offering a powerful tool in your arsenal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microcosm is not just another weapon\u2014its unique Paracausal Beam and Imbuement abilities make it especially effective in battles where dealing with shielded enemies is key. With its impressive stats and customizable perks, Microcosm can be a game-changer in the right hands. Completing the steps to unlock it may be tough, but the reward is well worth the effort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlocking Microcosm To unlock Microcosm, you&#8217;ll first need to complete Micah-10&#8217;s final Convalescence quest: Budding. Before you get there, make sure you\u2019ve finished The Final Shape campaign boost and completed the Destined Heroes quest up until the Queen Part I adventure. Steps to Follow Convalescence: Budding Mission To complete this quest, you need to: Mission [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":13990,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"post_kind":[120],"ppma_author":[84],"class_list":["post-13987","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-d2","author-friolt"],"acf":{"faq_header":"","faq_items":[{"question":"<h3>How do I start the process of unlocking Microcosm?<\/h3>","answer":"To begin unlocking Microcosm, you need to complete The Final Shape's campaign and the Destined Heroes quest up to the Queen Part I adventure. After that, speak to Micah-10 to start the Convalescence quests."},{"question":"<h3>What are the Convalescence quests?<\/h3>","answer":"The Convalescence quests are a series of missions given by Micah-10. There are four quests in total, and you need to complete them to unlock Microcosm. The first three are straightforward, but the fourth one, Convalescence: Budding, is more challenging."},{"question":"<h3>What is the Convalescence: Budding quest?<\/h3>","answer":"Convalescence: Budding is the final quest in Micah-10's questline. It requires you to complete three story missions\u2014Ascent, Dissent, and Iconoclasm\u2014on Cooperative Focus difficulty, which is a tougher version of the story missions that require at least two players."},{"question":"<h3>Can I complete the Convalescence: Budding quest solo?<\/h3>","answer":"No, the Cooperative Focus difficulty is designed for multiplayer, so you need at least two Guardians to complete the mission. Team up with friends or use the Fireteam Finder to find other players."},{"question":"<h3>What should I be aware of during the Convalescence: Budding quest?<\/h3>","answer":"During the quest, you'll need to manage the Fractured by the Witness debuff by passing it between players. Also, be prepared to communicate and coordinate with your team to handle mechanics like shooting Darkness orbs and collecting Glyphtouched symbols."},{"question":"<h3>What happens after I complete the Convalescence: Budding quest?<\/h3>","answer":"Once you complete the quest, return to Micah-10 to unlock Microcosm, a powerful Trace Rifle with unique abilities."},{"question":"<h3>What makes Microcosm special?<\/h3>","answer":"Microcosm features the Paracausal Beam, which deals massive bonus damage to shields, and Paracausal Imbuement, which grants bonus damage after your Super expires. It has impressive stats and can be customized with perks for optimal performance."},{"question":"<h3>Can I customize Microcosm's perks?<\/h3>","answer":"Yes, you can customize Microcosm's perks using the Bungie API, allowing you to choose the best setup for your playstyle."},{"question":"<h3>Is Microcosm worth the effort to unlock?<\/h3>","answer":"Absolutely. With its powerful abilities and customizable perks, Microcosm is a valuable weapon in tough battles, making the effort to unlock it well worth it."},{"question":"<h3>What should I do if I'm struggling with the Convalescence: Budding quest?<\/h3>","answer":"If you're finding the quest difficult, make sure you're teaming up with experienced players, using voice chat to coordinate, and managing the debuff effectively. Don't hesitate to retry the missions with different strategies until you succeed."}],"wpwp_short_description":"Ready to unlock Microcosm in Destiny 2? 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