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- Destiny 2: Season Of The Splicer Progression Guides
- Destiny 2: Season Of The Splicer Gear And Builds
- Destiny 2: Season Of The Splicer Tier Lists
- Destiny 2: Season Of The Splicer Weekly Expunge Mission Guides
- Destiny 2: Season Of The Chosen Guides
- Destiny 2: Season Of The Hunt Guides
- Destiny 2: Year 4 Content Guides
- Destiny 2: Year 4 Raid Guides
- Destiny 2: Year 4 Titles & Secrets
- Destiny 2: Beyond Light Guides
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.
Related: Destiny 2: Solstice Of Heroes 2021 Guide
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.
Updated July 6th, 2021, by Charles Burgar: With Quria gone, the Last City's endless night has finally lifted. The Solstice of Heroes event has begun to celebrate this incredible Triumph. For those that are less interested in character fashion, the Vault of Glass has released its Master variant, granting high-stat armor and Timelost weapons for those that can best its challenges tougher enemies. Those more interested in chasing loot can also farm Moon and Dreaming City weapons, as all of the weapons from these destinations have returned with new perks. And for all players interested in obtaining XP and Bright Dust, new Seasonal Challenges have just been released.
If you love Destiny 2's PvE content, now is a great time to dive back in before the next season begins. We've also updated all of our build guides for Hunters, Warlocks, and Titans for those looking to shift their playstyle. Enjoy!
Destiny 2: Season Of The Splicer Progression Guides
Defeating hordes of time-bending Vex will require you to become strong. We have guides that will take you from chasing Power levels to unlocking new season mechanics. Are you a completionist? We also have guides covering how to complete every Seasonal Challenge and how to increase your Valor, Glory, and Infamy ranks.
New/Returning Player Resources
If you've never played Destiny before—or you took a lengthy break from the game—jumping into this game can be a daunting task. Before you dig into our seasonal and expansion guides, give the articles below a read. They'll answer some common questions new players have and clarify some common language you'll hear amongst the community.
- Everything You Need To Know About Destiny 2 In 2021
- Which Class Should I Play First?
- Common Mistakes Beginners Make
- Who Is Mithrax?
Season Of The Splicer Leveling Guides
- How To Reach 1320 Power Level Quickly
- How To Increase Your Crucible Valor And Glory Ranks
- How To Increase Your Gambit Infamy Rank
- 10 Tips To Reach Legend Glory Rank In Crucible
Seasonal Activities And Quests
- Override Activity Guide
- Where To Find Mithrax In The Last City
- How To Spawn The Override Loot Goblin, Network Anomaly
- Iron-Handed Diplomacy Quest Guide
Season Of The Splicer Seasonal Challenges
- Season Of The Splicer: All Week 1 Seasonal Challenges
- Season Of The Splicer: All Week 2 Seasonal Challenges
- Season Of The Splicer: All Week 3 Seasonal Challenges
- Season Of The Splicer: All Week 4 Seasonal Challenges
- Season Of The Splicer: All Week 5 Seasonal Challenges
- Season Of The Splicer: All Week 6 Seasonal Challenges
- Season Of The Splicer: All Week 7 Seasonal Challenges
- Season Of The Splicer: All Week 8 Seasonal Challenges
- Season Of The Splicer: All Week 9 Seasonal Challenges
Gearing
- Every Way To Obtain Reissued Moon Gear
- Every Way To Obtain Reissued Dreaming City Gear
- Splicer Gauntlet And Splicer Servitor Upgrade Guide
- How To Obtain And Use Corrupted Key Codes
- Season of the Splicer – Prismatic Recaster And Umbral Guide
- Every Mod In Season Of The Splicer's Paradrome Cube Artifact
- The 10 Best And Worst Activities To Farm Gear
- A Complete Guide To Armor Synthesis
- A Complete Guide To Armor 2.0
Destiny 2: Season Of The Splicer Gear And Builds
With every season, Bungie pushes the envelope for Destiny 2's build crafting. New Artifact mods, seasonal mods, 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
- Every New Weapon In Season Of The Splicer
- How To Earn The Null Composure Fusion Rifle
- How To Earn Exotic Catalysts (& What All Of Them Do)
- Season Of The Splicer's Elemental Well Mods Explained
Season Of The Splicer Best Weapons
- The Best Rolls For The New Season Of The Splicer Weapons
- The Best Rolls For The New Vault Of Glass Weapons
- The Best Rolls For Season Of The Splicer’s Nightfall, Playlist, and World-Drop Weapons
Stasis
- Aspects And Fragments Guide
- What Are Aspects (& How To Obtain All Of Them)
- Every Fragment, Ranked From Worst To Best
Builds
- The Best Hunter Builds For PvP And PvE
- The Best Warlock Builds For PvP And PvE
- The Best Titan Builds For PvP And PvE
Combat Style Mods Explained
Combat Style mods are mandatory if you want to complete the toughest PvE content in Destiny 2. They can also give you a leg up in the Crucible. These in-depth guides will explain why these mods are so good and what they do.
