The third annual expansion for Destiny 2: Beyond Light, released in early November with tons of new gear to earn, missions to complete, and even a new raid to conquer. Set on the planet of Europa, Guardians are invited to wield Stasis, the first power born of darkness, to overcome Eramis, Kell of Darkness. Along the way, players are reacquainted with The Exo Stranger as they explore Bray Exoscience, a mysterious ancient facility and the birthplace of the Exo.
If you're playing Destiny 2: Beyond Light, you've likely hit a roadblock or two on your journey to collect every new Exotic weapon, armor piece, and Triumph added to the game. In this complete guide, you'll find links to all the individual walkthroughs we've created to help you on your journey across Europa and beyond.
Updated February 22nd, 2022, by Charles Burgar: Destiny 2's Witch Queen expansion is out. We're considering this hub page feature complete. For a more up-to-date hub page pertaining to all things Destiny, check out our Witch Queen hub page. See you there.
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Destiny 2: Getting Started
This section is intended for newer players. If you're already familiar with Destiny's core systems, jump to the 30th Anniversary Section of our hub page.
Destiny 2 is a complex game filled with dozens of activities, hundreds of weapons, and quite a few progression systems. If you finished the New Light tutorial and are still left confused about a whole manner of systems, fear not. We have guides that cover just about every aspect of Destiny. Let's make sure you start off on the right foot.
Choosing A Class
The first and arguably largest decision you make when booting up Destiny is choosing a class. You can choose between one of three classes: the agile Hunter, durable Titan, or the mystical Warlock. Ultimately, pick the class that looks the coolest to you. But if you're someone who wants to know the ins and outs of each class, check out our guide on how each class works in Destiny 2:
Progression
One of the first things you should be doing as a New Light is upgrading your Guardian. Destiny 2 features a whole host of progression systems that will enhance the power of your Guardian. We suggest that you focus on your Power Level and unlock armor mods while starting out. Keep any purple-quality weapons you stumble across; they're much better than the blue-rarity guns that enemies frequently drop. Once you have a decent handle on shooting and looting, you can start looking into chasing good weapons, armor pieces, and much more.
- Destiny 2: How To Reach Max Power Level Quickly
- Beginner Basics (Changing Subclasses, Joining A Clan, Etc.)
- A Complete Guide To Armor 2.0
- Great Weapon Perks For PvE And PvP
Ritual Activities
Destiny 2 features three core game types: Vanguard Strikes (PvE missions), Crucible (PvP), and Gambit (PvEvP). As of writing, there's also a fourth PvE game type available to everyone called Dares of Eternity. These game types provide a solid Power influx while you're starting out and give you a taste of what Destiny's combat is all about. Eventually, you'll branch out into seasonal activities, dungeons, raids, and other pinnacle content. But for Guardians fresh out of the Cosmodrome, we recommend you start here. The guides below will give a rundown of how the progression systems for each game type work.
- (Strikes) How To Increase Your Vanguard Rank
- (Crucible) How To Increase Your Crucible Valor And Glory Ranks
- (Gambit) How To Increase Your Gambit Infamy Rank
- (Dares) How To Increase Your Strange Favor
Destiny 2: Bungie 30th Anniversary Progression
The 30th Anniversary might not be a season itself, yet it contains many of the same progression systems and activities as you'd expect from a typical Destiny season. You'll find links to our content guides, progression guides, quests, and more below.
Bungie 30th Anniversary Leveling Guides
Leveling in Destiny 2 can be a daunting task, especially if you're returning from a long break. While the Power cap only increases by ten each season now, reaching the Pinnacle Cap is still a major ask for most players. These guides will help you get up to speed on leveling your Guardian. Guides for core playlist ranks are also down below if you want to get your hands on some easy Masterwork materials.
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Destiny 2: Bungie 30th Anniversary Gear & Builds
Bungie 30th Anniversary Gear
Bungie's 30th Anniversary has injected new weapons into the Destiny 2 sandbox, some of which are fan favorites from the original Destiny. There are even a few weapons brought forward from Bungie's Halo titles. The guides below will showcase every weapon and god roll you can chase in this DLC.
