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How to unlock Hawkmoon in Destiny 2’s Season of the Lost BungieHawkmoon is one of the most unique exotics in Destiny 2 and the process to unlock it has changed over the years. Here’s how to acquire the hand cannon for yourself even if you missed out on it during its debut season. Hawkmoon is a classic Destiny weapon – debuting as a PlayStation exclusive in the first season of the original game, it has since transcended platforms and made the jump into Destiny 2 as well. When it first arrived in the sequel, the gun was only obtainable for players who owned Season of the Hunt season pass, which means any new players who are looking to nab it for themselves will have to own the Beyond Light Deluxe Edition of the game, which gives players access to content that would have otherwise been lost to the arrival of new seasons. If you’re looking to return to your trusty old favorite, this is what you’ll need to know to get started. Contents How to start “As The Crow Flies” – Paracausal feather locations – Complete “Cry From Beyond” – Finishing “The Crow and The Hawk” – How has Hawkmoon changed in Destiny 2 – How to start “As the Crow Flies” Hawkmoon Exotic quest In order to begin the quest, you’ll need to have completed the introductory quests to Season of the Hunt, culminating with your first Hunt with Uldren. After you’ve done that, travel to The Tangled Shore and speak with Spider. He’ll have “As the Crow Flies” in his inventory ready for you to pick up. The first part of the quest will have you hunting down five Paracausal feathers that are spread throughout the universe. These collectibles glow with soft golden light and give off a distinct hum when you’re nearby. Hawkmoon Paracausal feather locations The Tangled Shore The first feather is at the entrance/exit to Spider’s lair and you can pick it up immediately after starting the quest. You’ll find it sitting on top of a pod on the right-hand side of the doorway. Pick it up and then m EDZ – The Sludge For the second feather, quick travel to the EDZ, and make your way into The Sludge. Travel to the broken walkway that overlooks the rock with the Lost Sector painting on it. The item sits on the metal flooring waiting to be collected. Once you’ve grabbed it, fast travel over to The Steppes in the Cosmodrome to keep going. Cosmodrome – The Steppes This one is very simple – instead of moving out of the area that you spawn in, do a quarter-turn to the right and climb the broken pillar in front of you. The third feather will be waiting amongst the rubble. Once you’ve grabbed it, open up the Director again and make way to the Divalian Mists in The Dreaming City. The Dreaming City – Divalian Mists The fourth feather is at the big purple gate to The Blind Well. When you arrive at the first entrance you only need to look at the lefthand wall or listen for the faint familiar hum in order to find it. Finally, prepare to make a trip to The Moon for a not-so-casual stroll through the Shrine of Oryx. The Moon – Oryx’s Shrine The last feather is in the Shrine of Oryx, in the room where the last Season 12 mission takes place. Head back through the rest of the shrine and hunt down the feather which sits in some dirt in the lower ring of the shrine room. When you’ve picked it up, return to The Crow back in Spider’s Safehouse as he holds the next step in the quest for you. Complete “Cry From Beyond” Hawkmoon quest The Crow will direct you back to the EDZ to complete the Cry From Beyond mission in The Sludge. After that’s done, he’ll ask you to generate some Orbs of Power, as well as collect more feathers from various places. All of these steps use mission waypoints though, so they’re not hard to follow along with. After those are done, you’ll be asked to collect a number of either Champion kills or Guardian kills. Champion kills grant 3% progress towards completion, and Guardian kills grant 0.5%, so pick whichever is more enjoyable for you and get to grinding. If you’re after Champion kills though, Legend difficulty Lost Sectors are not a bad way to go about it and might save you some time. Once this step is done, you’ll finally be onto the final step in the quest. Finishing “The Crow and The Hawk” exotic weapon quest The final step in the quest takes us back to The Sludge to start. Just like in Cry From Beyond, you’ll follow a clearly marked path on your way through an assortment of platforming and combat-related challenges. After a quick sprint through the quest, you’ll receive Hawkmoon for yourself and be given a chance to test it out, as there is one final combat encounter to clear before the quest is over and you’re free to take your new friend out into the world. How has Hawkmoon changed in Destiny 2? It’s no secret that Hawkmoon was one of the most iconic and loved exotic hand cannons in Destiny 1. However, Bungie has changed a few things about this weapon in Destiny 2. Perhaps one of the biggest changes to Hawkmoon in Destiny 2 is a new perk called Transformative. This ensures that all rolls after your first Hawkmoon drop will be random. Simply put, the initial drop is fixed, but subsequent Hawkmoon drops will vary in perks. Hawkmoon’s new intrinsic perk, “Paracausal Shot”, is also a new addition in Destiny 2. This perk allows final blows and precision hits with Hawkmoon to grant stacks of Paracausal Charge. The final round in the magazine also deals bonus damage based on the number of stacks. So, while Hawkmoon is quite different from it’s predecessor in Destiny 1, it remains a fan-favorite in Destiny 2.

How to unlock every Exotic item in Destiny 2 BungieAs the seasons continue to roll in, the mountain of Destiny 2’s Exotics only grows to even more staggering heights. We’ve gathered a list of all available Exotics in Destiny 2, whether through regular unlocks or the Monument to Lost Lights vault. Exotics are the rarest type of equipment in Destiny 2. These items all come with some type of upgrade compared to the usual run-of-the-mill pieces found commonly throughout the game. As a result, players can only equip one Exotic at a time in their weapons slot, and another in the armor slot. These upgrades provide all different kinds of benefits for your guardian, allowing you to shape a playstyle that is unique to how you view the game. While the weapons all have separate quests to complete before you can unlock them, all of the Exotic armor can be unlocked by regularly completing Legend or Master difficulty strikes on Europa, the Moon, or the Cosmodrome as a solo. Here are all the Exotics in Destiny 2. Season of the Lost Exotics Season of the Lost Exotic weapons Lorentz Driver is a Fusion Rifle that uses an automatic marking system. Finishing blows on marked targets release a telemetry pattern, and if you collect the pattern you will gain bonus ability energy. After collecting three telemetry patterns in a row, the weapon gains a long-lasting damage buff. Lorentz Driver can be unlocked either as a free reward for buying the premium Season of the Lost Season Pass or by reaching rank 35 in the free version of the pass. Ager’s Scepter’s is a Trace Rifle that uses killing blows to slow surrounding enemies. Ager’s Scepter can only be unlocked after completing the Tracing the Stars weekly quests in Season of the Lost. You can find our guide on how to unlock Ager’s Scepter here Season of the Lost Exotic armor Radiant Dance Machines is the Hunter class Exotic. This leg armor allows you to activate your dodge multiple times while in the presence of enemies. No Backup Plans – is the Titan class Exotic. After using a shotgun to finish off an enemy, these gauntlets consume your melee charge to activate the Defensive Strike ability and provide a shield for you and your teammates. Nothing Manacles are the Warlock class Exotic. While wearing these gauntlets, your Scatter grenades gain an additional charge and will also track enemies that are in range. Season of the Splicer Exotics Season of the Splicer Exotic weapons Cryosthesia 77k is a Kinetic Stasis Sidearm with the Variable Trigger perk. The gun can either shoot individual bullets or be charged to release a bigger shot that freezes enemies, but only when the Liquid Cooling trait is active. Vex Mythoclast is a Fusion Rifle that has a full-auto fire rate. Defeating enemies charges the weapon and when you’re fully charged, you can switch to a slower but more powerful linear fusion shot. The Vex Mythoclast can be unlocked by completing the Vault of Glass raid on Hard mode. There is no guarantee that the weapon will drop, so it may require multiple runs to unlock. Season of the Splicer Exotic armor Star-Eater Scales are the Hunter class exotic. Based on providing more firepower, these legs convert more energy from power orbs, allowing you to reach your Super ability faster. While wearing them you can also overcharge your Super ability, providing you a heal when you finally unleash it on your enemies. They also provide an overshield for you when you reach maximum overcharge. The Path of Burning Steps is the Titan class Exotic. As their name might suggest, these legs ramp up your damage after Solar final blows. They also reduce the amount of time you are frozen in stasis, and protect you while you break out of it. Boots of the Assembler are the Warlock class Exotic. These boots are all about keeping you alive. When you deploy either a healing rift or an empowering rift, you’ll spawn in some Noble Seekers that track down your teammates and provide them with the bonus of your rift. The rift’s time limit is extended for every teammate found while you’re inside it. Season of the Chosen Exotics Season of the Chosen Exotic weapons Ticuu’s Divination was the Season Pass reward Exotic for Season of the Chosen. This Bow was marked with Sacred Flame allowing the player to hipfire the bow to shoot multiple tracking projectiles. Enemies who get marked by Ticuu’s Divination explode on their death. Dead Man’s Tale is a Scout Rifle equipped with Cranial Spike. This means that dealing multiple precision-damage blows in a row will increase the damage of the weapon and increase its reload speed. Season of the Chosen armor Omnioculus is the Hunter class Exotic. This Chest piece provides a second Smoke Bomb charge and reduces damage taken while invisible. When you make an ally invisible, they’ll receive damage resistance and you will be given additional melee energy. Cuirass of the Falling Star is the Titan class Exotic. While wearing the Cuirass, you gain extra impact damage for Thundercrash. You also receive an overshield that lasts increases in duration the further you make it without hitting a target. Mantle of Battle Harmony is the Warlock class Exotic. This chest piece comes with Absorption Cells meaning that takedowns with weapons that have a damage type matching your subclass element grant progress towards your Super. While your Super energy is full you gain a temporary bonus to weapon damage of the type matching your subclass element. Beyond Light/Season of the Hunt Exotics Beyond Light/Season of the Hunt Exotic weapons Cloudstrike is a Sniper Rifle that features the perk Mortal Polarity and Stormbringer trait. Both of these are about generating lightning when taking down enemies, which makes chaining kills together supremely easy. Duality is a Shotgun that features two modes of fire. Using hipfire with Duality releases a spread of pellets that cover a wide area, while aiming down sights and shooting produces one slug that deals increased damage. Thanks to the On Black Wings trait, pellet final blows grant a stacking precision damage and reload speed buff. Precision hits with slugs extend the duration. Hawkmoon is a Sidearm with the perk Paracausal Shot. Hawkmoon stacks final blows and precision hits, releasing a ton of extra damage on the weapon’s final shot. No Time to Explain is a Pulse Rifle that regenerates ammo straight into the magazine when hitting precision shots or shots against enemies frozen in stasis. Salvation’s Grip is a grenade launcher with the Cryocannon perk. Charging the launcher’s attack will generate more stasis crystals and increase the explosion’s area of effect. The Lament is a sword that feature’s Banshee’s Wail. This perk means you can rev up the sword, generating more damage, and adds shield-piercing to each swing. While revved, the sword will heal you as you do damage. Beyond Light/Season of the Hunt armor Athrys’ Embrace is a set of Hunter class gauntlets that give your weighted knife a second bounce. Precision hits with the knife also do bonus damage and can stun your enemies. Mask of Bakris is a Hunter class helmet that gives you Light Shift. This ability replaces your Stasis subclass dodge with a faster moving shift that cloaks you for a short amount of time. After shifting you deal increased damage, with a further increase to stasis Icefall Mantle is a set of Titan class gauntlets that replace your barricade ability with a personal overshield. While using the shield you don’t move as fast but you also slow enemies down upon casting it. Precious Scares is a Titan class helmet that comes with the perk Kintsugi. Final blows from weapons with a damage type matching your subclass energy create a burst of healing around you. After reviving or being revived, you gain an aura that provides overshields to you and nearby allies. Dawn Chorus is a Warlock class helmet that comes with Rites of Ember. This means your Daybreak projectiles last longer, as they now set enemies aflame, causing them to take even more damage. You also stack up more melee energy each time your burn hurts a target. Necrotic Grip is a set of gauntlets for the Warlock class. Dealing damage to an enemy poisons them. Each time you kill a poisoned enemy, the effect spreads to nearby enemies as well. How to unlock Vaulted Exotic weapons The following weapons can only be found in the Monument to Lost Lights vault. This was added after much of the game’s original content was removed in the New Light update.

How to unlock Duality in Destiny 2 Beyond Light: Exotic shotgun guide BungieDestiny 2: Beyond Light has introduced many new bits and pieces, including a new Exotic shotgun named Duality, but if you want to unlock it, you’ll need to know how and why. [jwplayer kU7UyuJf] Destiny 2: Beyond Light is the third major expansion added to the game, and it has been a revolution in many ways. It’s brought about a wealth of new content, including places, quests, gear, and of course, weapons. However, an Exotic shotgun named Duality has been drawing lots of attention, and for a good reason. It looks fantastic and packs a punch. But there’s a small catch. It’s not available to everyone, at least not immediately, although it can be too. If you want to know how to unlock it and why you should, we’ve got you covered. How to get the Duality Exotic Shotgun Destiny 2: Beyond Light has many things that can be unlocked, and some of them are harder than others. Fortunately, unlocking the Duality Exotic shotgun is a piece of cake. First of all, you can purchase the premium battle pass and unlock it immediately. You’ll also get the Wild Hunt armor set and a 20 percent experience boost. If you’d rather not spend a dime, you can unlock it via the standard battle pass. However, you’ll have to grind it out until you hit Rank 35, which can take a bit of time. Still, it should be pretty straightforward. Duality perks The Duality Exotic shotgun comes equipped with incredible two perks. The first one is called ‘Compression Chamber’, and the second one is called ‘On Black Wings.’ Here’s a quick summary of them both: Compression Chamber lets you alternate how the shotgun shoots. If you’re hip firing, it will shoot pellets in a spread. However, if you’re aiming down the sights, it will fire a slug instead. – On Black Wings boosts a player’s precision damage and reload speed when they kill an enemy with pellets. Then, if you land a precision hit with a slug, it will make the buff last longer. – The perks go hand in hand. Players can use them in unison to keep the buff to precision damage and reload speed active at all times. Duality already dishes out a substantial amount of base damage, but the constant buff makes it even better. How to unlock the Duality catalyst Destiny 2 veterans will already know that catalysts can be used to upgrade Exotic weapons. Duality is no different. However, if you want to do it, you’ll need to know how. Here’s a quick summary. First, visit Banshee at the Tower. – Then, you’ll need to earn 300 points from Gambit and Crucible wins or by completing Nightfall Ordeal at legendary difficulty and higher. – Finally, you’ll need to defeat 50 Guardians using the weapon, and 100 enemies with the slug shot explicitly. – And with that, you’ll know everything you’ll need to unlock the Duality Exotic shotgun and how to upgrade it. But perhaps most importantly, understanding the perks will help you realize what makes it so good. Read more: Destiny 2 update 3.0.0.1 patch notes – Destiny 2: Beyond Light has only just begun, but it’s already proven to be a smash-hit among fans and critics alike. If you’re interested in learning more about the game, we’ve got an awesome Europa map guide, a wrap of the Crux Convergence Public Event, and how to unlock another Exotic weapon.

How to unlock Deterministic Chaos in Destiny 2: Lightfall Destiny 2’s Lightfall expansion offers a lot of cool new weapons to slay the forces of darkness (and sometimes other Guardians) with. One of these is the new exotic void machine gun, Deterministic Chaos. The weapon packs a punch and comes with the Cloud Strider aesthetic that your new pal Nimbus sports. The machine gun has the Intrinsic Trait, Heavy Metal. While holding down the trigger, every fourth bullet becomes a heavy projectile that ‘Weakens’ targets on impact. It also has the Intrinsic Trait, Vexadecimal, while holding down the trigger, every fourth Heavy Metal projectile also makes targets ‘Volatile’ on impact. Deterministic Chaos drops from an exotic quest in Destiny 2: Lightfall that can be acquired once you have completed the main Lightfall campaign. Nimbus will be waiting at Strider’s Gate with a quest called Unfinished Business that will set you on your path toward getting the new exotic machine gun. Unfinished Business Exotic Quest – Step 1 and 2 The first step is to enter the Hall Of Heroes, near where Osiris has been hanging out during the campaign. Here, you need to interact with a door and watch a short cutscene. Return to Nimbus in their usual spot to continue. Unfinished Business Exotic Quest – Step 3 The next step in the quest is tougher to understand, as the quest’s information is obtuse. What you need to do is find Vex in Neomuna and defeat them. These enemies will drop Cipher Qubits, which you can keep track of in the quest tab. Once you have eight Qubits, you will need to hunt down and collect a Cloud Accretion, Neomuna’s planetary resource. One Cloud Accretion will consume eight Qubits and provide you with a data packet. You’ll need to grab 40 Cipher Qubits in total, which you can farm all at once before hunting down the five Cloud Accretions needed. A quick and easy way to complete this is to run through the Thrilladrome lost sector in Liming Harbour, which contains plenty of Vex and Cloud Accretion. Unfinished Business Exotic Quest – Step 4 and 5 Next, you need to collect the final data packet in Maya’s Retreat in Neomuna – the place you traveled to in the campaign when mastering Strand. The area is to the East of Liming Harbour and can be accessed by following the quest waypoint. Once at the location, you will need to defeat a few waves of increasingly powerful Vex. Once you’re through, interact with a Conflux to acquire the final data packet. Unfinished Business Exotic Quest – Step 6 To complete the sixth step you will need to make your way into Radiosonde, the large ship in Liming Harbour to meet Osiris and Nimbus. Follow the waypoint from the nearby fast travel zone and blast through more Vex until you reach the bridge. Unfinished Business Exotic Quest – Step 7 Next, you will need to get ahold of a Vex Compass to create a passkey and gain access to Deterministic Chaos’ location. To find one head into and complete the Thrilladrome Lost Sector. This is to the north of Liming Harbour and can be accessed through a vent on the second floor of a building interior. Unfinished Business Exotic Quest – Step 8 Once you’ve finished the Lost Sector, cause some chaos by killing enemies in Ahimsa Park. Using abilities will progress the step faster. Enemies frequently roam around the large multistory building in the center, and if you are lucky, a Terminal Overload event will be active in the zone, giving you a large concentration of foes to kill. Unfinished Business Exotic Quest – Step 9 and 10 For Step 9 you must acquire a Seed Of Silver Wings, an item that may be familiar to Destiny 2 veterans. This one is kept in Calus’ ship, the Typhon Imperator. Head inside the ship and follow the path used to reach the Radial Mast during the campaign. In the large Colosseum room, you can interact with a bookshelf to acquire the item. Quickly return to Nimbus for a chat, then head to Maya’s Retreat once more, where you will be able to start the mission What Remains. Unfinished Business Exotic Quest – Step 11 What Remains is a fairly lengthy mission that is at a recommended light level of 1770, so make sure you are geared up before going in as there are no checkpoints once you’ve started. Most of the mission is straightforward with a few jumping puzzles and combat arenas. There will be moments when you will have to shoot at angled panels to hit Vex cubes behind barriers, but these aren’t too complicated. Towards the end of the mission you will receive Deterministic Chaos, and from that point on the level will be filled with pools that refill your heavy ammo, so hold down that trigger and see what this machine gun can really do. Unfinished Business Exotic Quest – Step 12 and 13 At this point, you have Deterministic Chaos and could call it a day, but there are a couple more quest steps to complete. Visit Nimbus in Strider’s Gate, and chat with Osiris in the Hall Of Heroes to tick this questline off your to-do list. Congratulations you now have Deterministic Chaos. Make sure to work with your fireteam to make the most of the weakening shots, allowing everyone in your fireteam to benefit, while still doing respectable damage yourself. Where to find the Chalice Keycard | How to get Verglas Curve Exotic Bow | How to unlock new Strand subclasses | Every Armor Charge Mod in Destiny 2 | How long is Destiny 2 Lightfall? | Destiny 2 Lightfall ending explained | Every Guardian Rank Title & Requirements | Destiny 2 Lightfall complete mission list | Destiny 2 Lightfall Legendary campaign rewards | All Destiny 2 DLC expansions | Best Destiny 2 PvE weapons

How to unlock the Vex Mythoclast exotic fusion rifle in Destiny 2 BungieThe Vex Mythoclast returns in Destiny 2’s Season of the Splicer. Learn how to claim this formidable weapon by venturing into the Vault of Glass. Revered as one of the most powerful weapons, the Vex Mythoclast’s rarity in Destiny’s early stages made it highly desirable among players. This exotic fusion rifle was an absolute monster across both PVE and PVP. In just one or two rapid bursts, targets would be obliterated without time to react. Multiple nerfs and balance adjustments were required to scale the Mythoclast back, but its original power is still a terrifying memory for veteran Guardians. Years have now passed and with the return of the Vault of Glass raid in Season of the Splicer, Bungie confirmed the iconic weapon would be making a comeback as well. Here’s everything there is to know about the Vex Mythoclast in Destiny 2. Contents How to unlock the Vex Mythoclast in Destiny 2 – How to unlock the Vex Mythoclast Catalyst in Destiny 2 – Vex Mythoclast drop rate in Destiny 2 – How has the Vex Mythoclast changed in Destiny 2 – How to unlock the Vex Mythoclast in Destiny 2 Back when Destiny first launched, the Vex Mythoclast was undoubtedly the hardest weapon to acquire. While the Gjallarhorn was just an exceptionally rare drop, the Mythoclast was both exceptionally rare and extremely difficult to acquire. The only way to obtain the exotic fusion rifle was by beating Atheon on Hard Mode in the Vault of Glass, and this was no easy task. Even upon beating the giant Vex foe, the weapon still wasn’t a guaranteed drop, meaning you’d have to try and try again until you got lucky. Fortunately for both veterans and newcomers alike, obtaining the Mythoclast in Destiny 2 is a bit easier — in a manner of speaking. While many had speculated the weapon would be locked behind the raid’s new Challenge Mode or a specific Triumph, players have discovered that the Mythoclast is simply a random drop from normal raid clears — similar to the Eyes of Tomorrow rocket launcher found in the Deep Stone Crypt raid. This means that while you’ll still need to complete the raid by defeating Atheon, you won’t need to face off against the boss on harder difficulties or under any special circumstances. Simply put in the time, and cross your fingers for a Mythoclast drop sooner rather than later. How to unlock the Vex Mythoclast Catalyst in Destiny 2 Once you’ve got the Vex Mythoclast in your hands, it’s time to head back into the Raid. There are five hidden plates throughout the revamped Vault of Glass in Destiny 2. These can only be triggered with the Vex Mythoclast. Secret Vault of Glass plate locations Immediately to the right of the spawn location before you enter the Vault. – Hidden in the secret pathway before you reach the Templar fight. – Underneath the pathway to the Templar fight – same location as Destiny 1’s Exotic Chest. – To the right of the jumping puzzle on the way to Atheon. – To the left of the jumping puzzle on the way to Atheon. – Upon finding each of these plates, a set of Oracles will appear and you’ll need to take them down as per usual. This means paying attention to their order and shooting them in the same sequence. When the fifth and final set of Oracles are cleared, the Catalyst will be yours. This generates Orbs with rapid kills and keeps track of your total kill count as well. Moreover, the unique aspect of this Catalyst provides an increase to weapon stability with higher stacks of Overcharge. Vex Mythoclast drop rate in Destiny 2 The Vex Mythoclast is one of the most sought-after weapons in Destiny 2, and let’s just say the drop rate has caused a lot of frustration among players. Reddit user “nutty-max” ran a full analysis breaking down what he believes to be this weapon’s drop rate after defeating Atheon. By analyzing the data of 10,000 player inventories, he concluded that the Vex Mythoclast had a drop rate just of 1%. Upon further digging, he also theorized that there was a “bad luck” system put in place that increased the chances of the Vex Mythoclast dropping for a player who hadn’t received it yet. While this is somewhat good news, Bungie has not confirmed anything. So, if you haven’t received your Vex Mythoclast as yet, your best bet is to keep trying. Vex Mythoclast weapon stats in Destiny 2 With the return of the Mythoclast, everyone is curious as to how it will be balanced. Will we see it dominate the entire season or will it be more in line with other fusion rifles? Thanks to data from light.gg, we have a good idea of where it falls. Below is a look at the base stats for the Vex Mythoclast in Destiny 2. While these are just the base stats, perks buff just about every aspect of the weapon. Arrowhead Brake adds +10 Handling and +30 Recoil control. Hand-Laid Stock adds +10 Stability and Volatile Battery adds a whopping 40 rounds to the magazine, rounding to a total of 65 shots in each clip. How has the Vex Mythoclast changed in Destiny 2? While the weapon has returned in its original form, there’s one major change that could impact the Mythoclast in Destiny 2’s sandbox. The weapon still fires a single bolt with each trigger pull, making it a unique outlier for the weapon archetype. However, a brand-new perk has been added to the mix as well. Temporal Unlimiter now adds stacks of Overcharge to the gun upon killing enemies, and when the Mythoclast is Overcharged, you can swap modes. Toggling the new alt-fire lets you hold the trigger to charge up powerful linear fusion shots. The addition of Temporal Unlimiter turns the Mythoclast into an auto-fusion rifle hybrid, and once again cements it as one of Destiny’s most unique, iconic guns. If you’ve been lucky enough to get your hands on the gun, enjoy it, and if not you’ll need to keep beating Atheon to a pulp until the coveted weapon drops. For more on Destiny 2, be sure to check out our other content for the loot shooter. Best PvP weapons | Destiny 2 Promo Codes | Destiny 2 Prime Gaming Rewards | Infamy Ranks Guide | Glory Ranks Guide | Current Xur location | Current Trials of Osiris map | Iron Banner countdown

How to unlock Destiny 2 Parasite Exotic: Full “Of Queens and Worms” quest guide BungieDestiny 2’s Parasite Exotic Grenade Launcher is now accessible in the Witch Queen era thanks to the “Of Queens and Worms” questline. From a breakdown of the new weapon itself to a full guide on how to unlock it, here’s all you need to know. After a lengthy wait, The Witch Queen expansion is finally in full swing in Destiny 2. Whether you’re casually grinding through new Season of the Risen content or getting Raid ready, everyone always wants to get their hands on the latest Exotics. Unsurprisingly, the latest content drop delivers in a big way with plenty of fresh Exotics to hunt down. Among the new batch is none other than the Parasite Grenade Launcher. This weapon is unlike anything else in Destiny 2 so you’ll definitely want it in your arsenal. Below is a full guide on how the Exotic functions along with how to unlock it. Contents Destiny 2 Parasite Exotic Details – How to begin “Of Queens and Worms” Destiny 2 Parasite quest – Of Queens and Worms walkthrough – Destiny 2 Parasite Exotic Grenade Launcher Details While the Parasite Exotic is labeled a Grenade Launcher in Destiny 2, it’s not exactly grenades that this weapon launches. Instead, this gun fires out deadly Hive worms that explode on impact. These Hive worms can be devastating in their own right, but it’s the Worm’s Hunger Perk that makes it a standout Exotic. This ability buffs the size and damage of each worm explosion based on how many enemies you defeat with other weapons before firing. This effect stacks, meaning you can clear weaker foes with an SMG, ramp up the Worm’s Hunger buff, swap to the Exotic Grenade Launcher, and deal absurd damage to a boss target. Furthermore, if you take damage from your own worm projectile, the blast actually empowers your other weapons with a 15% damage increase for 10 seconds thanks to the Worm Byproduct Trait. How to begin “Of Queens and Worms” Destiny 2 Parasite quest You’re unable to start the Queens and Worms Exotic questline until you’ve finished the Witch Queen campaign. The quest unfolds after the final mission, meaning you should avoid this guide if you’re yet to clear the main storyline. Read More: How weapon crafting works in Destiny 2 – If you have finished the core narrative, however, all that’s required is to pay Mara Sov a visit. She helps trigger the Parasite questline immediately after the Witch Queen campaign comes to a close. Below is a full step-by-step walkthrough on how to complete the Queens and Worms Exotic quest in Destiny 2. “Of Queens and Worms” Exotic quest walkthrough Speak to Mara Sov at the Enclave on Mars To begin the Queens and Worms Exotic quest in Destiny 2, simply talk to Mara Sov at the Enclave on Mars. There, she’ll give you your first steps to acquiring the Parasite Exotic Grenade Launcher. Complete Birthplace of the Vile Strike Your first order of business is to complete the Birthplace of the Vile Strike. There are no tricks here and no surprise challenges along the way, just a regular Strike to kick things off. This Strike can be accessed in Savathun’s Throne World and has a recommended level of 1510 Power. Complete the activity to advance the Exotic questline. Visit the Temple of the Cunning in Savathun’s Throne World Next up, it’s time to put your hiking boots on as you’re in for a long trek through Savathun’s Throne World. You’re required to visit the Temple of the Cunning location deep underground. It takes a few minutes to reach this area and once you do, you’ll be greeted by a pack of Scorn enemies. Clear them out to continue to quest. Kill 100 Scorn in Savathun’s Throne World After wiping out the first batch of Scorn at the Temple of the Cunning, you then have to kill a separate 100 Scorn enemies in Savathun’s Throne World. This can be done anywhere on the new destination but we recommend tracking down the Resonant Splinter Public Event. The latest Public Event often features huge crowds of Scorn foes, making it an optimal way to farm kills in this quest step. Complete the Sepulcher Lost Sector Now comes the first of three Lost Sectors you’ll have to complete throughout the Queens and Worms Exotic quest. All of which are set in Savathun’s Throne World, so you won’t have to travel too far. Head to the Sepulcher Lost Sector and progress to the end of the activity. After opening the chest, interact with a Deepsight Darkness Orb behind the final statue to spot some hidden platforms in the area. Traverse these platforms and jump up to a secret area where you can then place a Hive worm on a pedestal to advance the quest. Complete Three Patrols in the Florescent Canal Your next task is to complete Three Patrols in the Florescent Canal. These can be any three Patrols so the choice is all yours. It’s simple enough, just smash through any three activities and you’ll quickly be on your way to the next step. Head to Queen’s Baily for a Cryptoglyph The next step in the Queens and Worms questline should pop up automatically on your tracker. Be sure you’ve activated the right quest and your waypoint will guide you to the Queen’s Baily location. Similar to the Temple of the Cunning, once you arrive you’ll have to wipe out all the Scorn in this area to progress the step. Complete the Metamorphosis Lost Sector Now that you’re in a rhythm, it’s time to repeat the same process a few times over. Metamorphosis is the second Lost Sector to clear in Savathun’s Throne World. Just the same as before, complete the activity, use Deepsight Darkness to find hidden platforms at the end, enter a secret room, and place a Hive worm on a pedestal. Find another Cryptoglyph at the Alluring Curtain Repeating another familiar step, you next have to follow your waypoint to the Alluring Curtain. Rather than Scorn enemies awaiting you, however, this time it’s Hive. Clear them out and once again use Deepsight Darkness to traverse up a number of hidden platforms. Three of these platforms have unlit torches on them this time around, however. Shoot these torches to light their fires and unlock a nearby chest. Interact with said chest to advance the questline. Complete the Extraction Lost Sector Last but not least, it’s time for Extraction, the final Lost Sector in this questline. All you need to do here is follow the same pattern as before. Complete the Lost Sector, use Deepsight Darkness one last time to find the room, and place the Hive worm on a pedestal. Return to Fynch With all previous steps complete, head back to Flynch in Savathun’s Throne World. It’s here where you’ll get your final step in the Destiny 2 “Of Queens and Worms” questline. Complete the Parasitic Pilgrimage mission After speaking with Fynch, you have one last job and that’s to complete the Parasitic Pilgrimage mission. While this is a fairly straightforward activity, it could be worth loading into the mission with a few allies to help along the way. Once you’ve cleared Parasitic Pilgrimage, you’ll have finished the “Of Queens and Worms” Exotic quest, and Destiny 2’s Parasite Grenade Launcher is now all yours to run wild with. That’s all there is to unlocking the Destiny 2 Parasite Exotic Grenade Launcher in the Witch Queen expansion. 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How to unlock Thorn in Destiny 2’s Season of the Lost BungieThorn is a fan-favorite PVP weapon in Destiny 2 but the requirements for unlocking it have changed quite a bit over the years since it was introduced back in Forsaken. Thorn has been a staple in the Guardian armory since it first debuted in Destiny way back in Year One. It’s been through a few changes since then, but players keep coming back to the hand cannon year after year and it’s hard to blame them. Featuring a high damage output, a sleek design, and one of the most unique backstories in all of Destiny’s lore, this gun has something to appeal to players of all types. Back in Forsaken, you could unlock the gun by completing “A Melted Hunk of Metal” in the EDZ’s Salt Mines, but that’s no longer the case. Thorn, along with all the other seasonal exotic weapons, can now only be purchased at the Monument to Lost Lights using very specific requirements. How to unlock Thorn in Destiny 2 In order to unlock Thorn, you’ll need to collect the following pieces: 1x Exotic Cipher – 1x Ascendant Shard – 125,000 Glimmer – 200 Dusklight Shard – While Glimmer can be collected passively, there are a couple of options for Dusklight Shards. You can either purchase Dusklight from Spider’s rotating planetary material stock on the Tangled Shore or you can head to the EDZ and hunt them down yourself. The shards grow on tall white plants all over the entire region. If you’re in a rush, you could always pick up some bounties from Devrim Kay to speed up the process, as they each reward you with 10 shards on completion. How to collect Exotic Ciphers There are two ways to approach Exotic Ciphers. Either reach rank 55 in the current Season Pass, or turn to Xur, Destiny’s rare-arms dealer for help. Even if you haven’t bought the Season Pass you will still receive an Exotic Cipher as a reward for your seasonal rank, but be careful when claiming it – you can only hold one of these in your inventory at a time, so claiming this cipher while you already have one could cause you to lose it entirely. For players who’ve already claimed their seasonal cipher, you’ll have to make do with completing Xur’s Xenology quest to earn another. The traveling merchant only sticks around for a few days at a time though, so you’ll have to move fast if you want to get this done. Xenology asks you to complete 21 Strikes, or win matches in the Crucible or Gambit. While that might sound like a lot, we have a guide that can help you get through it as fast as possible. How to collect Ascendant Shards If you own the paid Season Pass, you can earn three Ascendant Shards at season ranks 80, 85, and 94. You can also buy Shards from either Banshee-44 or Ada-1, but the planetary materials they require are random and change depending on the day. The general cost for each Shard is: 10 Enhancement Prisms – 100 planetary materials – 50,000 Glimmer – If you’re still on the hunt, you’ll either need to complete platinum runs of Grandmaster Nightfall Strikes, make a flawless run in Trials of Osiris, or reach 10,000 reputation with one of either Zavala, Lord Shaxx, the Drifter, or Saint-14. Once you’ve collected all the items you need, venture back to The Monument to Lost Lights to reap your reward. That’s our guide on how to unlock Thorn in Destiny 2. If you found this helpful, check out our other Destiny content and guides.

