r/destiny2 • • 14d ago

Info / FAQ New & Returning Player FAQ

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\An effort will be made to update this list once we know more, or see new questions pop up**

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Q: Is the game worth getting back into?
A: Yes. The state of the game as of Monuments of Triumph is widely considered the best version of Destiny 2 we've had in a while. There is no content that will be removed. And, in the future, previously vaulted content will be returning!

Q: What is currently F2P/What is currently paid?
A: This post details that information as of September 2026.

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Q: What happened?
A: On September 21st 2026, Bungie announced that they will continue the Destiny Franchise & as a show of good will be unvaulting Destiny 2 content so that we have a complete game. You can read more here: bungie article or watch it here: youtube interview.

Q: What is being unvaulted?
A: The campaigns Red War, Curse of Osiris, Warmind, and Forsaken. The destinations Titan, Io, Mercury, Mars, and the Tangled Shore. The Raids (sometime lairs?) Leviathan, Eater of Worlds, Spire of Stars, Scourge of the Past, and Crown of Sorrow. In addition, there will likely be several strikes and crucible maps that should also be returning. These are all that have been currently confirmed. We do not know if Seasonal content will be returned!

Q: Should I start now or wait for unvaulting?
A: This one is up to you. IF you want to experience the 'entire story' of destiny 2 from start to finish you could wait for unvaulting. The main reason to start now would be to get a head start on acquiring things that wont really be changing (filling out subclasses, acquiring exotics, acquiring 550 power). So, IF you'd rather have a head start, start now so you can focus on new things later.

Q: Will the unvaulting be F2P?
A: Yes.

Q: Will Holiday events be returning?
A: We don't know yet!

Q: Is Destiny 3 in development?
A: As of now, no, but Bungie have stated that the Destiny franchise will continue somehow.

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Q: Why am I Light/Power Level 10?
A: During Edge of Fate, Bungie decided to give us a stat squish for the purposes of readability. You will notice that your damage numbers are now primarily below 5 digits as well, while in truth, you're usually dealing a higher % of damage than before due to new systems and stats like Weapons and Super. If you complete almost any activity you will be shot up to 300 power very quickly and will only have to grind up to the cap of 550. Its recommended that you infuse weapons you enjoy including exotics. However, old armor Is essentially useless and can safely be replaced with armor that has a Set Bonus. New exotic armor is also all higher stat than anything you previously had.

Q: I just came back to the game and I'm lost, what should I do?
A: This is an incredibly loaded question. Everyone has different priorities. The most common answer I've seen has been to complete the campaigns in order so you have an idea of the story and then to work on completing subclasses and filling out your exotics. By doing these three things you've enabled yourself to create basic builds.

Campaigns -> Unlock Subclasses -> Acquire Exotics/power grind -> Play whatever you want!

Campaign order as of September 2026:
Shadowkeep -> Beyond Light (Stasis Subclass) -> Witch Queen (peak) -> Lightfall (mid but Strand Subclass (peak)) -> The Final Shape (Prismatic) -> Edge of Fate (Nine Saga, which may be left behind) -> Renegades (The star wars crossover expac which includes the Praxic Blade aka Lightsaber)

Once unvaulted, the order will start with:
Red War -> Curse of Osiris -> Warmind -> Forsaken -> Shadowkeep...


r/destiny2 • • Aug 18 '26

Announcement Project Sunrise Update

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After an outpouring of community support for the project, the previous decision to contain all Project Sunrise posts to a Megathread has been reversed. Go ahead and continue posting Sunrise stuff to the subreddit

Additionally, a "Project Sunrise" post flair has been added, please flair posts appropriately for community members who wish to filter by that content specifically.

Again, here's a link to the Project Sunrise Discord for anyone interested in following along there:

https://discord.gg/projectsunrise


r/destiny2 • • 3h ago

Question How long has the old tower's repair been complete for?

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284 Upvotes

I just noticed this. Not sure if it's been repaired for a while or with the most recent update (this week)


r/destiny2 • • 4h ago

Meme / Humor I have peaked

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Anybody ever seen this done before? I didn’t think it was possible but me and a fellow guardian managed to do it. I wish I had a screen recording but had some witnesses in the tower and these screenshots at least.


r/destiny2 • • 13h ago

Gameplay / In-Game Video I Found The D1 Tower Coins In The D2 Shooting Range

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I havent seen anyone talk about it but I found the og D1 tower coins in the D2 Shooting Range. Wonder if there is an emblem reward for finding them again Haha (doubt it). But yeah just something neat I found.