- Every Weapon In The Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack
- The Best Rolls For Bungie's 30th Anniversary Pack Weapons
- Gjallarhorn Exotic Quest And Catalyst Guide
- Forerunner Exotic Quest And Catalyst Guide
- How To Earn Exotic Catalysts (& What All Of Them Do)
Bungie 30th Anniversary Builds
This DLC brought with it a massive sandbox update, arguably the largest one Destiny 2 has seen since the Forsaken expansion. Check out our 30th Anniversary builds below to see how you can become the strongest Guardian possible.
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Combat Style Mods Explained
Legendary and Exotic armor pieces have a fourth mod slot that can equip Combat Style mods, granting powerful effects that can mimic the strength of Exotic gear. There are three types of Combat Style mods: Charged with Light, Warmind Cells, and Elemental Wells. We have guides and in-depth mod breakdowns for each Combat Style mod type you can find below. Use these as a point of reference when you're making a build.
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Destiny 2: Bungie 30th Anniversary FAQ
Destiny 2: Season Of The Lost Progression Guides
Diving into a new Destiny season is equally exciting and confusing. With so many progression systems to juggle, it can be difficult to figure out how to make real progress on all of your characters. The guides below are here to help.
Seasonal Activities And Quests
To rescue the Queen's Techeuns and soil Savathun's plan, you're going to need a way into the Ascendant realm. The new Astral Alignment seasonal activity allows you and five other Guardians to carve a path through the Dreaming City's Blind Well and exterior locals, allowing you to delve into the game's weekly Shattered Realm missions. Use the guides below to learn how this activity works, along with how to gear yourself with some powerful new items.
- A Complete Guide To The Trials Of Osiris
- Astral Alignment Activity Guide
- How To Get Ager's Scepter And All Atlas Skews
- For The War To Come Quest Guide
Season Of The Lost Seasonal Challenges
Seasonal Challenges are your main source of XP and Bright Dust in Destiny 2. Season of the Lost has 78 challenges, most of which are fairly easy. Complete 75 of them for a bonus 4,000 Bright Dust. Give the links below a look to see what each week requires.
Gearing
Build-crafting is becoming a larger part of Destiny 2 with each season. A barrage of new armor mods and weapons means nothing if you don't understand the fundamentals. Use the links below to get acclimated with Destiny 2's various gear-related systems.
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Destiny 2: Season Of The Lost Gear
Interested in having infinite grenades, one-minute Supers, or becoming a juggernaut in all PvE content? You've come to the right place. These guides will showcase Destiny 2 at its most absurd, showcasing all of the powerful weapons and armor you can obtain in a season. From there, we go in-depth on how to use these items to create some of the most powerful builds imaginable. Give the links below a look if you want to take your Guardian to the next level.
Season Of The Lost Gear
A new Destiny season means new gear to chase. Check out Season 15's new offerings and see which items might suit your playstyle.
- Every New Weapon In Season Of The Lost
- Destiny 2: How To Get Ager's Scepter And All Atlas Skews
- How To Earn Exotic Catalysts (& What All Of Them Do)
- How To Earn The Ascendancy Rocket Launcher
Season Of The Splicer Best Weapons
Learn which weapons and rolls are worth farming for in Season 15's various activities.
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Prophecy |
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Trials And Iron Banner |
The Best Rolls For The New Trials Of Osiris And Iron Banner Weapons |
Destiny 2: Season Of The Lost Tier Lists
Destiny 2: Season Of The Lost Weekly Shattered Realm Guides
Season 15's weekly mission type is named Shattered Realm. Guardians will have to delve into the Ascendant Plane to assist Mara Sov with defeating Savathun. Frantic gunfights, beautiful environments, and secrets await. Use the guides below to learn how to light each beacon, find every Trivial Mystery, and uncover every hidden Ascendant Anchor.
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Destiny 2: Season Of The Splicer Guides
Season of the Splicer may be over, but that doesn't mean its content has been made inaccessible. Assist Mithrax and the House of Light with breaching the Vex Network to keep the Vex at bay. Powerful weapons, mods, and exciting Expunge missions can all be found below.
Destiny 2: Season Of The Splicer Progression Guides
A few quests and gameplay systems were introduced with Season of the Splicer, all of which are covered below.
- All Season Of The Splicer Seasonal Challenges
- As Prophesied Quest Guide
- Splicer Gauntlet And Splicer Servitor Upgrade Guide
- How To Obtain And Use Corrupted Key Codes
Destiny 2: Season Of The Splicer Gear
With every season, Bungie pushes the envelope for Destiny 2's build crafting. New seasonal mods, Exotics, and guns allow for some truly incredible builds that will make your Guardian a whirlwind of destruction, both in PvE and PvP.