- Charged With Light Explained In-Depth
- An In-Depth Look At Every Charged With Light Mod
- Warmind Cells Explained In-Depth
- An In-Depth Look At Every Warmind Cell Mod
- Elemental Wells Explained In-Depth
- An In-Depth Look At Every Elemental Well Mod
Destiny 2: Season Of The Splicer Tier Lists
Destiny's meta is ever-evolving, mostly due to the constant influx of new guns each season. Season of the Splicer is no exception, featuring over 30 new or reprised Legendary weapons for Guardians to chase.
That is why we've made tier lists for every weapon archetype in Destiny 2. Whether you're a PvE or PvP main, you'll be able to quickly find the best weapons for weapon archetypes you're interested in.
- Top 10 Legendary Weapons
- Top 10 Auto Rifles
- Top 10 Bows
- Top 10 Fusion Rifles
- Top 10 Grenade Launchers
- The 10 Best Hand Cannons For PvE
- The 10 Best Hand Cannons For PvP
- All Linear Fusion Rifles, Ranked
- Top 10 Machine Guns
- Top 10 Pulse Rifles
- Top 10 Rocket Launchers
- The 10 Best Scout Rifles For PvE
- The 10 Best Scout Rifles For PvP
- Top 10 Sidearms
- Top 10 Shotguns For PvE
- Top 10 Shotguns For PvP
- Top 10 Sniper Rifles
- Top 10 Submachine Guns
- Top 10 Swords
Exotic Armor Tier Lists
Each season brings at least one new Exotic for Hunters, Warlocks, and Titans. When coupled with the ever-evolving meta that each Destiny season has, it can be tough deciding which Exotics are worth using. These tier lists will give you a good idea of which Exotics are powerful, both for PvE and PvP. Whether you want to understand the current Exotic meta or learn of some underrated alternatives, these guides should prove useful.
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 will be adding to the pool of unique missions with Expunge—an activity that tasks you with infiltrating the depths of the Vex Network.
We'll have guides up for each Expunge mission as they go live. Encounter walkthroughs, secrets, and anything else exclusive to Expunge will all be covered.
- Expunge – Labyrinth Guide
- Expunge – Styx Guide
- Expunge – Tartarus Guide
- Expunge – Corrupted Labyrinth Guide
- Expunge – Corrupted Styx Guide
- Expunge – Corrupted Tartarus Guide
- Expunge – Delphi Guide
Additional Expunge Guides Coming Soon
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.
Progression
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
- The Best Rolls For All The New Season Of The Chosen Weapons
- How To Earn The Salvager's Salvo Grenade Launcher (And Ornaments)
- How To Get Dead Man’s Tale, The New Exotic Scout Rifle
- The Best Random Rolls For Dead Man's Tale
- Every Way To Obtain Reissued Dreaming City Gear
- Every Way To Obtain Reissued Moon Gear
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 secrets to the best rolls for Dead Man's Tale.
- 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.
Progression
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
- The Best Random Rolls For Hawkmoon
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
- A Complete Guide To The Shattered Throne Dungeon
- A Complete Guide To The Pit Of Heresy Dungeon
- A Complete Guide To The Prophecy Dungeon
- Solo Flawless Shattered Throne Tips
- Solo Flawless Pit Of Heresy Tips
- Solo Flawless Prophecy Tips
Master Lost Sector Guides
Master Lost Sectors allow solo players to farm Exotic armor in droves, provided they have the right gear and strategy. These guides cover both of those things, giving you all of the information you need to crush them on your first attempt.