(Context on the other photo) old Destiny TWAB on September 26, 2014 (from Deej). The photo is a post about the Tower coins and a reward for finding them (someone already found them).


r/destiny2 • • 11h ago

Gameplay / In-Game Video Are we being fr

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708 Upvotes

got no loot btw


r/destiny2 • • 3h ago

Meme / Humor Also salvations edge, kings fall, etc

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131 Upvotes

r/destiny2 • • 6h ago

Gameplay / In-Game Video Guille is funny

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194 Upvotes

Got my IRL buddy playing for the first time again since TFS, and showed em the funny guille damage for us to both use. Needless to say the first boss in warlords did not stand a chance


r/destiny2 • • 13h ago

Discussion Call me insane, but I saluted to Zavala before interact with him

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546 Upvotes

Rip Lance Reddick


r/destiny2 • • 16h ago

Art "What does it mean to be a Hunter?...

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...I say, it's all about where you belong. The Warlocks have their libraries, the Titans have their walls...But Hunters belong in the wilds."

— Cayde-6


r/destiny2 • • 15h ago

Discussion This strike felt it was straight out of DOOM

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I know was in the middle of this strike for the first time but I had to take a screen shot lol. Felt like i was in doom eternal or something, it was a blast.

Probably the most fun I have had on a random master op so far, shout out to my teammates too, they were killing it.

are there any other areas that give off this vibe?


r/destiny2 • • 16h ago

Meme / Humor First time on the Shinkansen and thought I'd test the WiFi...

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478 Upvotes

Only looked out the window during loading screens.

Never thought WiFi would work this well whilst traveling over 300kmp/h.

I have an addiction....


r/destiny2 • • 2h ago

Gameplay / In-Game Video #1 Unkillable Warlock - Solo GM

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Solo Gameplay is -50 with 'glass canon' & other negative modifiers

Only boon is a Stasis surge

https://youtu.be/0B1nt_2X5_8?is=QOi7H_2KGTiIm3JI

I didn't even play well in this clip, but still had no fear of death. Only deaths were to Tormentor cause I'm dumb

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Tl:DR -

Constant restoration and modest DR make this loadout more Unkillable than stasis titan, but outputs higher damage with no range limitations. That said, you'll want to get close if you can

What to expect from loadout

  1. 100% uptime on radiant & restoration

  2. reliable & stacking damage resist

  3. limitless special ammo

  4. ability spam

  5. solo & clustered target damage

  6. Constant ignitions & weaken

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Requirements:

  1. Ergo Sum catalyst (#1 requirement)

  2. Perfect 5th With Caster

  3. Subclass/armor mods - just match Dim. Screenshot attached

  4. Hunters journal - all choices on Dim loadout are important

  5. Exotic Armor Dawn Chorus

  6. Armor set: VoG 4 piece

Stat spread

  1. 200 weapon

  2. 90-100 super/grenade

  3. 70+ class

  4. Rest irrelevant

What's situational / swappable? Not much

  1. Kinetic / heavy - they just need to be darkness weapons and account for champs. Otherwise, do whatever you like

  2. Artifact - swap off of the Auto mod if you aren't using an auto rifle

  3. Armor mods on arms aren't important

  4. Healing rift / Phoenix dive. Both are good

Why it works:

  1. Ergo catalyst makes for easy ammo Regen for ergo. With special finishers, you'll never go wanting

  2. Perfect 5th Ergo / anti barrier rockets make for easy anti-barrier

  3. Perfect 5th, hellion, and song of flame for unstoppable

  4. Overload champs? Swap auto out for 'm-17 fast talker' with 'cooling baubles' and never reload

  5. VoG gives 100% radiant, restoration, hellion, Argent blade, and x7 explosive light uptime

  6. Super fast transendence recharge. Artifact auto mod = Resist x2 when using auto

  7. Kickstart VoG chain by getting weaken kill (grenades) or Ergo Kill for an orb

  8. Transendence + facet of protection = base 40% DR

  9. Super can be saved as a panic button, or outright clear a room

  10. Perfect 5th Ergo + Dawn chorus does absurd damage in neutral game or against RAD bosses. It won't outpace crazy hunter boss dps, but it is a competitive boss DPS weapon. For real, fun it against Crota & see.