Season Of The Splicer Gear
Season 14 has introduced several new weapons, Elemental Well mods, and a new Ritual weapon for Guardians to chase. No matter what you're interested in, these guides will have you covered.
- Every New Weapon In Season Of The Splicer
- How To Earn The Null Composure Fusion Rifle
- Season Of The Splicer's Elemental Well Mods Explained
Best Season Of The Splicer Weapons
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Destiny 2: Season Of The Splicer Weekly Expunge Mission Guides
Ever since Warmind's excellent Whisper mission, Bungie has released numerous mini-dungeons that grant powerful rewards when completed. Dubbed "Weekly Missions" by Bungie, Season 14 has introduced seven unique missions under the name "Expunge." Delve into the Vex Network to defeat the Vex and Taken to save the Last City. These missions grant Pinnacle Gear, weapons with multiple perks in each column, and high-stat armor. Guides for each mission are listed below:
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Destiny 2: Season Of The Chosen Guides
Despite the arrival of Season of the Splicer, Season of the Chosen hasn't rotated out of Destiny 2. Players can still destroy Caiatl's forces in the Battlegrounds playlist, explore the abandoned Glykon in the Presage mission, and unlock some sweet gear.
Season Of The Chosen Progression Guides
The Hammer of Proving is this season's progression system, unlocking new options for focusing Umbral Engrams. Use the links below to learn how the Hammer of Proving works.
- Season Of The Chosen: How To Complete Every Seasonal Challenge
- Hammer Of Proving And Umbral Engram Guide
- The Best Hammer Of Proving Enhancements
Season Of The Chosen Gear
Season of the Chosen added dozens of weapons for Guardians to chase. Every weapon introduced in this season can be found below.
- Every Weapon In Season Of The Chosen
- How To Earn The Salvager's Salvo Grenade Launcher (And Ornaments)
- How To Get Dead Man’s Tale, The New Exotic Scout Rifle
Exotic Presage Mission
Season of the Chosen introduced a new Exotic mission for Guardians to master. Named Presage, players will have to explore a derelict Cabal ship to uncover the whereabouts of a missing Guardian. Dozens of secrets, puzzles, and the fantastic Dead Man's Tale Exotic Scout Rifle can be found through this mission. These guides will cover everything you need to know about this mission, ranging from encounters to the Glykon's secrets.
- A Complete Guide To The Presage Mission
- All The Scattered Pieces Triumph Guide
- All Presage Datapad Locations
Destiny 2: Season Of The Hunt Guides
Season of the Hunt, otherwise known as Season 12, introduced Guardians to Wrathborn Hunts. With the help of the Crow, players can take down Xivu Arath's minions for some unique rewards.
Season Of The Hunt Progression Guides
To take down Xivu Arath's minions, you're going to need a Cryptolith Lure.
Season Of The Hunt Gear
Random rolls for Season of the Hunt weapons and Hawkmoon are discussed in detail in the guides below. Learn which weapons pack the largest punch.
- Every Season Of The Hunt Weapon, Ranked From Worst To Best
- How To Earn The Adored Sniper Rifle
- Hawkmoon Exotic Quest And Feather Locations
Exotic Harbinger Mission
The star of this season is Harbinger, an Exotic mission that allows Guardians to reforge Hawkmoon—a fan-favorite Hand Cannon from the original Destiny.
Destiny 2: Year 4 Content Guides
Bungie has revitalized some of Destiny 2's destinations in recent seasons. Every dungeon provides relevant loot, Legendary Lost Sectors are an excellent source of Exotics, and Nightfalls continue to be the definite means of earning Masterwork materials. Check out the links below to find in-depth guides on content tied to Destiny 2's Beyond Light expansion and subsequent seasons.
Dungeon Guides
Destiny 2 has four dungeons for players to conquer: Shattered Throne, Pit of Heresy, Prophecy, and Grasp of Avarice. We have guides giving you a breakdown of each encounter, providing strategies and tips for beating the dungeon without a sweat. And for those interested in beating a dungeon solo flawlessly, we have a few tips and loadout recommendations you should consider.
