Destiny 2
Destiny 2

Activities & Destinations

Master Destiny 2's breadth of Guardian activities, from PvE raids and strikes to competitive PvP. Find your niche among diverse challenges and missions.

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Explore the vast array of activities Destiny 2 offers, catering to every type of Guardian. From cooperative PvE challenges to competitive PvP arenas and narrative-driven missions, there's always something to do. This section provides an overview of the diverse content available in the game.

Player vs. Environment (PvE)

These activities pit Guardians against AI-controlled enemies and challenges.

  • Story Missions: Linear, narrative-driven experiences that progress the game's overarching story.
  • Patrols: Open-world activities on various planets and moons, featuring public events, lost sectors, and small objectives. Great for resource gathering and casual play.
  • Strikes: 3-player cooperative missions with unique objectives and a boss encounter at the end. They are a staple for earning gear and Vanguard reputation.
  • Nightfalls: More challenging versions of Strikes with modifiers that increase difficulty and reward. Grandmaster Nightfalls are the pinnacle PvE challenge, requiring high Light Level and team coordination.
  • Dungeons: 3-player, challenging PvE activities with complex mechanics, unique loot, and a higher difficulty than Strikes but lower than Raids. Examples include Prophecy, Grasp of Avarice, and Duality.
  • Raids: The ultimate 6-player PvE challenge. Raids require intricate teamwork, complex puzzle-solving, and intense combat encounters. They offer the most powerful gear and prestigious rewards. Examples include Vault of Glass, Deep Stone Crypt, and Root of Nightmares.
  • Seasonal Activities: Time-limited PvE activities introduced with each season, offering unique storylines, gear, and challenges.

Player vs. Player (PvP)

These activities involve Guardians battling against each other.

  • Crucible: The primary PvP mode, featuring various playlists like:
    • Control: Teams capture and hold zones.
    • Clash: Team deathmatch.
    • Iron Banner: A limited-time PvP event with unique rewards and a focus on objective-based gameplay.
    • Trials of Osiris: A high-stakes, weekend PvP activity for 3-player teams, offering prestigious rewards for going "Flawless."

Hybrid Activities (PvEvP)

These modes combine elements of both PvE and PvP.

  • Gambit: A 4-player mode where teams race to defeat PvE enemies, collect motes, and summon a boss, while also invading the opposing team's arena to disrupt their progress.

Other Activities

  • Bounties: Small, repeatable quests offered by various vendors that grant experience, Glimmer, and reputation. Essential for leveling up and earning materials.
  • Triumphs: In-game achievements that track your accomplishments across various activities. Completing Triumphs can unlock unique emblems, titles, and rewards.
  • Collections: A system that allows you to track your acquired gear, shaders, and emblems. Completing collections can unlock rewards and provide a sense of accomplishment.

Choosing Your Path

New players are encouraged to start with Story Missions and Strikes to learn the basics. As you progress, you can explore Patrols for resources, delve into Dungeons for challenging PvE content, and test your skills in the Crucible. Endgame players will focus on Raids, Grandmaster Nightfalls, and Trials of Osiris for the ultimate challenges and rewards.