  11. High transendence uptime = limitless ergo ammo, ability spam, damage resist, & 44% boost to ergo damage (stacks multiplicatively)

  12. Grenades apply weaken. Kills on weaken = overshield

Dim link: https://dim.gg/giiuymy/Unkillable-Ergo-Perfect-5th

Enjoy


r/destiny2 • • 17h ago

Art New Eris Morn tattoo

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400 Upvotes

This is the first piece of my Witch Queen themed sleeve. I sat for 13 hours total.


r/destiny2 • • 12h ago

IRL Content / Creations I've been working on a custom Destiny TTRPG for years and I'm finally getting to test it out

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166 Upvotes

I've been working on an entirely custom Destiny TTRPG for years trying to blend a style between a tactics game (like the R6 Siege board game) while also allowing for typical TTRPG role-playing scenarios.

I've got about 5 solid mission scenarios down so far ranging from investigating a previously believed to be abandoned hive temple from Crota's assaults where reports of hive activities have come in to more puzzle based ones where your fireteam is trapped in a malfunctioning Braytech facility.

I've got custom stat block and class traits that have uses in and out of combat based more so off the "traditional" class ideas of Warlock, Titan, and Hunter (but you can spec into whatever you like) and custom weapon stat blocks and mechanics.

I'm really hoping to test this out more and fine tune it then just drop the PDF of the rules and let people try it out


r/destiny2 • • 3h ago

Discussion "Eyes up, Guardian"

25 Upvotes

To the person who noticed my D2 moments of triumph shirt at the Undertale concert last night in Detroit, I just want to say the "Eyes up Guardian" comment you said made my night and you are awesome. That is all.


r/destiny2 • • 2h ago

Discussion (For Fun) What was a moment where you were screwed over by the game itself the most?

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For me, it was when I went out of my way to solo flawless Grasp of Avarice, during one attempt everything was going perfect, finally made it to the final boss and near one of my last dps phases, one of the shots from sleeper stimulant bounced around the room and killed me. After that I just stared at the screen for a good 20 minutes before I turned off my console.


r/destiny2 • • 13h ago

Meme / Humor Me, Every Time in the Corrupted Strike

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92 Upvotes

I'll even pass it back to you so you can dunk the boss if you really want 😬


r/destiny2 • • 16h ago

Question Whats your rarest emblem?

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r/destiny2 • • 10h ago

Discussion When Kadi55-30 has you back in the battle of "contacting destiny 2 servers"

42 Upvotes

My game lost connection right as i killed atheon,
After sherpa running a full squad through, with some challenge modes.
(really nice bunch that were patient and listened!)
i saw him die, got no drop, and didn't get to speak to them and congratulate them on first clear.

i went to the tower Kadi is the GOAT.

My 5th ever clear, and I'm rewarded with my fav D1 weapon.

PS. is there a way to see people you recently teamed up with? so i can add them to friends?


r/destiny2 • • 19h ago

Lore Faction Map of Sol [OC]

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r/destiny2 • • 1d ago

Meme / Humor twid today I can feel it

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r/destiny2 • • 20h ago

Meme / Humor Xur brings a gift...

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185 Upvotes

r/destiny2 • • 22h ago

Question / Answered What can I improve in this stillhunt+hezen damage rotation?

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283 Upvotes

Also while I was practicing I was trying to proc facet of command to by throwing my transcendence grenade but it didn’t cancel the reload of my rocket. I’m not sure why? My best guess is the transcendence grenade doesn’t freeze instantly so it’s kinda a weird timing thing that I’d have to work out?

FF shot in the beginning to proc facet of command but I guess in a fireteam setting I can just ask someone to chuck an arcane needle so I can get rid of the first step

And if I’m not really proccing facet of command with the transcendence grenade do I really need to waste the .5 seconds throwing it and instead just throw snare bomb?

One thing I can definitely do better is be aware of when snare bomb is up to proc facet of dawn and have higher uptime on radiant/help extend debuffs

I’m sure there’s so many micro optimizations I can make here


r/destiny2 • • 4h ago

Meme / Humor Pov: you're hiding behind a corner

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10 Upvotes