Destiny 2: Beyond Light Complete Guide And Walkthrough
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Raids Vault Of Glass Deep Stone Crypt Vow Of The Disciple King's Fall Root Of Nightmares Crota's End Salvation's Edge Best Weapons Activity Rolls Heresy Revenant Echoes Salvation's Edge Vault Of Glass Playlist Rolls Iron Banner Trials Of Osiris Onslaught PvE Auto Rifles Scout Rifles Pulse Rifles SMGs Sidearms Bows Shotguns Grenade Launchers Fusion Rifles Sniper Rifles Trace Rifles Glaives Linear Fusion Rifles Machine Guns 
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By TheGamer Staff Updated Jan 29, 2022 TheGamer is the leading source for video game news, reviews, topical features, and deep-dive interviews, delivered right through your eyeballs and into your brain box. Sign in to your TheGamer account Add Us On follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap 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: The Witch Queen Complete Guide And Walkthrough
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.
Table Of Contents
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| Getting Started | ||
| 30th Anniversary | Lost | Beyond Light |
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| Progression | Progression | Progression |
| Gear & Builds | Gear | Titles & Secrets |
| FAQ | Shattered Realm | Year 4 Content Guides |
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| Splicer | Chosen | Hunt |
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| Progression | Progression | Progression |
| Gear | Gear | Gear |
| Expunge | Presage | Harbinger |
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:
- Which Class Should I Play First?
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
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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.
- Dares Of Eternity Guide
- Grasp Of Avarice Guide
- How To Increase Your Strange Favor
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.
| Class | Build Guide |
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| Hunter | The Best Hunter Builds For PvP And PvE |
| Warlock | The Best Warlock Builds For PvP And PvE |
| Titan | The Best Titan Builds For PvP And PvE |
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.
| Combat Style | Mechanic Explained | Every Mod Explained |
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| Charged with Light | Charged With Light Explained | Every Charged With Light Mod Explained |
| Warmind Cells | Warmind Cells Explained | Every Warmind Cell Mod Explained |
| Elemental Wells | Elemental Wells Explained | Every Elemental Well Mod Explained |
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Destiny 2: Bungie 30th Anniversary FAQ
The Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack is a DLC that acts as a slightly larger season. It was released on December 7th, 2021. This bundle costs $25 USD and comes with the following content:
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The six-player activity will be free for all players, but the dungeon and cosmetics are tied to the Anniversary Pack. To be clear, the 30th Anniversary Pack is not a season; Season of the Lost will continue to be the active season until The Witch Queen releases on February 22, 2021.
Is The 30th Anniversary Pack Tied To Season Of The Lost?
No. This is a separate DLC pack. Ownership of Season of the Lost does not grant ownership of this pack; you'll need to buy the 30th Anniversary Pack separately. It's unknown if the 30th Anniversary Pack's content will persist once Season of the Lost ends.
Can You Obtain Gjallarhorn Without The Anniversary Pack?
No. The 30th Anniversary Pack is required to access the Cosmodrome dungeon that drops Gjallarhorn.
What Do The 30th Anniversary Pack Armor Sets Look Like?
via BungieConsult the image gallery above. The armor sets are shown in this order:
- Thorn-themed dungeon set
- Acquired from the Grasp of Avarice dungeon
- Marathon-themed armor set
- Acquired from Xur's Treasure Trove
- Bungie-themed armor set
- Acquired from the Xur vendor in Xur's Treasure Trove
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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
- Tips For Going Flawless In Trials Of Osiris
- The Best Loadouts For 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.
| Week 1 | Week 6 |
| Week 2 | Week 7 |
| Week 3 | Week 8 |
| Week 4 | Week 9 |
| Week 5 | Week 10 |
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.
| Season of the Lost | The Best Rolls For The New Season Of The Lost Weapons |
| Prophecy | The Best Rolls For The New Prophecy Dungeon Weapons |
| Trials And Iron Banner | The Best Rolls For The New Trials Of Osiris And Iron Banner Weapons |
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Destiny 2: Season Of The Lost Tier Lists
Destiny's meta is ever-evolving, mostly due to the constant influx of new guns each season. Season of the Lost added over 25 new weapons for Guardians to chase, most of which come with new perks. Needless to say, the meta has shifted yet again with Season 15.
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.
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Hand Cannons(Primary) |
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Linear Fusion Rifles(Heavy) |
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Machine Guns(Heavy) |
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Pulse Rifles(Primary) |
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Rocket Launchers(Heavy) |
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Scout Rifles(Primary) |
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Sidearms(Primary) |
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Shotguns(Special) |
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Submachine Guns(Primary) |
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Swords(Heavy) |
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Trace Rifles(Special) |
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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.
| Class | Exotic Tier Lists |
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| Hunter | The 10 Best Exotics For Hunters |
| Warlock | The 10 Best Exotics For Warlocks |
| Titan | The 10 Best Exotics For Titans |
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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.
| Forest of Echoes |
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| Debris of Dreams |
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| The Ruins of Wrath |
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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
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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
| Season of the Splicer | Best Season Of The Splicer Weapon Rolls |
| Vault of Glass | Best Vault Of Glass Weapon Rolls |
| Playlist & World Loot | Best Nightfall, Playlist, and World-Drop Weapon Rolls |
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:
| Expunge | Corrupted Expunge |
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| Expunge – Labyrinth | Corrupted Labyrinth |
| Expunge – Styx | Corrupted Styx |
| Expunge – Tartarus | Corrupted Tartarus |
| Delphi |
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