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Master Lost Sector Guides
Nightfall Guides
We don't have many Nightfall guides currently, but we plan to create more throughout the next few seasons. If you're chasing the Conqueror title or farming Nightfall guns, you'll want to check out our strategy guides on these Nightfalls.
Empire Hunts
Europa's Empire Hunts are similar to strikes, pitting you against a small army of enemies before facing a final boss. You'll want to complete these Master Empire Hunts to reach the pinnacle cap.
- A Complete Guide To The Dark Priestess Master Empire Hunt
- A Complete Guide To The Technocrat Master Empire Hunt
- A Complete Guide To The Warrior Master Empire Hunt
Destiny 2: Year 4 Raid Guides
Raids are a quintessential part of the endgame PvE experience. It's the definite game type to test builds, team coordination, and general gun skill. Destiny 2 currently has four raids for players to embark on. Check out our Deep Stone Crypt and Vault of Glass guides, covering everything from encounter mechanics to challenges.
Vault Of Glass
Descend into the depths of Venus to stop a time-bending army of Vex in a slightly altered version of Destiny's first-ever raid. Some of the best raid weapons in Destiny 2 can be found here, and VoG is the first raid to grant adept weapons through its Master difficulty variant. If you have the skill, this raid is more than worth farming.
The Deep Stone Crypt
The Deep Stone Crypt has turned into Eramis' personal playground. Descend into the crypt, eliminate the threats within, and prevent House Dusk from destroying Europa itself. Excellent weapons like Heritage and Succession are found here, all of which are farmable if you have enough Spoils of Conquest. If you love action-packed raids, this raid was made for you.
Destiny 2: Year 4 Titles & Secrets
There aren't many live service games with as many secrets as Destiny 2. Hidden chests, Lost Sectors, missions, and collectibles are just a few secrets you can find. Dedicated players can find these secrets for unique shaders, emblems, and even titles.
Titles are unique words that appear under your username, obtainable by completing a series of difficult or time-consuming Triumphs. These titles require some serious dedication to obtain. To make earning these just a little bit easier, consult our title guides that give advice and tips on how to obtain these as fast as possible.
Year Four Title Guides
Planetary Secrets: Region Chests
There are over 100 Region Chests in Destiny 2, each granting a small amount of Glimmer and planetary materials. Those in dire need of materials but don't wish to farm for hours should consider opening a few of them. These guides will help you find them.
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Moon |
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Hidden Collectibles
Certain destinations have a series of hidden collectibles for players to find. If you love scavenger hunts or are chasing certain Triumphs, these articles are for you.
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Destiny 2: Beyond Light Guides
Jumping into a new Destiny expansion can be a daunting task for any player, new or experienced. Unlocking a new subclass, leveling your character, all while trying to understand changes to the mod system can become quite a headache.
These Beyond Light guides will cover the essentials of this expansion. You can find resource farming guides, Exotic quest guides, the best weapons from Beyond Light, and Stasis guides in the links below.
Resource Guides
Everything from Glimmer to Ascendant Shards can be found here. Whether you're new to Destiny 2 or a seasoned veteran, these guides will showcase new ways of obtaining each of Destiny 2's coveted resources.
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Beyond Light: Exotic Quest Guides
This expansion introduced five Exotic weapons for Guardians to chase. Instead of finding them out in the wild, players will have to complete certain quests or challenges to earn them. Check out the articles below to learn how you can obtain Beyond Light's most Exotic offerings:
- Dead Exo Locations And The Lament Exotic Sword Quest Guide
- Cloudstrike Exotic Sniper Rifle Guide
- Eyes of Tomorrow Exotic Rocket Launcher Guide
- A Complete Guide For Obtaining Salvation's Grip
Europa Secrets
Europa is filled with unique collectibles and hidden missions. These guides will cover every corner of this icy moon.
- Secrets Of Europa
- Where To Find Every Entropic Shard
- Sabotage Missions And Herealways Pieces Guide
- How To Earn The Augmented Obsession Triumph
Beyond Light: Stasis
Stasis is fundamentally different than the Light-based subclasses fans are used to. Guardians can augment Stasis using two new items: Aspects and Fragments. Understanding the fundamentals of Stasis will go a long way to helping you become the most overpowered Guardian possible.
Beyond Light: Best Weapons And Exotics
It wouldn't be a Destiny expansion without new loot to chase. Which ones are worth your time? Check out the links below:
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