My Journey to Chatterwhite: Grinding Drifter's Bento Box Quests

Destiny 2 Bento Box quests offer exciting rewards and unique challenges, making Episode Heresy’s finale irresistibly engaging for all Guardians.

As I stood in the Tower Annex, hearing Drifter's familiar gravelly voice explaining his latest scheme, I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and déjà vu. Here we were, less than two weeks before Episode Heresy concludes, and the old rogue wanted me to help prepare lunch boxes for Eris Morn. The whole situation felt like trying to teach a ghost to dance—awkward yet strangely endearing. Drifter handing out Bento Box quests felt simultaneously ridiculous and perfectly in character for the man who'd serve motes to a Hive god if he thought there was profit in it.

The Grind Begins: Four Quests to Start

Drifter's initial offering consisted of four quests, with the fifth mysteriously absent until Xûr's weekend appearance. The time-gating felt like watching paint dry in zero gravity—unnecessarily slow yet somehow fascinating in its inevitability. Here's what awaited me in that first week:

🍱 Nightmare Lunch - 60 Moon Activities

• Fastest Method: Nightmare Hunts (requires Shadowkeep completion)

• Progress: 5% per activity completion

• Estimated Time: 3-4 hours

This quest was about as exciting as watching a Vex conflux calculate pi—methodical, repetitive, but ultimately rewarding. The Moon's familiar terrain became my second home as I ground through activity after activity. Nightmare Hunts proved to be the most efficient, though they required that old campaign completion many newer Guardians might have skipped.

⚔️ Martial Mementos - Weapon Kills

• Recommended Weapon: Malfeasance (primary, unlimited ammo)

• Alternative Options: Any comfortable weapon

• Completion Time: 1-2 hours

This quest felt like reuniting with an old friend you haven't seen in years—comfortable, familiar, and surprisingly emotional. I dusted off my trusty Malfeasance, its green glow bringing back memories of Gambit matches long past. The weapon's steady rhythm became the soundtrack to my progress.

🎯 A Dubious Bento - Moon & Gambit Kills

• Drop Rate: Very high

• Estimated Completion: Under 30 minutes

• Best Approach: Combined with other quests

This quest completed so quickly it felt like trying to catch smoke with my bare hands—barely begun before it was over. The high drop rates meant I could knock this out while working on other objectives, making it the perfect companion quest.

🏆 The Stuff of Legends - Endgame Content

• Requirements: 2 dungeon final encounters OR 1 raid completion

• Recommended Strategy: Fireteam Finder with saved checkpoints

• Bonus Reward: Pinnacle Gear

This was where the real challenge began. Finding a competent fireteam felt like herding cats during a thunderstorm—possible, but requiring patience and luck. The saved checkpoint strategy proved invaluable, cutting completion time significantly.

The Weekend Arrival: Xûr Brings the Fifth

When Xûr finally appeared, the fifth quest slot filled like the last piece of a complex puzzle clicking into place. The remaining quests would unlock on January 28th, but for now, I had my complete weekly set:

Quest Name	Requirements	Estimated Time	Difficulty
Nightmare Lunch	60 Moon Activities	3-4 hours	Medium
Martial Mementos	Weapon Kills	1-2 hours	Easy
A Dubious Bento	Moon/Gambit Kills	<30 minutes	Very Easy
The Stuff of Legends	Endgame Content	1-2 hours	Hard
Weekend Quest	Varies	1-2 hours	Medium

Optimization Strategy: Multi-Tasking Mastery

I quickly discovered that efficiency was key. Combining quest objectives felt like conducting an orchestra where every instrument played a different song—chaotic, but somehow harmonious. My optimal strategy emerged:

🔥 The Triple Combo:

• Farm Nightmare Hunts on the Moon

• Use Malfeasance for weapon kills

• Complete Moon enemy requirements simultaneously

This approach allowed me to make progress on three quests at once, turning what could have been a tedious grind into an efficient operation.

The Reward: Chatterwhite's Legacy

After completing the five quests, the moment of truth arrived. Chatterwhite, that legendary shader from the original Destiny's Vault of Glass, appeared in my inventory. Holding this piece of history felt like discovering a perfectly preserved fossil—a beautiful relic from a bygone era.

Final Thoughts and Tips

As I look back on the grind, several key insights stand out:

✅ Priority Order:

1. Start with combinable quests (Nightmare Lunch + Martial Mementos)

2. Tackle endgame content with prepared fireteams

3. Save quick-completion quests for last

✅ Time Management:

• Week 1: Complete available four quests

• Weekend: Grab the fifth from Xûr

• Week 2: Finish remaining quests before event ends

✅ Weapon Recommendations:

• Primary: Malfeasance (reliable, ammo-efficient)

• Gambit: Hand Cannons for bonus progress

• General: Your most comfortable loadout

The entire experience reminded me why I love Destiny's community events. They're not just about the rewards—they're about the journey, the strategies we develop, and the shared experiences with fellow Guardians. Now, with Chatterwhite safely in my collection, I'm ready for whatever Episode Heresy's conclusion brings.