How to unlock Cloudstrike in Beyond Light: Destiny 2 exotic sniper guide BungieAfter the first completion of the new Deep Stone Crypt raid in Beyond Light, several new items were unlocked for players to obtain. Here’s how to acquire the new exotic sniper rifle in Destiny 2: Cloudstrike. Exotics are some of the most coveted items in Destiny 2. Each time new exotic weapons and gear are released by Bungie, players scramble to obtain them. The new Beyond Light expansion has already seen the release of several new exotic weapons. After the game’s new raid – the Deep Stone Crypt – was beaten for the first time, even more exotics became available for players to chase. Alongside the new exotic sword The Lament, a new sniper rifle is also available for Guardians to acquire. Here’s how players can get their hands on the new Cloudstrike weapon. Cloudstrike: exotic sniper rifle perks Cloudstrike is one of the new exotic weapons unlocked by the completion of the Deep Stone Crypt raid. With several sniper rifles being removed from the loot pool or sunset in Beyond Light, Cloudstrike provides a new alternative for players to use. It has some useful perks that sniper rifle users will be happy to see – as well as some interesting intrinsic perks to make the weapon unique: Fluted Barrel: greatly increases handling speed, slightly increases stability – Alloy Magazine: faster reloads when the magazine is empty – Hand-Laid Stock: increases stability – Stormbringer: rapid precision hits create a lightning storm at the point of impact – Mortal Polarity: precision hits and final blows create lightning – The special perks are similar to those of Thunderlord, an exotic machine gun that also generates lightning strikes. If players are able to land multiple precision shots, especially against high-health enemies in PVE, Cloudstrike can deal out additional damage to the target and other enemies around it. How to acquire Cloudstrike in Destiny 2 With several new exotics now available for players to obtain, many will want to know how they can get their hands on the game’s newest weapons. Here’s how Guardians can acquire the Cloudstrike exotic sniper rifle: Speak with the Exo Stranger on Europa and acquire the “A Hard Rain Falls” quest – Subdue the plans of House Salvation by thinning their ranks and completing public events and patrols in the current Eclipsed Zone. Powerful combatants and Heroic public events grant the most efficient progress Players will need to reach a threshold of 1000 points to complete this quest step by killing enemies and completing public events, patrols, and Lost Sectors – The current Eclipsed Zone on Europa is the Eventide Ruins. The zone will likely change with each weekly reset, so players should check their maps to see which part of Europa has the Eclipsed indicator – – Report your success and findings to the Exo Stranger Return to the Exo Stranger to complete the quest, and receive a new Europa sidearm, High Albedo, as your reward – – Unlock the Europan Explorer 1 (Tier 1) and Europan Explorer 2 (Tier 2) nodes in Variks the Loyal’s Sabotage menu by completing their associated objectives Unlocking these nodes will grant the player access to a new Empire Hunts playlist that includes various difficulties and corresponding modifiers – Each difficulty level lists Cloudstrike as a reward for completion, but it appears that higher difficulties do not increase your drop chance for the exotic – – Farm the new Empire Hunts playlist at the preferred difficulty level (Adept being the best choice for faster completions) until receiving Cloudstrike as a reward – Another new sniper option in Beyond Light Alongside Adored as the Season of the Hunt’s pursuit weapon, Cloudstrike provides players with another sniper rifle option to use in new content that requires a higher power level. The new sniper has the potential for high damage output with its lightning-based perks, and it is a worthy addition to any Guardian’s arsenal in Beyond Light.

How to solve Ascendant Mysteries in Destiny 2’s Ruins of Wrath BungieThere is another Shattered Realm location to explore in Destiny 2 that is chock full of secret stuff, bringing an intense boss-fight with Scoroboth to the table. This is everything you need to know to solve the Ruins of Wrath Ascendant Mysteries. We’re headed back to Destiny 2’s Shattered Realm in Destiny 2 and into the Ruins of Wrath for two sets of Ascendant Mysteries. This time we’ll be facing off with the son of the fearsome Xivu Arath before using soulfire to light the way further into this strange place. While our other trips in-game have brought us up to the Warbringer’s Tower area, so far we haven’t been able to make it inside. That changes this week as we move further than we’ve ever been before and properly begin the hunt. If you’re geared up and ready to fight, head to the Shattered Realm and make for the tower. Contents Start the Warbringer’s Tower Ascendant Mysteries quest in Destiny 2 The first step is to do the beacon alignment outside of Warbringer’s Tower. This will activate the event and put you on the right path. After that, head towards the glowing plate and stand on it until it opens the door that leads into the tower. – Dispose of the enemies that try to stop you from entering and make your way forward. – Once you’re inside, you only need to drop all the way to the lowest level of the tower where you’ll face off with Scoroboth, the progeny of Xivu Arath. – How to Defeat Scoroboth, Lord of the Undercroft, in Ruins of Wrath In order to bring Scoroboth low, you’ll need to find three relics that are placed around the area. Once you’ve used one of the relics to drop his shield, Scoroboth will attempt to run away from you. You’ll need to follow him to each level that he goes to. Here, you’ll find another relic to collect and throw at him. If you get lost, try looking for Toland’s signature white wisp to usher you towards the right path. This fight isn’t too difficult, but make sure to watch out for the exploding traps set around the halls of the Undercroft. Just keep following Scoroboth as he runs away and fight him for the third and final time before collecting the Ascendant Mystery chest that spawns next to the throne. Start the Light The Way Ascendant Mysteries quest in Destiny 2 That’s not the only one you can do while you’re here though, so head through the new portal in the room – this will take you back to the beacons so you can move on to the next step. Just like the first quest, you’ll need to align a beacon to start making progress. After that is done, look around for the glowing orange beam that indicates an active ritual. Once you’ve found it, you’ll have to take down a powerful caster known as a Soulfire Exarch. – Pick up the orb that The Exarch drops upon its death and follow the waypoint leading you inside of the cave. – Once you place the orb in the brazier, five portals will spawn around you. – Match these up with the Hive markings on the wall behind them. – Head through the right-hand portal to fight another Exarch. – Dispose of it and return through the portal, then grab the orb and light the next beacon. – How to use the different portals in Light the Way When that beacon is lit, two completely new portals will spawn. These are meant to take you back and forth between the starting location and the next area of the quest, and you’ll have to venture through them five times in total to reach the end. Read More: Where is Xur this week? – You’ll know you’ve arrived at the last one when the Soulfire Exarch drops another orb, instead of forcing you to venture through the portals again. Use that orb to light the final beacon. This will summon a different portal that will whisk you onto an island path that has been covered in Fields of Strife to deter you from going the wrong way. At the end of the outlined path, you’ll find a station to suppress the Strife and activate True Sight before taking on an upgraded Soulfire enemy known as a Hierarch. After making it through the fight, the final chest should spawn in the center of the platform and your quest will be over. So, there you have it – everything you need to know about the Ruins of Wrath portion of the Ascendant Mysteries in Destiny 2. Make sure to check out our other guides covering all things Destiny: How does crossplay work? | Where is Xur? | Best PVP weapons | Glory Ranks and requirements | How to unlock Manifested Pages

Destiny 2 max power level in Lightfall: Artifact, Powerful & Pinnacle gear explained, more BungieReaching the max power level in Destiny 2 is essential when facing off against many foes in PvE, and even in PvP. Here’s how to reach max power level in Destiny 2’s Lightfall expansion. Whether you’re a brand-new player or a seasoned Destiny veteran, leveling up and increasing your power level is one of the most important parts of the Destiny experience. For starters, many activities such as raids, strikes, and even some PvP challenges all have level requirements. In short, if you want to enjoy the full Destiny 2 experience in all its glory, you will have to increase your power level. Here’s what you need to know about reaching the max power level in Lightfall now that the new expansion is in focus. Contents How gear works in Destiny 2 – Destiny 2 power level cap – How to level up to the 1750 power level soft cap in Destiny 2 – How to get powerful gear & level up to 1800 power level – How to get pinnacle gear & level up to 1810 power level – Artifact levels explained – General tips to reach max light level in Destiny 2 – How gear affects power level in Destiny 2 Lightfall For new players to Destiny 2, your power level determines how much damage you deal as well as how much damage you take. Players can only increase their power level by equipping higher-tiered weapons and armor, which is why regularly upgrading your equipment is so important. Now with Lightfall, every player starts the game at 1600 Power Level and is required to work their way up the ladder to experience the most demanding content. The cap is raised with each expansion and each season. Your Seasonal Artifact will also level up and increase your Power Level, too. Destiny 2 power level caps in Lightfall The Destiny 2 power level caps for Season 20, the Season of Defiance are as follows: Soft Cap: 1750 power level – Hard Cap (also known as the Powerful Cap): 1800 power level – Pinnacle Cap: 1810 power level – The soft cap of 1750 can be achieved by playing through any of the content in the game. This includes grabbing rare items, legendary and exotic. The hard cap of 1800 is achieved through obtaining Powerful gear. Finally, the max Destiny 2 Pinnacle cap, 1810, can be reached by collecting Pinnacle gear. How to get to the 1800 power level soft cap Great news! If you have a power level that’s below 1750, then this will be the easiest time for you to level up in Destiny 2. During this period when you haven’t hit the soft cap, almost every activity in Destiny 2 has the potential to drop gear that is higher than your current level. Here are some activities that will help you reach the soft cap: PvE (Nightfalls, Strikes, Raids, Lost Sectors, Public Events, Dungeons, Daily Heroic Story Missions) – Rare and Legendary drops from enemies – Engrams – Dungeons – Crucible – Bounties – At this stage, by simply playing and enjoying the game, the majority of the activities will reward you with gear that is sure to increase your current level. So have fun! How to get powerful gear & level up to 1800 power level Once you manage to make your way to level 1750 in Destiny 2, things start to become a little more difficult. All of the activities that previously dropped gear above your current level will no longer reward you with gear above the level of 1750. In order to achieve powerful gear, you’ll need to complete specific activities and weekly challenges. They are as follows: Seasonal activity rewards – Completing eight vendor bounties – Europa’s weekly Exo challenge – Prime Engrams – Exotic Engrams – Exotic Quests – Trials of Osiris – Season Pass Drops – Seasonal activity rewards – Leveling up to 1800 will definitely be a grind but these are the activities that you should be focusing on if you want to increase your level. Another option is always to double back and complete the Lightfall campaign on Legendary difficulty, as this provides a full set of armor at 1770 power to help boost you above the soft cap. The most straightforward way to get powerful gear is to complete the eight vendor bounties because there are many vendors to choose from. You can stack them up, and blow through them. The count resets at the weekly reset. In addition, there’s a chance that you can receive powerful gear after completing a playlist activity, even if you have already completed the weekly playlist challenge. How to get pinnacle gear & level up to 1810 power level In order to achieve the last 10 levels in Destiny 2, you’re going to need pinnacle gear. These activities are some of the most difficult in Destiny 2, but the rewards are worth the grind. You can get pinnacle gear by doing the following: Playlist activities completion (Strikes, Crucible, Gambit – completing three of each will award a piece of Powerful Gear) – Trials of Osiris rewards – Raid completions – Dungeon completions – Completing Nightfall: The Ordeal with a score of over 100k – Completing Iron Banner bounties – Collecting pinnacle gear is no easy feat, but after consistently trying to complete as many of the activities listed above, your power level will increase. Keep in mind, seasonal artifacts also offer level increases. Just level up the artifact by earning XP and that can be a surefire way to give you that power level boost. Artifact levels in Destiny 2 explained Each season in Destiny 2 adds a new artifact. This item unlocks a huge number of mods, many of which can help players deal with tougher enemies called Champions. That’s not all, though, because the artifact levels up and increases your power level as if it was an extra piece of gear. There’s no cap, so you can level it forever if you’d like, but some activities will disable artifact-level advantages (Grandmaster Nightfalls, Trials of Osiris, Iron Banner, for example). To level it fast, we’ve got a full guide, but the key thing to remember is it’s improved through XP – so however you play, you’ll always be contributing to it. General tips to reach max light level in Destiny 2 Lightfall If you’re trying to reach the max power (light) level in Destiny 2 as fast as possible, then these tips should be helpful in speeding up the process: Level your alt accounts first: Focus on leveling your third or least played character before your transfer gear to your second character. Then, complete their weekly Pinnacles and transfer gear to your main character. Finally, complete every pinnacle source once more. – Complete the Vault of Glass Raid: This iconic raid has 5+ encounters that will reward you with +2 pinnacle gear each. If you’re trying to reach the max power level in Destiny, running the VoG regularly is a must. – Complete Seasonal Challenges: You can gain massive amounts of XP from these challenges which can then contribute to the power level of your Artifact. – Complete Lightfall’s Legendary Campaign: Completing the new campaign on Legendary difficulty will be a challenge, but much higher-level gear will drop. Your power within the campaign is capped, but it means that afterward, you can go wild! – So, there you have it! Everything you need to know about reaching the max power level in Destiny 2 and the different types of gear. For more on Destiny 2, be sure to check out our other content for the looter shooter. 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How to prepare for Destiny 2’s The Final Shape BungieDestiny 2 is quickly approaching its end. The Final Shape is launching in the coming months with a whole bunch of new changes that’ll shake up the game as we know it, here’s how to best prepare. The Final Shape is practically the end of Destiny 2 as we know it. With a new campaign, new prismatic subclasses, and much more, the game is completely changing into something new. Are you looking to prepare for the end? We’ve got you covered. Destiny 2 best ways to prepare for The Final Shape Below you can find all the ways to prepare for The Final Shape. From spending legendary shards to farming certain weapons, and completing the Pantheon, this is everything you should do before the DLC launches on June 4, 2024. Grab Remaining Exotics Optimizing your build is one of the best ways to play in Destiny 2. Having a ridiculously strong Guardian lets you go on power trips like no other, decimating enemies and bosses alike. Exotics are key to building optimization in Destiny 2 and will continue to be with Into The Light. Therefore it’s a good idea to run through your collections and pick up any older exotics you haven’t grabbed yet, as you never know what changes may suddenly make them meta again. Maxing Upgrade Materials Like other new seasons and expansions in Destiny 2, you’ll need to upgrade your power and gear once more with The Final Shape. That means you’ll need as much upgrade material as you can physically get your hands on. Enhancement Cores, Prisms, Ascendant Alloys, and Shards are all worth farming for the moment, so you should ensure you have the maximum amount before The Final Shape launches. Spend your Legendary Shards All Legendary Shards will be completely removed with the launch of The Final Shape. If you’re a veteran player you likely have a heap of these stockpiled from dismantling legendary gear. You’ll want to spend as much of this currency as you possibly can before it all disappears, so converting it into whatever you might need is a good idea. Unlock Strand completely The Strand subclass was dropped during the Lightfall DLC and offers a new Darkness subtype. In order to unlock more of the Strand fragments, however, Guardians need to grab Strand Meditations, which can only be farmed on Neomuna. You’ll want to have absolutely everything at your disposal when The Final Shape drops, so completing Strand on your main or alts is recommended. Hoard Bounties Bounty Hoarding is not an uncommon strategy among Destiny 2 players. The idea is you want to complete as many bounties as possible but don’t turn them in for rewards. This lets you bank experience as you can claim them all as soon as The Final Shape drops, giving you a nice boost in artifact power and season rank. Clean Your Vault The Final Shape is giving us more Vault space, which is perfect for all the new weapons and gear being released with the new expansion. This means it’s a great idea to clear out some of the less powerful items in your inventory. It’s important to remember that Bungie is sunrising many older weapons, so keep that in mind whilst doing your spring cleaning. Grab the Gift of the Thunder Gods If you haven’t been playing Destiny recently, one way to bring you to max power is the Gift of the Thunder gods. This will boost your character up to 1810, letting you participate in any content that you want. You can also use this to increase your alt characters’ power, which will help out when you need to hoard bounties. Farm Artifice Armor Artifice armor is the strongest version of legendary armor available. Offering a bonus slot that can add three points to your chosen stat makes it ridiculously important for build crafting. If you want to achieve the perfect build for your Guardian, you’ll want to be grabbing as many rolls of it as you can. Farming Artifice armor requires completing the featured dungeon on Master difficulty, which rotates between Grasp of Avarice, Duality, Spire of the Watcher, and Ghosts of the Deep. Bright Dust Gifts Bungie has been handing out Bright Dust each week in the Eververse store. This campaign will run until The Final Shape, so it’s a good idea to grab the gift while you’re running around in-game. The Final Shape will drop with a heap of new cosmetics too, which will eventually be sold for Bright Dust. Complete the Pantheon The Pantheon is Bungie’s new boss gauntlet entering with Into The Light. The quests associated with this new mode have been data mined to reward players with two exotic raid weapons. Because of this, you’ll want to make sure to complete the quests to get your hands on these weapons, as you never know what might become meta with the sandbox changes. Farm Onslaught Weapons Onslaught is another new mode introduced with Into The Light. The waved-based PvE mode sees Guardians take on hoards of enemies, all in the name of the new Brave arsenal weapons. These reissued weapons are incredibly powerful and are worth chasing after if you want the god roll or special limited-time cosmetic. While Onslaught won’t be going away with The Final Shape, the Brave arsenal will be a welcome addition against the new challenges in the expansion. For more Destiny 2 content, check out our coverage below: Destiny 2 Dungeon and Raid rotation | Best Destiny 2 PvP weapons | Destiny 2 promo codes | Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris map & weapon rewards | All returning weapons in Destiny 2 Into The Light

How to preload Destiny 2 Lightfall: Download size, date, platforms BungieDestiny 2: Lightfall players who want instant access to Bungie’s new content will need to preload the game, meaning that it will be playable the second it goes live. Our easy guide will show you where to go and what you’ll need to do to pre-download Lightfall in Destiny 2. The Destiny 2 saga isn’t far from wrapping up now as Lightfall will be the final hurdle on the way to Destiny 2: The Final Shape. Players and fans have been feverishly anticipating the latest expansion pack for the longest time, and it’s nearly here. If you’re someone who can’t wait for the Lightfall content and want it to be preloaded so that you can begin playing the game the second Bungie makes it live, then sit back, we’ve got you sorted. Contents How to preload Destiny 2: Lightfall on PlayStation – How to preload Destiny 2: Lightfall on Xbox – How to preload Destiny 2: Lightfall on Steam & PC – Destiny 2: Lightfall preload download size – How to preload Destiny 2: Lightfall on PlayStation In order to pre-download Destiny 2: Lightfall on your PS5 or PS4, just simply follow these simple instructions below to do so: Go to the PS5 home menu screen. – Then make your way to the PlayStation Store. – Search for Lightfall. – Once you’ve bought the game, you’ll be given the option to preload it. – Bungie has issued a warning to PS5 players though as early installs of Lightfall can cause some problems. The company had this to say: “UPDATE: PS5 players who still want to play Destiny 2 need to perform the following: Uninstall the game – Go to “Game Library” – Select “Your Collection” – Select the Destiny 2 icon – Select the PS5 version – On the D2 store page, select “Download” to reinstall D2” – How to preload Destiny 2: Lightfall on Xbox If you’re an Xbox user with every intention of pre-downloading and playing Destiny 2: Lightfall early, then the instructions are not too dissimilar: Make your way to the Xbox Dashboard. – It’s now time to go to the Xbox Marketplace. – Use the search function to find Lightfall. – Purchase the game and select the option to preinstall the content. – There have been no discernible issues with pre-downloading Destiny 2: Lightfall early on Xbox, so you should be all set for the game’s release. How to preload Destiny 2: Lightfall on Steam & PC Steam and general PC users won’t have too many differences when it comes to pre-downloading Destiny 2: Lightfall, again, we’ve laid out the instructions for you here: Boot up Steam and find your way to the storefront. – Enter Lightfall into the search bar. – Make your purchase of the content. – It should download for you and will be raring to go when the content is live. – Destiny 2: Lightfall preload download size As with all major releases, Destiny 2: Lightfall is going to require a hefty amount of space on your hard drive, so let’s run through the space requirements on each system: PS5: 102.6 GB – PS4: 88.2 GB – Xbox Series X/S: 108.5 GB – Xbox One: 89.2 GB – PC: 102.6 GB – Now that you know how to preload and preinstall Destiny 2: Lightfall, let’s run you through some other useful guides we’ve created for the game: Best PvP weapons | Destiny 2 Promo Codes | Destiny 2 Prime Gaming Rewards | Infamy Ranks Guide | Glory Ranks Guide | Current Xur location | Current Trials of Osiris map | Iron Banner countdown | Destiny 2 voice actor for every character | Destiny 2 Osteo Striga: How to get exotic SMG in The Witch Queen | Destiny 2 Void 3.0 guide: Best builds | Destiny 2 Solar 3.0 guide: Best builds | Destiny 2 Arc 3.0 guide: Best builds

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How To Play Destiny 2’s New Gambit Mode For Free This Weekend Destiny 2’s newest game-mode Gambit officially launches next week with the release of the Forsaken expansion, but players can get their hands on it for free this weekend. The demo of the new Gambit mode will only be available for a 24 hour period starting September 1, going live at 10am PDT (1pm EDT, 6pm BST), and ending exactly 24 hours later on September 2. Anyone who wants to try the new game-mode will need to own the base version of the full game, but you don’t need to own any of the expansion packs that have been released. Destiny 2 is available for free right now on PlayStation, for those who don’t already own the game. Anyone playing on Xbox One or PlayStation 4 will also require access to an Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus account, while PC players can play through the Battle.net launcher. The new Gambit mode is a combination of PvP (Player vs Player) and PvE (Player vs Environment). Two teams of four Guardians battle hordes of enemies, collecting tokens called Motes as a reward. When you have gathered 25 Motes, teams can send a player into the opponent’s game to cause mayhem and destruction. By giving Destiny players the opportunity to get their hands on Gambit before the Forsaken launch, Bungie and Activision are hoping it will build hype amongst the Destiny community, and perhaps persuade those who are not intending to purchase the expansion to do so. The Gambit mode will be fully released on Tuesday, September 4, when the new Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2 is officially available.

How to play Destiny 2: Forsaken’s Gambit mode for free this weekend Bungie are giving Destiny fans another chance to try out Destiny 2: Forsaken’s Gambit mode this weekend, and this time even more content will be enabled. The first free trial of the new Gambit mode went live the weekend before Destiny 2: Forsaken launched at the start of September but some of the maps and races were unavailable. That won’t be the case for the latest free trial, which runs from September 21 – 23, as Bungie have confirmed that all of the enemy races and the four Gambit maps will be available throughout the weekend. Gambit is Destiny’s first take on a PvEvP mode, pitting players against each other while keeping the standard player player versus environment gameplay that the games are known for. Two teams of four players compete in a mirrored map, fighting various enemies and collecting “Motes.” The first team to collect 75 Motes will summon a boss that needs to be fought and killed in order to earn a point. You can also sabotage the enemy team’s progress by sending “Blockers”, which are extra enemies that sit around a team’s bank until they are destroyed, or using an invasion portal to access the enemy team’s side of the map to kill them. The new mode has proven to be a big hit with the Destiny 2 community and can usually only be played if you own the Forsaken DLC, so make the most of the free trial while it’s available! The free weekend runs from 18:00 BST (13:00 EDT, 10:00 PDT) on Friday, September 21 until the same time on Sunday, September 23. You can play on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and the only requirement is that you own the standard, base game of Destiny 2 and have it installed.

How to Play Destiny 2 for Free on PlayStation 4 Destiny 2 is getting a free download period on the PlayStation 4 just ahead of the game’s new expansion. For those who are still on the fence about Destiny’s newest installment, fret no more. PlayStation is releasing the title for a limited time, with all the bells and whistles attached. The title is now available for PlayStation Plus members as part of the September PS Plus Giveaways – a full week before the rest of September’s releases. This opportunity comes just before the release of the Destiny 2: Forsaken add-on, set to be available for play on September 4th. PlayStation’s blog post detailing the giveaways expressed a desire for players to take advantage of a special, limited-time trial of Forsaken’s Gambit Mode before the add-on’s full release. Gambit Mode is a new multiplayer mode for the title, and is currently available for a 24-hour trial period. Gambit will start in full at 10 AM PDT on September 1st: players looking to get ahead of the game will want to get their run in while they can. Players with a PlayStation Plus subscription are able to download and keep their free content for as long as their membership remains active. However, users will need to download Forsaken and Destiny 2’s expansion pass separately in order to experience the game’s full array of content, bringing their total to $60. Seven other games are available for free in the PS Plus September Giveaways, including God of War III Remastered. This title will be available for download on September 4th. A full list of September’s giveaways are listed below: Destiny 2 – PS4 – God of War III Remastered – PS4 – Knowledge is Power – PS3, PS4 – QUBE Director’s Cut – PS3, PS4 – Sparkle 2 – PS Vita, PS3, PS4 – Foul Play – PS Vita, PS3, PS4 – Here They Lie – Play Station VR – Knowledge is Power – Playlink –

How to level up fast in Destiny 2 Beyond Light: Level caps explained BungieWith a new expansion comes an increased level cap. Destiny 2 players can finally look forward to breaking through that ceiling and scaling new heights. This in-depth guide will discuss the various levels caps, and how to level up fast in Destiny 2 Beyond Light. [jwplayer kU7UyuJf] One of the fun aspects of any new Destiny 2 DLC is the commencement of the new level cap grind. After remaining stagnant for so long, players now have the chance to kill and loot to bolster their power level. We have various tips and tricks on how you can quickly achieve this. After all, who doesn’t want to be stronger, equip more powerful weapons, and be the most badass Guardian imaginable? You can achieve the caps very quickly and here’s how to do it. This is our complete guide on how to level up fast in Destiny 2: Beyond Light. Best ways to increase Power Level Now, obviously not every game is perfect, and Destiny 2: Beyond Light is inevitably going to have exploits. But these are generally short-term shortcuts that are quickly apprehended, investigated, and patched. So it’s important to bear in mind the consistent methods of increasing your power level. So we’ll discuss the various activities and missions you will need to successfully overcome to level up faster. Level caps The new Beyond Light and Season of the Hunt, dual-content begins a new level cap journey. So rather fittingly, players will now have a bigger Soft Cap and Hard Cap to aim for. Also, the power level for new players will default at a fixed amount. You will start out at 750 PL. Soft Cap Acquiring new gear with superior power levels will contribute towards increasing your overall PL. Picking up Rare (Blue) and Legendary (Purple) gear will greatly help and all the while it will be increasing your power level. Also, Story Missions, Crucible Matches, and certain Public Events will go a long way to accomplishing this. Complete the campaign – Vendor Items – Crucible Matches – Public Events – Eventually, you will hit the Soft Cap which maxes out at 1200 PL. Hard cap Engrams are the key to breaking through to that max Hard Cap. In order to round them up, you’ll need to go into the Director and complete playlist and weekly activities. More activities, doing bounties for tower vendors, the weekly story mission, and Prime/Exotic engrams will get you to the Hard Cap. Completing the Weekly Story Mission – Clan Engrams – 3x Night Fall Strikes – 3 or 5 Trials of Osiris wins – Earn Tower Vendor Engrams in Crucible, for the Gunsmith, Gambit, and Vanguard – Eventually, you will hit the Hard Cap which maxes out at 1250 PL. Pinnacle Cap The level cap’s final evolution. If you’ve managed to hit the 1250 Hard Cap, then your final obstacle is the Pinnacle Cap. Quite simply, to achieve the maximum 1260 PL, you’ll need to find and successfully complete any activity that rewards you with a pinnacle drop. Weekly playlists for Crucible, Strike, and Gambit is a way to earn these drops. The Deep Stone Crypt Raid (on November 21) and Iron Banner Bounties are more methods to reward you with pinnacle drops. Iron Banner Bounties – Complete the Shadowkeep raid – Garden of Salvation – 7 Trials of Osiris wins – Nightmare Hunts on Master Difficulty – Weekly activity playlists: Crucible, Strike, and Gambit – Complete Dungeons – Deep Stone Crypt Raid – These are our best tips on how to level up fast in Destiny 2: Beyond Light. Hopefully, they’ve given you some insight on how to crack those tougher upper caps.