Europa
- A Complete Guide To The Bunker E15 Master Lost Sector
- A Complete Guide To The Concealed Void Master Lost Sector
- A Complete Guide To The Perdition Master Lost Sector
European Dead Zone (EDZ)
- A Complete Guide To The Excavation Site XII Master Lost Sector
- A Complete Guide To The Quarry Master Lost Sector
Cosmodrome
- A Complete Guide To The Exodus Garden 2A Master Lost Sector
- A Complete Guide To The Veles Labyrinth Master Lost Sector
Moon
- A Complete Guide To The K1 Communion Master Lost Sector
- A Complete Guide To The K1 Crew Quarters Master Lost Sector
- A Complete Guide To The K1 Logistics Master Lost Sector
- A Complete Guide To The K1 Revelation Master Lost Sector
Tangled Shore
Nightfall Guides
We don't have many Nightfall guides currently, but we plan to create more as Grandmaster Nightfalls are released. 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 you face 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
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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 three raids for players to embark on, with a fourth raid coming later this week. We'll be making in-depth raid guides for all four Destiny raids over the coming months. In the meantime, check out our Deep Stone Crypt guides, covering everything from encounter mechanics to challenges.
Vault Of Glass
- 10 Tips To Prepare For The Vault Of Glass Raid
- A Complete Guide To The Vault Of Glass Raid
- How To Complete Every Vault Of Glass Challenge
The Deep Stone Crypt
- A Complete Guide To The Deep Stone Crypt Raid
- A Complete Guide To The Crypt Security Encounter
- A Complete Guide To Atraks-1, Fallen Exo
- A Complete Guide To Taniks, The Abomination
- Every Exo Stranger Log And Raid Trivia
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
Beyond Light brought two titles for players to chase, with each season adding an additional title. We have guides for every title from Beyond Light to Season of the Chosen. Delve deep into Destiny's secrets and show your mastery of seasonal activities to earn these prestigious titles.
Standard Titles
- How To Earn The Dredgen Title
- How To Earn The Flawless Title
- How To Earn The Splintered Title
- How To Earn The Descendant Title
- How To Earn The Warden Title
- How To Earn The Chosen Title
- How To Earn The Fatebreaker Title
- How To Earn The Splicer Title
Gilded Titles
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.
- Every Cosmodrome Region Chest Location
- Every Dreaming City Region Chest Location
- Every EDZ Region Chest Location
- Every Europa Region Chest Location
- Every Moon Region Chest Location
- Every Nessus Region Chest Location
- Every Tangled Shore Region Chest Location
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.
- Dreaming City: All Ascendant Chest Locations
- Dreaming City: How To Get "A Small Gift" And Every Cat Statue To Use Them At
- Moon: Destiny 2: Small Rice Cakes – How Do You Obtain Them And What Are They For?
- Europa: What Are Penguin Souvenirs (And Where To Find All Of Them)
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.
- How To Farm Glimmer Fast
- Xur Guide – Locations, Loot & More
- Where To Find Every Planetary Material (& How To Farm Them)
- How To Farm Legendary Shards
- Every Possible Way To Obtain Bright Dust
- Every Possible Way To Obtain Exotic Ciphers
- Every Possible Way To Obtain Mod Components
- Every Possible Way To Obtain Spoils Of Conquest
- Every Possible Way To Obtain Upgrade Modules
- Every Possible Way To Obtain Enhancement Cores
- Every Possible Way To Obtain Enhancement Prisms
- Every Possible Way To Obtain Ascendant Shards
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
- Europa Public Events And How To Make Them Heroic
- Sabotage Missions And Herealways Pieces Guide
- Where To Find Every Entropic Shard
- How To Earn The Augmented Obsession Triumph
- What Are Penguin Souvenirs (And Where To Find All Of Them)
- 10 Hidden Details Most Gamers Missed On Europa
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.
- Aspects And Fragments Guide
- What Are Aspects (& How To Obtain All Of Them)
- Every Fragment, Ranked From Worst To Best
- 5 Tips For Using Stasis (And 5 Ways To Counter It)
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:
- The Best Random Rolls For All Europa Weapons
- The Best Random Rolls For All Deep Stone Crypt Weapons
- Ranking Every Beyond Light Exotic From Worst To Best
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