Week 9 of Season of the Risen has begun, and only a few challenges remain as Destiny 2’s most recent story begins to wind down. This week is geared toward Guardians who want to show off their skills, as a run in Trials of Osiris, an exotic weapon quest on Master difficulty, and the void energy release in Gambit are all on the checklist.
Completing these challenges is well worth it, as you’ll gain a massive amount of experience in the process. That, in turn, helps you fill up your season pass sooner, earning you even more loot in the process. It is a win-win situation.
Even better, you can follow these Season Challenges at your own pace, as they will only expire once the season concludes. If you decide to take a break from Destiny 2 for a week or two, you can go back and complete multiple challenges at the same time. For more on the game, you can check out a sneak peek of mech-themed armor coming later this year and details on how raids and dungeons will be coming into service on a rotating basis next season.
Season of the Risen Weekly Challenges – Week 9
dominance of propaganda
Complete the Vox Obscura exotic quest on Master difficulty and get the Masterwork catalyst.
eternal legend
Complete a PsiOps Battleground on Legend difficulty without dying.
Calibration of the entire armory
Calibrate kinetic, energy and power weapons. Progress bonus against champions.
Void Gambit
Defeat targets with void abilities. Progress bonus granted for defeating Guardians.
Trial by firing squad
Win multiple rounds in Trials of Osiris.
Void Vanguard
Defeat combatants with void effects in the Vanguard playlists.
Week 1
psychogenic decoder
Gather psycho information by playing strikes, Gambit, Crucible, public events and more. Collect Risen Umbral Energy by decoding Runic Chests in PsiOps Battlegrounds.
The Informant’s Informant
Reach Rank 15 with Fynch in Savathun’s Throne World.
Operation Elbrus: Week 1
Complete Week 1 of Operation Elbrus and defeat machine gun combatants in PsiOps Battlegrounds.
string theory
Complete 3 Test Board investigations in the Mars Enclave.
In the World of the Throne
In Throne World, complete bounties and earn progress by completing patrols, public events, and looting Lost Sectors.
Taking all the challenges
Complete weekly playlist challenges.
Midrange Calibration
Calibrate mid-range weapons (Hand Cannons, Auto Rifles, Fusion Rifles, and Machine Guns) on the Throne World. Progress bonus for quickly defeating combatants.
dredging victory
Complete Gambit matches. Earn bonus progress for wins.
impulse shock
Defeat the Guardians in Momentum Control. Get extra progress with Zone Advantage.
hive killer
Defeat Hive fighters in playlists or Vanguard strikes. Earn bonus progress for defeating tougher combatants.
week 2
Operation Elbrus: Week 2
Complete Week 2 of Operation Elbrus and defeat the combatants in PsiOps Battlegrounds. Defeated champions grant progress bonus.
tug of war
Defeat a Spring Hive Guardian and a Despicable Skinner in the Spring.
Weapon Form 1
Craft a weapon using the weapon crafting system.
run the worms
Complete the exotic quest “Of Queens and Worms” to get a new exotic weapon.
back home again
In the Cosmodrome, earn rewards by completing bounties, patrols, public events, and Lost Sectors.
lost in legend
Complete a Lost Sector on Legend or higher.
Close Range Calibration
Calibrate close-range weapons (handguns, submachine guns, shotguns, glaives, and swords) at the Cosmodrome. Progress bonus for defeating targets quickly.
Bench, Kill, Repeat
Earn points by depositing motes, defeating blockers, and defeating wards in Gambit.
bloom of power
Defeat Guardians in the Mayhem playlist with Super Abilities.
Contempt Pest Control
Defeat Scorn fighters in the Vanguard or Strikes playlists. Earn bonus progress for defeating tougher combatants.
week 3
Operation Elbrus: Week 3
Complete Week 3 of Operation Elbrus and use Psychogenic Information to decode three Runic Chests at the end of PsiOps Battlegrounds.
Disciple’s Challenge
Complete a weekly Witch Queen quest on Hero difficulty or higher.
