Guardian gamesone of the great traditions of the solar system, returned in Destiny 2.
This competition pits Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks against each other to see which group can drop the most medallions and claim their title as this year’s top class in Destiny 2. There are unique weapons and cosmetics to be won, as well as a special title.
This is a limited time event, from From Tuesday May 2 to Tuesday May 23so anyone wishing to participate should start as early as possible.
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How to get started in the Guardian games with the Best in Class quest
Typically, any special event in Destiny 2 starts with a visit to Eva Levante in the Tower, and Guardian Games is no exception. It will be in the middle of the main courtyard, near the large carpeted stairs.
Once you’ve spoken to Eva, she will offer you the Best in Class quest. The steps for this quest are:
- Use the glow Eva gave you to pick up a card.
- Earn medallions by completing activities with your class item equipped! Complete a Supremacy match or Guardian Games playlist activity to earn your first medallion!
- Talk to Eva Levante in the courtyard of the tower.
- Drop off your medallion on the Guardian Games podium in the courtyard of the tower.
- Claim your first Event Challenge, accessible in your Quest tab.
- Talk to Zavala in the tower courtyard.
- Talk to Shaxx in the tower.
- Return to Eva in the Tower.
This series of quests serves as the basic tutorial for the Guardian Games, and Taraxippos pricea scout rifle unique to the Games upon completion.
Season of Defiance is here alongside the We Stand Unbroken quest. You can also unlock two new weapons – the Vexcaliber and Deterministic Chaos – by completing The Variable and Unfinished Business. Don’t forget to keep an eye on the rotation schedule for the Lost Sector and King’s Fall challenges!
How to Earn and Deposit Medals in Destiny 2 Guardian Games
There are two main methods of earning medallions. First, you can complete activities while wearing a Guardian Games class item. Eva Levante offers a special Guardian Games themed version of the Hunter, Warlock Bond and Titan Mark cape. Complete activities while wearing one of these medals.
The second option is to purchase and complete Contender and Platinum cards by Eva Levante. These work like bounties, offering randomized objectives from specific activity types. Completing the objective and cashing in the card will award you a Gold (for Contender cards) or Platinum (for Platinum cards) medallion.
How to complete the Shoot to Score and Vying for Supremacy timed quests in Destiny 2
Two sets of special quests are available during Guardian Games; one is focused on Guardian Games-themed Vanguard activities, the other on Supremacy matches. These are given when you visit Zavala and Lord Shaxx as part of the Best in Class quest. Both of these quests are timed, only a portion of each can be completed at first, with more stages unlocked each week during the Guardian Games.
Lord Shaxx places you on the Competing for supremacy Quest. The steps for week 1 (steps 1-5) are:
- Achieve a Bronze score for this week’s activity in Supremacy matches. Once you reach the bronze threshold, the bronze scoring torch in the tower will be unlocked.
- Achieve a silver score for this week’s activity in Supremacy matches. Once you reach the bronze threshold, the silver scoring torch in the tower will be unlocked.
- Achieve a gold score for this week’s activity in Supremacy matches. Once you reach the bronze threshold, the gold pointing torch in the tower will be unlocked.
- Achieve a Platinum score for this week’s activity in Supremacy matches. Once you reach the bronze threshold, the platinum pointing torch in the tower will be unlocked.
- You have reached Platinum! Keep earning more points for glory and wait for the next weekly rest for new rewards.
Zavala places you on the Shoot to score Quest. The steps for week 1 (steps 1-5) are:
- Achieve a Bronze score for this week’s activity in the Guardian Games: Competitive playlist. Once you reach the bronze threshold, the bronze scoring torch in the tower will unlock.
- Get a silver score for this week’s activity in the Guardian Games: Competitive playlist. Once you reach the bronze threshold, the silver scoring torch in the tower will unlock.
- Get a gold score for this week’s activity in the Guardian Games: Competitive playlist. Once you reach the bronze threshold, the gold rating torch in the tower will unlock.
- Achieve a Platinum score for this week’s activity in the Guardian Games: Competitive playlist. Once you reach the bronze threshold, the platinum pointing torch in the tower will unlock.
- You have reached the pinnacle of Guardian Games Achievement! Keep getting high scores to prove your worth and wait for the next weekly reset for a new Vanguard operation.
In the case of both quests, further stages will be unlocked during the next weekly resets.
How to Earn The Champ Title for Guardian Games in Destiny 2
Champion is a title in Destiny 2 that is earned exclusively from the Guardian Games Challenge Map. There are 17 challenges in total to complete to unlock the title of champion.
The Guardian Games event challenges are:
- In to earn it – Earn a medallion at the end of activities and collect it on the tower podium for rewards and class points!
- Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum – Bank medallions on the podium in the tower to contribute points towards your class ranking! Higher ranked medallions earn more points (these are four separate challenges, each requiring a higher point total to complete)
- In the cards – Complete Contender and Platinum Cards, which can be obtained from Eva.
- Talented Scout – Defeat targets with scout rifles.
- pull strings – Defeat the target or help your teammates with Strand damage and abilities.
- good games – Defeat targets in Supremacy matches or Guardian Games playlists.
- class pride – Complete Supremacy or Guardian Games playlist activities with special matchmaking.
- Friendly Rivalry – Complete Crucible, Gambit or Supremacy matches.
- Ready for the challenge – Complete Guardian Games Ops Nightfalls.
- crest collector – Earn points in Supremacy by collecting crests from defeated opponents.
- Classy Arsenal – Degrease targets with G Guardian Games weapons.
- Cloudrunning – Complete activities on Neptune.
- Circuit training – Complete Dares of Eternity, Vanguard Ops, or Defiant Battlegrounds playlist activities.
- champion – Complete all challenges in the Guardian Games 2023 event.
Once you’ve unlocked the Champion title, you can equip it from the Voyage tab of the character screen.
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