How to get Wishing Well emblem in Destiny 2 The Wishing Well emblem is one of the most sought-after cosmetics in Destiny 2 and you can earn it right now by following this guide. While meta weapons and fancy Exotics give you plenty to chase, cosmetic items are just as desirable. From unique armor sets to flashy shaders, Destiny 2 players are always on the hunt for more fashion. It’s the same for rare emblems with players always wanting more and Lightfall hasn’t disappointed, introducing several fan-favorite emblems like Adventurous Spirit and Infinite Prismatic Pride. One of the most desirable of all though is Wishing Well and here is how you can get this emblem to show off to your fellow Guardians. How to claim Wishing Well emblem in Destiny 2 To get the Wishing Well emblem you’ll need to purchase any qualifying item from the Bungie Store during Season of the Wish and then redeem the attached code. The purchased item must be brought before The Final Shape is released on June 4, 2024. Once an eligible item has been purchased, Bungie will email you a code that can be redeemed to unlock the Wishing Well emblem. You can redeem that code and unlock the Wishing Well emblem by following these instructions: Log into Bungie.net – Go to Bungie.net/Redeem – Enter the code sent to your email, received after purchasing a Bungie Store item – Unlike the Wishing Well emblem, most emblems in Destiny 2 can be unlocked at any time and don’t require additional purchases. To see which free emblems you are currently missing be sure to check out Mijago’s D2RewardChecker. Be sure to check out our other Destiny 2 content to stay ahead: Deepsight Harmonizers: How to farm, use, and what weapons to convert | Destiny 2 Season of the Wish: Release date, dungeon, ritual weapon, more | Exotic Mission Rotator | Best PvP Weapons | Best PvE Weapons | Best Titan Builds | Best Warlock Builds | Best Hunter Builds | Trials of Osiris map & rewards this week | Xur location today | How to claim Destiny 2 Prime Gaming rewards | Destiny 2 promo codes

How to get Wish Tokens in Destiny 2 Bungie has introduced a new currency that lets players earn various noteworthy rewards from Lightfall, including powerful reissued raid weapons. Here’s how to get Wish Tokens in Destiny 2. Although it has been somewhat divisive, Lightfall has introduced a lot of new content since it first launched in February 2023. However, most Guardians had not expected Lightfall to last this long with The Final Shape’s delay leaving large segments of the community disgruntled. This decision also left a content void that Bungie is now challenged to fill. In addition to this season’s popular dungeon, story developments, and meta-defining weapons, the Destiny developers have also introduced a new currency that looks to fill that void while also letting you earn some incredible rewards. How to get Wish Tokens in Destiny 2 Wish Tokens are received as a reward for completing the Riven’s Wishes weekly quests. These quests will be released once per week for six weeks at Weekly Reset starting on January 30 and ending on March 5. Each week, Mara Sov will assign you a new quest that requires the completion of various tasks and activities. Once the quest is complete you can return to her to receive one Wish Token for your troubles. Here are all six Riven’s Wishes quests coming in in Season of the Wish What are Wish Tokens used for in Destiny 2? Wish Tokens can be used to purchase unique rewards from Mara Sov in the H.E.L.M. These rewards include Ascendant Shards, seasonal Mementos, and even Red Border Raid weapons. Here are all the items that can be purchased using Wish Tokens: Last Wish Resonance At the cost of x1 Wish Token, you can focus one guaranteed Red Border variant of any Last Wish weapon: The Supremacy (Kinetic Sniper Rifle) – Transfiguration (Kinetic Scout Rifle) – Apex Predator (Solar Rocket Launcher) – Chattering Bone (Kinetic Pulse Rifle) – Nation of Beasts (Arc Hand Cannon) – Techeun Force (Arc Fusion Rifle) – Tyranny of Heaven (Solar Bow) – Ago-Old Bond (Void Auto Rifle) – Exotics At the cost of x1 Wish Token, you can focus any Lightfall Exotic armor piece regardless of whether you have received it as a drop before or not: Titan Exotics Cadus Ridge Lancecap – Abeyant Leap – Arbor Warden – Pyrogale Gauntlets – Hunter Exotics Speedloader Slacks – Cyrtarachne’s Facade – Triton Vice – Mothkeeper’s Wraps – Warlock Exotics Ballidorse Wrathweavers – Swarmers – Cenotaph Mask – Briarbinds – Miscellany At the cost of x1 Wish Token, you will receive either a valuable resource of choice or one of the two seasonal Mementos released in Lightfall: Lost Memento – Dawning Memento – x2 Ascendant Shard – x2 Ascendant Alloy – Exotic Cipher – Be sure to check out our other Destiny 2 content to stay ahead: Deepsight Harmonizers: How to farm, use, and what weapons to convert | Destiny 2 Season of the Wish: Release date, dungeon, ritual weapon, more | Exotic Mission Rotator | Best Exotic weapons | Best PvP Weapons | Best PvE Weapons | Best Titan Builds | Best Warlock Builds | Best Hunter Builds | Trials of Osiris map & rewards this week | Xur location today | How to claim Destiny 2 Prime Gaming rewards | Destiny 2 promo codes

How to get Wicked Implement catalyst in Destiny 2 BungieDestiny 2 introduced the Wicked Implement in Season of the Deep, an Exotic Scout Rifle that slows targets down after landing a precision hit. Furthermore, it has a catalyst that makes it even better. Here’s how to get Wicked Implement catalyst in Destiny 2. Throughout Season 21 there had been rumors of a new Exotic weapon launching mid-season. Players began to get especially excited when a series of unique Broken items related to fishing appeared. It turns out that these items are a part of something bigger, a quest to get a new Exotic gun. Now more and more players are acquiring the Stasis Rifle but aren’t sure how to unlock its catalyst. To help you out we’ve put together this guide on how to get Wicked Implement catalyst in Destiny 2. Contents What does Wicked Implement catalyst do? The Wicked Implement Catalyst grants the Exotic Scout Rifle a Stasis variant of Overflow. When equipped, collecting a Stasis shard gradually reloads and overflows the magazine with each Stasis shard collected adding five rounds to the magazine. This catalyst isn’t too useful for DPS but it does help Wicked Implement freeze enemies as the additional shots give it a more forgiving window to trigger the effect. It’s especially helpful when trying to freeze multiple enemies quickly or repeatedly stun champions. How to get Wicked Implement catalyst The Wicked Implement catalyst is a guaranteed drop after completing a Tier 7 Deep Dive. Alternatively, it drops rarely after completing lower-tier Deep Dives. A Tier 7 run is done by finishing a full run of Deep Dives after beginning all three Pressure Trials and successfully clearing each encounter. Be aware that this is a fairly difficult task that you are unlikely to complete in a public lobby. For the best chances, it is highly recommended to either use LFG tools to find a suitable fireteam or party up with friends. That’s everything we know about the Wicked Implement catalyst. For more Destiny 2 tips & tricks consider checking out some of our other guides: Deepsight Harmonizers: How to farm, use, and what weapons to convert | How to fish in Destiny 2 | Best Exotic weapons | Best PvP Weapons | Best PvE Weapons | How to get Infinite Prismatic Pride emblem | Season of the Deep Season Pass: Rewards & ranks | How to get Epochal Integration | Best Titan Builds | Best Warlock Builds | Best Arc 3.0 Builds | Best Solar 3.0 Builds | Best Stasis Builds | Best Void 3.0 Builds

How to get Verglas Curve Exotic Bow in Destiny 2 Lightfall BungieThe Verglas Curve is the new Stasis exotic bow released in Season of the Defiance for Destiny 2, here’s how to grab it as well as its catalyst now that Lightfall is in focus. The newest expansion of Destiny 2 is here and with it received a brand new season. Season of the Defiance is now live for Destiny 2 alongside Lightfall, with a season pass that contains a brand-new exotic weapon. This exotic weapon is the Verglas Curve, an exotic stasis bow that stores up Stasis Arrows capable of freezing and creating Stasis crystals. The bow itself can hold up to 5 Stasis Arrows and are stored via final blows on enemies with the bow. Once stored, a player can hipfire the bow to shoot out a volley of Stasis Arrows, creating Stasis crystals and freezing enemies hit. The weapon is a pretty neat addition to bows in Destiny 2 and can definitely be worth the pickup. With that being said, here’s exactly how to grab the new Stasis exotic bow Verglas Curve. How to get the Verglas Curve in Destiny 2 Lightfall The Verglas Curve is pretty easy to grab in Destiny 2, as it’s given to players in the season pass of Season of the Defiance. Therefore, there are two different ways to obtain the weapon, dependent on if you own the Season Pass or not. Season Pass owners are able to grab the weapon right as they log into Destiny 2. The weapon should be available to them in the premium track of the Pass at level 1. Pass owners can grab it and begin freezing things to their heart’s content. However, those who don’t own the Season Pass will need to reach a seasonal level of 35, where the bow is located on the free track. How to get the Verglas Curve Catalyst in Destiny 2 The Verglas Curve Catalyst can be obtained via the exotic mission “Nock, Draw, Loose, Quiet”. This will be given out by Banshee-44 once players have a hold of the weapon. Guardians will need to follow specific steps in order to tune the weapon. These steps are as follows: Step 1 Rapidly defeat 20 targets – Defeat 40 targets with Stasis final blows – Step 2 Calibrate data and defeat targets whilst using Verglas Curve Generate 200 calibration data – Defeat targets – – Calibration Data like usual is gained from participating in Ritual Playlist and Seasonal Activities. Players will need to have Verglas Curve equipped in order to generate calibration data. Defeating targets is pretty simple, just defeat enemies using the Verglas Curve. However, this may take some time, as bows aren’t known for the AD clearing potential.

How to get Thorn catalyst in Destiny 2 Season of the Wish BungieThorn has received a new catalyst in Season of the Wish, leaving Guardians eager to unlock it and get the most out of this classic PvP weapon. Here’s how to get the Thorn Catalyst in Destiny 2. The Weapons of Sorrow are unique Hive guns that have been mutated from their original form. These include Osteo Striga which was once a Veist SMG and Thorn which started life as the equally iconic Rose. Over the years Thorn has established itself as one of the strongest PvP weapons in Destiny 2 but it has fallen out of the meta in recent seasons. However, the arrival of a Thorn catalyst looks to change that and naturally, players are interested in how to get it. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered. How to get the Thorn catalyst The Thorn catalyst is acquired as a drop from completing Vanguard, Crucible, and Gambit matches in Destiny 2. It is entirely a luck-based drop that you may receive after your first game or still be left empty-handed after 100 matches. Other than staying persistent and grinding these activities over and over there is no specific method of farming the catalyst quickly. As for your odds of acquiring the Thorn catalyst, an exact drop rate has never been provided by Bungie. However, previous seasonal catalysts have typically taken players around 30 – 50 matches to acquire although with bad luck it’s possible to go far beyond that. What does the Thorn catalyst do in Destiny 2? When equipped the Thorn catalyst has the following effects: Grants bonus Range (+20) and Stability (+10). – Dealing a Final Blow or absorbing a Remnant grants additional weapons range, as well as increased mobility and handling for a short time. – As expected of such an iconic PvP weapon, its catalyst focuses on improving its capabilities in the Crucible. Even so, Thorn’s improved range during the current Hand Cannon meta makes it viable in PvE too. That’s everything you need to know about Thorn and its catalyst in Destiny 2. Consider checking out some of our other content on Bungie’s looter shooter:: Deepsight Harmonizers: How to farm, use, and what weapons to convert | Destiny 2 Season of the Wish: Release date, dungeon, ritual weapon, more | Exotic Mission Rotator | Best Exotic weapons | Best PvP Weapons | Best PvE Weapons | Best Titan Builds | Best Warlock Builds | Best Hunter Builds

How to get The Witcher emblem in Destiny 2: Never Lost, Always Found unlock guide As part of the Destiny 2 + The Witcher collab, Season of the Wish has introduced a new The Witcher-themed emblem for players to earn. Here’s how to get the Never Lost, Always Found emblem in Destiny 2. One of the biggest parts of Season of the Wish is The Witcher collaboration event which has introduced a variety of cosmetics. Be it the three awesome Witcher-themed armor sets or the new ship, emote, finisher, and sparrow – there’s plenty for players to show off. One of the most desirable Witcher-themed cosmetics added in Season 23 is the new Never Lost, Always Found emblem. This trendy emblem can be earned in-game and this is our breakdown on how to get it. How to get The Witcher emblem in Destiny 2 Season of the Wish The Never Lost, Always Found Witcher emblem can be acquired in Destiny 2 by completing the Swords and Signs seasonal triumph. Completing the Swords and Signs seasonal triumph requires players to do the following: Defeat 100 targets with Swords – Defeat 100 targets with Solar Melee Abilities – While the Sword final blows are easy enough, the second task will take some time. To complete this as fast as possible it is advised to use a Solar Melee ability with a fast recharge time such as Knife Trick for Hunter, Throwing Hammer for Titan, and Incinerator Snap for Warlock. Equally, it’s recommended to use Armor mods that reduce melee cooldowns like Melee Kickstart, Momentum Transfer, and Invigoration. Maximising your Strength stat will speed up the process of completing the triumph too. That’s everything you need to know about how to get the Witcher emblem in Destiny 2. Here are some of our other Destiny guides: Deepsight Harmonizers: How to farm, use, and what weapons to convert | Destiny 2 Season of the Wish: Release date, dungeon, ritual weapon, more | Exotic Mission Rotator | Best Exotic weapons | Best PvP Weapons | Best PvE Weapons | Best Titan Builds | Best Warlock Builds | Best Hunter Builds

How to get the Superblack shader in Destiny 2 BungieEight years after the Superblack shader first arrived in the original Destiny, it’s finally back in Destiny 2. Here’s every step you need to complete in order to unlock the beloved shader. When customizing the look of your Guardian in Destiny 2, sometimes it’s the simpler aesthetic that really stands out. That’s where the Superblack shader comes into play. While other dark shaders have existed for years, none truly paint every single piece of armor in the same shade of black except for this highly-requested piece of Destiny history. While initially part of the game’s second-ever Festival of the Lost event back in 2016, the shift to Destiny 2 saw this shader lost to time. But now, after much outpouring from the community, it’s finally back as part of the Into The Light content drop. With a long and winding questline to obtain the iconic look, there’s plenty to tick off on your path to grabbing this shader for yourself. So without further ado, here’s how you can unlock the Superblack shader in Destiny 2. Contents: How to unlock the Superblack shader in Destiny 2 To unlock the Superblack Shader in Destiny 2, you must first acquire two separate keys, the Superblack Key Alpha and the Superblack Key Omega. The former is tied to a questline with Lord Shaxx, while the latter is tied to a questline with Arcite 99-40. How to get the Superblack Key Alpha in Destiny 2 To get the Superblack Key Alpha in Destiny 2, you have to play a bunch of Into The Light’s new Onslaught game mode. That’s really all there is to it. With each round of Onslaught you play, your Hype meter with Lord Shaxx will increase. Simply increase your Hype rank to the max level, then visit him in the Hall of Champions. Upon resetting your Hype rank, Lord Shaxx will reward you with the Superblack Key Alpha. How to get the Superblack Key Omega in Destiny 2 To get the Superblack Key Omega in Destiny 2, you have to complete Arcite 99-40’s vendor quest, which involves completing every single BRAVE weapon quest throughout Into The Light. While initially meant to take much longer to complete, these time-gated quests are now set to run through until April 30. So while you can’t finish this questline off today, by the end of the month you’ll be able to claim the last batch of BRAVE weapons, complete their quests, and then return to Arcite 99-40 for the Superblack Key Omega. Currently, there’s no telling if any further steps will be required for the Superblack shader in Destiny 2. It appears that upon claiming both keys listed above, the iconic shader will be yours to claim. Though in typical Bungie fashion, it wouldn’t be surprising if there’s some extra surprises at the end to make the elusive reward all the more difficult to claim.

How to get the Mask of Bakris Exotic helmet in Destiny 2: Beyond Light BungieThe Mask of Bakris is an incredibly useful Exotic helmet in Destiny 2: Beyond Light, but it can be somewhat tricky to get. If you want to know how to get it, and why we think you should, here’s everything you need to know. Destiny 2: Beyond Light is filled with all kinds of hidden secrets and treasures. However, none are more compelling than Exotic weapons and armor, each with a unique set of perks and stats. Some Exotics have generated a lot of hype lately, including Cloudstrike and The Lament. Now, The Mask of Bakris has joined the fray because it has a handy ability that lets you hide from enemies. The Mask of Bakris: Exotic Perks The Mask of Bakris looks fantastic and has decent stats. However, the biggest drawcard is a unique attribute called the Light Shift perk. In essence, when players have the mask equipped, it will make them shift instead of dodging. Shifting is faster and has better range, and it also partially cloaks players and increases damage dealt with Arc weapons. It’s a pretty significant upgrade, especially considering how often it can be used. However, it’s particularly advantageous in areas filled with countless enemies since it lets players avoid detection and even launch an ambush. Destiny 2: Beyond Light has some challenging missions. Fortunately, this perk can make them a whole lot easier. How to get the Mask of Bakris Exotic helmet in Destiny 2 Beyond Light The Mask of Bakris can be somewhat tricky to get. It’s a bit of a grind, which requires time and patience. It also has a couple of prerequisites. First of all, it’s not available every day, so you’ll need to make sure you’ve set out to get it on one of the correct days. – Second, it’s only available when playing through higher-level sectors, so you’ll need to have a skill level above 1200. – Third, you’ll need to finish all the missions by yourself. Otherwise, you’ll receive Enhancement Cores instead. – If you’ve got all of the prerequisites down pat, the easiest way to snag the Mask of Bakris is to grind through Lost Sectors on Europa. If that doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, you can also do EDZ at either 1250 Legend or 1280 Master level. Either way, it doesn’t matter which method you choose. You’ll have to battle against some tough enemies, including ones that can kill you very quickly. For that reason, make sure you’re decked out in top-tier gear before giving it a go. Unfortunately, there’s also an element of chance. If you’re lucky, you might unlock the Mask of Bakris in your first attempt. However, it’s more likely that you’ll need to repeat the missions once a day for several days until you finally get it. Keep the faith, though. It will drop eventually, and then you’ll be able to enjoy the spoils. And with that, you’ll know exactly how to get the Mask of Bakris and why it’s worth the grind. It’s definitely one of the more useful Exotics to have.

How to get the Infinite Prismatic Pride emblem in Destiny 2 BungieBungie has re-released the limited-time Destiny 2 Infinite Prismatic Pride emblem for the month of June, here’s exactly how to get it. Bungie is arguably one of the most positive studios when it comes to social change. The company hosts their own charity organization that players can donate to for various in-game rewards. These donations have been changed into relief for many people in real life, such as purchasing tablets for children in hospitals. Bungie has also had a very direct stance on their support of diverse characters and people. Not only are certain characters in Destiny 2 LGBTQ+, but Bungie has made several efforts in supporting LGBTQ+ people, offering players in-game incentives and donating to charities. One such reward players can grab is the Infinite Prismatic emblem in Destiny 2, which was available in the store in previous years. However, this year Bungie has changed how players can grab this exclusive emblem, here’s exactly how to do so. Destiny 2: How to get the Infinite Prismatic Pride emblem In order to get the Infinite Prismatic Pride emblem, players will need to donate $10 to the Bungie Foundation, with donations proceeding directly to the It Gets Better Project. Players can head to the website here to donate and choose between Credit Card or PayPal. Those who donate will receive a redemption code for the emblem, which they can redeem on Bungie’s website here. It’s worth noting that donating this time around will not give you the physical pin that Bungie sold last year. Bungie is selling a new version of their Pride Pin on their store for about 15$ USD, players can also pick up the previous Pride pin in the store as well for the same price.

How to get The Dragon’s Breath catalyst in Destiny 2 Season of the Wish BungieDestiny 2’s Season of the Wish sees the return of the exotic rocket launcher The Dragon’s Breath. Here’s how to grab and complete the catalyst. Destiny 2’s 23rd season is upon us. Season of the Wish sees guardians reunite with Riven from The Dreaming City and unlock the elusive 15th wish. As per usual, Season of the Wish comes with an exotic available in the season pass, with the 23rd season reprising the D1 exotic The Dragon’s Breath. To make sure you get the most out of the new rocket launcher, it’s a good idea to grab and complete the catalyst. Not sure how to do so? We’ve got you covered. How to get the Dragon’s Breath catalyst In order to grab the Dragon’s Breath catalyst, players will first need to own the Dragon’s Breath exotic. This can be obtained via the season pass at level 1 if you have purchased the premium track or level 35 on the free track. Once you’ve grabbed the exotic, you’ll need to pick up the seasonal catalyst quest “An Old Flame” from Banshee-44 in the Tower. An Old Flame Step 1 of 3 Completing the first step of An Old Flame requires you to use The Dragon’s Breath’s intrinsic perk to defeat targets affected with Scorch. Defeat 50 enemies affected by Scorch. – Defeat 5 bosses affected by Scorch. – Defeating enemies is pretty simple since Dragon’s Breath is able to one-hit most minor enemies. As for bosses, you’ll need to ensure that they’re affected by the Scorch debuff before being killed. You also don’t need to use Dragon’s Breath to apply Scorch to said enemies, meaning you can apply Scorch via other methods and finish them off with Dragon’s Breath. An Old Flame Step 2 of 3 The next step of An Old Flame requires you to use or have The Dragon’s Breath equipped. Defeat 150 Targets using Dragon’s Breath. – Generate 200 Calibration data by completing activities while Dragon’s Breath is equipped. – Defeating targets is pretty simple and can be farmed in places that spawn a bunch of enemies. Gaining calibration data requires you to complete activities while having the rocket launcher equipped. However, higher-difficulty activities will grant more progress toward this objective. An Old Flame Step 3 of 3 The final part of An Old Flame is incredibly simple and just requires you to return to Banshee-44 and claim your catalyst. Talk to Banshee-44 in the Tower to claim the Dragon’s Breath Catalyst. – Activating The Dragon’s Breath Catalyst In order to activate The Dragon’s Breath catalyst, you’ll need to defeat another 100 enemies affected by Scorch using the weapon. Once completed, you’ll unlock the perk Pyromancer, which replenishes Dragon’s Breath fuel from its intrinsic perk, prolonging the effect of the Scorch it applies.

Destiny 2 Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack: Release time, Gjallarhorn, and what’s included BungieDestiny 2 will be getting a brand-new content pack for Bungie’s 30th anniversary, and whether you’re looking for its release date or are excited for Gjallarhorn, we’ve got everything you need to know to grab the Anniversary Pack content yourself. Destiny 2’s next expansion, The Witch Queen, was pushed back to February 2022, but Bungie has added a new content pack to help players keep playing until Season 16 alongside its traditional Dawning event. The Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack will celebrate the developer’s lineage, across the likes of Myth, Marathon, Oni, Halo, and of course, Destiny. While the pack’s content is divided up between free and paid items, this guide should make things a little easier to digest. Contents Latest news – Destiny 2 Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack release date and time – How to get the Destiny 2 Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack – What’s in Bungie’s 30th anniversary Destiny 2 pack – Halo crossover – Latest news Trailer revealed – December 7 Today’s the day – so here’s a new trailer to get you excited. Grasp of Avarice soundtrack released – December 5 As part of their free “Gjallardays” holiday rewards, Bungie released at least one piece of the 30th Anniversary dungeon’s soundtrack. Destiny 2 Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack release date and time The content arrives on December 7, 2021. That’s a Tuesday, and it’ll arrive at the usual weekly reset. As a reminder, that’s 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET | 5 PM GMT | 3 AM AEST (Wednesday). That means today is the day at the time of writing – will it arrive alongside The Dawning? We know already that a huge patch will land on the same day. Check out our full guide to the patch notes. You can also expect the game’s servers to go down for maintenance, so don’t expect to jump straight in. How to get the Destiny 2 Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack You can pre-order the 30th Anniversary Pack for Destiny 2 right now on Steam, or on the Xbox or PlayStation stores, whichever you play on. The Bungie pack currently costs $24.99/£21.99 no matter where you purchase it, and there’s no sign that will change before release. The cost of the DLC has been contentious among fans. Read more: Everything we know about The Witch Queen – The pack is also included in the Destiny 2: Witch Queen and 30th Anniversary Edition – that’ll set you back $99.99/£87.99, but also includes the Witch Queen expansion, season passes for Seasons 16, 17, 18, and 19, two Year 5 dungeons, an exotic SMG and catalyst, and a sparrow. What’s in Bungie’s 30th Anniversary Destiny 2 pack The 30th Anniversary pack will feature some free content, as well as paid extras. Here’s everything you’ll find, whether you buy the pack or not. Free Content In terms of free content, players will be able to take part in a new six-player matchmade activity: the Dares of Eternity. We’d imagine this will be along the lines of a traditional seasonal activity – think Astral Alignment, Override, or similar. It seems to share some aesthetic similarities to the paid dungeon, but you will be able to experience Dares of Eternity whether you purchase the pack or not. There will also be “iconic weapons to collect”, although whether these are new or reprised Destiny 1 weapons is anyone’s guess at this point. Expect at least one of these to be tied to the aforementioned six-player matchmade activity, though. Bungie has mentioned “mysteries to unravel,” which points to some sort of narrative element. We’ll add to this when we know more, but Bungie has also promised “rewards that commemorate our long and storied history together,” although we still don’t know what those will be. To help fuel the hype train, Bungie released the Grasp of Avarice dungeon’s theme song a few days early. This pirate-inspired take on Destiny 2’s signature musical style is available for all players to download free of charge, and further reinforces the dungeon’s swashbuckling theme. In addition, players can also expect a hefty balance patch for Destiny 2, with a focus on shotguns and exotics, as well as big changes to Supercharge times. Players will also get their hands on some new gear as part of the free update, too: Forerunner Exotic Sidearm – Forerunner Exotic Sidearm Catalyst – BxR-55 Battle Legendary Pulse Rifle – Half-Truths Legendary Sword – Retraced Path Legendary Trace Rifle – Wastelander M5 Legendary Shotgun – Pardon our Dust Legendary Grenade Launcher – Paid Content In a recent blog post, Bungie explained that the 30th Anniversary pack functions as a DLC, and not seasonal content. As a result, players won’t be able to buy it once and play anywhere – you’ll need to get the pack on every platform you play on. First and foremost, we have to talk about the Gjallarhorn. This exotic rocket launcher from the original game is being added to Destiny 2 for Bungie’s anniversary. It’s unknown whether or not it will be available for players who don’t get the pack at this point, but either way, players will need to “complete a quest to unlock the classic Exotic Rocket Launcher,” according to Bungie themselves. Want even more Gjallarhorn? Well, the anniversary pack also includes an awesome-looking Sparrow with the weapon’s gold wolf livery. You’ll have a tough time finding a better-looking way to speed around than this. You’d think the dungeon, Grasp of Avarice, would be space pirate-themed, but we wouldn’t count out Bungie including the nautical variety either. It’ll be set in the Loot Cave on the Cosmodrome, too, a fun nod to the first game’s history. The Thorn-inspired Armor Set you can see in the header image of this article will also be included, along with some special Bungie-themed ornaments and cosmetics, including the streetwear-style set at the top of the page. Destiny 1 weapons including Eysaluna and 1000 Yard Stare will make a comeback. Paid players can also get the Matador 64 Shotgun and Hero of Ages Sword. Read More: Destiny 2 Season 16 leaks & reveals Finally, players who get the pack will also receive the Claymore Sword from Myth to use in Destiny 2, which looks perfect for cutting up enemies left and right. Like the free Dares of Eternity activity, the pack’s Steam page also gave us a few enticing details on what to expect when diving into the Grasp of Avarice. “Reveal a tale of riches and regret as you follow an adventurer who traded his humanity for treasure,” the page reads, giving us a brief glimpse into the apparently tragic tale that awaits us inside Destiny 2’s take on the D1 Loot Cave. So, regardless of whether you pick up the pack or not, there looks to be plenty on offer for all Guardians once the 30th Anniversary bundle celebration fires up inside Destiny 2 on December 7. Halo crossover? Given Halo is a massive part of Bungie’s history, many have wondered if Guardians will see any nods to the developer’s prior franchise in the 30th Anniversary pack. While Bungie hasn’t outright confirmed anything, it looks like the Halo Combat Evolved Magnum and Halo 2 Battle Rifle are included. Check out these stills from the trailer: Destiny 2: The Witch Queen doesn’t come out until February 22, but in the meantime be sure to check out more of our Destiny 2 content: Best PvP weapons | How to unlock Thorn | Destiny 2 Promo Codes | How to unlock Hawkmoon | Destiny 2 Prime Gaming Rewards | How to unlock The Last Word | Infamy Ranks Guide | Glory Ranks Guide

How to get Strand Meditations in Destiny 2: Lightfall BungieDestiny 2’s Lightfall has released the newest subclass of Strand, with new fragments and aspects to be unlocked. Here’s how to grab and farm Strand Meditations, which are the currency required to do so. Light has fallen on Destiny 2, with a new campaign, new location, and characters for players to interact with. Alongside this, Strand, the newest darkness subclass, has become available. Strand allows Guardians to manipulate the strings of the universe, creating deadly weapons out of the threads. Guardians will slowly discover and learn more about their Strand abilities, with the Guardians able to fully wield their own Strand individually as the Lightfall campaign ends. However, certain aspects and fragments of the subclass are locked and require further progression into the post-campaign missions and story. The aspects and fragments available to us can be unlocked via Strand Meditations, a currency that becomes available after finishing the campaign. What are Strand Meditations in Lightfall? Strand Meditations is a currency that’s used at the Pouka Pond which unlocks other fragments and abilities for Strand. These include the two other grenades, the Shackle and Threadling grenades. Unlocking a grenade costs 50 Strand Meditation each. Fragments are also available from the Pouka Pond, at the cost of 200 Strand Meditation per fragment. Some of these fragments are currently locked behind time or the completion of the raid “Root of Nightmares”. There are currently 5 fragments available, with the next 4 being unlocked after March 7, 2023. Finally, the last 4 will become available to all players once a team is able to complete the raid, which goes live on March 10, 2023. How to obtain Strand Meditations in Destiny 2? Strand Meditations can be quite the nuisance to gather, as it requires using Strand abilities to land final blows on enemies. Strand abilities can be rather tough to gain a bunch of final blows with, so farming these can take some time. However, players can also obtain Strand Meditations by completing events on Neomuna, making the process that much faster. Patrols are a good way of going about this, as you can generally complete a Patrol alongside other activities. It’s worth noting that the current Vex Incursion Zone grants more Strand Meditations. So completing activities there and landing Strand ability final blows will grant you the most amount of Strand Meditations. Alternatively, Strand ability final blows can be farmed anywhere in the universe, making certain farms like Blind Well, Shuro Chi and Shattered Throne Thrall Hallway can be good ways of farming this as well. These enemies will be significantly weaker than the enemies on Neomuna, allowing for an easier farming experience.

How to get Silver Leaves & Silver Ash in Destiny 2 Solstice event BungieDestiny 2’s Solstice event is back again giving players the opportunity to hunt down event-exclusive weapons and acquire high stat armor. To achieve the latter you’ll need to learn how to farm Silver Leaves and Silver Ash, and we’ve got you covered. The Solstice event returns bringing with Destiny 2’s first Strand Rocket Launcher, the Crowning Duologue. In addition to the new gun and new rolls for returning weapons, this event also offers players the opportunity to farm top-tier armor. But getting that high-roll armor isn’t quite as simple as queuing into an activity and hoping you get lucky. Instead, you’ll need to take advantage of a few event-specific mechanics. Here’s how to get Silver Leaves and Silver Ash in Destiny 2 so that you can acquire some fantastic armor rolls. Contents How to get Silver Leaves in Destiny 2 Silver Leaves are acquired by completing activities while wearing the seasonal Sunlit armor set. This includes Crucible, Gambit, Lost Sectors, Strikes, and most open-world events. You can obtain Silver Leaves at maximum efficiency while only having one piece of Sunlit armor equipped. Therefore it is advised to only use one piece of Sunlit armor and keep your regular armor for the other slots. How to get Silver Ash in Destiny 2 Silver Ash is acquired by completing the Bonfire Bash seasonal activity while having Silver Leaves and wearing the seasonal Sunlit armor set. This activity can be accessed by entering the playlist found in The Tower, just north of the Courtyard. Unlike with Silver Leaves, it’s important that you are wearing as many Sunlit armor pieces as possible when completing Bonfire Bash. Each piece of Sunlit armor worn increases the amount of Silver Leaves you can convert per run. Unfortunately, equipping the Sunlit armor as an ornament does not count. So we recommend either wearing four Sunlit armor pieces with an Exotic of choice or just temporarily sacrificing your build and running all five Sunlit armor pieces. What does Silver Ash do in Destiny 2? Silver Ash can be used to re-roll acquired Sunlit armor during the Solstice event. At the cost of 20 Silver Ash for tier 1, 40 Silver Ash for tier 2, and 60 SIlver Ash for tier 3, armor can be re-rolled to try and obtain high stats and desirable spikes. Players can reroll their Sunlit armor by viewing armor details, hovering over the Solstice Embers Mod slot, and finally applying the Silver Ash. However, you’ll first need to use Kindling to unlock higher tiers which we have a dedicated guide on. This is an effective method of obtaining high stat roll armor for less experienced players or those looking to create a new build. That’s everything you need to know about Silver Leaves & Silver Ash in Destiny 2. For more tips & tricks check out some of our other content: Deepsight Harmonizers: How to farm, use, and what weapons to convert | How to fish in Destiny 2 | Best Exotic weapons | Best PvP Weapons | Best PvE Weapons | Season of the Deep Season Pass: Rewards & ranks | How to get Wicked Implement catalyst | Best Titan Builds | Best Warlock Builds | Best Arc 3.0 Builds | Best Solar 3.0 Builds | Best Stasis Builds | Best Void 3.0 Builds | Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes 2023

How to get Shiny Weapons in Destiny 2 Into The Light BungieShiny Weapons are the most desirable items in Destiny 2 Into The Light and this is how you can get them and farm as many as possible before the event ends. Destiny 2 Into the Light has brought back plenty of exciting weapons for you to farm, but none are as desirable as the new Shiny Weapons. These unique variants have become the talk of the town with everyone trying to get their hands on them, but what even are they and why should you care? Here is everything you need to know about Shiny Weapons in Destiny 2 including what’s unique about them and the best way to get them. What are Shiny Weapons in Destiny 2? Shiny Weapons are rare variants of the Brave Arsenal weapons that feature a unique appearance and roll two perks in slots three and four, rather than just one each as the regular versions do. This makes Shiny Weapons incredibly appealing as it is theoretically possible to get two god rolls in a single drop. Even better, these perks will be enhanceable in The Final Shape giving them the potential to be the best weapons in Destiny 2. How to get Shiny Weapons in Destiny 2? Shiny Weapons are received as rare drops when acquiring loot in Onslaught. They can drop from random enemies or chests located at the end of the activity. Anything that rewards a regular weapon in Onslaught also has a small chance to reward a Shiny variant of that same weapon. However, the odds of receiving Shiny Weapons are extremely low. Although exact drop rates have not been revealed by Bungie it is common for players to go well over one hundred drops without receiving a single Shiny Weapon. Also, Shiny Weapons will only be available in Destiny 2 until The Final Shape’s launch on June 4, 2024. That means you only have two months from their initial release to farm them, with some not being available at all until the end of April. Your best chance of receiving a Shiny Weapon is to attune the weapon you want most in the Hall of Champions to increase its drop rate. Then farm Legend: Onslaught as this more challenging version of the new activity drops significantly more loot. Check out more Destiny 2 Into The Light guides to stay on top of all the new weapons: Edge Transit god roll | Luna’s Howl god roll | The Recluse god roll | Hammerhead god roll | The Mountaintop god roll

Destiny 2 Osteo Striga: How to get exotic SMG in The Witch Queen BungieDestiny 2’s Osteo Striga Exotic SMG was introduced to the universe through The Witch Queen DLC. if you’re looking to add it to your arsenal, our guide will show you the somewhat tricky ropes to acquire it. The Witch Queen was Destiny 2’s fourth major expansion pack, and it included all the usual fanfare that we come to expect from new Destiny content such as a new raid and a new activity, and we thought it was a solid entry in the successful sci-fi franchise. One of the main things that fans always look forward to though is the allure of new weapons to see how they compare against the game’s best Exotics and more. With Destiny 2: Lightfall on the horizon and The Final Shape still to come, the Osteo Striga SMG is a great weapon that players should definitely try out, but first, you need to obtain it. Where to find Osteo Striga Exotic SMG in Destiny 2 The Osteo Striga can only be crafted, meaning you’ll need to get your hands on the weapon’s Pattern first before anything else. Also, the conditions required to unlock the Osteo Striga can only be completed if players own The Witch Queen DLC. If you are in possession of the expansion pack, then here are the simple steps you’ll need to know to be able to craft the Osteo Striga SMG Exotic in Destiny 2: The first step is to complete The Witch Queen expansion’s campaign. – Once you’ve done that, you will receive the Pattern at the end of the story. – With the Pattern in hand, head to the Enclave’ on Mars. – You will now be able to Shape it at the Relic in the Enclave. – There you go, you now own the Osteo Striga Exotic! – How to get the Osteo Striga’s Catalyst in Destiny 2 Getting the weapon’s Catalyst is rather straightforward as you’ll simply need to reach Level 10 with the Osteo Striga and you’ll be able to craft a Catalyst for the Exotic SMG. The catalyst requires the following: 2150 Neutral Elements – 3 Ascendant Alloy – What does the Osteo Striga catalyst do? The catalyst returns ammo to the magazine when getting kills with the poison effects, helping make it ideal for crowd control. Now that you know how to get the Osteo Striga in Destiny 2, check out other cool guides for Bungie’s FPS: Best PvP weapons | Destiny 2 Promo Codes | Destiny 2 Prime Gaming Rewards | Infamy Ranks Guide | Glory Ranks Guide | Current Xur location | Current Trials of Osiris map | Iron Banner countdown | Destiny 2 voice actor for every character |

How to get more Destiny 2 Upgrade Modules in Season 15 BungieUpgrade Modules are an important part of Destiny 2’s progression system but they’re also a little tricky find. Here is all the information you need to start powering up all of your favorite gear. Upgrade Modules are the easiest way to keep your favorite Legendary and Exotic gear up to snuff. These little orange cubes allow you to upgrade the light level of individual items by sacrificing a superior item of the same type. If you want to bring the Riskrunner SMG back into your arsenal, you could trade in a gun with superior stats and get back to zapping the Taken with the Arc Conductor trait. There are a few ways to go about obtaining these lifesaving items, but the easiest way is to purchase them from select vendors around The Tower. Where to find upgrade modules in Destiny 2? Banshee-44 and Ada-1 The gunsmith and the armor synthesizer both have the ability to craft upgrade modules for you. Both characters will offer you the same two ways to create a module. They’ll ask for a few things in return: 5,000 Glimmer, 10 Legendary Shards, one Enhancement Core, and 25 of a planet-specific material. These planetary materials will rotate each day – so if you don’t have enough Helium Filaments or Baryon Boughs, just come back the next day. Alternatively, you could visit Spider over at The Reef. He sells a limited amount of planetary materials and may have what you need. Lord Shaxx Shaxx doesn’t sell modules like Banshee-44 or Ada-1, but he does give them out as a reward. If you have reached either Valor 4 or Infamy 4, there will be a total of three Upgrade Modules available for you to collect. This is the most time-intensive of the options, but the upside is that you can reset your rank and farm the rewards multiple times in a season. If you’re still out of look after all the options, there are still a few more routes to take. Upgrade Modules in Season 15 Rewards The Season 15 pass offers 19 free Upgrade Modules throughout the pass and the paid track offers another six for a total of 25. If that’s not enough, the paid version also includes several resource packs that contain the planetary materials needed to craft more for yourself. There is also another material-related option for modules as well. Concentrated Mattergem Farming The Eververse store has lots of useful items, but when it comes to Upgrade Modules, none are as important as Concentrated Mattergems. By spending Bright Dust, you can increase the chance that the next golden-health enemy you fight will drop a module for you. This buff will stay active until you get your module and then will disappear right after. This may be the easiest way to collect them in the game, but Bright Dust is a rare commodity and you’ll want to watch how you’re spending it. Ghost Masterworks Upgrade Modules Ghost is more than just a navigator and travel companion. If you own a Masterworks shell for your Ghost, venture into the customization menu and look for the Mod menu. The Modularity option will allow you to earn rewards for completing different types of activities in the game. If you’re a fan of multiplayer, you could combine the Crucible modularity with Lord Shaxx’s rewards for a potent farming system. That’s all there is to know about Upgrade Modules. For more guides like this one, check out our other Destiny 2 guides here.

