Now that gear sunsetting has been implemented in Destiny 2: Beyond Light, using relevant gear is more important than ever before. Every weapon and armor piece in Destiny 2 has a Power Level that dictates what content your character can partake in. Guardians with a higher Power Level can partake in pinnacle PvE and PvP content such as raids and Trials of Osiris.
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Upgrade Modules are a core part of this progression system, allowing you to infuse higher Power Level gear into items you enjoy using. These items are mainly obtained from Banshee-44 or Ada-1 in the Tower, but Bungie has added a few additional ways to earn Upgrade Modules throughout Year 3 and 4 of Destiny 2. Here is every possible way to obtain Upgrade Modules in Destiny 2.
Updated July 2nd, 2021, by Charles Burgar: While methods for obtaining Upgrade Modules haven't changed much since Beyond Light, this resource has become more and more important as time has progressed. Infusing your gear is key to being able to partake in Grandmaster Nightfalls, raids, and Trials of Osiris. We've updated this guide to give more concise information on which methods are available and how many Upgrade Modules each method gives out.
How To Obtain Upgrade Modules
Compared to Masterwork materials, Upgrade Modules are much harder to target farm in Destiny 2. These items are typically purchased from vendors or earned from the Season Pass. You can obtain Upgrade Modules from the following sources:
| Method | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Banshee-44/ Ada-1 | Vendor | 1 |
| Modularity | Ghost Mod | 1 |
| *Concentrated Mattergem | Consumable | 1 |
| Crucible Valor Reward | Vendor | 3 |
| Gambit Infamy Reward | Vendor | 3 |
| Season Pass | Season Pass | 19 |
*Purchased from Eververse
Banshee-44 And Ada-1
Module Amount: 1 per purchase
Most Guardians will get their Upgrade Modules from Banshee-44 or Ada-1 in the Tower. Purchasing an Upgrade Module requires the following:
- 1 Enhancement Core
- 10 Legendary Shards
- 25 planetary materials
- 5,000 Glimmer
Related: Destiny 2: Every Possible Way To Obtain Enhancement Core
Note that the planetary material required changes daily. Banshee and Ada-1 will both sell two different Upgrade Modules that require different planetary materials. Both vendors require the same materials. If you're low on Glimmer or certain materials, you can visit Spider on the Tangled Shore to stock up on supplies.
Valor and Infamy
Module Amount: 3 per Valor/Infamy reset
Reaching rank 4 in either Valor or Infamy will grant three Upgrade Modules. Resetting either ranking system will not remove this reward, allowing you to get three Upgrade Modules per reset.
Ghost Shell Mods
Module Amount: 1 when the mod procs
The Modularity series of Ghost Shell mods grant a chance of receiving an Upgrade Module upon completing or winning an activity. Strikes, the Crucible, and Gambit each have a Modularity mod. You must have a Masterworked Ghost Shell to equip these mods. Each Modularity mod costs four energy to equip.
Season Pass
Module Amount: 19 per season
Every Season Pass in Destiny 2 contains a bundle of Upgrade Modules in the free track. Season Passes grant Upgrade Modules at the following tiers:
- Rank 2: Upgrade Modules x3
- Rank 4: Upgrade Modules x3
- Rank 8: Upgrade Modules x3
- Rank 11: Upgrade Modules x2
- Rank 14: Upgrade Modules x2
- Rank 18: Upgrade Modules x2
- Rank 21: Upgrade Modules x2
- Rank 26: Upgrade Modules x2
A Season Pass grants 19 Upgrade Modules in total. Players that have purchased the active season do not get any additional Upgrade Modules on their premium track.
Eververse
Module Amount: 1 per Mattergem
Eververse can also sell Concentrated Mattergems, a consumable item that gives bosses a chance to drop an Upgrade Module. Once a boss dies, the consumable buff expires. Each Concentrated Mattergem costs 200 Bright Dust.
Buying Concentrated Mattergems is highly discouraged due to the limited income rate of Bright Dust. Purchasing three Concentrated Mattergems would require you to complete most vendor weeklies and a few Seasonal Challenges. This isn't worth the time or Bright Dust investment.
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