It’s the third week of Destiny 2’s Lightfall and Season of Defiance expansion, on the heels of a successful raid launch that saw a record number of players take on Nezarec. For this week, there are three War Table updates to earn.
As usual, you can complete the last chapter of the We Stand Unbroken quest to get one of those rare resources, equip your Strand subclass and access Defiant Battlegrounds for another upgrade, and score a hat trick wielding one of the fancy Awoken weapons available. . during this season. Check that you have the correct loadout, keep an eye out for enemies while taking on the Shadow Legion, and you should be able to get all three War Table upgrades within a few Defiant Battlegrounds runs.
For Bright Dust and Challenger XP, there’s a lot more to do. Make your way to the EDZ, progress through the Lost Sectors and check that you have mid-range weapons equipped to earn more rewards. If you plan on being social, don’t forget to spread the praise and head over to Gambit to teach the Taken a lesson or two.
Interestingly, there is an Iron Banner season objective this week, but that event will only return on March 21. If you miss the return of this PvP activity, there will be another one on April 4.
week 3
the longest way
Complete week 3 of the mission We Stand Unbroken.
- War Table Update
- Challenger XP
Curse of the Shadow Legion
Use abilities to defeat combatants in the Defiant Battlegrounds playlist. Defeating fighters with the Strand subclass will grant additional progress.
- War Table Update
- Challenger XP
defiantly defeated
Defeat combatants with Season of Defiance weapons. These are Perpetualis, Prodigal Return, Regnant, and Caretaker.
- War Table Update
- Challenger XP
uprooted nightmare
Complete every encounter (Cataclysm, Scission, Macrocosm, and Nezarec fight) in the Root of Nightmares raid.
EDZ Activities
In the EDZ, earn progress by completing Bounties, Patrols, Public Events, and Lost Sectors.
praise thanks
Earn progress by giving Commendations in Vanguard, Crucible, and Gambit activities.
Iron Sharpens Iron
Complete Iron Banner matches. Earn bonus progress for wins.
primal retinue
Defeat Taken in Gambit. Earn additional progress for defeating tougher combatants.
supreme champion
Defeat champions in any Nightfall strike on Hero difficulty or higher. Get bonus progress at higher levels.
midrange calibration
Calibrate mid-range weapons (Hand Cannons, Auto Rifles, Glaives, Fusion Rifles, and Machine Guns) in the EDZ. Progress bonus for quickly defeating combatants.
Week 1
Righteous Defiance, Awaken, Queensguard, and Legion’s Bounty are the challenges you’ll want to take on first, focusing heavily on Defiant Battlegrounds’ new seasonal activity and week one story mission.
The rest of the challenges this week are designed to help get you into the new Lightfall experience, as you’ll easily earn Challenger XP and Bright Dust by exploring Neomuna. Equip your Guardian with Pulse Rifles, Bows, and Trace Rifles, experience everything the new location has to offer through its Lost Sectors, Patrols, and Events, and you’ll level up very quickly this week.
For Anti-Cabal Sweep, the best attacks to run include The Arms Dealer, The Insight Terminus, and Proving Grounds, as these activities are full of space rhino enemies. On the PvP side, Rift is up for grabs and spending some time in that mode will net you some XP and Bright Dust as well. This is usually a limited time event, so you’ll want to play it while you can or wait weeks for it to return to the playlist.
fair challenge
Complete Challenging Battleground: EDZ.
- War Table Update
- Challenger XP
Wake up, Royal Guard
Complete week 1 of the mission We Stand Unbroken.
- War Table Update
- Challenger XP
Silver lining
Reach Rank 12 with Nimbus in Neomuna.
Legion’s Bounty
Spend a Defiant Key to get additional rewards at the end of a Defiant Battlegrounds playlist activity. Challenging Keys can be obtained by completing Lightfall campaign missions, Terminal Overload in Neomuna, raids, Vanguard Ops playlist activities, Gambit matches, and Crucible matches.
- War Table Update
- Challenger XP
Access card operated
Use keys to unlock Terminal Overload key chests in Neomuna. After completing the Stargazer quest, Terminal Overload keys can be obtained in Neomuna by completing public events, looting chests, and completing patrols.
Neptune Activities
In Neomuna, complete Bounties, Patrols, Lost Sectors, and Public Events.
taking all the challenges
Complete weekly playlist challenges.
Anti-cabal sweep
Defeat Cabal combatants in playlists or Vanguard strikes. Earn additional progress for defeating tougher combatants.
spark defender
Earn points in Rift. A progress bonus is granted for igniting the rift.
deadly horizons
Calibrate long-range weapons (pulse rifles, bows, and trace rifles) in Neomuna. Progress bonus granted on lost sectors.
week 2
There are two War Table updates to collect this week. The first can be obtained by completing the last chapter of the We Stand Unbroken quest, and if you have your Queensguard armor equipped, you’ll get your second upgrade pretty quickly by generating Favors in seasonal activities.
For your weapons, you’ll want to load up on short-range options. Hand weapons, swords, glaives, shotguns, and submachine guns can be used to complete an objective this week, and using them in the Cosmodrome will double the rewards earned. If you’re feeling brave, taking on a Lost Sector on Legend difficulty will net you more Challenger XP and Glowing Dust, and taking on the Hive in playlist activities is another easily achievable seasonal goal. Vile’s birthplace, Lightblade, and Disgraced are good moves for farming regular and tougher hives.
In Neomuna, some prizes await if you can find multiple action figures, and in PvP, Mayhem is back on the menu. Flex those new Strand Supers of yours and you’ll surpass this goal in a few rounds.
against the shadows
Complete week 2 of the mission We Stand Unbroken.
- War Table Update
- Challenger XP
favorite liberator
Generate Favors in Seasonal Activities.
- War Table Update
- Challenger XP
Rohan’s Legacy
Complete the mission Unfinished Business. Additionally, defeat targets throughout Neomuna with precision final blows. Progress bonus granted for using machine guns.
the complete set
In Neomuna, pick up and place four action figures.
Cosmodrome Activities
In the Cosmodrome, progress by completing Bounties, Patrols, Public Events, and Lost Sectors.
lost in legend
Complete a Lost Sector on Legend or higher.
flourishing of power
Defeat Guardians in the Mayhem playlist with Super Abilities.
Bank, Kill, Repeat
Earn points by depositing motes, defeating blockers, and defeating wards in Gambit.
hive killer
Defeat Hive fighters in playlists or Vanguard strikes. Earn additional progress for defeating tougher combatants.
Close Range Calibration
Calibrate close-range weapons (handguns, submachine guns, shotguns, glaives, and swords) in the Cosmodrome. Progress bonus for quickly defeating combatants.
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