How to get Monte Carlo catalyst in Destiny 2 DexertoIn Season of the Witch, Monte Carlo acquired a new addition letting the Exotic Auto Rifle finally fulfill its potential. Here’s everything you need to know about Monte Carlo, what its catalyst does, and how to get it in Destiny 2. Since its debut in the original Destiny, Monte Carlo has been best known for one defining feature. It has a mighty bayonet mounted on the end of it that is as long as the gun itself. However, this bayonet has had zero use since September 2015, serving as nothing more than a fancy ornament. That is until now with Monte Carlo finally being given the tools to fulfill its potential and become something special. To help you get the most out of the Monte Carlo and its catalyst in Destiny 2 we’ve put together this guide explaining how to get it and what it does. How to get Monte Carlo catalyst in Destiny 2 The Monte Carlo catalyst can be acquired by completing Strikes, Gambit, and Crucible matches. It is a luck-based drop that is rewarded after finishing any of these activities. As with most activity-based catalysts you are wholly dependent on RNG to receive the drop. You might get it on your first strike of the season or go dry for several months. It is not unheard of for players to not unlock a desired catalyst even after thousands of hours. After receiving the catalyst as a drop you’ll need to defeat 700 combatants using the Monte Carlo to unlock it. The fastest method to do this is either at Shuro Chi or at the Loot Cave in Grasp of Avarice. What does Monte Carlo catalyst do in Destiny 2? The Monte Carlo catalyst turns the Exotic weapon into an Auto Rifle/Glaive hybrid. By converting five stacks of the Markov Chain buff, players can switch to a unique bayonet attack that grants Melee ability energy on use. Interestingly, the melee damage of the bayonet is affected by Exotic armor like Synthoceps and Wormgod Caress. These massively increase damage potential and turn the Monte Carlo into a lethal melee weapon with incredible burst damage. Deepsight Harmonizers: How to farm, use, and what weapons to convert | Best Exotic weapons | Best PvP Weapons | Best PvE Weapons | Season of the Deep Season Pass: Rewards & ranks | Best Titan Builds | Best Warlock Builds | Best Arc 3.0 Builds | Best Solar 3.0 Builds | Best Void 3.0 Builds | Best Stasis Builds

How to get Lost Memento in Destiny 2 After years of begging for a fully black shader, Bungie has finally delivered but there’s a catch. Here’s how to get the Lost Memento in Destiny 2’s Festival of the Lost event. For years now Guardians have been begging for a slick, all-black shader to put on their weapons and armor. Bungie has been hesitant to give players what they want due to concerns that once players get their hands on such a beautiful shader they’d have no need for any others. But now the Destiny developer has finally budged and given everyone what they want. However, there is a catch as this new black shader doesn’t work like most others. How to unlock Lost Memento in Destiny 2 The Lost Memento can be acquired by completing Season of the Witch‘s secret triumph, Twilight. Although the steps for completing this triumph are hidden the community quickly figured out what to do. These are the requirements to complete the Twilight triumph and get the Lost Memento in Destiny 2: Equip the Clovis Bray Mask mask ornament and complete The Fall Saber Strike – This can be accessed through Destinations on the Cosmodrome. – Equip the Nimbus Mask mask ornament and defeat 100 enemies on Neomuna – The fastest way to do this is by getting final blows on enemies in the Vex Incursion Zone. – Equip the Tormentor Mask mask ornament and complete 25 Finishers in Legend Haunted Lost Sectors – The Torment Mask is unlocked by completing Heads Will Roll and Legend Haunted Lost Sectors can be accessed from The Tower. – Once all three objectives are complete you can claim your reward through the Triumphs tab found under the Journey sub-menu. After the Lost Memento has been claimed it can applied to one craftable weapon of choice at The Enclave. Also, additional mementos will become available as a rare drop from Eerie Engrams. That’s everything you need to know about how to get the Lost Memento in Destiny 2. For more useful Destiny tips & tricks check out some of our other Halloween content: Festival of the Lost 2023: Start date, Eerie Engrams & more | How to get Manifested & Spectral Pages | How to complete Heads Will Roll event challenge | How to get Lost Memento in Destiny 2 | Festival of the Lost 2023 Event Card: Rewards, price & is it worth it?

How to get Kindling in Destiny 2 Solstice event The Solstice event has returned bringing with it both old and new content. One of the returning features is Kindling, a valuable resource that is essential for making the most of this year’s event. Here’s how to get Kindling in Destiny 2, and a breakdown of what it’s used for. This year’s Solstice event has introduced a decent amount of new content for playing to try. That includes the looter shooter’s first-ever Strand Rocket Launcher and a method of farming high stat armor rolls for build crafting. Obtaining this armor isn’t quite as simple as just playing through the new activity and hoping you get lucky. Instead, you’ll need to take advantage of Solstice’s unique mechanics. Here’s how to get Kindling in Destiny 2, plus a breakdown of what it does. How to get Kindling in Destiny 2 Kindling can only be acquired by completing Solstice event challenges. Every completed challenge rewards at least one Kindling which can then be applied to your Sunlit armor. These challenges can be viewed on the Quests page where they are located to the right of the Season of the Deep challenges. They vary from simple tasks like finishing one Bonfire Bash to more complicated and time-consuming challenges like claiming the Flamekeeper title. What is Kindling used for in Destiny 2? Kindling can be applied to Sunlit Armor to upgrade it. More specifically, it enables the use of Silver Ash to re-roll for better armor. For more information on rerolling Sunlit Armor, check out our dedicated Silver Ash guide. To apply Kindling open the details page of any owned Sunlit armor, hover over the Kindling Mod slot, and apply the Kindling. Each armor slot will require a total of six Kindling to fully upgrade to Tier 3. Fully upgraded armor will produce better rolls and a glowing visual effect. Furthermore, Tier 3 Sunlit armor can be focused to guarantee +20 in a stat of choice. That’s everything you need to know about Kindling in Destiny 2. For more useful tips & tricks be sure to check out some of our other content: Deepsight Harmonizers: How to farm, use, and what weapons to convert | How to fish in Destiny 2 | Best Exotic weapons | Best PvP Weapons | Best PvE Weapons | Season of the Deep Season Pass: Rewards & ranks | How to get Wicked Implement catalyst | Best Titan Builds | Best Warlock Builds | Best Arc 3.0 Builds | Best Solar 3.0 Builds | Best Stasis Builds | Best Void 3.0 Builds | Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes 2023

How to get Focus Activity Winner Package in Destiny 2 BungieFocus Activity Winner Package is a reward you can get access to during Guardian Games 2024 in Destiny 2. Here is how to get access to this particular reward in the popular looter shooter. Destiny 2 on March 5, 2024, saw the return of Guardian Games in Destiny 2. This time, Bungie introduced the Allstar Vector Skimmer, a powerful hoverboard to the game. This new vehicle has hit the ground running and Destiny 2 fans are happy once again. However, before you can unlock the Skimmer, you’ll need to complete a quest called Drop In. This quest presents three challenges and one of them is to open a Focus Activity Winner Package. While you can complete any one of the three, getting access to Focus Activity Winner Package is beneficial for farming the new weapon during Guardian Games 2024. Here is what you need to know about this particular reward in the game. What is Focus Activity in Destiny 2 Guardian Games 2024? Destiny 2 Guardian Games introduced four different challenges during Guardian Games 2024. They are as follows: Guardian Games: Recreational Playlist – Guardian Games: Competitive Nightfall – The Crucible: Supremacy – Gambit: Class vs Class – Among these, at least one activity will have a white border around it just like how it is shown in the image above. This particular activity will be the Focus Activity and it will remain active for around 2-3 hours. Once the time limit passes, the Focus Activity will rotate to a different activity. You need to make sure that you wear the class item to get the rewards from the Focus Activity. Destiny 2: How to get Focus Activity Winner Package Once the Focus Activity ends, every player who took part will get packages. However, the class that wins the Focus Activity, will receive the Focus Activity Winner Package. It will be called the Focus Champions Package in your inventory. You will pledge loyalty to the class that you enter the activity with for the first time. In our case, we played Warlock during one of the Focus Activity rotations, but Hunters won that round. Therefore, we did not get the Focus Activity Winner Package. However, if you played a Hunter during that time, you must have received it. The Focus Activity Standings can be found by hovering over the small white symbol above the Guardian Games 2024 playlist activities in The Tower. Make sure you have enough space in your inventory for this. Lastly, it is important to mention that the Winner’s Package will fill up your Medallion Case, apart from the Diamond ones. To complete the Drop In quest, you will need to earn a total of three Focus Activity Winner Packages. Best Titan Builds | Best Warlock Builds | Deepsight Harmonizers: How to farm, use, and what weapons to convert | Destiny 2 Season of the Wish: Release date, dungeon, ritual weapon, more | Exotic Mission Rotator | Best PvP Weapons | Best PvE Weapons | Trials of Osiris map & rewards this week | Xur location today | How to claim Destiny 2 Prime Gaming rewards | Destiny 2 promo codes .

How to get Final Warning catalyst in Destiny 2 The Final Shape BungieA new catalyst for Final Warning has been added in Destiny 2 The Final Shape, making an already incredible Exotic Weapon even better. Here’s how you can get it. Every major seasonal update sees at least one catalyst introduced, bringing new life to existing Exotic Weapons. These can be extremely impactful, being known to turn even mediocre guns into the strongest of all. However, unlocking catalysts can be a lot of work, with even the process of figuring out where to start being tricky. Some catalysts are obtained through activities, while others have designated questlines and missions. Here’s how to get Final Warning’s catalyst in Destiny 2 The Final Shape, and make one of the best Strand weapons in the game even better. How to get Final Warning catalyst in Destiny 2 The Final Warning catalyst is gotten as a drop from completing Strikes, Gambit matches, or Crucible matches. Every time you finish a match in any of these three activities, there is a small chance you will be given the Sidearm’s catalyst as a drop. After obtaining the catalyst, you will then need to equip it and defeat 700 targets using Final Warning. This will complete the associated triumph, and unlock the catalyst’s effects. The fastest way to do this is to farm a spot with lots of enemies like the Shuro Chi checkpoint in Last Wish or the opening section of Grasp of Avarice. Final Warning’s catalyst is rare, with it not uncommon to go through hundreds of activity completions without receiving it. The exact drop rate is unknown, with Bungie rarely disclosing specific odds. Regardless, you won’t want to actively farm the catalyst as it is simply too rare to make that practical. What does Final Warning catalyst do in Destiny 2? Final Warning’s catalyst is String Theory, a unique Exotic Perk that grants the following effects: “Hits against marked targets deal increased damage and have a chance to refund ammo to the magazine.” Targets can be marked by holding down the trigger for a short while. You can then release the trigger to fire a burst of Strand projectiles that deal devastating damage, especially on precision hits. With the catalyst equipped, fired projectiles deal even more damage, and they also provide a chance to immediately refill Final Warning’s magazine. These are incredible buffs that elevate an already top-tier Exotic to even greater heights. If you’re on the hunt for more Exotic catalysts in Destiny 2, check out these guides on how to get the catalysts for Thorn, Dragon’s Breath, and Monte Carlo. As for what weapons you should be using in the first place, these meta PvE weapons and PvP weapons will set you up nicely.

How to get Ex Diris Catalyst in Destiny 2 asAs per tradition, Season of the Witch saw another new seasonal Exotic introduced to the sandbox. This is everything you need to know about Ex Diris, including what its catalyst does and how to get it in Destiny 2. Season of the Witch has added a new Exotic Grenade Launcher, Ex Diris. Obtained through the Season Pass this Arc Special weapon looks to be an exciting option providing fantastic damage, add clear, and even class synergy. The Ex Diris is even better with its catalyst, but it isn’t the only gun to receive such a useful addition with Monte Carlo also getting an exciting new catalyst in Season 22. To make sure that you’re getting the most out of the Ex Diris and its catalyst in Destiny 2 we’ve put together this guide detailing how to get it, what it does, and why it’s so good. How to get Ex Diris catalyst in Destiny 2 The Ex Diris catalyst is gotten by completing the Grenade Logic exotic quest. Players can get the quest by obtaining the Ex Diris through the Battle Pass at either Rank 1 of the Premium Track or Rank 35 of the Free Track. Once you are in possession of Ex Diris, head to Banshee-44 in The Tower to get the quest. The Grenade Logic quest is made up of three steps: Step 1: Recreate the Ex Diris catalyst by defeating multiple targets in rapid succession and defeating targets without dying. – Step 2: Calibrate data and defeat targets while using Ex Diris. Calibration occurs when you complete Vanguard operations, Gambit and Crucible matches, or Seasonal playlist activities. – Step 3: Return to Banshee-44 to collect the catalyst. – After completing the Exotic quest you’ll need to defeat a total of 400 combatants using the Ex Diris to unlock the catalyst. What does Ex Diris catalyst do in Destiny 2? The Ex Diris catalyst grants the Exotic Grenade Launcher Berserk Rush, a unique perk that makes the user Amplified after a Final blow and speeds up how fast it enrages while Amplified. This is a fantastic catalyst as one of the biggest selling points of Ex Diris is its ability to spam fire without having to reload. Berserk Rush makes that more efficient and even has various Arc subclass synergy, perfect for certain builds. Deepsight Harmonizers: How to farm, use, and what weapons to convert | Best Exotic weapons | Best PvP Weapons | Best PvE Weapons | Destiny 2 Season of the Witch: Release date, raid, power cap, & more | Best Titan Builds | Best Warlock Builds | Best Arc 3.0 Builds | Best Solar 3.0 Builds | Best Void 3.0 Builds | Best Stasis Builds

How to get Epochal Integration in Destiny 2 The arrival of Season 21 has seen a variety of weapons added to Destiny 2. More so than any other, it’s the new Epochal Integration that has interested players the most. Here’s how to get the Epochal Integration in Destiny 2. As expected of a new Destiny 2 season, the Season of the Deep has added a lot of arms including a set of Taken-themed weapons, plus the new fishing mechanics. But it’s the appearance of a previously announced gun that’s caught everyone’s attention. The Epochal Integration is a solar Hand Cannon that was announced before Lightfall but didn’t end up making an appearance in Season 20. Now a season later and Bungie has finally added the highly anticipated primary. Here’s how to get the Epochal Integration in Destiny 2. Contents How to get Epochal Integration in Destiny 2 To get the Epochal Integration in Destiny 2 you need to complete the ‘Parting the Veil’ quest. This new quest can be obtained by speaking to Nimbus on Neptune. The quest is made up of six steps that will take you a little while to work through. It’s worth the trouble though as this Hand Cannon is a fantastic weapon with its 140 RPM fire rate being perfect for PvP. Here are the six steps required to get the Epochal Integration: Defeat Cabal in Neomuna to find 10 Vex tracking data. – Acquire Vex data from Maya’s Retreat. – Acquire additional Vex data from the exterior of the Irkalla Complex. – Complete “Parting the Veil,” a new 1770 campaign quest found in Veil Containment, Neomuna. – Meditate on your findings at the Pouka Pond. – Receive the Epochal Integration Hand Cannon as a reward for finishing the quest. – Completing the ‘Parting the Veil’ quest also rewards three new Strand aspects. These are The Wanderer for Warlocks, Threaded Specter for Hunters, and Flechette Storm for Titans. What is Epochal Integration God Roll in Destiny 2? Since the Epochal Integration is a quest reward it does not have random rolls. Instead, the Hand Cannon has fixed traits that you can select between. Here are the traits available on the Epochal Integration: Slot 1: Smallbore – Slot 2: Ricochet Rounds – Slot 3: Keep Away/Stats For All – Slot 4: Eye of the Storm/Incandescent – Origin Trait: Harmonic Resonance/Nanotech Tracer Rockets – The best traits to use will vary from build to build but we recommend using Stats For All, Incandescent, and Nanotech Tracer Rockets on the Epochal Integration.

How to get Destiny 2’s Veteran Legend armor set BungieThere’s a new Veteran Legend armor set available in Destiny 2 as part of its 10th anniversary, but you’ll have to scout around for it. Here’s how to get your hands on the new loot. Destiny 2 is celebrating its 10th anniversary as the franchise reaches the decade milestone. Starting all the way back in 2014, Bungie’s looter shooter has come such a long way since its original release. Now the devs are commemorating with an in-game armor set that’s perfect for anyone looking to reminisce about the old days. Want to hunt down the new gear for yourself? Read on for how it can be acquired. Destiny 2: How to get Veteran Legend armor set You’ll need to loot several of Cayde-6 stashes located in the Pale Heart of the Traveller. These stashes look exactly like the previous ones from exotic missions for Ace of Spades. You’ll also get a notification when you are near one, making the search for them a bit easier. They’re all located somewhat close to one another, making the search for them not too arduous. Looting each of these stashes will net you one piece of the Veteran Legend armor set, with five pieces to collect in total. Here’s a handy video to help you find where each of these stashes is located. This armor isn’t available for transmog itself, but once you collect all five pieces you can head to the and find the Special Deliveries Kiosk, which should have a reward titled, “10th Anniversary Reward Pack” with the Veteran Legend gear inside. The Kiosk itself won’t be highlighted, so make sure to visit when you next head to the tower. You also won’t need to use any synthweave to unlock the transmog for the armor, meaning there’s little to no downside in picking up the gear for yourself. Plus it won’t take you much time, so it’s a good idea to pick it up when you’re running around the Traveller.

How to get Destiny 2’s new ‘Splintered’ Triumph title in Beyond Light BungieDestiny 2 has added another Triumph title, “Splintered,” to the collection in Year 4, and it’s going to take a fair bit of trekking across Europa to unlock; here’s how to get your hands on the shiny new Beyond Light reward in Season 12. [jwplayer kU7UyuJf] Triumph titles are the ultimate badge of honor in Destiny 2. The grind to unlock them — seasonal titles notwithstanding — can be immense, and Guardians know exactly who they’re dealing with if they see “Unbroken” or “Conqueror” floating above an enemy’s head. Beyond Light has added another Triumph title to the pool too: “Splintered.” The badge of honor is named after the expansion’s frosty Stasis power, and once it’s unlocked, represents the completion of all things Year 4 in Destiny 2, so far. Here’s how to get your hands on Destiny 2’s new “Splintered” title. All required Beyond Light Seal Triumphs To earn the Beyond Light title, you must complete what the game lists as 45 full steps. That list is a little smaller than it seems, thankfully; all up, there’s actually only 11 challenges you’ll have to navigate to get your hands on the Guardian emblem. Studying Darkness: Find all Entropic Shards scattered across Europa. – Europan Collector: Complete the Europan Collector badge. – Master of the Hunt: Elective-difficulty hunt complete. – Masterful Saboteur: Complete all Tier 3 Sabotage quests from Variks. – Solo Lost Sector Mastery: Complete any Europa Lost Sector on Master difficulty without a fireteam. – Fallen Brig Brigade: As a fireteam, defeat Fallen Brigs as part of the “Crux Convergence” Public Event. – Training Complete: Complete all Exo Challenges. – Born in Darkness: Complete “Born in Darkness” missions. – Reuniting the Eventide Rookery: Recover all the penguin toys on Europa. – Salvage of the Past: Find all dead Exo collectibles hidden across Europa. – Secret Triumph: This objective is hidden in-game. – Most of these Triumphs aren’t that difficult to complete, especially easier ones like the “Solo Lost Sector Mastery” and the Heroic event-based “Fallen Brig Brigade” challenge. There are also three ‘treasure hunt’ type challenges involved in unlocking the Splintered title in Beyond Light. These do require a little bit of trotting around, digging through secret areas on Europa. Here’s our guides on each of these individual Triumphs: Where to find the five Entropic Shards on Europa – How to find all the Splintered penguins in Beyond Light – Where to find all the dead Exo collectibles on Europa – The final slog that comes with the “Splintered” grind is the ‘Europan Collector’ title Triumph. This is where the 45 challenges really come into play; Bungie sends you all over the new Beyond Light planet in search of enemies and challenges. Unlike in the Season of Arrivals, Guardians will have to collect all the guns, armor pieces, and cosmetics from Beyond Light to unlock the Season 12 title. How to unlock the ‘Europan Collector’ badge Last Flight Home Exotic Ship Triumph: Europan Tour – Earn a score of 1,400 or more in the Europa Destination Triumphs. – – Bright Warning Shader: Found exploring Europa. Triumph: Salvage the Past. (See above) – – Shattered Sky Shader: Found exploring Europa. Triumph: Reuniting the Eventide Rookery. (See above) – – Gilded Smoke Shader: Fallen Empire campaign. Triumph: Hunt for Power – Generate Orbs of Power in Empire Hunts. – – Europan Eclipse Emblem: Found exploring Europa. Triumph: Hunting Party – While in a fireteam, defeat Champions in Empire Hunts on the elected difficulty of your choosing. – – Salvation’s Downfall Emblem: Found exploring Europa. Triumph: Stasis Warrior – In the Europa Eclipsed Zone, defeat combatants with your Stasis subclass equipped. – – Complete the Europa Armor Set Crystocrene: Helmet, Arms, Chest, Legs, Class Item. – – Complete the Europa Weapons Set Subzero Salvo – Bonechillder – Arctic Haze – High Albedo – Hailing Confusion – Thermal Erosion – Coriolis Force – Biting Winds – – Salvation’s Grip Exotic: Gathering Intel Exotic Quest – The Lament Exotic: Here’s how to unlock the new sword. – Cloudstrike Exotic: Here’s to unlock the new sniper rifle. – So there you have it — how to unlock Destiny 2’s “Splintered” Triumph title, released in Beyond Light. It may not be as much of a grind as something like “Unbroken,” but the Year 4 title is still a hefty whack; get ready for a slog across Europa!

How to get Chromatic Fire in Destiny 2 BungieChromatic Fire is a powerful Exotic chest armor for Warlocks in Destiny 2. Here’s how to get it for yourself. First introduced in the Forsaken expansion, Chromatic Fire is a great armor for players looking to exploit their subclass element. It’s also a key component in one of the most dominant PvE builds available for Warlocks. Here, we’ll go over where you can find one, and how to utilize it to the fullest. What is Chromatic Fire in Destiny 2? – Where to find Chromatic Fire in Destiny 2 – Chromatic Fire Destiny 2 PvE build – What is Chromatic Fire in Destiny 2? Chromatic Fire is a chest armor available to Warlocks in Destiny 2 first featured in the Forsaken Expansion. It features a minimum defense rating of 750, but the real highlight is the Crystalline Transistor perk. This creates elemental explosions on any enemies killed by the wearer’s precision kinetic kills. These explosions use the same element as the user’s subclass, which we’ll go into more detail on when we talk about the powerful PvE build centered around Chromatic Fire. Where to find Chromatic Fire in Destiny 2 The most reliable way to get the Chromatic Fire chest for yourself is to track down Xur each week and see if he has it for sale. It’s not a super-rare item either, so it very well could turn up in other drops. However, the most reliable method of picking it up has to be Xur. This armor usually costs around 23 Legendary Shards to purchase from Xur, if he has it in stock. If you don’t want to buy it though, it can also be found in random exotic engrams. Chromatic Fire Destiny 2 PvE build The main idea of this build is to maximize the damage dealt with explosions from precision weapon strikes. Of course, the Chromatic Fire is the main component you’ll need to use. Any subclass will work, but Attunement of Flame is one of the best options, as Igniting Touch will also cause enemies to explode when they get killed. For weapons, the Code Duello launcher and Ticcu’s Divination bow are both great choices, as they both have explosive effects, which just bumps up your damage even more. Finally, there are a number of mods that will further optimize this build for maximum precision damage, listed below: Elemental Charge – Elemental Ordinance – Font of Wisdom – Argent Ordnance – Wrath of Rasputin – There you have it, where to find Chromatic Fire, and how to optimize its explosive potential for use in PvE. If you’re looking for more tips on Destiny 2, check out our other guides right here. Best PvP weapons | Destiny 2 Promo Codes | Destiny 2 Prime Gaming Rewards | Infamy Ranks Guide | Glory Ranks Guide | Current Xur location | Current Trials of Osiris map | Iron Banner countdown

How to get Allstar Vector Skimmer in Destiny 2 BungieThe Allstar Vector Skimmer is a brand new vehicle type in Destiny 2 that replaces the Sparrow. This vehicle is a Hoverboard that is both faster and more efficient than the Sparrow. Here is a guide on how to get it. Destiny 2 Guardian Games 2024 officially began on March 5, 2024. This is an annual competition where the three Guardian classes try to complete as many activities as possible to come out victorious in the end by depositing their earned Medallions in The Tower. While in most years this event is fairly boring this year is different. Bungie has introduced a brand new vehicle type in the game called the Allstar Vector Skimmer alongside Guardian Games 2024. This new vehicle completely changes the dynamics of how you travel in the Looter Shooter. Here is a guide on how to get the Allstar Vector Skimmer in Destiny 2. Destiny 2: How to get the Allstar Vector Skimmer The steps to get access to the Allstar Vector Skimmer have been discussed in the following sections: Step 1: Visit Eva Levante in the Tower The first step in this is to visit Eva Levante in the tower and get access to the quest Best In Class. Accepting the quest will grant you the Guardian Games 2024 class item. Additionally, you will get two different objectives to complete: Equip the Guardian Games Class Item – Activity Completed – Step 2: Start the Guardian Games: Recreational Playlist activity Once you receive the Guardian Games class item, you must equip it before you do anything else. If you do not equip it, you will make no progress in your quest. After equipping, start the Guardian Games: Recreational Playlist activity as shown in the image provided above. You will have to join a basic Vanguard Strike which will take very little time to complete. You can matchmake for this activity as well. Step 3: Get access to the Medallion Case Once you complete the activity mentioned in the previous step, you need to visit Eva Levante in the tower once again. She will now give you access to the Medallion Case. After this, you need to speak to both Lord Zavala and Lord Shaxx and then back to Eva Levante once again. This time, Eva Levante will reward you with the brand new Hullabaloo. This is a Heavy Wave Frame Grenade Launcher and can roll with both Voltshot and Chain Reaction in the third and fourth slots respectively. Therefore, it is worth farming. Step 4: Get access to the White Allstar Vector Skimmer After completing the previous step, you will get access to a brand new quest called Drop In from Eva Levante. Alongside that, you will also get access to a White version of the Allstar Vector Skimmer. This version will expire at the end of the event so you must complete the Drop In quest to make it permanent. This quest will present you with three objectives: 1200 Medallion Score – Earn a top 10% score in Nightfall Challenges – Open 3 Focus Activity Winners Packages – You need to complete any one of the three objectives presented above. Out of these, the second one is the easiest to complete. Step 5: Load into Guardian Games: Competitive Nightfall The next step is to load into Guardian Games: Competitive Nightfall as shown in the image above. You will need to complete this Nightfall but also receive a score over 200,000 to complete the top 10% Nightfall challenge. The task is a bit tricky so listen very carefully. In order to get the maximum possible score, you need to kill champions using finishers. However, there is a twist as right before you use the finisher, you will have to use an emote. This emote can be anything you might have equipped, but you must use it before landing the finisher. If you use the emote and then land the finisher, you will get 9250 points. However, simply dropping the finisher will net you around 5000 points. Hence, you need to kill every champion with this method and maintain over 130,000 points before you enter the boss room. This time, the Nightfall activity from the Guardian Games playlist is The Glassway. However, we are not sure if this will rotate every week similar to your regular Nightfalls. Step 6: Get access to the Exotic Allstar Vector Skimmer Once you complete the Nightfall activity with a score of 220,000 or more, your White AllStar Vector Skimmer will get converted to an Exotic one. This one is permanent and you can use it however you want. Sometimes it might take some time before the White version gets converted, so it is recommended you go to orbit after you complete the Nightfall. Finally, as a concluding note, this Allstar Vector Skimmer is for everyone, which means even free-to-play players can get access to it. 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How to get Adventurous Spirit emblem in Destiny 2 Bungie has released a new emblem for players to show off. Here’s how to get the Adventurous Spirit emblem in Destiny 2, including how to claim it and why it even exists. Every so often Bungie releases a new emblem, introducing a fancy cosmetic for Guardians to flaunt. Back at the beginning of Season of the Wish, the Never Lost, Always Found emblem was added as part of a crossover event with The Witcher. There’s a huge demand for unique cosmetics with Bungie even charging players for old seasonal armor, a move that was criticized shortly after. Given this, it’s no surprise that another emblem has now been released and Guardians desperately want it. Here’s everything you need to know about how to get the Adventurous Spirit emblem. How to claim Adventurous Spirit emblem in Destiny 2 You can claim the Adventurous Spirit emblem in Destiny 2 by following these instructions: Log into Bungie.net – Go to Bungie.net/Redeem – Enter the following code when prompted: 9FY-KDD-PRT – You can equip the emblem in-game by going to Collections -> Flair -> Emblems -> General and then selecting ‘Adventurous Spirit’. What is Adventurous Spirit emblem in Destiny 2? The Adventurous Spirit emblem is a unique emblem that was made available to the community after reaching 7,777,777 Sword kills between January 25, 2024, and January 29, 2024. This is the latest in a series of emblem rewards Bungie has handed out for community challenges and events. If you’re interested in claiming more free emblems check out Mijago’s D2RewardChecker to see what rewards you are missing. Be sure to check out our other Destiny 2 content to stay ahead: Deepsight Harmonizers: How to farm, use, and what weapons to convert | Destiny 2 Season of the Wish: Release date, dungeon, ritual weapon, more | Exotic Mission Rotator | Best PvP Weapons | Best PvE Weapons | Best Titan Builds | Best Warlock Builds | Best Hunter Builds | Trials of Osiris map & rewards this week | Xur location today | How to claim Destiny 2 Prime Gaming rewards | Destiny 2 promo codes

How to find all the penguins in Destiny 2 Beyond Light BungieBeyond Light has new statues to locate, following in the same footsteps as the Forsaken and Shadowkeep expansions. These appear to be weekly additions, so let’s check out how to find penguins in Destiny 2: Beyond Light. [jwplayer kU7UyuJf] Shadowkeep has awesome space bunnies, Forsaken has mystical cats, and Beyond Light has rotund penguins. It’s always fun finding collectibles and given the vast nature of Europa, these are going to be a little tough to track down. Given the irregularity with which the statues are being found, it seems like Bungie is only adding one per week. Essentially creating a scavenger hunt for players to engage in. As time goes on, we’ll continually update you with additional penguins and give you happy feet. Here we’ll show you how can find all the penguins in Destiny 2: Beyond Light, and what to do with them. Where are the penguins? There were ten rabbits and eight cats in the two aforementioned expansion packs. Given how big Beyond Light is for Bungie (in terms of scope and importance), there could very well end up being significantly more penguins. Let’s see where those pesky penguins are hiding then. Penguin #1 – Cadmus Ridge Here’s a step-by-step guide on where to find it: Spawn at Charon’s Crossing. – Head to Cadmus Ridge. – Climb up and head into an icy gorge. – Fight and defeat the Vex and a Vex Wyvern (you’ll need to have your power level of 1200 for this). – Pick up the penguin statue by the wall in the back. – Penguin #2 – Well of Infinitude Here’s a step-by-step guide on where to find it: Spawn on Europa. – Go to Asterion Abyss. – Make your way down the right-hand side of the area and head into the caves – where you used Stasis/found Darkness. – Enter the Well of Infinitude. – Progress until you reach a large icy room – contains Hydra. – Find the penguin statue behind a barrier/shield. – What do you do with them? So you’ve got all these fabulous winter birds with nothing to do with them. Where do they go? Let’s update you then. Here’s a step-by-step guide on where to find it: Return to Variks. – Use the door right of where you’d normally go. – Find a room with a stack of papers and prompts to place the penguin toys. – Activate the prompt to place the penguin. – It will now be added to your collection. – You will need to carry this out for the rest of the penguins too, as their locations are in this room too. Great news, you now own your own collection of fabulous birds. We will be sure to update this as more penguins are added to the game and show you how to find those penguins in Destiny 2: Beyond Light as well. For more news and guides on Destiny 2 and Beyond Light, check out all of our content here on Dexerto.

