Destiny 2: All Gear Tiers and How To Get Each

Learn about all the gear tiers in Destiny 2 and how you can get to each of them. This will help you utilize your resources better.

Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes New Gear (Image via Bungie)
Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes New Gear (Image via Bungie)

Destiny 2 introduced a new gear tier in The Edge of Fate. This is a massive overhaul of the game mechanics, which will now involve seasonal upgrades for armor and power, in addition to the ones already disabled. To ensure that you are not tripped up, this guide will provide all the information you need on the new gear tiers and how you can get to them.

What Are the Gear Tiers Introduced in Destiny 2 Edge of Fate?

Destiny 2 The Edge of Fate (Image via Bungie)
Destiny 2 The Edge of Fate (Image via Bungie)

The Edge of Fate expansion introduced new tiers for gear in Destiny 2. These upgrades involve using seasonal power to raise your armor and weapons. At the start of the expansion, they will be at Tier 1 and can be raised up to Tier 5 as you progress.

Armor Tiers in Destiny 2

TierPerk
148-53
254-58
359-64
465-72
573-75

Tier 5 armor also has a mod that gives you the chance to enhance a stat by +5 at the cost of lowering another by -5, or adding +1 to three of your lowest stats.

Weapon Tiers in Destiny 2

TierPerk
1Equips seasonal mode
2Provides enhanced perks
3Drops with two perks per column
4Provides enhanced weapon mods as well as enhanced weapon components like magazines and barrels
5Provides enhanced origin traits, three perks per column, and has a unique ornament and shader

How To Raise Your Gear Tier in Destiny 2

Destiny 2 Finality’s Auger (Image via Bungie)
Destiny 2 Finality’s Auger (Image via Bungie)

To improve your gear tier, you will have to raise your seasonal power and participate in the Edge of Fate campaign. The more you achieve, the more likely you are to raise your armor and weapon levels. If necessary, replay the campaign on higher difficulties, even if completing it once was enough to reach Tier 5 on your gear of choice. You might even get lucky and receive a higher-tier drop than the one you are currently at.


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