Weapon Form II
Extract a resonant element from a deepsight weapon.
broken vote
Complete every encounter in the “Vow of the Disciple” raid in Savathun’s Throne World.
edz patrol
In the EDZ, earn progress by completing bounties, patrols, public events, and Lost Sectors.
power broker
Reach power level 1550 by earning powerful rewards and engrams.
Long range calibration
Calibrate long-range weapons (Pulse Rifles, Bows, and Trace Rifles) in the EDZ. Progress bonus in Lost Sectors.
Primal Retinue
Defeat Taken in Gambit. Earn extra progress for defeating tougher opponents.
Burned ground
Defeat the guardians in Team Scorched. Charged detonations in the air or on surfaces gain additional progress.
supreme champion
Defeat champions in any Nightfall strike on Hero difficulty or higher. Get bonus progress at higher levels.
week 4
Operation Elbrus: Week 4
Complete Week 4 of Operation Elbrus and focus Umbral Engrams on the War Table using Risen Umbral Energy.
undulating wings
In the Throne World, collect three moths and destroy three Rifts of Darkness.
Weapon Form III
Increases weapon mastery for a shaped weapon and reshapes a weapon.
mod collector
Unlock artifact mods.
Precision calibration
Calibrate marksmen’s weapons – scout rifles, sniper rifles, and linear fusion rifles – with precision final blows. Progress bonus against Guardians.
high value hunter
Defeat powerful enemies in Gambit. Earn extra progress for defeating high-value targets.
Iron Sharpens Iron
Complete Iron Banner matches. Earn bonus progress for wins.
darkest dusk
Complete any Nightfall strike on Hero difficulty or higher.
week 5
Legendary Psyoperator
Complete PsiOps Battleground: EDZ on Legend difficulty.
Light Reclaimer I
Defeat the Light Hoarders in PsiOps Battleground: EDZ.
voices: muted
Complete the “Dark Vox” mission.
dangerous behavior
Acquire the Reckless Danger seasonal weapon.
inside the void
Defeat the Guardians. Progression bonus granted for defeating Guardians with Void abilities.
overcoming the worst
Defeat the Hive and Scorn bosses in the Strikes or Vanguard playlists
week 6
Legendary Psy II
Complete PsiOps Battleground: Cosmodrome on Legend difficulty.
Light Reclaimer II
Defeat the light hoarders in PsiOps Battleground: Cosmodrome.
apex armorer
Masterpiece a piece of armor
absolutely stunning
Stun champions.
done and dusty
Acquire the Finished and Dusty ornament for Reckless Danger.
week 7
Legendary Psyop III
Complete PsiOps Battleground: Moon on Legend difficulty.
Light Reclaimer III
Defeat the light hoarders in PsiOps Battleground: Moon.
bring a glaive
Defeat targets with Glaives, Hand Cannons, and Rocket Launchers in Gambit.
fleeting glory
Complete Crucible matches in the Glory Rank playlist. Earn bonus progress for wins.
Great master
Complete any Nightfall attack on Grandmaster.
week 8
crushed spirits
Prevent Lucent Hive from resurrecting by crushing his ghosts.
Disciple’s Challenge Vow
Complete a Vow of the Disciple raid challenge on the throne world of Savathun and acquire a raid weapon recipe.
Pinnacle
Reach power level 1560 by earning maximum rewards.
seasonal calibration
Calibrate glaives, hand cannons, and rocket launchers.
serpentine skin
Get the Serpentine Skin skin for Reckless Endangerment.
How do Season Challenges work?
Season Challenges can be accessed from the Missions tab on your main menu, which is where you’ll find tasks that revolve around taking out certain enemies with a specific item, participating in one of the new in-game activities, or completing a Raid. Each challenge can be completed once per account, and each week there will usually be around 10 new challenges added that will be active throughout the season.
Completing the Season of the Risen challenges will fulfill the requirements for the Master of All Season Challenge, which will in turn earn you a large Bright Dust reward that can be spent in the Eververse store on cosmetics, emotes, and select items.
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