How to farm high stat armor in Destiny 2 BungieArmor is one of the most important aspects of any Destiny 2 build but figuring out how to get good rolls can be difficult. To help you get the best rolls possible we’ve put together these tips on how to farm high stat armor in Destiny 2. As fun as it is to track down and farm unique and powerful weapons for your build, that only goes so far. Even the best weapons in Destiny 2 have their limits. To enhance these guns further and get the absolute most out of a class it’s critical to also farm top-tier armor rolls that provide optimal stats. Only then will your build truly shine and be able to conquer the hardest content that Destiny has to offer. Here’s how to get and farm high stat armor in Destiny 2, including tips on how to get more consistent rolls in the future. Contents How to farm high stat armor in Destiny 2 For most builds, it is highly recommended to use the Discipline Armorer Ghost Mod when farming Armor rolls. Due to quirks in Destiny 2’s drop mechanics, this improves the chance of receiving favorable armor rolls. The only exception to this is if your build is more reliant on Intellect or Strength, in which case use the Ghost Mods for those stats instead. It is almost never worth using mods for Mobility, Resilience, or Recovery. The best armor not only has a high stat total (60+) but also has those values spiked in desirable areas. For example, an armor piece with 28 Resilience and 2 Mobility is usually better than one with 18 Resilience and 12 Mobility. Listed below are all of the best activities for you to complete in order to get and farm high stat armor rolls: Focusing seasonal Engrams By far the most effective way to farm high stat armor in Destiny 2 is to focus seasonal Engrams at the HELM. For Season of the Deep, this can be done using Deep Engrams and Defiant Engrams. Accessing this requires the premium Season Pass, which can either be purchased for 1,200 Silver or accessed if you own the Lightfall + Annual Pass. Furthermore, you’ll need to unlock Armor Focusing by completing the following in-game challenges: Deep Engram Armor Focusing: “Obtain a full set of the Season of the Deep armor.” – Defiant Engram Armor Focusing: “Acquire the ‘Defiant Armor Focusing’ upgrade at the War Table.” – Once you’ve gained access to armor focusing, simply use the seasonal engrams acquired via a range of activities to roll for armor. It costs one Engram per random armor roll and two Engrams to roll for a specific armor piece. Acquiring Artifice Armor Artifice Armor can be acquired as a drop from completing encounters in Master difficulty dungeons. Artifice Armor tends to produce spiky high stat rolls that are perfect for optimal build crafting What makes Artifice Armor so good is that it comes with an additional slot where Guardians can gain +3 in any stat of their choice. Will a full set of Artifice Armor you can gain +15 in a stat or even split the extra stats to make it easier to reach higher tiers. The only downside is that you will need a fireteam to efficiently farm dungeons and only the featured weekly dungeon can be played on Master difficulty. Completing Raids Raiding is another high-level PvE activity that can reward players with favorable armor rolls. Every encounter across all seven available Raids has a chance of dropping a unique Armor item that will often come with high stats. An additional bonus of Raid armor is that it comes with an additional Raid Mod armor slot. These slots can be used to equip Raid-exclusive Mods that can give your build a different dynamic. These are all of the unique Raid Armor sets that are currently available in Destiny 2: Kentarch 3 (Garden of Salvation) – Legacy’s Oath (Deep Stone Crypt) – Hazen Lords, Kabr, & Zealot (Vault of Glass) – Resonant Fury (Vow of the Disciple) – Darkhollow, War Numen’s, Wormlore (King’s Fall) – Agony, Detestation, & Trepidation (Root of Nightmares) – Exotic Decoding at Master Rahool New to Season of the Deep, Guardians can visit Rahool in The Tower to focus Exotic Engrams to receive high star roll Exotic armor pieces. Focusing a piece of Exotic Armor with Rahool requires the following: x1 Exotic Engram – x60,000 Glimmer – x3 Ascendant Shards – x1 Exotic Cipher – The desired Exotic must have been acquired as a drop at least once – This is an expensive method but a worthwhile one for players who have access to efficient Ascendant Shard farming. Rather than relying on RNG and completing Lost Sectors, this method guarantees you great rolls on the exact Exotic you need. That’s all of the effective methods to farm high stat armor rolls in Destiny 2 as of Season of the Deep. For more useful tips and tricks consider checking out some of our other guides: Deepsight Harmonizers: How to farm, use, and what weapons to convert | How to fish in Destiny 2 | Best Exotic weapons | Best PvP Weapons | Best PvE Weapons | Season of the Deep Season Pass: Rewards & ranks | How to get Wicked Implement catalyst | Best Titan Builds | Best Warlock Builds | Best Arc 3.0 Builds | Best Solar 3.0 Builds | Best Stasis Builds | Best Void 3.0 Builds | Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes 2023

How to get Ascendant Shards in Destiny 2 BungieDestiny requires a lot of grinding and a big part of that grind is having to acquire resources to obtain better gear. Of these resources, Ascendant Shards are the most important and this is all the best methods to get them in Destiny 2. When creating the best build possible, be that for Hunter, Warlock, or Titan, you’ll go through a lot of resources. It’s an inevitable part of Destiny that is integrated into the looter shooter’s core design. From Enhancement Cores to Prisms and Upgrade Modules, there are plenty of resources that you’ll need to gather. However, none of these are as important as Ascendant Shards which are required to make meta builds. With that said, here are the best ways to get Ascendant Shards in Destiny 2 so that you can create as many builds as you want. Contents What are Ascendant Shards used for? – How to get Ascendant Shards – Master & GM Nightfalls – Lost Sectors – Fishing – Vendor Rank Resets – Season Pass – What are Ascendant Shards used for in Destiny 2? Ascendant Shards are a rare resource that are used to purchase Exotics weapons and gear upgrades. As materials go, Ascendant Shards are the most important of all as they are necessary to create optimized builds and take on Destiny’s more challenging content. Their primary uses are to upgrade armor to masterwork and to unlock new Exotic weapons from the Exotic Weapon Archive. However, Ascendant Shards can also be used to reroll already acquired Exotics at Rahool in hopes of receiving a better stat roll. How to get Ascendant Shards in Destiny 2 These are all the methods to get Ascendant Shards in Destiny 2, listed in order of most to least effective: Master & GM Nightfalls Completing Master & Grandmaster Nightfalls is by far the most efficient way to farm Ascendant Shards, though doing so efficiently does have some requirements. Consistently finishing high-difficulty Nightfalls requires a dedicated fireteam with optimal loadouts, reliable methods to stun champions and high survivability. This is especially true for Grandmasters which are considered some of the hardest content in Destiny 2. To get the most out of high-level Nightfalls it’s best to complete them during Nightfall Bonus Rewards weeks. This temporary bonus doubles all rewards earned from Nightfalls including weapons, engrams, and Ascendant Shards. Lost Sectors Lost Sectors don’t drop Ascendant Shards, but they do provide a nice supply of Enhancement Prisms. Completing Lost Sectors on Legend difficulty (1830) is an effective way of stacking up Enhancement Prisms quickly, though Master difficulty (1840) is also viable after the loot buff in Season 23. Enhancement Prisms can then be traded in at Master Rahool at The Tower for Ascendant Shards. This transaction typically costs x10 Enhancement Prisms and x50,000 Glimmer per Ascendant Shard, but Rahool also offers a special deal each week where he’ll give an Ascendant Shard for x10 Enhancement Prisms and X10,000 Glimmer instead. Fishing Fishing is a surprisingly good method for Solo Destiny 2 players to get Ascendant Shards, especially for those who prefer to avoid LFG or team content. Depositing an Exotic Fish at the HELM gives a high chance of receiving an Ascendant Shard. The exact drop rates for Exotic fish haven’t been confirmed but it’s thought to be around 1 in 100 per successful catch. Assuming average luck it’s possible to get 1-3 Ascendant Shards per hour which is incredible for such a laid-back method. Vendor Rank Resets You can reset every Vendor’s Rank once per season to receive a guaranteed Ascendant Shard. A vendor can be reset after reaching Level 16 though this is only possible once. After the first time, the final reward will be swapped for an Exotic Engram instead. An Ascendant Shard can be earned from the following vendors: Banshee-44 (Gunsmith) – Commander Zavala (Vanguard) – Lord Saladin (Iron Banner) – Lord Shaxx (Crucible) – Saint-14 (Trials of Osiris) – Sonar Station (HELM) – The Drifter (Gambit) – Season Pass Completing the Season Pass is one of the easiest methods of acquiring Ascendant Shards in Destiny 2, with the rare resource being a guaranteed reward for reaching specific ranks. An Ascendant Shard is rewarded at the following Ranks of the Season Pass: Rank 85 – Rank 90 – Rank 94 – Obtaining these rewards requires the Premium Season Pass which can be purchased for 1,200 Silver. Alternatively, owning the Lightfall Annual Pass will also grant access to the Premium tier rewards. Be sure to check out our other Destiny 2 content to stay ahead: Deepsight Harmonizers: How to farm, use, and what weapons to convert | Destiny 2 Season of the Wish: Release date, dungeon, ritual weapon, more | Exotic Mission Rotator | Best PvP Weapons | Best PvE Weapons | Best Titan Builds | Best Warlock Builds | Best Hunter Builds | Trials of Osiris map & rewards this week | Xur location today | How to claim Destiny 2 Prime Gaming rewards | Destiny 2 promo codes

How to defeat Eramis, Kell of Darkness: Destiny 2 Beyond Light boss guide BungieYou’ve settled into the ‘new era’ of Destiny 2, battled through most of the Beyond Light campaign, and now there’s only one thing to do — defeat Eramis, the Kell of Darkness. Here’s how to beat her in the final boss battle. [jwplayer kU7UyuJf] Beyond Light’s main villain is Eramis, the former Shipstealer who has harnessed the power of the Darkness to “destroy the Light.” First she sends her lieutenants to stop you but eventually you have to face the Kell of Darkness, face to face. Eramis appears in the final campaign mission of Beyond Light, reasonably titled “The Kell of Darkness.” Up until this point, Guardians have only seen her in Destiny 2 cutscenes, or talking through the commlinks. Now it’s time to face her head-on. If you want to activate the final mission, you’ll have to have 1150 Power. If you haven’t hit that mark just yet, make sure you grind out a few more rewards before jumping in. You’re handed a mission when you spawn in: “Hunt down Eramis.” Eventually, you’ll fight your way through to Gale’s Watch, where Eramis — armed to the teeth with Stasis and Fallen weapons — is waiting in the throne room. How to defeat Eramis in Beyond Light The Eramis boss battle begins immediately, with Shanks and Fallen Vandals springing out to swarm you as the Kell of Darkness shoots at you. The only thing to watch out for here is her Stasis attacks — if you’re frozen, you’ll be swarmed. Damage her with anything you have in your arsenal at this point, and bring her health down to around three-quarters full. This will trigger the fight’s first cinematic cutscene. Eramis then captures you in a Stasis freeze, disabling your Ghost and taking your shard of Darkness. “No more Light, no more Dark,” she declares before destroying the shard to stop you using Stasis. You break free, and the fight resumes. Stage 2 The throne room’s wall descends after this, and Eramis flees out onto a number of platforms overlooking Europa. You’ll have your Super fully charged. Eramis shoots multiple rockets in this fight, and if you are hit by one you will be frozen. Break free with the action button — “B” on controller, “Mouse Button 3” on keyboard — and use your Stasis super to clear the Fallen enemies around the platforms. The Kell of Darkness is still vulnerable to any Stasis attacks; make sure you keep using your abilities on her where possible. As she gets weaker she’ll throw out more Stasis. It will be quite easy to dodge, however, if you are running around. Once you get her down to just under a quarter health, she will fall to the ground; all you have to do is deliver the final shots, and it will trigger another cinematic. After defeating Eramis, she will (spoilers!) freeze in place, captured by Stasis. She’ll likely break free and appear in the Beyond Light raid, Deep Stone Crypt, or be a recurring villain in Season of the Hunt, but for now she’s been stopped. From here, Beyond Light is your oyster. Explore the vast wasteland of Europa, unlock No Time to Explain, or even visit the Loot Cave — there’s plenty to do!

How to complete Unveiled quest in Destiny 2 Bungie has added another Lightfall epilogue mission in Season 22 giving Destiny 2 players the opportunity to expand their Strand buildcrafting further. This is everything you need to know about the Unveiled quest including how to complete it, and what the new Strand Aspects do. Season of the Witch has expanded the Strand subclass yet again introducing three new Aspects for Guardians to try out. That includes one Aspect each for Hunter, Titan, and Warlock. To access and use the new Aspects you will need to complete the Unveiled quest in Destiny 2. Although the mission itself is straightforward getting access to it can be a little tricky depending on where your account is at. Thankfully, we’ve put together this guide breaking down how to start and complete the Unveiled quest in Destiny 2 and what each of the new Aspects do. How to complete Unveiled quest in Destiny 2 The Unveiled quest consists of two steps and can be acquired by speaking to Nimbus at the Striders’ Gate on Neomuna. Acquiring the quest requires the completion of the Lightfall campaign and all previous Neomuna epilogue missions like the Epochal Integration quest. After speaking to Nimbus he’ll ask you to do the following: Step 1: “Check on Osiris’s data crawler for more information about the Veil’s history. – Step 1 can be completed by heading to the Veil Containment found at the bottom left of Neomuna. Selecting this will teleport you straight to the Veil where you can ‘Decrypt Archive’ by interacting with a computer in the room. Step 2: “Return to the meditation table to obtain your next Strand Aspect.” – After listening to the archive entry head to the Pouka Pond found in between the Hall of Heroes and Striders’ Gate. Interact with the Pouka Pond, select Aspects, and finally acquire the fourth Strand aspect. There is a known bug where the Unveiled quest will disappear once Step 1 is complete. If this happens you can simply complete Step 2 as normal and you’ll still be able to receive the Aspect. What do the new Strand Aspects do in Destiny 2? The fourth Strand aspects for each class are Banner of War, Weavewalk, and Whirling Maelstrom. Their effects are as follows: Banner of War: Titan Aspect – “Defeat a target with a melee attack, finisher, or Sword to raise a Banner of War that pulses with energy, periodically healing nearby allies and increasing melee and Sword damage. Targets defeated by you and nearby allies charge the banner, increasing the speed of its pulses. – Weavewalk: Warlock Aspect – “While in the weave, you generate perched Threadlings over time.” – Whirling Maelstrom: Hunter Aspect – “Destroying a Tangle will weave a violent, writhing mass of Strand fibers. The Strand mass seeks out and damages targets, emitting Unraveling projectiles when it defeats them.” – That’s everything you need to know about the Unveiled quest and the Strand Aspects that Destiny 2 players can earn as a reward for completing it. Consider checking out some of our other Destiny content for more useful information: Deepsight Harmonizers: How to farm, use, and what weapons to convert | Best Exotic weapons | Best PvP Weapons | Best PvE Weapons | Destiny 2 Season of the Witch: Release date, raid, power cap, & more | Best Titan Builds | Best Warlock Builds | Best Arc 3.0 Builds | Best Solar 3.0 Builds | Best Void 3.0 Builds | Best Stasis Builds

How to complete The Glassway: Destiny 2 Beyond Light strike guide BungieEuropa, the new location added into Destiny 2 with the release of Beyond Light, is teeming with new activities for players to conquer. Guardians can jump into a brand-new strike set on the icy moon called The Glassway. [jwplayer KD1gIhoh] The moon of Europa is one of two locations added to Destiny 2 in Beyond Light. While a revisited Cosmodrome was also introduced, Europa is a truly new experience for Guardians to explore. The icy location is filled to the brim with new activities. The typical Destiny 2 planetary activities – patrols, Lost Sectors, vendor bounties – are all available for players to complete. In addition to those activities, Europa also has a new Strike: ‘The Glassway.’ Read on to learn how to complete this Strike and receive your rewards. How to complete The Glassway Strike The first step to completing The Glassway is to launch the activity. Locate he Glassaway in the upper right-hand corner of Europa’s map in the Director, and launch the activity. After the Strike loads, you will materialize in the Asterion Abyss. Your objective is to stop Eramis from unleashing the Vex on Europa via a Golden-Age portal. Hop on your Sparrow and make your way to the Nexus. Defeat the Vex infesting the Nexus until you are stopped by a Fallen energy barrier. Defeat the Fallen forces in the area to disable the barrier, and proceed. Fight your way through more Fallen enemies and unlock another energy barrier, moving deeper into the caves of Europa. Complete a quick platforming section before facing down more Fallen and disabling another energy barrier. Defeat a few more Fallen while moving down a cliff next to a chasm, and eliminate a few more at the mouth of a radiolarian waterfall. Move into the tunnel to your left and proceed into the Glassway. Jump onto some Vex platforms hovering above a radiolarian lake and move forward, defeating a few Fallen along the way. You will move through another tunnel and enter a large room with a Vex platform where you will catch a glimpse of Eramis, who quickly flees. Stand in the highlighted circle while defeating the attacking Fallen to unlock additional platforms that will allow you to proceed. Jump down onto the new platforms and defeat any enemies in your way as you push forward; as the last enemy falls, a small barrier will disappear so you can proceed. In the next room, you will catch another glimpse of Eramis. The Fallen leader quickly flees the scene while you are left to defeat her forces. Unfortunately, you are too late to stop Eramis from activating the Vex portal, and you come under attacks from their forces, including the Glassway’s boss: a Transcendent Hydra. Glassway boss fight: defeating the Transcendent Hydra A yellow-bar Transcendent Hydra will spawn out of the portal and attack; this is the final boss of the Strike. Defeat the Hydra and any other Vex that spawn during this encounter. The room in the encounter contains passages and platforms surrounding a pool of Vex fluid; make sure to move around the room while you engage the enemy forces. The Transcendent Hydra will teleport around the space frequently and will also heal periodically, so make sure stay on the target whenever it appears. The boss will also disappear at times while waves of Vex attack you; make sure to defeat these enemies quickly so you can reengage the Hydra when it reappears. After the Transcendent Hydra’s health pool has been depleted, the giant Vex machine will disappear. A chest will spawn in the center of the room where you can collect your reward in Glimmer, tokens, and most importantly: gear. After your first completion of the Glassway during the Beyond Light campaign, you will return to the Exo Stranger on Europa to receive your reward. After some short dialogue, she will give you an enhanced Splinter of Darkness. For future Glassway runs, you will receive your reward as loot drops at the end of the Strike, per usual. Feel free to farm the Strike for more rewards or to perfect your strategy against the Transcendent Hydra for future encounters.

How to complete the Crossfire challenge in Destiny 2’s Root of Nightmares BungieDestiny 2’s Crossfire challenge rewards players for tackling a bonus objective in the second encounter of Root of Nightmares, Scission, here’s how to complete it. The Root of Nightmares in Destiny 2 was the most recent raid to release with the game’s Lightfall expansion. Taking place in a pyramid ship, Guardians must traverse through and takedown the newly revived Neazrec. Players who are successful in completing the various encounters offered within the raid environment are granted new gear and weapons for their troubles. Alongside the loot players receive from completing the encounter, they can receive a bonus chest each week due to the weekly raid challenge. A raid challenge offers players a bonus objective that will net bonus loot if players complete it and the encounter. The weekly challenge for the second encounter Scission is Crossfire and can offer players bonus loot from Scision’s loot pool, including an adept weapon on Master difficulty. Destiny 2: How to complete the Crossfire challenge in Root of Nightmares? Crossfire requires players to not shoot their own launcher crystals to move across the chasm. Players are also not allowed to sword skate across the chasm either, as this will also result in the challenge failing. This also includes launchers that send Guardians up to the next level, meaning that each time a level is completed, someone from the other side will need to activate the crystal as well. As such, players will need to coordinate their fireteam so that another guardian can assist in activating the crystal. Players can do this in two different ways. Either players can look to designate one member of the fireteam that will always activate the crystals when necessary, or have the runners shoot each other’s crystals from the opposite side. Destiny 2: Crossfire challenge rewards Completing the Crossfire challenge successfully will grant players an extra chest at the end of the encounter. This chest shares the exact same loot pool as the second encounter, meaning that players can only obtain these items: Mykel’s Reverence – Strand Sidearm – Koraxis’s Distress – Strand Heavy Grenade Launcher – Acasia’s Rejection – Solar Trace Rifle – Nessa’s Oblation – Void Shotgun – Chest Armor – Arms Armor – Legs Armor –

How to check your Destiny 2 stats with stat tracker BungieDestiny 2 has a lot of things to keep a track of. If you’re wanting to see a full recap of your personal stats, then this Destiny 2 stat tracker guide will show you how to do so. Bungie’s FPS juggernaut keeps rolling on and Destiny 2 is already in its seventeenth season — Season of the Haunted. Several years after the game’s release, it’s still incredibly popular with new players joining in the action all the time. Whether you’re a newbie who’s only racked up a few hours of gameplay or a veteran with years upon years of experience, Destiny 2 has many stats to analyze. While the in-game Triumphs do provide some analysis of your Guardian’s journey, you can find plenty more with a Destiny 2 stat tracker. Destiny 2 stat tracker Your absolute best source for finding out your Destiny 2 stats will be destinytracker.com as it covers everything from your usage of the game’s weapons to your performance in Trials of Osiris. The website tracks players across all major platforms and has recognized data for 24.2 million players! Not only that, but it has official leaderboards showing the world’s top players in key categories and even provides a complete database showing all items in the game. Here’s how to properly use the Destiny 2 stat tracker: Head to destinytracker.com – Either enter your Bungie name or choose to sign in with a particular platform – Select your profile and start browsing your stats – If it’s not quite up-to-date, the website refreshes itself every once in a while – The level of depth that the Destiny 2 tracker offers is quite amazing and with Destiny 2 sticking around for some time, it’s a useful tool to use. With The Witch Queen expansion out now and Lightfall and The Final Shape still to come, it’s worth checking your stats to see how you can get even more powerful. For more on Destiny 2, be sure to check out the following guide content: Best PvP weapons | Destiny 2 Promo Codes | Destiny 2 Prime Gaming Rewards | Infamy Ranks Guide | Glory Ranks Guide | Iron Banner countdown

How to beat the Technocrat Empire Hunt in Destiny 2 Beyond Light: guide BungieDestiny 2: Beyond Light is jam-packed with awesome content right out of the gate, but everyone gets stuck somewhere, and the Technocrat Empire Hunt has proven to be a difficult hurdle to climb. Here’s how to finish it once and for all. The Technocrat Empire Hunt in Destiny 2: Beyond Light pits players against Praksis, the Technocrat. He is a Fallen from the House of Salvation and trusted lieutenant for Eramis, Kell of Darkness. Praksis, The Technocrat will do anything to support Eramis and his malicious cause, which puts him on a collision course with Destiny 2: Beyond Light players. It all comes together in the Technocrat Empire Hunt, where players have a chance to eliminate him once and for all. However, it’s easier said than done. He is extremely powerful, and before you reach him, you’ll need to take on some lesser enemies and finish a series of tasks. Here’s everything players will need to know, including a step-by-step guide, some tips for the fight, and what you’ll get once you manage to beat him. How To Complete The Technocrat Empire Hunt First, make sure you have a power level of at least 1120. – Then, locate and enter Bray Exoscience. – In typical Destiny 2 fashion, you’ll have to work your way through waves of enemies and take on Fallen Brigs. – Next, you’ll need to destroy some shield generators, which will help weaken Praksis, The Technocrat ahead of the final showdown. – From there, you’ll have nothing left to do but come face to face with Praksis, The Technocrat and take him down. – Tips To Make The Fight Easier Praksis, The Technocrat is no slouch. He’s even harder than Phylaks, The Warrior, which many players struggled with. Luckily, there are some tips you can follow to make it easier. Start moving around the tower the moment the fight begins, and don’t stop until he is toast. – Praksis, The Technocrat is a skilled Stasis wilder. He has a series of abilities that deal devastating amounts of damage, especially against players with lower skill levels. – He also has a shield, and when he uses it, you’ll need to keep an eye out for the red generators floating in the air and destroy them. – When in doubt, don’t forget to use the empowering pool at the entrance to the arena. It will give you rechargeable Stasis abilities that are extremely useful throughout the fight. – Once you’ve managed to beat him, you can return to the Europa camp. The Coriolis Force Legendary Fusion Rifle Players who finish The Technocrat Empire Hunt will receive an awesome weapon, the Coriolis Force Legendary Fusion Rifle. It is extremely fast and powerful and shoots a horizontal volley of Void bolts. The Coriolis Force Fusion Rifle packs a punch in PvE, especially when equipped with perks like One for All and Thresh. It can one-shot enemies in PvP too, but only from close range due to its unique spread. Think of it more like a shotgun. And with that, you’ll have everything you’ll need to know to finish The Technocrat Empire Hunt. It might take a bit of trial and error. But as long as you follow some of the tips mentioned in this article, you’ll eventually come out on top.

How to attune to Brave Arsenal Weapons in Destiny 2 The Final Shape BungieThe Brave Weapon Arsenal is getting its attunement feature back in Destiny 2. Here’s how to attune for your favorite weapon, as well as the best ways to use the returning system. Destiny 2’s Into The Light saw the introduction of the Brave Arsenal, a series of fan-favorite weapons that were reissued with revitalized perk pools. Nostalgia or not, these weapons were highly sought after and one of the few ways you could get them was through the Onslaught game mode. On top of that, you could also attune to a specific weapon in the Hall of Champions, significantly boosting the drop rate of said gun. This helped you hunt for whatever weapon you were looking for, cutting down the potential drop pool. With the Hall of Champions departing in The Final Shape, there was no way to attune to specific weapons in the new expansion. Fortunately, the developers are bringing weapon attunement back. Here’s how. Destiny 2 The Final Shape: How to attune Brave Arsenal Weapons As stated in the July 26 TWID, players can visit Zavala in the Tower and they will have a new menu that allows you to attune to an Onslaught weapon. This increases the drop chance of the weapon by a whopping 60% in Onslaught, a 10 percent increase to the bonus from Into The Light. On top of that, there’s no cooldown or cost, meaning you can attune a weapon, jump into Onslaught, and immediately attune to a different one after you’ve got your desired drop. The attunement will remain permanently until you change it to a new weapon or deactivate it. This means you won’t need to head back to the tower after each run. So if you’re looking to grab any of the weapons you might not have gotten during Into The Light, now is the perfect time to do exactly that. The devs have mentioned that they’ll be checking out Guardians’ feedback so this system may see further tweaking and adjustments.

How to align the Beacons in Destiny 2 Shattered Realm: Forest of Echoes BungieDestiny 2’s Season of the Lost introduced a plethora of new content for fans to enjoy, including the Shattered Realm seasonal activity. Here’s a full breakdown of how to Align the Beacons and complete the Forest of Echoes mission. The Beyond Light era in Destiny 2 has officially entered its final stage, and as the hype for 2022’s Witch Queen continues to grow, Bungie unleashed their latest seasonal content drop — Season of the Lost — to hold fans over until next year’s expansion. As per usual, the new season features plenty of exciting gear to chase, lore to unravel, and fun activities to enjoy. In addition to its six-player Astral Alignment Offensive activity, Guardians can also hop into new weekly missions within the Shattered Realm. Similar to the Presage and Expunge missions from seasons past, these weekly activities send players into the Ascendant Plane to locate and rescue Mara Sov’s lost Techeuns. Here’s everything you need to know about completing the activity’s first iteration: the Forest of Echoes. Align the first Beacon To kick off the Forest of Echoes mission, select its node from the Director. It’s important to note that this is not a matchmade activity, and at least one member of your fireteam (or you, if you’re flying solo) will need to have Unstoppable Champion mods equipped. After loading into the H.E.L.M. and listening to a pep talk from Mara, make your way through the portal and enter the Ascendant Plane. Your main objective is to locate and align several Beacons — look for bright lines of light shooting up into the sky, the first of which lies directly ahead. Make your way through a brief platforming section, then engage the Taken enemies standing between you and the first Beacon (and make sure to collect any Ascendant Anchors in the area for some extra seasonal currency). Enter the small chapel ahead, then interact with the Beacon. You’ll need to fight off several waves of Taken enemies before the alignment is complete — once you’ve slain enough spectral opponents, the first Beacon will be aligned and you can begin your search for the next. Align the second Beacon Exit the chapel and look straight ahead, where a marker for the next Beacon can be seen in the distance. Head to the right of the Beacon, then traverse another platforming section filled with Taken enemies. Continue up the platforms to the right, and you’ll finally arrive at the second Beacon. Interact with the mysterious object, then prepare yourself for another wave defense session as more enemies appear, intent on cutting your romp through the Ascendant Plane short. As the last enemy falls, gather any Glimmer, ammo, or Engrams lying about, then follow the floating pods of light towards the third and final Beacon. Align the third Beacon & subdue the Techeun Jump down from the second arena, and fight your way through a smattering of Taken foes blocking your path to the final Beacon. Jump across a few more platforms, then pass through the Taken portal located on the final floating rock. After emerging from the portal, you’ll find yourself standing directly in front of another Beacon. Interact with the object, then prepare yourself for the mission’s final showdown with a powerful Corrupted Techeun and her Taken minions. Whittle down the Techeun’s health pool with your weapons and abilities, but beware — she will occasionally become immune and teleport around the arena. All the while, additional enemies continue to spawn, so make sure to watch your back and clear out those ads when you need some breathing room. After taking down the Corrupted Techeun, a purified version of the Awoken witch will appear and the mission will be complete. And there you have it — that’s everything you need to know about Aligning the Beacons and completing the Shattered Realm: Forest of Echoes mission. Make sure to check back in for guides on future Shattered Realm missions, and stayed tuned on Twitter for all your Destiny 2 news needs.

