The Ultimate Guide To Destiny 2's Act III Key Fieldwork: Get The Spectroscopic Exotic Ghost Shell
Are you stuck on the final Fieldwork quest for Episode: Revenant? The Act III Key Fieldwork is the concluding step in a series of challenging activities that reward you with one of the most sought-after cosmetic items in the game: the Spectroscopic Exotic Ghost Shell. This guide, updated for the current season in late 2025, will walk you through the precise steps to discover the Powerful Salvage, install the mysterious Fractional Distillation Apparatus, and secure your reward.
This questline, which centers around assisting Eido, requires you to delve deep into the Exotic mission "Kell's Fall," a high-stakes version of the standard Powerful Salvage activity. Be warned, a long-standing bug has affected the Fieldwork quests, so we've included the latest information on potential roadblocks and workarounds to ensure your journey is smooth.
Act III Key Fieldwork Quest Overview and Rewards
The Act III Key Fieldwork quest is the final step in the Episode: Revenant Fieldwork series, following the Minor and Major Fieldwork missions. It is a critical piece of content that ties into the overarching narrative and offers a unique Exotic reward.
Key Quest Details and Entity List
- Episode: Revenant
- Act: III
- Quest Giver: Eido (The Eliksni Scribe)
- Mission Required: Exotic Mission "Kell's Fall" (a specialized version of the Powerful Salvage activity)
- Primary Reward: Spectroscopic Exotic Ghost Shell
- Related Quests: Minor Fieldwork, Major Fieldwork (Europa, Neptune), Kell of Kells
- Related Gear: Slayer's Fang Shotgun, Barrow Dyad Submachine Gun (Completion Drops)
- Key Locations: Fikrul's Revenant Fortress, The Bailey, The Organ
- Key Components: Powerful Salvage, Fractional Distillation Apparatus, Organ Keys
- Antagonist: Fikrul, the Fanatic (indirectly)
Completing this quest is essential for Guardians seeking to achieve the "Revenant" title and fully unlock all the lore and rewards associated with the Episode. The Spectroscopic Exotic Ghost Shell is a distinctive cosmetic item that proves your mastery of the Episode's most challenging content.
Step-by-Step Guide: Discovering Powerful Salvage in Kell's Fall
The first and most crucial step is to successfully enter and navigate the Exotic mission "Kell's Fall." This mission is only accessible once you have collected all the necessary Organ Keys and activated the Kell of Kells questline, which allows you to play the secret Kell's Fall boss encounter.
Step 1: Enter the Kell's Fall Exotic Mission
Ensure you have the "Act III Key Fieldwork" quest tracked. You must launch the Powerful Salvage mission from the H.E.L.M. or the appropriate destination map. You will know you are in the correct version if the mission title is "Kell's Fall" or if you have the objective to find the Powerful Salvage.
- Prerequisites: All Organ Codes must be collected and input into the Organ prior to starting this specific version of the mission.
- Launch Point: Select the Powerful Salvage node and ensure you choose the highest difficulty or the special version that allows for the secret boss.
Step 2: Discover the Powerful Salvage
Play through the Kell's Fall mission as normal, defeating all the bosses and clearing the various combat encounters. Your objective will update once you reach the final major area of the mission, typically referred to as The Bailey, where the large Organ is located.
The "Powerful Salvage" is not a physical item you pick up, but a quest objective that triggers upon reaching a specific location or interacting with a specific object in the final boss arena.
- Action: Approach the Organ. If you have done the prerequisites correctly, the quest objective will update to "Discover powerful salvage." This is usually a simple proximity trigger or a quick interaction prompt near the Organ itself, signifying you have located the necessary data for Eido.
- LSI Keywords: Powerful Salvage Guide, Kell's Fall secret boss, Organ codes, Fikrul's Fortress.
Installing the Fractional Distillation Apparatus and Final Steps
Once the Powerful Salvage has been discovered, the next step is to set up Eido's specialized research equipment. This is where many Guardians get confused, as the location is not always obvious.
Step 3: Install the Fractional Distillation Apparatus
After the quest objective updates from "Discover powerful salvage," you need to look for a glowing interaction point, which is the location for the Fractional Distillation Apparatus. This is a piece of Laboratory Equipment you must deploy for Eido's analysis.
- Location: The Apparatus is found within the same final area of the Kell's Fall mission, typically near the main structure or a side room in The Bailey. Look for a small, distinct table or console that has a glowing prompt.
- Interaction: Walk up to the glowing spot and hold the interact button to "Install the Fractional Distillation Apparatus." This will deploy the equipment and complete the second stage of the quest.
It is crucial to complete this interaction before leaving the mission or finishing the final boss encounter, as you will need to relaunch the entire Exotic activity if you forget.
Step 4: Return to Eido
With the apparatus installed and the powerful salvage data collected, your final task is simple: return to the H.E.L.M. or the appropriate vendor location and speak with Eido. She will conclude the quest and reward you with the coveted Spectroscopic Exotic Ghost Shell, along with a hefty chunk of XP and Episode reputation.
Crucial Warning: The Fieldwork Quest Bug (Latest Update)
As of the most recent updates in late 2025, a significant bug has been reported by the community regarding the Fieldwork quests, particularly the Major Fieldwork steps, which sometimes prevents players from completing the Key Fieldwork.
- The Issue: Some Guardians have found that the interaction points for installing the apparatus or collecting data—including the spot for the Fractional Distillation Apparatus—do not appear or are not interactable. This bug was widely reported following the release of Episode: Heresy.
- Current Status: While Bungie has historically addressed many Fieldwork-related bugs, the intermittent nature of this issue means some players still encounter it. If you cannot interact with the apparatus, it is likely a bug.
- Workaround: The most common workaround is to abandon the quest and pick it up again, or to run a different activity (like a Minor or Major Fieldwork) and then immediately relaunch the Kell's Fall mission. Ensure all your Organ Keys are correctly inserted before attempting the Exotic mission. If the bug persists, you may need to wait for a hotfix from Bungie.
Always check the official Bungie Help channels for the most current information regarding any known issues with the Act III Fieldwork quests to save yourself time and frustration. The reward is worth the effort, but the path can be tricky due to these technical hurdles.
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