Destiny 2: Imperial Chests - how to unlock? Destiny 2 Guide

Last update: 23 March 2021

In this chapter of the Destiny 2 game guide you will learn how to unlock Imperial Chests, that is, chests which can be found on a Watcher's Grave barge on the Nessus planet.

Imperial Chests are a special type of chests available on the Werner's 99-40 barge that can be opened for a certain amount of Glimmer in order to obtain large amounts of Imperials, as well as Legendary Runes for the Chalice of Opulence. Unfortunately, these valuable chests are not available from the beginning of the game and have to be unlocked.

How to unlock Imperial Chests in Destiny 2?

After logging into the game you will have to take The Invitation quest from Benedict 99-40 NPC. He will ask you to search the Calus' barge on the Nessus planet, where you have to talk to another NPC called Werner 99-40. The quest is really simple, and in the final phase of the quest you will have to complete a run through The Menagerie. This will give you access to Imperial Chests. However, before you can open them you will need to upgrade your Chalice.

When you complete your first run through The Menagerie and The Invitation quest you will receive some Imperials. Use the latter to improve the Chalice of Opulence. Go to the quests tab and then to the Chalice view. At the bottom you will find 3 categories and in each of them 3 additional enhancements. The first thing you should unlock in The Chalice of Opulence is the Efficiency I modification. It will grant you access to the Imperial Chests on Werner 99-40' barge.