How long is Destiny 2 Lightfall? Main campaign length & side content rundown BungieJust how long is Destiny 2 Lightfall? While everyone’s experience will differ, we’ve got a full rundown on how long the main campaign should take you to complete, along with a look at the game’s bonus side content too. If you’ve played through a Destiny 2 expansion before, you likely know what to expect in terms of new content on offer. While the main campaign kicks it all off, there’s always plenty left to grind through after the game’s credits roll. From new activities on Neomuna to the upcoming Root of Nightmares Raid, Lightfall is no different. But just how long does it take to clear the campaign and reach this endgame of the latest Destiny 2 expansion? We’ve got you covered below with a full rundown on how long the Destiny 2 Lightfall campaign really is. How long is Destiny 2 Lightfall? Main campaign runtime explained The Lightfall campaign in Destiny 2 should take you anywhere between 5-7 hours depending on difficulty. If you play through on Classic, you should have an easier time blitzing through most missions. But if you opt for Legendary difficulty, you may be looking at a far more time-consuming experience where it’s probably recommended you do one normal playthrough first. With eight story missions to get through, along with a number of bonus objectives in-between, there’s a fair bit to do before reaching the end credits. But Lightfall’s overall runtime falls in line with previous Destiny 2 campaigns, so it won’t be anything too out of the ordinary for experienced Guardians. How long is Destiny 2 Lightfall with all side content? It’s impossible to truly quantify the true duration of Lightfall’s endgame in Destiny 2, much like previous expansions. However, you’re probably looking at a wider margin of 10-20 hours once everything is live and available. It all depends on you really as there’s a staggering wealth of activities to check out, power levels to grind, and of course, the Root of Nightmares Raid on the horizon, there’s still plenty left for Guardians to see, and do. As always, just how much you put into the experience is your choice and yours alone. You could feel satisfied just a few hours after the main story winds down, or you might be a completionist looking to spend hundreds of hours ticking off every little thing. It’s ultimately down to you and your playstyle. That just about wraps up everything you need to know about Destiny 2: Lightfall’s campaign length and the overall length once you factor in side content. For even more guides on the expansion and game as w whole, check these articles out below: Where to find the Chalice Keycard | How to get Verglas Curve Exotic Bow | How to unlock new Strand subclasses | Every Armor Charge Mod in Destiny 2 | How long is Destiny 2 Lightfall? | Destiny 2 Lightfall ending explained | Every Guardian Rank Title & Requirements | Destiny 2 Lightfall complete mission list | Destiny 2 Lightfall Legendary campaign rewards | All Destiny 2 DLC expansions | Best Destiny 2 PvE weapons

How Bungie is taking Destiny 2 back to the very beginning in Beyond Light BungieBungie is taking a bold step in Destiny 2 expansion, Beyond Light — when Year 4 of the long-running space fantasy series finally begins, the devs are aiming to bring the “feeling of Destiny 1” back, all while keeping the franchise fresh. [jwplayer 5580kmzX] Destiny is one of gaming’s longest-running modern franchises. The original title launched in 2014, before an Activision-backed sequel dropped in 2017. Bungie’s series has had a rugged run, however, with plenty of missteps along the way. According to the fanbase — and, in parts, Bungie developers too — the biggest misstep came in the sequel switchover. Destiny 2 had too many cooks in the kitchen, and that led the series off the beaten track that had sold the franchise to millions in the first place. That’s a mistake Bungie wants to fix in Destiny 2’s new expansion, Beyond Light. Beyond Light, releasing on Nov.10 after delays, should go some distance to right the wrongs Destiny made back in 2017, director Luke Smith has promised: “We’re trying to get back a little bit of that feeling of Destiny 1, but in an updated way.” The way they’re doing that? Well, they want to give players “more freedom” in creating their characters, as well as designing their abilities, guns, and Destiny builds. “What we’re trying to do with Stasis [the new element coming in Beyond Light] and wielding the Darkness is to show you, as a player, more freedom,” Smith explained while speaking to EDGE magazine about Destiny’s fourth year. “There’s also a meta-statement that we’re making about the difference in power between light and dark, but there’s this other part, which is the fantasy of ‘This is my Guardian, there are many like it, but this one is mine’. “I think we’re trying to get back to the feeling of Destiny 1… but we want to stick with how we think about the game now, and keep those systems that we’re using today in Destiny 2.” Then there are the stories Bungie is finally digging up. The next season, confirmed as “Season of the Hunt” will reportedly bring Uldren Sov back into the narrative nearly two years after his shock Guardian resurrection back in 2018. Destiny will put him by your side in Beyond Light, where players will be tracking down Oryx’s sister, Xivu Arath. The 24-month wait to see where his story goes has been pretty long so far, and that’s finally getting chopped down in Year 4. And lastly, there’s the new Year 4 leaks uncovered the other day; leaked PlayStation 4 artwork has seemingly confirmed the old Destiny Tower might even be back in Beyond Light — just another way to get that “Destiny 1 feeling” back. All in all, it’s an exciting time to be a long-term veteran of the franchise, or a newcomer. Year 4 expansion is set to turn Destiny 2 on its head all over again, if Bungie’s promises hold true, and act as a soft reset for the popular series. Beyond Light is set to drop on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The new expansion will kick-start “Season of the Hunt” and Year 4. Stick with Dexerto for all Destiny news.

Hidden Destiny 2 Onslaught mechanic makes farming Scrap much easier BungieFarming Scrap is essential in Destiny 2’s new Onslaught activity as it is required to purchase upgrades and this lesser-known strategy makes doing so much easier. Scrap is used in Onslaught to purchase various upgrades around each map including turrets, tripwires, and decoys. These either defeat or distract enemies keeping them from damaging the ADU and prematurely ending the run. A lesser-known strategy to farm Scrap is throwing ADU Batteries at the Advanced Defense Unit (ADU) to heal it while the ADU is already at full health. Doing so rewards 45 Scrap, triple that of what is normally received. Those wanting to mix-max can also utilize a bug on Hunters where dodging with your Class Ability straight after throwing the ADU Battery will duplicate the battery. This can only be done once per battery but effectively doubles earnings to 90 Scrap per battery. This alone may not sound like much but over 50 Waves it makes a huge difference. Ensuring that you do this will see your team earn thousands of extra Scrap which can then be used to get fully upgraded turrets and tripwires which are incredibly powerful in Onslaught. Something to be aware of is that when depositing ADU Batteries, they have powerful magnetism making depositing them from far away easy enough. Just be sure to look up and throw them into the air as the magnetism will carry them to the ADU.

Halo and Destiny creators Bungie working on a brand new game series BungieBungie, the creators of Halo and Destiny, announced a ton of expansion plans for company in a brand-new press release – including the fact that it’s hoping to put out a brand new IP to the world within the next four years. If you’re a fan of Bungie, but not that interested in their hit first-person shooter Destiny, then there may be some good news in store for you – if you’re patient, that is. In a press release earlier today, Bungie announced their immediate and long-term plans for expansion, including their plans for new IP. More specifically, the developer said that it plans to introduce a brand new IP “to market” before 2025. It’s important to point out that this doesn’t necessarily mean that the game will hit in 2025, but rather the company is hoping it’ll become available sometime before that window. It’s also entirely possible that it’ll get delayed beyond that point, so it’s important to not get your hopes up too too much, especially considering how fluctuating the games industry is. Unfortunately, no hints were given about the specific IP that they’re working on. Additionally, it’s unknown how far into development the actual game is. It’s very possible that only preliminary plans are in place, or if it’s something that’s been in the works for years at this point. Bungie announced these plans amid a slew of hirings and expansions within the company. Tons of new board members have joined the independent studio, and the company announced that they have broken ground on a new expansion for its worldwide headquarters, which will help them further develop their games. If you are a Destiny fan, there’s no worry that the devs will forget about that particular title, either: In the release, Bungie confirmed that it is committed to the “long-term development of Destiny 2 [and to] tell new stories in the Destiny Universe,” hinting that there’s more on the way horizon for that series. All in all, this is pretty good news if you’re a Bungie fan. While it remains to be seen exactly what it has in store, it’ll certainly be interesting to find out in the near future.

Guardians upset as Destiny 2’s Trials of Osiris replaced by new PVP map test BungiePvP-focused Guardians are upset at the Destiny 2 developers after they announced the cancellation of Trials of Osiris this week to test a batch of new PvP maps. Destiny 2 PvP lovers are not too happy with the recent announcement made by Bungie. The devs outlined how they are canceling the premier PvP mode Trials of Osiris to test the new maps this coming weekend. Trials of Osiris is the pinnacle of PvP in Destiny 2 and features a robust system that rewards players who can win flawlessly. This includes rewards like Adept weapons and a trip to the mythical location of The Lighthouse. Due to the competitive nature of the mode, it only runs during the weekends, but will not be running this weekend. However, this weekend’s run of Trials of Osiris has been canceled as the devs want to test the recently released PvP maps. This has upset a fair amount of the PvP community, who were keen to hop into the mode once more. “I don’t know if this was the call,” Destiny 2 content creator FalloutPlays responded. Many other players suggested simply running Trials of Osiris on the new maps since they were designed with the same 3v3 teams in mind. “Can’t you just make it Trials with the new maps in rotation… They are designed for 3v3 are they not?” A player asked. As referenced in the TWID, the maps being released were made with 3v3 in mind, with each one themed after a location in Destiny 2. We’ve got a map for Europa, another on Neptune, and finally, one that takes place on a terraformed pyramid ship. Players who participate in the playtest this weekend will receive a special emblem as well, so at least Trials lovers will get a small form of compensation.

Guardians tie the knot: Destiny 2 players married years after meeting in-game BungieTwo Guardians have finally tied the knot, years after meeting one another in a Looking For Group (LFG) party for GM Nightfalls. Two Destiny 2 players have tied the knot, after meeting one another in a LFG group. The pair who go by OGcuhh and TheBlueMoonAsh met through an LFG party back when they were first trying Grandmaster Nightfalls. Grandmaster Nightfalls require a significant amount of coordination from the players, which generally means LFGs are a great place to meet like-minded players. It seems that these two players got more than they bargained for, and began dating shortly after they formed the party. Fast forward a bit and they’re finally deciding to get married, rushing to have their wedding on June 3. One of their friends got a quote from the couple, who were sure to fill it with Destiny puns. “We met on dDstiny and have loved it ever since. While this chapter of Destiny is coming to an end it seems fitting to begin our own. We can’t wait any longer to Witness the ‘Final Shape’ of our relationship.” The Reddit user said that their wedding cake would also be Destiny themed, and that they would be sure to post photos of the Guardian couple when they finally tied the knot.

Guardians praise Destiny 2’s new Zavala upon reveal: “Lance would be proud” BungieDestiny 2 Guardians have praised Zavala’s new voice actor Keith David after his first lines were revealed, many of whom were impressed with the rendition, claiming “Lance would be proud.” Destiny 2 has just revealed the new version of Zavala for the Final Shape. After Lance Reddick died last year, Keith David took up the mantle as the Vanguard Commander — and now we’ve finally seen what that looks like in-game. As part of the Vi-doc Bungie released on May 23, David showcased what he’d been working on for the character, including lines such as “I used to think I’d give anything to bring you back”, and “I won’t lose another soldier in this war.” His grizzled tone provides a slightly older version of Zavala, one that fits perfectly for the upcoming expansion. This Zavala has seen more destruction and death and is clearly ready to do whatever it takes to take down the Witness and end the battle. Guardians everywhere couldn’t agree more, with many believing he’s the perfect follow-up to Lance. “It sounds really good, I can sense the emotion in his voice. I will never forget Lance, but this is a great follow-up,” one Twitter user commented. Many Guardians got emotional after seeing their commander speak again, raising and encouraging them to bring their all against the Witness in The Final Shape. Others felt similarly, stating that Lance would be proud of Keith for taking over the reins; “This scene right here made me cry. Lance would be so proud of Keith.” This is only a brief glimpse of what we will see from David in the lead-up to The Final Shape. With Destiny 2’s story ending as we know it, there’s no doubt Zavala, Ikora and of course, Cayde-6 will be present to witness the end, meaning we’re bound to hear more from our Vanguard commander in the days to come.

Guardians discover Lance Reddick was playing Destiny 2 the night before he passed away BungieA Guardian went digging and found that beloved Zavala voice actor Lance Reddick was playing Destiny 2 the night before he passed away. Destiny 2 voice actor Lance Reddick was beloved by the community, his portrayal of Zavala throughout the game’s many years left a memorable impression on the player base. There were many times when Lance would inspire the Destiny community, bringing in videos and more, encouraging and lifting spirits alike. Unfortunately, Lance Reddick suddenly passed away a few days ago, causing the community to come together in solidarity to remember all he had done for the game. Lance was so deeply entwined within the Destiny 2 space that his wife came forward and gave thanks to the players who paid tribute, stating that “Lance loved you as much as he loved the game.” One Guardian, in particular, was able to find Lance’s Destiny username and discovered that he was even playing the night before he passed away. According to Bungie’s website, Lance’s Guardian was last in the EDZ exploring the free zone. A player was able to discover his username whilst looking through old videos that he had posted on his Twitter page, with some featuring his account in focus. It appears that Lance actually played Destiny 2 quite a fair amount, being able to juggle his time well between being a popular actor, voice actor, and more He was in the midst of completing the Lightfall campaign before he passed away, being just one mission away from finishing off Calus. Many Destiny 2 players were crushed to hear the news, with this discovery only adding to that feeling. Further research from players showed that Reddick had an impressive Triumph score of 22,000, well proving his name as a Destiny 2 player. Another player was able to find his total hours played, with 1.4k hours across both Destiny 1 and 2 for a combined 2,800 hours. Lance Reddick will be sorely missed by the Destiny 2 community, not only as his iconic voice as Zavala, but as a community leader, icon, and inspiration. You can make donations to momcares.org in Baltimore, Reddick’s hometown.

Guardians are now roadkill in Destiny 2 as Bungie forgets to disable Sparrows in Iron Banner BungieDestiny 2 developers Bungie accidentally forgot to disable Sparrows in the recent Iron Banner, causing mass Guardian roadkill all over the PvP mode. Destiny 2 is well known for its fantastic set pieces, brilliantly designed raids, and amazing exotics. All of these are generally found via PvE activities, however, as PvP is often the underdog of Destiny’s activities, despite the looter shooter bolstering a strong skill-based PvP community. Bungie occasionally highlights the mode more by introducing events such as Iron Banner, a limited-time mode where players can compete against one another for special weapons and armor pieces. Iron Banner has made a return during Season of the Witch, but with a slightly jankier version than Bungie had intended. Bungie accidentally enabled Sparrows throughout the PvP mode, allowing players to murder one another with their vehicles. No gun skill required. Bungie accidentally enables Iron Banner with a twist Bungie enabled Iron Banner for all players to hop in and enjoy on September 6. The intense PvP mode prioritizes gunplay and smart ability usage in order to achieve victory over the other team. Well, that would be the case if Bungie remembered to disable Sparrows during the mode, which unfortunately allowed players to ram into others to massacre them. Sparrows are a Guardian’s form of transport in Destiny 2 and allows them to move swiftly in patrol zones. Players can also deal damage with their Sparrow if they ram into enemies at a high enough speed, essentially killing them instantly if they aren’t a major enemy. That’s exactly what happens to fellow Guardians in Iron Banner as well, meaning you can ride around and one-shot others with your maniacal driving techniques. So next time you’re playing Iron Banner, make sure to look both ways before crossing to ensure you aren’t run over.

Guardians are calling Destiny 2’s worst perk an “April Fool’s” prank BungieOne of the worst perks in Destiny 2 has led Guardians to discuss whether or not it was designed as an “April Fool’s” prank due to how bad it feels to use. Perks are some of the foundations of Destiny 2’s gameplay, offering a wide array of bonuses that can drastically alter a gun’s strength and how they feel to play. However, not all perks are made equal, and one in particular has Guardians discussing whether or not the devs pulled an “April Fool’s” prank on them. The perk titled Invisible Hand grants a bonus to stability after the user misses multiple shots in a row. Stability is often overlooked as a stat in Destiny, as bonus damage and range tend to be the king of PvE and PvP respectively. However, not only is the stat granted considered pretty abysmal, but the way in which you receive the buff is too. After all, you have to actively miss multiple shots in a row to get the measly Stability bonus, prompting players to question why it exists in the first place. “Like seriously? Is this an April Fool’s perk?… How is this even remotely useful? What situation would you ever use that? Please someone help me understand,” a Reddit user begged. One user pointed out that this is not the first time Bungo has released a bad perk to make less mediocre ones look a bit better. Others believed that the latest set of perks were only added to inflate the loot pool, as “nobody in their right mind could ever think they are useful.” A potential reason explained by one Guardian on Reddit was that the perk is referencing the Invisible Hand from an economic and market standpoint. “Just like the ‘invisible hand’ of the market that the perk refers to. It doesn’t work either, markets are chaos and always have been.”

Get this meta Destiny 2 Exotic while The Witch Queen is still free ActivisionWith Destiny 2’s past expansions being made free until The Final Shape now is the perfect time to get the best Exotics weapons from each DLC, and there’s one clear standout from The Witch Queen. The Witch Queen introduced multiple Exotics that still see use to this day. Some great examples include Parasite which excels at Atraks-1, and Dead Messenger which remains one of the most underrated weapons in Destiny 2. However, the standout by far is Osteo Striga. The Kinetic SMG is a phenomenal Exotic weapon that fires a stream of toxic projectiles that automatically lock onto targets. These projectiles poison combatants and can even spread to other nearby enemies. To trigger the poison bursts all you have to do is get a final blow or land a few precision hits. The effect is extremely easy to activate yet deals some of the most impressive AOE damage in the game. When it comes to add clear Exotic weapons, Osteo Striga outclasses everything else. Another strength of Osteo Striga is that it’s a primary weapon. This means that it has infinite ammo so there’s no need to worry about ammo economy. This is one of the big advantages it has over other amazing add clear weapons like Forbearance and Ager’s Scepter. Although Osteo Striga is excellent on its own it can be made even better by using Necrotric Grip. These Warlock Exotic gauntlets increase both the poison damage dealt by Osteo Striga and help it spread more easily. Getting Osteo Striga does require some work as it can’t be made until after completing The Witch Queen campaign. Once the expansion’s main story is finished, you’ll receive Osteo Striga’s crafting pattern which can be used to shape it in the Enclave.

Game-breaking Destiny double XP farm uncovered in The Final Shape BungieDestiny 2’s latest expansion has gone live, meaning a new Power Level grind is in order. Once Guardians have seen The Final Shape’s campaign through to its conclusion, the gearing process for Salvation’s Edge begins, and it’s being helped with a double XP farm. Even though The Final Shape has only been live for a few hours, the community has already stumbled upon what’s guaranteed the most efficient means of ensuring their fellow Guardians are Raid-ready. YouTuber Gigz has released a video documenting a loot and XP farm that requires minimum effort to take full advantage of. The only prerequisite? Friends. As Gigz explains, Private Crucible matches are currently awarding loot and progress towards completing objectives on The Final Shape’s new Pathfinder system. Introduced as a replacement for Bounties, completing a full string of Pathfinder missions yields Powerful Engrams and other rewards needed to increase Power. Setting each Private Match to the fastest respawn time and minimum kills required for victory optimizes the process further. Participants need at least one kill to get loot rewards at a match’s end. Comments on Gigz’s video claim that Catalysts for Exotic weapons Wicked Implement and Final Warning can be obtained from Private Matches and that K/D/A stats are affected. Both reports are unconfirmed. The question that underlines Gigz’s video is whether this is an intentional feature. Considering Private Matches never conferred any loot or Bounty progress before The Final Shape, it’s a safe bet to say Guardians’ new XP farm is the result of an oversight. That being the case, anyone in the market for quick gains will want to take full advantage before Bungie inevitably pulls the plug. Alternatively, if you’re still moving through The Final Shape’s campaign, check out the full mission list and how to reach all of the refreshed Power caps introduced with the DLC.

Game-breaking Destiny 2 invisibility bug threatens integrity of Lightfall’s Raid Race BungieAn invisibility bug has been affecting Destiny 2 players post-Lightfall launch, causing concerns about the integrity of the World’s First Race as Root of Nightmares draws near. Destiny 2’s Lightfall has been a bit of a mixed bag from Bungie. Whilst we were gifted with several system and quality-of-life updates, the feedback of the campaign left things to be desired. On top of that, the game has been plentiful with bugs, causing Bungie to completely disable certain weapons that they’ve deemed particularly problematic. Exotics such as Winterbite and Jötunn have seen bugs allowing them to deal far more damage than usual. As such they’ve already been taken out of play for a decent chunk of activities. However, it’s not only weapons that are seemingly causing havoc for Bungie, as now subclasses and systems are now becoming problematic for the game too. All of this coming in close proximity to the Root of Nightmares Raid on March 10. Players have now discovered a glitch in Destiny 2 that causes their character to become strangely invisible, with only a faint outline of them left in view. This bug can also cause the players’ weapons to become translucent, meaning they can no longer see their crosshairs or sights. Bungie investigating potential fixes for invisibility bug in leadup to Raid Race Bungie has stated in a tweet that they’re aware of the issue and are currently looking into solutions. They also expressed that they believe the issue has something to do with the new commendation system added into the game, as the player models of Guardians are loaded in to show who was in your fireteam. Players have expressed concerns about the bug, which could spell disaster for the upcoming World’s First Raid Race. Having a teammate go invisible suddenly whilst trying to coordinate during the race may cause havoc among fireteam members, who are already struggling with ADs and mechanics. Alongside this, Bungie’s main method of fixing the bug at the moment is via disconnecting and relaunching the game. This wouldn’t be such a problem for players participating in regular PvE activities, as a disconnect won’t set you back much. But in a raid setting, it could mean the difference between a World’s First Clear and second place. Bungie announces invisibility bug fix won’t come out until after Lightfall Raid Race Bungie has announced in their March 9th TWAB that they’ve found a solution to the bug, however, it won’t be going out until March 16, 6 days after the World’s First Race. Unfortunately, this means Day 1 raiders may be affected by this whilst Bungie looks to implement the fix.

Game-breaking Destiny 2 exploit is taking over Trials but Bungie isn’t rushing to disable it BungieA game-changing Destiny 2 exploit has come to light, one allowing Guardians to equid Exotic weapon perks on Legendary gear, yet Bungie isn’t rushing to disable this week’s Trials of Osiris. Rather, devs have simply advised players to “have some fun” with it all. Exotics are the most powerful pieces of equipment in Destiny 2 for good reason. With exclusive perks and abilities, Guardians have to choose carefully as they’re only allowed to equip one weapon and one armor piece at this tier on any given loadout. At least, that was the case until today. Now, a new game-changing exploit is in effect as players have found a way to effectively wield multiple Exotics at a time. Yet despite the significance of the bug, Bungie isn’t rushing to disable Trials of Osiris or PVP as a whole. Quite the opposite, it appears. Instead of switching it all offline while fixing the issue, devs are letting players run wild with the exploit for a short while, simply telling the community to “have some fun.” The issue first started gaining traction on September 15 as players uncovered the bug in the crafting system. Just by starting the process of crafting an Exotic weapon, and then rapidly swapping over to a Legendary weapon, the game mistakenly carries over Exotic perks to the new selection. Naturally, the community has already been hard at work scheming on some of the most brokenly powerful combinations. Not only have they proven absurdly effective in PVP, but they also happen to obliterate foes in PVE as well. Given this exploit has come into focus over a weekend of Trials, however, many questioned whether Bungie would disable the high-stakes PVP mode. Historically, we’ve seen Trials delayed countless times over similar issues. This time around, however, devs don’t appear eager to shut things down. “We’re aware of an issue that allows specific weapon perks to be crafted into other legendary weapons and are investigating a fix,” devs shared on Twitter hours after the bug took over. “We currently don’t have any plans to disable Trials of Osiris due to this issue.” Shortly after the initial statement from the Bungie Help account, the Destiny 2 Team account then followed up with a lighter comment, advising the community to enjoy the chaos while it’s here. “We’re exploring all potential solutions and keeping an eye out in case things get TOO wild and we need to take drastic measures to ensure the health of the game. “In the meantime, let’s all have some fun! Igneous Hammer will come back to Trials ASAP.” So for the time being, expect your PVP games to be filled with Guardians carrying multiple overpowered weapons into battle. If things do get a little too out of hand, however, there’s always a chance Trials is taken offline in the very near future, so keep your eyes peeled.

Game-breaking Destiny 2 bug has players losing their Guardians BungieA game-breaking bug in Destiny 2 has caused players to completely lose their Guardians, prompting them to remake characters on the login screen. Destiny 2 players have reportedly been losing their characters when they try to log into the looter shooter. Many players have even noticed that their Bungie ID had changed when logging into Destiny 2, and when trying to access their characters, were instead met with a create new character option. Even when logging in and out of Destiny 2, players were still unable to access their characters, with many expressing worry their accounts would be lost forever. Potentially thousands of hours down the drain. This is wildly problematic for Bungie’s popular title, as players can spend countless hours working on their character, making this random disappearance even more worrying for the community. “I just opened the game and was presented with the date of birth screen. Cool,” one player said of their experience logging in on March 21. “Then I got notice that my bungie ID code changed. That’s weird. Then it wants me to select a class. Where are my characters? Closed and reopened the app multiple times and my characters aren’t there. How do I fix this?” The player questioned. Others flooded the comments sharing a similar experience, saying that they’re unable to access their characters also. “This just happened to me as well. I’m now unable to even access the game. I keep getting notified that the servers are unavailable – error code: cat,” one player stated. “Got the DOB screen and then got told Destiny servers are unavailable,” another claimed. Bungie has stated that they have since solved this issue, but advised players to relaunch Destiny 2 so that their character data can properly update. According to their urgent fix, “character and account data” has been unaffected, so all Guardians will be restored upon your next login.

Furious Destiny 2 players beg Bungie to reconsider “casual” Witch Queen changes ActivisionBungie just revealed the first batch of significant Destiny 2 gameplay changes planned for The Witch Queen expansion and Guardians are already fuming over the more “casual” tweaks. With The highly anticipated Witch Queen expansion on the way to Destiny 2, players are eagerly awaiting one of the biggest content drops to date. While an official reveal is still a ways off, Bungie recently touched on some of the fundamental gameplay changes on the horizon. Just about every subclass is changing to some extent and even general abilities are being fine-tuned as well. It’s the latter that caught the attention of the Destiny player base. Before long, many top content creators and experienced Guardians were lashing out over the “casual” adjustments. Namely, sliding is set to take a huge hit in the Witch Queen update. Weapons will be less accurate and flinch will be even more noticeable when sliding in the near future. In light of this change, among others, players were quick to let Bungie know their displeasure. https://twitter.com/WishYaLuckk/status/1423353779592761347 The full list of changes revealed on August 6 had many concerned about the wavering level of skill in PVP specifically. These gameplay tweaks may come as a result of “casual players finding it too hard to slide and engage,” content creator WishYaLuckk stressed. “The slide change seems really silly,” fellow Destiny veteran Gigz chimed in. “If it wasn’t random pellet spread, I would be on board.” Instead, a new element of randomization further reduces the Crucible’s skill ceiling. “The continued nerf to movement tech, the overall slowing down of the game, and the constant reduction in skill gap across all elements of the game, is really the kinda stuff that makes me wanna play Destiny a lil more these days,” Gladd said sarcastically. Read More: How to claim Destiny 2 Prime Gaming rewards – While this criticism targeted the PVP experience in particular, the slide change along with other general tweaks apply across the board. Therefore, these Witch Queen adjustments will impact the flow of PVE gameplay as well. – Any time a player receives an exotic in a raid, all fireteam members also receive the exotic + 2500 Vanguard tokens. – If a player lands 3 sniper headshots in the crucible, their next shot will hit for immune to keep things fair.— Gladd (@Gladd) August 6, 2021 There’s still plenty of time before the new season kicks off. This could leave room for a few last-minute changes in response to the backlash. Though there’s also every chance the latest wave of frustration falls on deaf ears too. More in-depth blog posts are set for the following weeks. Bungie already teased more intricate looks at armor and weapon changes on the way. Keep your eyes peeled on @DeltaINTEL for all the latest.

Funny Guns are dead as Bungie fixes Destiny 2’s insane crafting glitch Over the weekend, Destiny 2 players discovered one of the biggest exploits in the looter shooter’s history, but now the ability to make and use the so-called “Funny Guns,” is over after Bungie patched the crafting glitch and restored all affected weapons. On September 15, an exploit involving a weapon crafting glitch was discovered that allowed players to combine frames and perks across multiple weapons. It didn’t take long for the Destiny community to figure out the potential for this bug. The result was shotgun Ammit-AR2s, insta-kill Vexcaliburs, and even Heavy Grenade Launchers that were basically firing nuclear warheads. The Funny Guns that resulted from this bug are easily amongst the most broken in Destiny history with players managing to solo raid bosses using them. However, the fun couldn’t last forever and as promised Bungie has now stepped in to bring an end to the game-breaking exploit. Destiny 2 crafting glitch has been patched after chaotic weekend Bungie has patched the crafting glitch and restored all affected weapons effectively bringing an end to the Funny Guns era with the fix going live in the early hours of September 18. Announcing the patch Bungie Help tweeted: “UPDATE: In the first of multiple updates, which is going live shortly, a selection of Exotic and Legendary frames and perks on crafted weapons will be temporarily disabled. Crafted weapons can still be equipped.” “This includes Osteo Striga, Revision Zero, Dead Man’s Tale, Dead Messenger, Vexcalibur, and all three Exotic class glaives. This will not affect any versions of these that exist that were not crafted. We’re currently building a second fix focused on replacing illegitimate perks on crafted weapons,” the Destiny developer confirmed. Following this post, Destiny 2’s servers were taken down and everyone was disconnected. Once Guardians got back online their glitched Funny Guns had been amended now acting just like regular weapons. Interestingly, the glitched frames are still visible when hovering over a previously crafted weapon. For example, the infamous shotgun Ammit will still display as an Aggressive Frame although this is purely cosmetic and has no impact in-game. For the time being, rollbacks are not anticipated with Bungie previously confirming it was not something it was looking into. That means Guardians will most likely get to keep any loot and triumphs acquired by using the glitched weapons.

Four-time Destiny 2 champion permabanned despite pleading innocent BungieOne of Destiny 2’s most prolific players has been permanently banned for cheating but insists it was a misunderstanding with Bungie Security flagging an unrelated program. Destiny 2 is a game known for its immense skill ceiling and endless grind. However, some players choose to skip the hundreds of hours required to be competitive at the highest level and instead turn to cheats. Cheating has been a longstanding issue with players going far beyond traditional wallhacks and aimbots. There have been cases of Guardians flying around the map one-shotting everyone in sight, offering zero counterplay in the process. The topic of cheating becomes especially heated when discussing world firsts, sensational feats that only the best players can accomplish which is exactly why this latest ban has proven so controversial. Destiny 2 world first champion disputes permanent ban Four times Destiny 2 world first champion Cruz has been permanently banned after Bungie Security accused him of the use of “editing/debugging software marketed as a cheat program,” with Bungie even checking that it was not a false positive. Following the permanent ban, Cruz exploded on X/Twitter slamming the Destiny developer: “You just can’t make this up man. Considering the fact that I described in detail the program and what’s its purpose is for (cannot alter any files or inputs related to gaming) this is UNREAL!” Elaborating further, Cruz claimed, “When I play older Total War games (RTS games if you don’t know) the economy system is dated and I usually run a program to alleviate the system beyond what out-dated workshop mods can do,” believing this program is what got flagged by the anti-cheat. He reaffirmed, “This program once again cannot alter any files as it strictly is limited to working with the economy of these games,” admitting that the program was, “still active in the background,” as he had been playing Shogun 2 shortly before logging into Destiny. Cruz’s ban is a historic event with him being recognized as being a part of the world’s first clears for Vault of Glass, Vow of the Disciple, King’s Fall, and Crota’s End. If this is not a mistake and cheating was involved it would raise serious questions over the legitimacy of those achievements.

Fortnite & Destiny 2 collab ramps up with Battle Bus easter egg in Season of Plunder Epic GamesWith Destiny 2 now available on the Epic Games Store, a number of crossover bundles and in-game easter eggs have been popping up. The latest has now been uncovered as Guardians have spotted Fortnite’s Battle Bus at the HELM. During the Destiny 2 Lightfall showcase, Bungie announced a new partnership with Epic Games. As a result of this new connection, players can now access Destiny 2 through the Epic Games Store. To celebrate the news, a number of unique cosmetic bundles have been released. From Destiny skins in Fortnite to adorable costumes in Fall Guys, Epic has embraced Bungie’s popular universe with open arms. Returning the favor, Bungie has even quietly dropped some easter eggs throughout Destiny 2 for attentive players to spot. Chief among them is none other than Fortnite’s Battle Bus which has appeared at the HELM. Upon traveling to Eliksni Quarter in the Last City, you’ll immediately see something new. On the left-hand side is what appears to be nothing more than general debris at first. But in moving closer and turning to the side, you’ll notice it’s actually a nod to Fortnite. The iconic Battle Bus has somehow crashed into the Botza District. While there’s no operating the vehicle in its rundown state, locals have already set themselves up close by. Some have moved furniture inside the bus itself while others are simply keeping warm outside. That’s all there is to this particular Fortnite easter egg but who’s to say there’s not plenty more hiding in plain sight? As the Epic partnership has only just kicked off, we could be seeing plenty of unique crossovers in the months and years to come.

