Destiny 2 Season of the Seraph – also known as Season 19 – is the last major update before >Destiny 2: Lightfall.
The new season brings a new dungeon, changes to Crucible, and a whole host of weapon and ability rebalances.
There’s also the usual power level boost and new Exotics to look forward to.
This is when Season 19 ends and everything we know coming soon.
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Destiny 2 Season of the Seraph roadmap
The Season 19 roadmap, which takes us from December to February, includes the following confirmed activities:
- Tuesday, December 6: Season of the Seraph is here, along with updated Crucible balances, weapons and abilities, and Moments of Triumph 2022.
- Friday, December 9: The new dungeon is coming.
- Tuesday, December 20: Exotic zero overhaul becomes available.
- Tuesday, January 3: Iron Banner and the new Fortress mode are coming.
In addition to these dates, Guardians can expect more Iron Banner, Trials of Osiris, and The Dawning to take place in Season 19.
What’s new in Destiny 2 Season of the Seraph?
Destiny 2 Season 19 brings with it a number of changes to Crucible, Guardian abilities, and weapons, as well as the return of Moments of Triumph.
Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect:
Activity done per match Heist Battlegrounds as part of the Warmind-focused weekly storyline.
From December 20, Exotic Mission Operation: Seraph Shield will give access to Exotic Revision Zero, with several catalysts available in the following weeks.
In the Crucibleplayers can expect the following playlists:
- Quick game – Control and battle using “loose” skill-based matchmaking
- weekly rotator – Momentum Control, Mayhem, Team Scorched, Rift and Rumble, using connection-based matchmaking
- Competitive division – random selection of Survival, Rift and Showdown using skill-based matchmaking
- Crucible Laboratories – featuring a 3v3 Rift with asymmetric cards, with a 25% reputation bonus
- Private game: personalized games between friends
There will also be limited time event updates:
- Trials of Osiris: replaces Crucible Labs, uses existing ticket-based system
- iron banner: replaces Quickplay, using “free” skill-based matchmaking
For abilities, Guardians will see some changes based on subclass. While the full list of changes is long, a few in particular are worth highlighting.
For Solar:
- Restoration healing reduced and no longer stacks with Healing Rift
- Knock Em’ down provides increased damage resistance for Deadshot Golden Gun, less bonus projectiles for Blade Barrage
- Improve close range melee damage for Celestial Fire Warlocks
For the void:
- Vortex Nova Bomb increased projectile speed and internal pull of enemies on impact
- Increased Tether duration on Deadfall Shadowshot arrows, decreased duration on Mobius Quiver arrows
For Bow:
- Decreased duration of Touch of Thunder Storm Grenade
- Ballistic Slam, Tempest Strike, Arc Soul all deal increased damage in PVE
- Increased bullet lighting range and chain lighting damage
For stasis:
- Increased speed penalty for slowed enemies
- Improved Coldsnap Grenade enemy tracking
Weapons undergo a number of changes. The highlights are:
- Divinity debuff debuff reduced from 30% to 15%
- Deep Stone Crypt weapons have become Deepsighted and can be crafted
- A new exotic weapon is added, with anti-champion functionality
Destiny 2 Season of the Seraph end date: When will season 19 end?
Destiny 2 Season 19 has a Tuesday, December 6 release dateand go ends Tuesday, February 28 at regular weekly reset times.
However, there are other things to finish before the arrival of the next season…
For Season of Plunder we have the Sails of the Shipstealer quest, Treasure Coordinates and Map Fragments, Cryptic Quatrains, and weapons such as Quicksilver Storm and Taipan 4FR. Meanwhile, there’s the arrival of the King’s Fall and King’s Fall challenges, as well as weapons such as Doom of Chelchis and Touch of Malice. For The Witch Queen, find out how to get Exotics including Dead Messenger and Parasite.
What should you do before the Season of the Seraph ends?
Like every season, there is a list of things to do before the end of the season. This includes:
- Claim all Season Titles you have earned.
- Watch the end of the seasonal scenario. Usually this doesn’t require you to complete a season’s quest – for season 18 it was Sails of the Shipstealer – and although this is playable until the start of Lightfall and year 6, that ending expired when season 19 arrived.
- Reach Legend Rank in any matchmaking activity – Crucible, Gambit, or Strikes – and redeem their vendor-specific rewards.
- Use all remaining Season Pass rewards in all classes.
- Have a few completed bounties ready, as well as max out relevant materials and Glimmer, to give you a head start for the start of next season.
With until the end of February to get everything you need, there should hopefully be plenty of time. Enjoy your filibuster space while you wait!
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