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What Is Guardian Games?

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The more medals your class earns, the higher you’ll place.

A podium in the Tower will remain for the rest of the year, commending that class' accomplishment.

This event is also a great source of upgrade materials if you’re running low.

Destiny 2 The Nether Guardians fighting a Subjugator.

She is your main contact for all temporary events in Destiny 2, Guardian Games included.

She has a wide range of bounties and short-term quests calledContender Cardsfor purchase.

Contender Cards require you to complete an objective within the card’s specified playlist.

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Contender Cards are your main source of high-tier medals in Guardian Games.

Tougher Contender Cards give higher-quality medals.

The more medallions you deposit, the more rewards you’ll earn.

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There are five types of medals: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond.

Bronze and Silver are typically earned by playing activities, while Gold and above are from Contender Cards.

Diamond Medals may only be earned once a week per category.

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Once you’re full, be sure to swing by the Tower to claim your rewards.

These medals also contribute to your class' rank in the event.

If you want your class to win, dunk as many medals as possible.

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Diamond Contender Cards may only be completed twice per week.

Contender Card

Objective

Medallion

Vanguard Playlists

Land final blows in Strikes, and complete Strike activities.

Gold

Crucible

Land final blows in PvP, and complete Crucible matches.

Destiny 2 Rushdown Playlist

Gambit

Land final blows in Gambit, and complete Gambit matches.

Seasonal Content

Complete any Episodic activities.

Trials of Osiris

Eliminate Guardians in the Trials of Osiris, and complete Trials matches.

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Platinum

Nightfalls

Land final blows in Nightfalls, and complete Nightfall Strikes.

Guardian Games: Nightfall Competitive playlist awards bonus progress.

Raids

Complete raid objectives.

Entrance to the Sundered Doctrine Dungeon in Destiny 2.

Higher Difficulty Seasonal Content

Complete 2023 seasonal content at Legend or Master difficulty.

Lost Sectors

Complete Legend or Master Lost Sector objectives.

Endgame PvE

Fully clear a raid with a fireteam of the same class.

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Diamond

Learn how to use buffs and debuffs to drastically increase your damage output.

Your squad will need to eliminate five bosses in the allotted time.

The faster you scrub the activity, the more points you’ll earn.

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Encounters range from campaign bosses like Savathun to seasonal bosses from previous years.

Certain bosses will have a rally flag you’re able to use to restock ammo and ability energy.

All bosses also display health bars in this activity to make DPS tracking a little easier.

you’re able to farm that to earn medals and complete event challenges.

There are 16 up for grabs in this year’s Guardian Games event.

Completing all of them will award theChamp titleChamp titleand some event-specific rewards.

you’re free to view your event challenge progress at any time through your Quests tab.

Bronze

Bank 100 Medallions at the Tower podium.

Higher-tier Medals grant more progress

Silver

Bank 200 Medallions at the Tower podium.

Bank 300 Medallions at the Tower podium.

Bank 400 Medallions at the Tower podium.

In the Cards

Complete 15 Contender Cards.

Boss Breaker

Defeat bosses in Guardian Games Rushdown.

Elements of Victory

Defeat enemies with elemental abilities or weapons.

Good Games

Defeat enemies in Supremacy or any Guardian Games playlist.

Class Pride

Complete 10 Guardian Games playlist activities with class matchmaking enabled.

Supremacy and Focus Activity games also grant progress.

Friendly Rivalry

Complete Crucible, Gambit, or Supremacy matches.

Noble Expert

Clear Rushdown 10 times on any difficulty.

Crest Collector

Collect 50 crests in Supremacy.

Champ

Complete all Guardian Games challenges.

Guardian Games 2025 Rewards

Competing in the Guardian Games doesn’t come without rewards.

Armor cosmetics are also available through the Eververse Store, which you might purchase with Bright Dust or Silver.

The four weapons you’re free to earn in this year’s Guardian Games are listed below.

For a breakdown of roll recommendations, consult ourGuardian Games god rolls guide.

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