Former Destiny dev admits Activision deal was “bad from the start” Bungie[jwplayer rhX0xEL2] Activision assumed control over the Destiny franchise for almost five years until their split from Bungie in 2019. Now former franchise dev and composer Martin O’Donnell has just revealed how troubling the initial deal truly was. Initially pitched as an evolving multiplayer project spanning a full decade, Bungie’s follow up to the Halo series was its most ambitious undertaking yet. After shopping the idea around to big-name publishers, the developers eventually settled with Activision. In January 2019 this relationship came crashing down as Bungie assumed full rights to the Intellectual Property (IP). O’Donnell, an iconic gaming composer that just so happened to work on the first iteration of Destiny, has now shared his explosive take on the deal. Even outlining how developers at Bungie “knew it was a risk right from the get-go.” In a July 6 interview with popular Halo YouTuber ‘HiddenXperia,’ O’Donnell vented his frustrations with the agreement, and offered his first thoughts on the matter since his messy firing from Bungie in 2014. Initially close to signing a new deal with Microsoft, O’Donnell explained why Bungie turned it down. The corporation owns the Halo IP. Despite Bungie developing games in the franchise all throughout the 2000s, it was Microsoft’s franchise through and through. They wanted to take Destiny in a different direction and maintain control of the property. “The reason we went with Activision, as part of the contract, they didn’t own the IP,” he explained. “Microsoft owns the Halo IP. We wanted to make sure that whoever we worked with next would not own the IP.” While many offers were on the table following the success of the Halo franchise, they signed with Activision to keep Destiny as their own. Unfortunately, this didn’t quite pan out as many of the higher-ups at Bungie had envisioned. “It was bad from the start,” O’Donnell explained. Activision didn’t have “the legal right to mess with the IP.” The only way to keep that rule enforced was for all of the leaders at Bungie to agree and outright say that “you can’t mess with the IP.” Ultimately, there was a difference of opinion, and “that’s not what happened.” Certain Bungie developers sided with Activision on the direction of Destiny while others did not. That’s why they fired me,” he said. “That was probably my biggest disappointment. We worked for a decade to make sure we could be in a position where we could stand up to the publisher and say, no, we own the IP, you can’t mess with it. And I was overruled and eventually let go.” The topic begins at the 1:38:30 mark for mobile readers It’s no secret that development on Destiny was extremely scattered before release. Iterations of the game were scrapped and much of the story was altered last minute. Most simply ended up on Grimoire cards instead. There’s no telling how much of this was down to the clash between Bungie and Activision, though it certainly seems to have been the main factor behind Destiny’s sloppy launch. Reflecting on the end of the relationship in 2019, O’Donnell thought to himself that it was “about time.” Much of his work on the Destiny soundtrack alongside Beatles member Paul McCartney was kept under wraps by Activision. Though you can listen to their efforts on Music of the Spheres thanks to recent leaks.

Former Destiny 2 Community Manager laughs at Game Awards nom following Bungie firings BungieThe Game Awards has nominated Destiny 2 for Best Community Support just weeks after mass layoffs at Bungie, prompting a reaction from a Community Manager who was impacted by the firings. The Game Awards 2023 nominations have been announced, and while they highlight what a great year it’s been for gamers, one particular nod is a reminder of how rough this year has been for those working in the industry. The nomination in question is Destiny 2‘s inclusion in the Best Community Support category. While that game has been widely praised for its community support, the nomination comes just weeks after massive layoffs at Bungie, which impacted around 100 employees including renowned composer Michael Salvatori and most of the community support team. Following the announcement, one former Bungie employee who was laid off last month shared her thoughts on the nomination. Fans and former employees have mixed responses to Destiny 2’s Best Community Support nomination Responding to a tweet featuring the Best Community Support nominees, former Community Manager Liana Ruppert just had this to say: In response to some other comments, Ruppert clarified that she’s proud of the work her team did and those who are still there. “If it does [win], I will be VERY proud of Cozmo and Bruno, because they are amazing. But they left them with nothing. Our team has been asking for more people, not laying off half of them,” said Ruppert. Fans in the comments shared a similar reaction, with criticisms more focused on Bungie than The Game Awards. Most seem to agree that, while the nomination is poorly timed, the former and current employees who handled Destiny 2’s community support deserve all the praise. As one X user put it, “On one hand, I don’t want them to win something like that after nuking a huge chunk of the community support team, on the other hand I know the remaining community support team are still doing a great job.” If you liked this, be sure to check out the rest of our Destiny 2 coverage, including the guides below: Deepsight Harmonizers: How to farm, use, and what weapons to convert | Exotic Mission Rotator: What it is, how to access, schedule, loot table | Best Exotic weapons | Best PvP Weapons | Best PvE Weapons | Best Titan Builds | Best Warlock Builds | Best Arc 3.0 Builds | Best Solar 3.0 Builds | Best Void 3.0 Builds | Best Stasis Builds

Forgotten Destiny 2 Pulse Rifle will be excellent in The Final Shape and you can farm it this week BungieDestiny 2 The Final Shape is introducing a wide range of balancing changes, including a huge buff to Pulse Rifles, and to best take advantage of it you’ll want to farm this underrated weapon while it’s still featured. A big change coming to the PvE Meta in The Final Shape is the likely emergence of Pulse Rifles. The burst weapons are receiving a massive 20% damage buff against all PvE combatants, and an additional 15% against Minors. This buff will be more than enough to elevate them alongside some of the best Primary Weapons in the looter shooter. This has led Destiny 2 players to consider which previously overlooked Pulse Rifles are now worth farming. For this, there’s no better option than Darkest Before, a Solar Pulse Rifle that was reissued in Season 23 alongside the Prophecy loot refresh. Darkest Before is a great weapon that gets access to some fantastic meta rolls. Here is Darkest Before’s full perk pool: Column 3: Attrition Orbs, Deconstruct, Elemental Capacitor, Heal Clip, Subsistence, Wellspring – Column 4: Focused Fury, Headseeker, Incandescent, Kill Clip, One For All, Surplus – The PvE God Roll for Darkest Before is Heal Clip + Incandescent, a combination that is already proven on other meta Solar weapons. Some examples include Heliocentric QSc, Luna’s Howl, and The Summoner, all of which are strong options. Though Incandescent is easily the best Column 4 perk, Heal Clip can be swapped on builds that don’t need more sustain. Deconstruct is a viable option to refill the magazine and reduce the amount of reloads required, while Attrition Orbs is viable on Pulse Rifles thanks to how often they can proc it. The good news is that if you want to get Darkest Before, now is the best time. Prophecy is Destiny 2’s featured dungeon this week and will remain so until May 28. While the refreshed dungeon is featured, its bosses can be farmed and will keep giving drops. For Darkest Before, you’ll need to farm the dungeon’s final boss, Kell Echo. The easiest way to do this is to use D2Checkpoint to teleport to the final encounter and skip having to re-complete the dungeon every time. With this strategy, you’ll be able to get plenty of Kell Echo kills and should have Darkest Before’s PvE god roll in no time.

Forgotten Destiny 2 Exotic’s Catalyst rework finally makes it worth using BungieOne of Destiny 2‘s oldest Exotics received a rework in The Final Shape, and, as a result, players have started to praise the sizable power boost it delivers. Added in 2018’s Forsaken expansion, the auto rifle is undeniably gaining in popularity now that the dust has settled on The Final Shape. Post-change, the Focused Fire perk unlocked with Cerberus+1’s Catalyst functions as follows: “After a final blow with this weapon, hold reload to return ammo to the magazine and swap to a tighter spread that deals increased damage.” This is contrary to the Catalyst’s original function, which allowed Guardians to switch to Focused Fire mode at will with no damage boost. “I can’t believe no one is talking about how good Cerberus+1 is after the Catalyst rework,” said one player on Reddit, sharing their disbelief that Bungie’s change had so far slipped under the radar. Judging by responses to the OP, Guardians had collectively overlooked the buff until now. “Holy smokes, will have to give that a bash on my War Rig Titan,” came one response. “So much new sh*t I forgot about the change. I’ll try it out. Sounds fun!” read another. “This is my all-time favorite Exotic, and that’s from when it SUCKED! Can’t wait to try this out,” one excitable Guardian mused. One quirk not mentioned in-game is that Focused Fire eliminates damage drop-off or, more precisely, has an inverse damage penalty, making performance less effective at close range but deadly to enemies and other Guardians at range. With Khvostov 7G-0X currently dominating the Primary Exotic meta, Cerberus+1 becoming a concurrent top-tier meta pick is unlikely, but it’s already found a foothold in Crucible. With balance changes for the former confirmed to be on the cards, you could see it more frequently soon.

Forbearance won’t be Destiny 2’s best add-clear weapon for much longer BungieForbearance is Destiny 2’s best add-clear weapon, but after the hefty nerfs coming in The Final Shape arrive, the Grenade Launcher won’t be meta anymore. In a TWID posted on May 15, Bungie revealed a huge wave of weapon tuning updates are coming in The Final Shape. These are being implemented to freshen up the meta and rebalance anything too strong or too weak. One of the biggest nerfs coming involves Forbearance, Destiny 2’s best add-clear weapon. The Arc Grenade Launcher is getting hit hard with the following changes affecting it: Wave Frame Grenade Launchers – Reduced the length of the waves from 22 meters to 15 meters (except for Dead Messenger). – Chain Reaction – Special Weapons have 15% smaller AoE size and 20% less damage. – The nerf to Wave Frame Grenade Launchers will see the size of each wave fired reduced by over 30%. This will make it harder to hit multiple targets with a single shot reducing the effectiveness of the archetype. However, that’s a nerf to every Legendary Wave Frame GL and not specific to Forbearance. The real reason Forbearance is losing its throne is the changes to Chain Reaction, with Bungie reducing the perk’s effectiveness on Special weapons by lowering its damage output. Chain Reaction is one of the big reasons why Forbearance became so dominant in the first place. It makes every kill trigger an explosion that can spread and wipe out several enemies in one shot. According to Light GG, over 50% of Forbearance rolls feature Chain Reaction, making it one of the most popular perks in the game, but it won’t be nearly as potent in The Final Shape. Those looking for alternatives should consider checking out Undercurrent. Much like Forbearance, Undercurrent is an Arc Wave Frame Grenade Launcher. However, its power comes through Voltshot rather than Chain Reaction and with the former not getting nerfed, it will still be a powerhouse in The Final Shape.

“Fantastic” Destiny 2 concept illustrates how crafting should have been A Destiny 2 player has come up with an idea on how to innovate crafting and fix the looter shooter’s RNG problem with the power of infusing. Introduced alongside The Witch Queen, crafting was a game-changer for Destiny 2. Rather than relying solely on luck, Guardians could now craft their own weapons with specific perks. While it was and still is an impactful system there’s no doubt crafting has its limitations. Above all else, it only applies to a select few dozen weapons that make up just a fraction of Destiny’s vast arsenal. But this idea suggested by one player and widely praised by the community could be what it takes crafting to the next level. Destiny 2 weapon infusing proposal would innovate crafting Looking to innovate on the existing crafting system, a Destiny 2 player proposed a new idea that they call Infusing which would let crafting interact with non-craftable weapons. The post proposes: “Idea for D2, infusing two weapons rolls. You’d go to the enclave for it and need two of the same weapon, you choose which barrel and mag mod to keep and you get the perk collum selection of both guns to choose from. If there is already a perk colum selection, than you choose which gets voided.” This suggestion would see a form of weapon merging added to Destiny 2. A system like this would let you combine two rolls to get the best perks from each weapon, likely costing Glimmer and Ascendant Alloys to do so. The idea proved extremely popular with the most upvoted reply reading: “This could definitely fix the RNG problem for many dangerously annoying to grind activities like dungeons while still maintaining the grind to get each and every perk you desire (barrel, mag, perks, and masterwork) one by one…” “Definitely needs a new name since we already have infusion, but this is actually a fantastic idea,” and “Just like the gun machine in borderlands. I’m down with this,” were amongst the other comments applauding the concept. Several of the thread’s replies revealed that this is what they hoped Destiny 2 crafting was going to be when Bungie released it. Instead, the system in place requires players to farm Deepsight Weapons, extract red borders, and then craft and level up their desired gun. While a feature like Infusing could be a game-changer it would need to be costly. If it was too accessible then weapon grinding could become devalued largely defeating the point of a looter shooter.

Fan-favorite Destiny 2 exploit returns after 30th Anniversary update BungieBungie’s 30th Anniversary update brought lots of changes to the game but the return of one big movement exploit has the Destiny 2 community buzzing. In the annals of Destiny 2 history, few exploits have ever made bigger waves than ‘Titan Skating.” This old glitch allows players to cross huge distances in the blink of an eye by simply chaining a few unintended animations together and people were using it to break all kinds of speedrunning records. Bungie had previously removed it from the game altogether but the new Eager Edge weapon trait from the Anniversary update is making it better and more accessible than ever before. Skating returns to Destiny 2 The skating exploit used to be a feature that only Titans could properly replicate but, after some minor changes, each class now has a chance to get in on the fun. When you add the Eager Edge trait — which increases a sword’s lunge distance in the seconds after swapping to it — the effects of the canceled animations are dramatically increased and players can get back to flying across the map. While that speed boost by itself would be a big change to the game, things get wild when adding other movement enhancing abilities to the mix Some of the more experienced players in the thread offered up advice for anyone looking to try this technique out for themselves. One user pointed out that using this method doesn’t require smashing into a wall to stop: “You can also block with the sword before impact and you’ll survive pretty much anything.” Another commenter pointed out that while Titans were the originators of the trick, they’re now the only class who can’t take advantage of the high speeds available to Warlocks and Hunters: “kinda messed up that Titans are stuck in the slow lane after laying the foundation for this one”

Fan favorite Destiny 2 exotic missions to return on rotating basis in Lightfall BungieBungie has revealed in a recent blog that fan-favorite exotic reward missions will be returning to Destiny 2 when Lightfall releases. Destiny 2 is a game that’s mostly about loot and gunplay, you complete missions by killing enemies with your weapons to receive new weapons to kill more enemies with. Rinse and repeat and you’ve got a looter shooter for the ages. Easily the best weapons in Destiny 2 come in the form of exotics, these weapons are the highest tier of quality and generally have a special or unique playstyle. Not only do they offer a unique play style, but they’re often incredibly powerful too, boasting good damage alongside their other various facets. However, these weapons are, as the name implies, exotic, meaning that they’re generally quite difficult to find unless you’re going out of your way to uncover them. The exception to this rule is exotics gained from exotic missions, which are generally story missions that grant the player an exotic weapon at the end. These missions are seasonal, meaning for the most part they are vaulted and locked off after being in the game for an extended period of time. However, Bungie has now announced that certain exotic missions will be returning on a rotating basis in Season 22, the third Season of Lightfall. In their most recent blog, devs declared that specifically in Season 22, 3 different exotic missions will be returning to the rotating pool, these exotic missions are: Presage (to unlock Dead Man’s Tale) – Vox Obscura (to unlock Dead Messenger) – Operation: Seraph Shield (to unlock Revision Zero) – These missions all reward the player with an exotic weapon once completed. The return of older exotic missions will be a fantastic addition for new players, with old players overjoyed that they can return to some of their favorite locations. It’s uncertain just how Bungie plans to rotate missions in and out, or how often they will be rotated. However, it’s highly likely that we’ll be seeing all of the previous exotic missions returning over time in Destiny 2.

Bungie brings back fan-fave Destiny guns in Season of the Splicer update BungieBungie has unveiled plans to reintroduce an assortment of classic weapons to the Destiny 2 loot pool in Season of the Splicer, including a return of the fan-favorite Hung Jury SR4. If you’re a Destiny veteran, there’s likely still the odd handful of weapons you miss from the original 2014 release. While Destiny 2 saw a complete refresh, Bungie has slowly been drip-feeding old guns back into the mix. With Season 14 – now known as Season of the Splicer – locked in for a May 11 release, more classic weapons are set to return. While new content in the Battle Pass is sure to be appealing, Guardians will certainly be eager to track down familiar tools of destruction when the update lands. In total, 12 Legendary weapons are being added to the loot pool, Bungie confirmed: four in Gambit, four in Crucible, and four in Strikes. Among them are three guns that haven’t seen the light of day since the original Destiny. Headlining the classic set is none other than the Hung Jury SR4. This Legendary Scout Rifle was one of the most popular picks in the early years of Destiny for a number of reasons. First, due to its Dead Orbit backing – the clearcut best faction. But most importantly, due to its unmatched damage output for a Legendary Scout. Introduced with the Taken King in 2015, the gun came with a unique perk combination that pushed it ahead of its rivals in the category. Firefly and Triple Tap proved to be an extremely powerful duo. One that gave the gun versatility across both PVE and PVP. Exploding heads and returning ammo to the clip made it a devastating tool for competition and add clearing alike. There’s no guarantee its new iteration in Destiny 2 will come with the same perks. However, players will soon be able to test out its lethality. Read More: All weapon buffs & nerfs in Destiny 2 Season of the Splicer Available in Season of the Splicer, Guardians will be able to exclusively hunt it down in Nightfall activities. Each of the four Strike-related Legendaries will be featured as part of a weekly rotation. When it happens to be the week of the Hung Jury SR4, playing at a higher difficulty will give you higher odds of securing the Scout Rifle with better perks. With that in mind, Grandmaster Nightfalls kickoff on June 22, providing access to an Adept version. It’s sure to be a challenge at first. Though nabbing a god-roll Hung Jury could just keep you ahead of the pack for the entire season.

Exotic Mission Rotator’s “abysmal” drop rates has Destiny 2 players losing their minds Exotic Mission Rotator is a new weekly activity introduced in Season of the Witch. It gives Destiny 2 players a chance to farm old seasonal weapons, but its drop rates are so low that it’s making Guardians lose their minds. Added in Season 22, the Exotic Mission Rotator sees one of three Exotic quests return weekly. Completing these missions rewards weapons from previous seasons with a chance of them being Deepsight Resonance. Most players are in favor of the rotator as it addresses two of Destiny’s problems. One, It lets players obtain old weapons that were impossible to farm beforehand, and – two – it brings back fan-favorite quests like Presage and Operation Seraph’s Shield. However, the activity isn’t perfect with some believing the current drop rates for Red Border weapons are too low to justify farming the Exotic Mission Rotator. Destiny 2 players want Exotic Mission Rotator drop rates improved Upset at drop rates in the Exotic Mission Rotator, a disgruntled Destiny 2 player posted on Reddit: “I HAVE COMPLETED THE OPERATION SERAPH SHIELD 13 TIMES AND STILL HAVEN’T RECEIVED A SINGLE IKELOS SMG!!!” “I am a new player to Destiny joining last season and have seen so much info online about the IKELOS SMG being the godsend for arc Titan builds. I have now grinded the mission 13 times and still haven’t received it once,” OP elaborated explaining their frustration. Sympathizing with OP, one reply read: “Farmed the mission minimum 4x a day since reset on Tuesday and only 1 SMG so far, trash roll and of course not a Red Border either. Was on a break when the mission first came out so it was fun the first few times but holy sh*t does it get dull quick.” “Farmed for a whole two days, about 8 hours each day… Got about 5 SMG drops throughout both days. What’s even worse was if I was trying to get the sniper; I only got 1 of those for both days. The drops are abysmal and it’s crazy [Bungie] aren’t aware yet,” another Guardian complained. The exact drop rates of Red Border weapons from Destiny 2’s Exotic Missions are unknown. Members of the Destiny community have speculated that it’s 1/5 for any Red Border but this hasn’t been confirmed by Bungie.

Exclusive new Destiny 2 Twitch Prime loot leaked for 2020 Bungie/TwitchDestiny 2 and Twitch are teaming up again in 2020 to bring players exclusive loot in the game, and now all of the offerings for 2020 have officially been leaked following an early announcement from the streaming site itself. News of the Destiny 2 Twitch Prime bundle was broken by video games journalist Paul Tassi, after Twitch themselves revealed details about the loot in a tweet on January 28. Shortly after releasing the tweet it was deleted, but that came too late to keep the news from getting to the Destiny 2 community, thanks in part to Tassi. twitch stop breaking your own embargoes pic.twitter.com/891Lp09Ufp — Paul Tassi (@PaulTassi) January 28, 2020 In addition to the news about the bundle, information about what exactly what items would be coming to Destiny in 2020 for Twitch Prime players was leaked by Twitch affiliate JpDeathBlade. According to Destiny’s official Twitter, each Prime drop will come with rewards ranging from Exotic weapons, Ghosts, ships, Sparrows, emotes, and weapon ornaments from previous seasons. So, while the new drops won’t offer players anything brand new, it will give more recent Destiny converts the chance to collect items that were previously only available to veteran players. Here are all the #TwitchPrime loot items for #Destiny2. The first 4 items will be the first offering, after that each grouping for 4 will follow once a month for 6 months total. You’ll pick them up from Amanda Holliday. https://t.co/J6Hhbpwsan pic.twitter.com/Bhj0BjQuEC — JpDeathBlade (@JpDeathBlade) January 28, 2020 There are 24 items included in the Twitch Prime Destiny 2 drops for 2020, and players will receive four items per drop, per month. After some quick maths, this comes out to four free Destiny 2 items for Twitch Prime members for six months, from February to July 2020. Some Destiny players are disappointed that there isn’t a new exotic available for Twitch Prime subscribers, but newer players seem happy with the chance to earn items that were previously only available to veteran players. Of course, in order to claim Twitch Prime loot you’ll need a Prime subscription, and your Amazon Prime account must be linked to your Twitch account if it isn’t already. This can be done by visiting the Twitch Prime site and signing into your respective accounts. Your Twitch Prime account must also be linked to your Destiny 2 account in order to collect loot for the game. This can be done by going to the Connections tab of your settings on Twitch, and following the instructions to link to your Bungie account.

Exclusive Destiny 2 Forsaken Content for PlayStation 4 Revealed PlayStation has announced all new content for Destiny 2’s Forsaken expansion that will be exclusive for PlayStation 4 players. The exclusive content includes a new armor set for each class, a strange new Exotic weapon, a new ship, and a new Strike set in the Tangled Shore. All of this is in addition of course to the massive amount of new content that will be dropping with Forsaken on September 4. You can see everything you need to know here. Here is all the items that will be available exclusively for PS4, when Forsaken releases. Exclusive Exotic Weapon: Wavesplitter A fascinating new Exotic weapon from the makers of Coldheart. It’s the latest in City Age technology, using focused sonic waves to superheat electrons into a devastating energy beam (but good luck trying to use it as a musical instrument). The weapon has three power levels that oscillate while the trigger is held down. This is communicated to the weapon’s wielder via various indicators: laser thickness, sound effects, and a meter on the weapon. The kicker? Wavesplitter can be powered up to its maximum power level for a short period when an Orb of Light is collected, ensuring maximum devastation. Hunter armor set: Red Moon Phantom PlayStation Blog

Ex-Bungie lawyer praises Sony for “forcing” Destiny 2 devs to make major changes BungieFollowing the announcement that Destiny 2 will be making major changes to how it handles future expansions and approachability, a former lawyer for Bungie supported the news and Sony’s overall handling of the studio after its acquisition. Legal expert Don McGowan, who worked as Bungie’s General Counsel for three years until he was laid off in November 2023, praised Sony in a post on his LinkedIn account that links to a Kotaku article. “Much though it pains me to say this, it appears that Sony’s inflicting some discipline on my former colleagues may have forced them to fix the things that were wrong with their game,” McGowan said before discussing some of the issues he noticed in his time at Bungie. “To be clear: I’m not talking about the layoffs, I’m talking about forcing them to get their heads out of their a**** and focus on things like: implementing a method of new player acquisition; not just doing fan service for the fans in the Bungie C-suite; and running the game like a business.” Bungie specifically discussed Destiny 2’s approachability issues in a blog post celebrating the series’ 10th anniversary and laid out future plans for the game. In it, director Tyson Green admitted players “practically need a PhD” to navigate its hundreds of activities and promised changes to make the game more approachable, starting with UI modernization. McGowan also criticized the various “egos” among Bungie leadership who wanted to “pretend that ‘nothing would change’” after Sony acquired the studio for $3.6 billion in 2022. “I remember sitting there during the deal saying ‘do you think Sony describes this as them getting to pay $3.6 billion for the right to have no input into what Bungie does?’ That was exactly what a lot of people thought,” he shared. The legal expert ended the post by saying “The changes described in this article are the things you do to run a franchise, not to keep making the game you and your friends have mastered, or to chase trends.” Beyond the approachability improvements, Bungie has also revealed that Destiny 2 will change its approach to new content releases after they “closed a door with The Final Shape” back in June 2024. Rather than receiving one massive annual expansion, the game will get two “medium-sized Expansions” a year, as well as four major free updates. Destiny 2’s new release schedule kicks off with the codename Apollo expansion in summer 2025.

Everything you need to know about Destiny 2’s Season of Dawn Bungie have revealed a teaser trailer and roadmap for the upcoming new season of content for their multiplayer shooter Destiny 2, titled Season of Dawn. Season of Dawn is just around the corner, as the Season of the Undying comes to a close, and Bungie have laid out their roadmap for the next season. Here’s everything you need to know about the next set of content. When does it release? The Season of Dawn officially starts on December 10, with content being spread out all the way through March. On day one, all players will get access to a new seasonal artifact called the Lantern of Osiris, an update to the Solar Subclass, the return of Elimination PvP mode, and public events called Obelisks. There’s a new PvE mode called Sundial, available only to season pass members, and the first boss in that mode, Niruul, will be available on day one. There will also be a new campaign mission where you’re charged with dinging a great Titan named Saint-14. What is Elimination? Elimination is a returning PvP mode that was introduced in the original Destiny game and instantly became a fan favorite. Elimination was removed from Destiny 2, resulting in an outcry from the community and even a couple of petitions to bring it back. For those unfamiliar with it, it is essentially team deathmatch but without respawns, only reviving from other teammates. Elimination will be made available to all players on launch day; you do not need the season pass. What is The Sundial? The Sundial is a new PvE mode for groups of six players to tackle together. The Sundial takes place on Mercury, and according to the developers in the recent reveal stream, allow players to jump through timelines throughout the ordeal. It seems like The Sundial may have a rotating set of bosses, as more Sundial bosses will be added to the game throughout the season. The Sundial is only available to season pass players. What are Obelisks? Very little seems to be known about Obelieks, but they appear to be some public event set on multiple planets. Lore-wise, it seems you will be helping Osiris by restoring them across four planets. The first set of Obelisks will be available on launch day, on The Tangled Shore and Mars. They open up on Nessus and the EDZ the next week, on December 17, along with the new campaign mission and one of the new Sundial bosses.

Everything You Need to Know About Destiny 2 Forsaken DLC – Release Date, Price, New Modes and Weapons, and More BungieThe Destiny player-base waits in anticipation for the release of the Forsaken DLC, the third expansion for the popular online first-person shooter title. The Forsaken expansion is set to be released on September 4 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET for the retail price of $40 and will feature a multitude of new content, including a new mode, raid, weapons, and more. The DLC was announced on June 5, and will be added to the list of Destiny 2 expansions that includes the Curse of Osiris and Warmind DLC packs. The important thing to note about the Forsaken DLC’s setting is that the story will be going back to the Reef from the original Destiny, while a new type of enemy called the Scorn will be introduced in this expansion. Furthermore sub-classes for the Titan, Hunter, and Warlock classes will be getting new Super Abilities Here is a look at some of the new weapons and armor that will be available in the Forsaken DLC, including various new Exotic gear. There will also be new forms of gameplay added in the Forsaken DLC, including a new mode and Raid. The new mode will be called ‘Gambit’ and it will feature two teams of four players facing off against each other and AI enemies. In this mode, players will have to try to eliminate as many enemies as possible, all while returning any ‘motes’ that they drop back to their team’s base for deposit. The new Raid is being called ‘The Last Wish,’ and it will be completed in the Dreaming City, marking this the first Destiny 2 Raid not to be played in the Leviathan. However, this Raid will go live on September 14, ten days after the Forsaken DLC is released. While all of that information is confirmed, there are a flurry of leaks and speculations going around the internet about the Forsaken DLC. One major leak, provided by Reddit user ‘Ginsor,’ suggest that there will be four new Strikes in this expansion: Warden of Nothing, The Hollowed Lair, The Corrupted, and Broodhold, all of which will have Nightfall versions complete with special challenges. As mentioned above, the Forsaken DLC will be available for purchase at a retail price of $40 on September 4. Players will also have the option of purchasing Bungie’s new Annual Pass, which will include the DLC as well as the Black Armory, Joker’s Wild, and Penumbra updates, all of which will be released over the course of the upcoming 12 months.

Everything You Need to Know about Destiny 2 Fall 2019 Update – Shadowkeep, New Light, Release, and More In a livestream event on June 6, Bungie gave fans their first official look at what the future of Destiny 2 and Bungie looks like after ending the partnership with Activision Publishing earlier this year. Destiny 2: Shadowkeep As part of the livestream, Bungie announced the first details on a brand new expansion coming to Destiny 2 this Fall called “Shadowkeep,” which takes fans of Destiny back to the Moon for the first time since Destiny 1’s expansion season. Destiny 2: Shadowkeep will be available on September 17. More in-depth details on Shadowkeep are expected to be shared in the lead up to launch. Cross-Save Coming to Destiny 2 A big announcement as part of the streamed event was that Bungie would bring support for Cross-Save for Destiny 2, which will allow players to transfer their content between PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia. There were many rumors on whether or not PlayStation 4 would support Cross-Save for Destiny 2, but Bungie was able to get PlayStation to sign on right before the announcement. Players will be able to transfer their saves to any platform of their choice when Cross-Save features goes live in the game closer to the launch of Shadowkeep. Cross-Play support, however, was not announced. Bungie showcased a first look at the Cross-Save screen on stream. Destiny 2: New Light Bungie also announced for the first time that there will be a free-to-play version of Destiny 2, officially called Destiny 2: New Light, coming this fall to bring in new players to the Destiny world. The free to play version of Destiny 2 allows players to access the entire Year 1 Content of story, Crucible playlists, and access to the Gambit mode all for free. Destiny 2: New Light will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC for all players to download and get in the Destiny world before having to purchase any other expansion for the game. Destiny 2 on Google Stadia and Steam Another massive surprise announcement from Bungie was that Destiny 2 will be coming to Google Stadia, Google’s new could based game streaming platform. Google Stadia will be available in November with a Founders Edition for $129, and it will include access to Destiny 2: The Collection, an entire Destiny 2 package featuring all of the game’s content up to Shadowkeep. With Activision no longer partnered with Bungie, Bungie has to find a new home for Destiny 2 on PC. The studio announced that Destiny 2 on PC will be moving over to Steam starting September 17, moving away from Blizzard Battle.net. Players who have been on the PC version on Battle.net will be able to transfer over all of their content, for free, to Steam closer to launch. Bungie also released a lengthy ViDOC discussing the future of Destiny 2 and some additional details on the Shadowkeep Expansion. Check out @theDestinyblog for up to date info on what’s coming to Destiny 2 as the launch of Shadowkeep approaches.

Everything we expect to see at Bungie’s big Destiny 2 showcase on August 24 BungieBungie’s highly anticipated Destiny 2 showcase is nearly here, and fans continue to speculate endlessly on what the studio has planned. Here’s everything we think will be shown during the Witch Queen event on August 24. On July 7, Bungie sent their fans into a frenzy with the announcement of a Destiny 2 showcase planned for August 24. With a simple tagline of “survive the truth,” and some clearly Witch Queen-inspired key art, fans were, unsurprisingly, quite hyped. While the studio has remained mostly tight-lipped about exactly what they have in store for the event, there’s been no shortage of speculation on what might be revealed, and fan expectations have soared through the roof as the hype continues to grow. As the big day draws closer and Bungie gears up to show off hours-worth of new content, we break down all of the major reveals, confirmations, and teases that we expect (or just hope) to see during the jam-packed Destiny 2 Witch Queen showcase event. A first in-depth look at The Witch Queen Even without the obvious indications that Bungie has shared so far, most Destiny 2 fans would assume that an event of this scale (and with its timing) would heavily feature the game’s next major expansion, in this case 2022’s Witch Queen. With several major leaks and the typical rumors already swirling about what the Witch Queen will add to the game, many players expect to see the first reveal of the expansion’s new locale, Destiny 2’s second Darkness subclass, and perhaps even more. New details on Destiny 2’s Season of the Lost While many fans expected to see the first glimpse of Destiny 2’s next season at the showcase, the initial reveal of Season 15 actually came earlier than expected. As info on the new season began to spread across social media leading up to the event, Bungie officially confirmed that Season 15 will, in fact, be labeled Season of the Lost, and that more information on the game’s next seasonal content drop will be revealed during the showcase. The Queen returns in Season of the Lost. August 24 @ 9AM PT // https://t.co/P3UimOAtDM pic.twitter.com/ouGFFMh6as — Destiny 2 (@DestinyTheGame) August 20, 2021 Halo crossover for Bungie anniversary event Destiny might be the studio’s crown jewel now, but Bungie staked their first claim to fame by developing the original Halo Trilogy — what many gamers consider to be some of the best FPS experiences ever made. Fans have always clamored for a crossover between Bungie’s original IP and Destiny 2, and if some Season 14 leaks are to be believed, it looks like that crossover could finally be in store. If those rumors turn out to be true, there’s a good chance Bungie could confirm them during the showcase. Expanding Destiny across movies, TV, more In early 2021, Bungie announced that Luke Smith and Mark Noseworthy had transitioned from overseeing the development of Destiny 2 to managing the creation of a ‘Destiny Universe,’ which would “expand the Destiny IP and bring new stories and experiences to their highly engaged community [via] additional media.” More than a year has passed since that announcement, and while the release of any alternative Destiny media is likely a ways off, the event could show some early glimpses of what Bungie has in store for their expansion of the franchise through the Destiny Universe. The first teaser for Bungie’s next IP, ‘Matter’ While the Destiny franchise remains Bungie’s main focus, eagle-eyed observers have already spotted bits and pieces of information that hint at what the developer has planned next. In addition to a mysterious trademark for ‘Matter,’ job listings at Bungie have also hinted that the studio is currently working on a title (or titles) that contain esports elements like Valorant or CS:GO, and a potential free-to-play structure as well. Similar to the expansion of Destiny into other forms of media, Bungie’s next IP is likely still in the early stages of development, but if the studio does have anything to share on its next big project, there would be no better time to share it than the Destiny showcase event on August 24.

Everything being vaulted from Destiny 2 in 2022: Forsaken, seasonal content BungieDestiny 2 will be putting even more content into the vault when the Witch Queen arrives in February 2022. We’ve compiled a list of all the content soon to be vaulted, as well as what has already been removed from the game. The Destiny Content Vault was introduced in 2020 in hopes of lightening the load of Bungie’s signature looter shooter, and though it was controversial at first, the DCV has been working to keep hard drives safe ever since. Whether you’re making sure that you’re caught up before another piece of the game gets pulled away or just curious about the road ahead, we’ve got you covered with the full list of what’s being vaulted in 2022 following the launch of the Witch Queen expansion and Season 16. Contents What’s getting vaulted from Destiny 2 in 2022? – What has already been vaulted in Destiny 2? – Is any content returning from the Destiny Content Vault? – Everything being vaulted from Destiny 2 in 2022 Forsaken The beloved Forsaken expansion will be added to the Destiny Content Vault in Feb. 2022. Released on Sept 4, 2018, Forsaken took players on a winding set of quests in the hope of avenging Cayde-6 following his death at the hands of Uldren Sov. While that story remains a crucial piece of the lore, players will be losing access to much of the content that came alongside it. Both The Dreaming City and The Last Wish raid will be sticking around, but the Tangled Shore is on the chopping block and taking Spider’s hideout along with it. This means that Master Rahool in the Tower will take over Spider’s duties as a vendor, further centralizing The Tower for all currency exchanges. Destiny 2 Year 4 seasonal content Most of the Year 4 seasonal content, from Season of the Hunt to Season of the Lost, will be going into the vault. There are a few minor exceptions. The Proving Grounds and Battleground activities will be sticking around in a playlist named Vanguard Operations, while the Warden of Nothing strike will also be designated as free for all players. Meanwhile, the Presage and Harbinger exotic missions will be pulled from the game, with the promise that Bungie is investigating how to “reprise and create new exciting Exotic special missions within Destiny 2 for the future.” What else? Redditor Spawnling has compiled a list of the changes coming to Destiny 2’s current content. The H.E.L.M, our base of operations over the last year, is being refreshed, with the removal of the following: Eliksni and Awoken wings – Last City: Eliksni Quarter – Mara Sov and Splicer Servitor – Umbral Decoder and Prismatic Recaster – Wayfinder’s Compass – Umbral Engrams will still exist, but it could be that they’re cracked open via a different method following Witch Queen. Speaking of different methods, the following exotics will be unable to be earned unless Bungie changes the process for doing so: Wishender – The Chaperone – Ager’s Scepter – Lord of Wolves – The following will be moved into the Monument to Lost Lights kiosk in the Tower, but not immediately. Hawkmoon – Dead Man’s Tale – What has been vaulted from Destiny 2? Bungie has already added quite a lot of content to the Destiny Content Vault, and the full list can be found on the DCV homepage. The most notable of the additions is the original Destiny 2 campaign missions, known in-game as The Red War, but there are a few other pieces locked away as well. Campaigns The Red War – Curse of Osiris – Warmind – Seasonal Narratives Season of the Forge – Season of the Drifter – Season of Opulence – When these pieces went into the vault, so did most of their Exotic Quests, Raids, Strikes, and vendors. Any Exotic Weapons that had their quest removed have since been added to the Monument to Lost Lights, where players can now go and exchange specific materials to claim them. Is any content returning from the Destiny Content Vault in 2022? There will be a few pieces returning from the vault, but Bungie so far has been tight-lipped about the specifics. In the same vault update that announced that Forsaken will be getting pulled from the game, the dev team said: “In addition to all that brand new content, we’re bringing a carefully curated selection of content out of the DCV, including a classic raid, two PVP maps from Destiny 2, and one classic PVP map from the original Destiny.” We still don’t know precisely what is coming back to the game, but we’ll update this page when an announcement is made. That’s all the latest news on the Destiny Content Vault! For more Destiny 2 content, check out these guides: Best PVE Weapons | All DLC & Expansions | Best PVP Weapons | Vault of Glass walkthrough

Everything getting vaulted in Destiny 2 The Final Shape BungieDestiny 2 The Final Shape is set for release on June 4, 2024. However, some of the content from the Lightfall DLC is getting vaulted, and here’s everything you need to know about it. Destiny 2 is known to vault major content in the past to keep the size of the game in check. This primarily pertains to everything seasonal that is released over an entire year. The same will happen to much of Lightfall when The Final Shape launches. Some of the content that is directly tied to the DLC, such as the campaign and raid of Lightfall, will remain. However, other elements will be removed, and you don’t have long at all to collect everything. Here is what we know about all of the seasonal content getting vaulted in Destiny 2 The Final Shape. All Destiny 2 content getting vaulted in The Final Shape All the content getting vaulted when The Final Shape is released is as follows: Season of Defiance All seasonal story content – Defiant Battlegrounds – Defiant Keys – Defiant Engrams – Brazen Spark Ship – Common Nobility Sparrow – Seasonal Bounties and Artifact – Season of the Deep All seasonal story content – Salvage and Deep Dives – Wicked Implement Exotic Mission – Seasonal Bounties and Artifact – Deep Dive Keys – Salvage Keys – Fishing Tackle – Akashic Revelation Ship – To Be Remembered Sparrow – Season of the Witch All seasonal story content – Savathun’s Spire – Altars of Summoning – The Imbaru Engine – Seasonal Bounties and Artifact – Witch’s Keys – Witch Engrams – Powerful Offerings – Robust Offerings – Feeble Offerings – Laminos Sparrow – Sparagmos Ship – Season of the Wish All seasonal story content – Riven’s Lair – The Coil – Seasonal Bounties and Artifact – Lair Keys – Wish Tokens – Wish Engrams – Gloaming Journeyer Sparrow – Wyrmguard Shell – Unforeseen Consequences Ship – Into the Light Into the Light Quest – Pantheon – Godslayer Title – Trophies of Bravery – Shiny versions of Onslaught weapons – Superblack Shader – Hall of Champions – General Items Legendary Shards – Resonant Alloy – Harmonic Alloy – All Ritual and Pinnacle weapons available from Vendors and their Ornaments – Vanguard, Crucible, and Gambit bounties – Spec Mods: Boss Spec, Taken Spec, Minor Spec, Major Spec, Adept Big Ones Spec – Among these, the Vanguard, Crucible, and Gambit bounties will be replaced by a new Ritual Pathfinder system. The Ritual and Pinnacle weapons will become available in the Monument of Lost Light in the Tower. Destiny 2 Dungeon and Raid rotation | Best Destiny 2 PvP weapons | Destiny 2 promo codes | Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris map & weapon rewards | All returning weapons in Destiny 2 Into The Light

Everything Destiny 2 players need to do ahead of Beyond Light next week BungieDestiny 2’s next expansion, Beyond Light, is around the corner, and that means players need to use their time wisely in the next week. Here’s a quick breakdown of everything we think you should do. [jwplayer 5580kmzX] Destiny 2 is still kicking on three years after it’s release. Bungie has dropped four expansions to keep things fresh. The fifth one, Beyond Light, is less than a week away, and it’s set to introduce some major gameplay changes. However, before players move on and take a step into the unknown, there are some important things worth doing. It includes everything from farming, hunting loot, and earning titles to having a crack at some content before it’s gone for good. Here’s a list of everything players need to do. Farm God Rolls The first thing players should do is spend some time farming god rolls to upgrade their weapons. There are some legendary weapons worth adding to your collection. The most important one is Falling Guillotine, which is one of the best weapons in the game for taking down bosses. Beyond that, there’s also Death Adder, Dire Promise, First In, Last Out, Gnawing Hunger, Ikelos_SR_v1.0.2, and Truthteller. These all have awesome base stats and a lot of depth in terms of perks. Farm Other Upgrade Materials Next, you’ll want to farm Enhancement Cores, Enhancement Prisms, and Ascendant Shards, which are all used to upgrade and masterwork materials. To make it more worthwhile, Bungie is doubling the rewards for completing Nightfall: The Ordeal. That means you’ll be able to build a decent stockpile, which will help you moving forward in Beyond Light. Find Decent Armor It’s pretty obvious, but you’ll also want to find a decent armor set with a good amount of base stats. It will make your life much easier in Beyond Light, increasing your chance of survival in both PVP and PVE. However, it will also give you more flexibility in terms of potential builds, and allow you to incorporate more mods. Earn Titles Unfortunately, a new expansion often means out with the old and in with the new. Players love earning and showing off different titles, but some of them will become unavailable in Beyond Light. The list includes Blacksmith, Shadow, Wayfarer, and Chronicler. Fortunately, if you want to collect them, it’s pretty easy to earn Chronicler and Wayfarer. However, it does take a bit of time. If you want to have a crack at some of the others, they take even longer. That means you’ll really have to slug it out in the next week. Enter the Nine Realm Sadly, The Prophecy in the Nine Realm is getting the boot in Beyond Light. However, it’s pretty straightforward and looks incredible, so it’s definitely worth doing if you haven’t already. It also comes jam-packed with interesting bits and pieces that tie into Destiny 2 lore. Duel Enkaar Enkaar is a pain, but it’s worth dueling him for two reasons. The first one is that he drops The Last Word, which is a hand cannon that is incredibly fun to use. It’s also quite strong at close quarters. The second reason is that the duel is an absolute blast. It involves a combination of puzzle-solving and lightning-quick reflexes, and it’s arguably the most satisfying quest in Destiny 2. However, before you get there, you’ll face what feels like an endless wave of enemies, which will keep you on your toes. Then, you’ll need to kill certain enemies in a specific way. It’s tons of fun from start to finish. Earn Whisper of the Worm It’s hard to find a better sniper rifle than Whisper of the Worm. It looks awesome and packs a punch. However, in order to get your hands on it, you’ll need to finish an incredible quest, which makes it worthwhile in its own right. Keep in mind, though, it’s not the easiest quest to finish. It also slaps you with a 20-minute time-limit. But it’s well worth the effort, if not for the weapon alone. Finish Scourge of the Past Destiny 2 is losing some raids once Beyond Light goes live, but none of them will be missed more than Scourge of the Past. It’s challenging in all the right ways, and has a good blend of wonderful landscapes and intense moments. It’s also pretty easy to do, and won’t take too much of your time. Plus, you get to take down an enormous robot and have a chance to earn a unique weapon. That sounds like a sweet deal, right? And with that, our list has come to an end. Destiny 2 Beyond Light releases on November 10, which means there isn’t much time left, so you better get cracking!

Every Halo weapon in Destiny 2 for Bungie’s 30th anniversary BungieBungie are mostly responsible for Destiny 2 these days, but before that, they were known as the creators of the iconic Halo series. To celebrate their 30th anniversary as a studio, they have dropped some new Destiny weapons that might feel familiar to long-time gamers. It’s an exciting time to be a Destiny 2 fan. Not only has the long-awaited Bungie 30th anniversary pack dropped, but The Witch Queen is on the horizon, too. That means there is a whole host of new content for players to enjoy now, with the game’s storyline building to a crescendo in the coming months. But some of the new weapons that have just been released might look and feel familiar to long-time Bungie stans. Before they were the developers of Destiny, Bungie created the iconic Halo franchise – with which their game shares a lot of FPS DNA. And to celebrate their landmark birthday, they sneakily included some Halo-inspired weapons into the Destiny 2 mix. There are four Halo-themed weapons now in the game as part of the 30th-anniversary celebrations. The best part is, you don’t need to buy the 30th Anniversary Pack to have access to them – they are free to all players. If you’re just hopping back into Destiny 2 and wondering which gun is which, we’ve broken each one down for you. The Forerunner – Halo pistol The Forerunner exotic sidearm is clearly a nod to the iconic Halo pistol that has featured in every game since Combat Evolved. It has gone on to become one of the iconic sidearms in gaming history, and it packs a punch in Destiny 2, with a scope included. Half-Truths sword – Energy Sword In the melee department, there was only really one option. The Half-Truths sword takes its shape from the Energy Sword introduced in Halo: CE. It became a useable weapon for players to use in Halo 2. Since then, it has become a series staple and favorite weapon among multiplayer fans. This version only has one of the infamous pair of blades, hence the name “Half-Truths”. The Retraced Path – Focus Rifle There are plenty of well-known long-range weapons in the Halo series, such as the Spartan Laser or the standard sniper rifle. In the end, Bungie opted to add the Focus Rifle in the form of The Retraced Path Trace Rifle. This weapon first showed up in Halo: Reach, but functioned pretty similarly to the Beam Rifle that had featured previously. This is the first Destiny 2 Trace Rifle that’s not exotic, too. BXR-55 Battler – Battle Rifle One of the more immediately obvious Halo nods in Destiny 2, the BXR-55 Battler is almost a carbon copy of the Battle Rifle. It even has a series of perks that increase hip-fire accuracy. Long-time Halo fans will have fond memories of using its burst fire to easily dispatch Grunts or take names on Team SWAT, and the BXR-55 Battler certainly continues that legacy against Fallen Vandals. Those were all of the Halo-inspired featured in the Bungie 30th Anniversary pack. Stay tuned on Dexerto for all of the latest Destiny 2 news as The Witch Queen expansion goes live. Best PvP weapons | How to unlock Thorn | Destiny 2 Promo Codes | How to unlock Hawkmoon | Destiny 2 Prime Gaming Rewards | How to unlock The Last Word | Infamy Ranks Guide | Glory Ranks Guide

Every Guardian Rank Title & Requirements in Destiny 2 Lightfall BungieDestiny 2’s new Lightfall expansion has launched and with it the brand new progression system known as Guardian Ranks. Here’s everything you need to know about the system, as well as how to unlock and move up the ranks quickly. Guardian Ranks is the newest system in Destiny 2, having arrived as part of the Lightfall update. This system is a new means of indicating progression for all players. Bungie has implemented the feature as a way to show and indicate how far a player has progressed in the game’s various activities, stories, and events. Players can level up their Guardian Rank by completing the activities within the tier. Veteran players are likely to have completed a fair chunk of them already, starting off at level 6. However, if they’re looking to rank up they’ll need to work hard and complete the tasks set out for them. That being said, we’ve listed every Guardian Rank Title as well as their requirements here for you. Destiny 2 Every Guardian Rank Title & Requirements Rank 1: New Light New Light is the rank any new player will start on in the Guardian Rank system, and is the base tier. Rank 2: Explorer Explorer is the first step in your adventure as a Guardian, and involves a single requirement for you to complete. Ranking Up The Vanguard: Complete the new light quest, “A Guardian Rises” – Rank 3: Initiate Rank 3 is when Guardians are able to really get a feel for the game, and involves exploring the various zones and locations Destiny 2 has on offer. As such, the Initiate requirements will see players explore and meet the NPCs on various planets. Explore Neptune First Contact: Complete “First Contact” – Point of Contact: Meet the destination vendor of Neptune – Explore EDZ Discover EDZ: Land in EDZ and meet Devrim Kay – EDZ Public Events: Complete 3 Public Events on the EDZ – Explore Nessus Explore Nessus: Land on Nessus and meet Failsafe – Lost Sectors: Complete 2 Lost Sectors on Nessus – Patrols: Complete 1 Patrol on Nessus – Rank 4: Scout The Scout rank sees players into their first look at player customization, as well as light subclasses and weapon currencies. Light Subclasses Learning Light: Complete the “Learning Light” quest – Purchase Aspects: Purchase Aspects from Ikora Rey – Purchase Fragments: Purchase Fragments from Ikora Rey – Light Subclasses: Complete a Light subclass quest from Ikora Rey – Gunsmith Meet Banshee-44: Talk to Banshee-44 – Glimmer: Collect Glimmer – Legendary Shards: Collect 9 Legendary Shards – Enhancement Cores: Complete Enhancement Core Bounties from Banshee-44 – Arming Up: Purchase weapons from Banshee-44 – Gear Modification Shaders: Apply 3 Shaders to your Gear – Upgrading Your Ghost: Equip an Economic or Tracking mod on your Ghost – Rank 5: Adventurer Now that you’ve geared up and learned more about your Light subclass, you’re ready to take on some playlist activities, as well as collect various loot. Exotic Quests Acquire Riskrunner: Complete the Exotic weapon mission “Spark of Hope” to obtain Riskrunner. – Masterwork Riskrunner: Acquire and Apply the Catalyst for Riskrunner – Playlists Acquire Vanguard Bounties: Acquire 4 Vanguard Bounties – Complete Vanguard Ops: Complete Vanguard Ops – Complete Vanguard Bounties: Complete 2 Vanguard Bounties – Commendations: Commend other players in Vanguard Ops – Meet Lord Shaxx: Learn about the Crucible from Lord Shaxx – Meed The Drifter: Learn about Gambit from The Drifter – Collections Collect Weapons: Collect 9 Legendary Weapons – Collect Armor: Collect 9 Legendary Pieces of Armor – Rank 6: Veteran As the title suggests, most Veterans will land here. The Veteran rank looks further into modifying weapons and armor, and introduces players to Trials. Gear Progression Modify Armor: Equip slot-specific mods on armor. – Armor Energy: Increase the energy level of a piece of armor – Masterwork Weapons: Increase the masterwork level of a weapon – Enhancement Materials: Acquire Enhancement Prisms – Power Soft Cap: Increase your power to the soft cap of 1750 – Vendor Challenges: Complete Weekly Vendor challenges – Trials Trials Introduction: Talk to Saint-14 to learn about Trials of Osiris. – Rank 7: Elite Elite is the tier above Veteran, so most Veteran players of Destiny will be looking to complete this one next. The Elite rank steps up massively in challenge, with a focus on high-end activities. Lightfall Lightfall: Complete the Lightfall Campaign – Earn the Respect of Nimbus: Increase your Vendor Reputation with Nimbus on Neomuna – Weekly Campaign Mission: Complete the weekly Lightfall campaign mission in Neomuna – Season of the Defiance Season Rank: Increase your Season Rank – Seasonal Challenges: Complete Seasonal Challenges from the current season – War Table Ranks: Increase your reputation level with the War Table – War Table Upgrades: Purchase Upgrades from the War Table – Verglas Curve: Defeat targets with the exotic bow Verglas Curve – Seasonal Playlist Rewards: Increase your reputation with Vanguard Ops, Crucible or Gambit Vendors – Seasonal Artifact Seasonal Artifact: Obtain the Seasonal Artifact – Seasonal Artifact Perks: Activate perks from your Seasonal Artifact – Artifact Power Bonus: Increase your Power bonus from the Seasonal Artifact – Nightfall – Threats and Surges: Complete Nightfalls while using a subclass that matches the current surge – Platinum Rewards: Complete Nightfall and earn Platinum rewards – Champions Unstoppable Champions: Stun 6 Unstoppable Champions – Barrier Champions: Stun 6 Barrier Champions – Overload Champions: Stun 6 Overload Champions – Commendations Giving Gratitude: Commend other players in a Nightfall activity – Liked: Increase your commendation score to 750 – Lost Sectors Solo Legend Lost Sectors: Complete 5 Legend Lost Sectors Solo – Flawless, Solo and Legendary: Complete a Legend Lost Sector Solo without dying – Power Powerful Cap: Increase your Power to the powerful cap of 1800 – Pinnacle Rewards: Earn Pinnacle rewards from Gambit, Nightfall or Crucible weekly challenges. – Rank 8: Justicia More details coming soon. Rank 9: Vanquisher More details coming soon. Rank 10: Exemplar More details coming soon. Rank 11: Paragon More details coming soon.

Every Artifact Mod coming in Destiny 2’s Season of the Deep BungieA new season in Destiny 2 means a brand new artifact, so here are all the mods on the new artifact arriving in Season of the Deep. Seasonal artifacts in Destiny 2 provide players with exceptional power and gameplay variance throughout the season. Offering mods to players, these can shape the way a guardian plays, while opening up new build crafting opportunities in the process. Season of the Deep’s artifact will be no different, containing plenty of mods for Guardians to get their hands on. Want to know what’s coming next season? We’ve got you covered. Season of the Deep’s artifact The artifact for Season of the Deep has been revealed as the NPA Repulsor Regulator. Whilst we don’t know much about this item lore-wise, it’s likely we’ll receive it early on in the season as a tool to progress the story forward. Artifact refund changes Season of the Deep is also bringing a new change coming to artifact mods. Previously, in order to refund a mod from your artifact you’d need to completely reset all your mods. Now in Season of the Deep, you’ll be able to refund artifact mods individually, allowing you to be more flexible whilst you’re out on patrol. Season of the Deep Artifact Mods First Column Anti-Barrier Auto-Rifle: Your equipped Auto Rifle fires shield-piercing rounds and stun Barrier Champions. Additionally, Auto-Rifles are always overcharged when that modifier is active. – Unstoppable Hand Cannon: Aiming down the sights of a Hand Cannon for a short time loads a powerful explosive payload that stuns unshielded combatants. Strong against Unstoppable Champions. Additionally, Hand Cannons are always overcharged when that modifier is active. – Overload Scout Rifle: Landing consecutive hits on combatants with any Scout Rifle you are wielding causes disruption, delaying ability energy regeneration and lowering combatant damage output. Strong against Overload Champions. Additionally, Scout Rifles are always overcharged when that modifier is active. – Overload Trace Rifle: Uninterrupted fire from your equipped Trace Rifles causes the beam to stun combatants, delaying ability energy regeneration and lowering their damage output. Strong against Overload Champions. Additionally, Trace Rifles are always overcharged when that modifier is active. – Unstoppable Glaive: Glaives you wield fire a powerful explosive payload that stuns unshielded combatants. Strong against Unstoppable Champions. Additionally, Glaives are always overcharged when that modifier is active. – Second Column Authorized Mods: Arc: The armor energy costs of all armor mods affecting your Arc weapons are significantly discounted. – Authorized Mods: Void: The armor energy costs of all armor mods affecting your Void weapons are significantly discounted. – Authorized Mods: Strand: The armor energy costs of all armor mods affecting your Strand weapons are significantly discounted. – Authorized Mods: Melee: The armor energy costs of all armor mods affecting your melee are significantly discounted. – Technicolor Siphon: Grants access to Helmet armor mods that combine the effects of the Strand Siphon and Arc Siphon mods. – Third Column Improved Unraveling: Increases the amount of damage dealt by unraveling a target. – Deeper Origins: Greatly improves the benefits provided by the Unsated Hunger, Nanotech Tracer Rockets, Harmonic Resonance, and Noble Deeds traits. – Unto the Breach: Defeating a Void Debuffed targets creates a Void Breach while your Void subclass is equipped. – Electric Armor: Stay amplified longer while your Arc subclass is equipped. – Thunderous Retort: Grants bonus Arc Super damage if cast while critically wounded or while amplified. Lasts until the end of the Super activation. – Fourth Column Strand Soldier: Your Strand weapons gain Unraveling Rounds whenever you gain Woven Mail while your Strand subclass is equipped. – Overcharged Armory: Weapons with the Unsated Hunger, Nanotech Tracer Rockets, Harmonic Resonance, and Noble Deed traits are always overcharged weapons for you when that modifier is active. – Protective Breach: Picking up a Void Breach gives you an overshield or refreshes your existing overshield. – Counter Charge: Gain a stack of Armor Charge when you stun a Champion. – Amped Up: Gain damage resistance while amplified. – Fifth Column Conductive Cosmic Needle: Targets affected by Strand debuffs take increases damage from Arc and Void abilities. – Shock and Awe: Arc final blows while you are amplified summon a burst of lightning that damages and jolts targets. – Supernova: Picking up a Void Breach causes your next source of Void damage to create a large weakening pulse. – Squad Goals: Performing a finisher while you are amplified grants Amplified to nearby allies when your Arc subclass is equipped. – Performing a finisher while you have Woven Mail grants Woven Mail to nearby allies when your Strand subclass is equipped. – Performing a finisher while you have Devour grants Devour to nearby allies when your Void subclass is equipped. – – Lightning Strikes Twice: After throwing an Arc grenade, gain increased grenade recharge for a short time. Arc final blows extend the duration of this benefit. –

Every Armor Charge Mod in Destiny 2 Lightfall BungieThe Armor Charge modification system is the new version of mods for Destiny 2’s Lightfall expansion, bringing about various new ways to buildcraft in the looter shooter. Buildcrafting has become one of the key foundations of Destiny 2, as an MMO Bungie wants players to be able to craft and customize their builds to their own playstyle. In the past, Destiny 2 had several modification systems such as Charged with Light and Elemental Wells to accomplish this. However, with the release of Lightfall Bungie has streamlined the system overall, incentivizing players to experiment more with their builds. This streamlined feature has come in the form of the Armor Charge system, which combines both the Elemental Wells and Charged with Light mods. These mods grant Armor Charges when players collect Orbs of Power, which can be generated in various ways depending on what mods players have equipped. Armor Charges will be held on the player for a certain period of time as a buff, allowing them to spend it on whatever they see fit. It’s important to know what mods are out there, so you can best understand what mods work well, and how they synergize with each other. With that being said, here’s every single armor charge mod in Destiny 2’s Lightfall expansion. Destiny 2 Lightfall Armor Charge Mods Helmet Radiant Light (Costs 1 Energy) Casting your super causes nearby allies to also increase their current Armor Charge by 1. Allies that have a different subclass element from you increase Armor Charge by 2. Cannot be stacked. Powerful Friends (Costs 1 Energy) Collecting an Orb of Power causes nearby allies to crease their current Armor Charge by 1. Cannot be stacked. Font of Wisdom (Costs 3 Energy) Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge. You gain a bonus to Intellect while you have any Armor Charge. Armor Charges decay over time. Can be stacked with diminishing returns. Arms Grenade Kick Start (Costs 3 Energy) Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge. When your grenade energy is fully expended, you gain grenade energy. Additionally, your Armor Charge is consumed and you gain additional grenade energy for each Armor Charge. Can be stacked with diminishing returns. Font of Focus (Costs 3 Energy) Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge. You have a bonus to discipline while you have any Armor Charge. Your Armor Charge now decays over time. Can be stacked with diminishing returns. Melee Kick Start (Costs 3 Energy) Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge. When your melee energy is fully expended, you gain melee energy. Additionally, your Armor Charge is consumed and you gain additional melee energy for each Armor Charge. Can be stacked with diminishing returns. Font of Vigor (Costs 3 Energy) Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge. You have a bonus to strength while you have any Armor Charge. Your Armor Charge now decays over time. Can be stacked with diminishing returns. Chest Emergency Reinforcement (Costs 3 Energy) Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge. When your shields become broken, you gain temporary damage reduction. Consumes 3 or more stacks of Armor Charge, granting a longer duration to the damage reduction for each charge consumed. Can be stacked with diminishing returns. Font of Endurance (Costs 3 Energy) Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge. You have a bonus to resilience while you have any Armor Charge. Your Armor Charge now decays over time. Can be stacked with diminishing returns. Charged Up (Costs 3 Energy) Increases the maximum amount of Armor Charge you can carry by 1. Can be stacked. Legs Stacks on Stacks (Costs 4 Energy) Picking up an Orb of Power grants you 1 additional stack of Armor Charge. Kinetic Weapon Surge (Costs 3 Energy) – Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge. Your Kinetic weapons gain a small bonus to damage while you have any Armor Charge. Your Armor Charge now decays over time. Can be stacked with diminishing returns. Arc Weapon Surge (Costs 3 Energy) Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge. Your Arc weapons gain a small bonus to damage while you have any Armor Charge. Your Armor Charge now decays over time. Can be stacked with diminishing returns. Solar Weapon Surge (Costs 3 Energy) Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge. Your Solar weapons gain a small bonus to damage while you have any Armor Charge. Your Armor Charge now decays over time. Can be stacked with diminishing returns. Void Weapon Surge (Costs 3 Energy) Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge. Your Void weapons gain a small bonus to damage while you have any Armor Charge. Your Armor Charge now decays over time. Can be stacked with diminishing returns. Stasis Weapon Surge (Costs 3 Energy) Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge. Your Stasis weapons gain a small bonus to damage while you have any Armor Charge. Your Armor Charge now decays over time. Can be stacked with diminishing returns. Strand Weapon Surge (Costs 3 Energy) Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge. Your Strand weapons gain a small bonus to damage while you have any Armor Charge. Your Armor Charge now decays over time. Can be stacked with diminishing returns. Font of Agility (Costs 3 Energy) Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge. You have a bonus to mobility while you have any Armor Charge. Your Armor Charge now decays over time. Can be stacked with diminishing returns. Class Armor Utility Kickstart (Costs 3 Energy) Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge. When your class ability energy is fully expended, you gain class ability energy. Additionally, our Armor Charge is consumed and you gain additional class ability for each energy stack. Can be stacked with diminishing returns. Font of Restoration (Costs 3 Energy) Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge. You have a bonus to recovery while you have any Armor Charge. Your Armor Charge now decays over time. Can be stacked with diminishing returns. Time Dilation (Costs 3 Energy) Your decaying Armor Charge has a longer duration. Can be stacked with diminishing returns. Empowered Finish (Costs 3 Energy) Finisher final blows grant you 1 temporary Armor Charge when you have none. Can be stacked. Finishers (Costs 1 Energy Each) – Cannot be stacked. Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge. Restorative Finisher – When you use a finisher, you gain a portion of energy for your least-recharged ability. Consumes 2 stacks of Armor Charge. Special Finisher – Finishers generate Special ammo for the whole fireteam. Consumes 3 stacks of Armor Charge. One-Two Finisher – Finishers restore melee abilities. Consumes 3 or more stacks of Armor Charge, granting additional energy for each charge consumed. Bulwark Finisher – Finisher final blows generate an Overshield. Consumes 3 or more stacks of Armor Charge, granting additional energy for each charge consumed. Healthy Finisher – Finishers heal you. Consumes 1 stack of Armor Charge. Snapload Finisher – Finishers reload all your weapons. Consumes 1 stack of Armor Charge. Explosive Finisher – Finishers restore grenades. Consumes 3 or more stacks of Armor Charge, granting additional energy for each charge consumed. Utility Finisher – Finishers restore class abilities. Consumes 3 or more stacks of Armor Charge, granting additional energy for each charge consumed. Benevolent Finisher – Using a finisher on a combatant spawns Orbs of Power for your allies. Consumes 3 stacks of Armor Charge.

Don’t speak to Ikora in Destiny 2 – It could cost you hours of buildcrafting BungieIkora is offering New Light packages for Destiny 2 newcomers to get a headstart but there’s a huge bug that is causing veterans to lose hours of buildcrafting. Added in Into The Light, Bungie has introduced nine New Light packages that can be collected from Ikora Rey in The Tower. There are three for Hunter, Titan, and Warlock respectively covering Arc, Solar, and Void with players getting to pick one per class. Once selected you are given a range of starter gear including an Exotic weapon suited to that particular class. For example, Void Warlocks receive the Graviton Lance plus the Qua Xaphan V machine gun and a Ranhhild-D shotgun. However, when you collect one of Ikora’s New Light packages it overwrites any existing loadouts that match the chosen subclass, resetting every ability. For example, if you selected the Solar Hunter package then a Celestial Nighthawk build you have saved will have to be remade from scratch. For just one build this isn’t too bad but if you have multiple builds of the same subclass this could prove a devastating mistake. This is not uncommon either with end-game Guardians often having multiple Solar Warlocks or Solar Hunters with these dominating the current PvE meta. Those interested in checking out Ikora’s New Light packages will want to make sure they are selecting a class and subclass combination that does not affect their loadouts. However, if you are a newcomer then feel free to pick whatever and get started with your Destiny 2 adventure.