This is your Destiny 2 Weekly Reset for December 20 2022. The second week of the Dawning event is upon us, and it seems like the last event for the year 2022 has finally been done right for the players. For us here, the event is a nice twist from the regular stuff we’ve been doing all year round. This may be a rehash of Dawning events from years past, but we’ve had more fun throwing snowballs and baking cookies than in both Solstice and Festival of the Lost combined.
This neat twist in our everyday activities. That’s all we ever wanted, really.
But apart from that, we’re also getting the new exotic quest for the Revision Zero and secret mission. We can’t wait for what’s in store very soon.
Destiny 2 Season of the Seraph Week 2 Recap
In this week’s Destiny 2 Season 19 story, the search for the subminds continues. Now that Elizabeth Bray has formally joined the search, she is very vocal about not trusting grandad Clovis or his motives. She and Anna had a fight over it. This has been a long time coming since our time learning about Stasis and the Darkness. At least, the two sisters can have some time to think about things moving forward.
But we do know one thing. Clovis only cares about looking after himself and his legacy. At this point, it’s not a question of whether or not he’ll betray us, it is only when and how.
In this week’s Ops, we enter a tear in time as we locate a submind on the surface of Mars. The Hive knows this too, so they’ve sent an advance force to slow us down. We have to give Bungie some credit here. The missions are indeed becoming to be the fun part of the season. It’s been a long time since this was the case.
Ana knows from the start trusting Clovis Bray is a last resort. He is the only one capable of putting Rasputin back together. And everyone’s going to have to bear with it until the task is complete.
Destiny Weekly Reset Time
As always, the Destiny 2 weekly reset times are 10 AM PDT for the folks on the West Coast of the US. 6 AM BST for our readers in Britain. And 2 AM JST the following day for everyone in Japan. (+1 hour for daylight savings).
Destiny 2 Weekly Activities December 20 – December 26 2022 Overview
The Dawning continues this week. If you’ve got some cookies to bake, do so and become a Star Baker for the rest of the festive season.
It’s finally here. The Deep Stone Crypt is the featured raid for this week. That means the Raid is farmable and you can have multiple shots at those sweet red border raid weapons throughout the week.
And finally, Lord Shaxx has authorized bonus ranks for Crucible activities this week.
Where is Xur? December 23 2022
It’s that time of the week again when everyone in the Destiny 2 community asks the question – Where is Xur?
This weekend Xur can be found hanging around his favorite branch overlooking the Watcher’s Grave on Nessus. Once you’re planet-side, head North along the cliff face, and once you start seeing the roots, go up to reach Xur.
And what’s our favorite Destiny 2 Agent of the Nine selling this week? Let’s see.
Exotic Gear: (23 Legendary Shards each)
- Hard Light Exotic Auto Rifle (29 Legendary Shards)
- Graviton Forfeit Exotic Hunter Helmet (59 Overall, +21 mobility roll)
- An Insurmountable Skullfort Exotic Titan Helmet
- Apotheosis Veil Exotic Warlock Helmet
Legendary Weapons: (50 Legendary Shards and 1,000 Glimmer each)
- Chrysura Melo Legendary Auto Rifle
- Jian 7 Rifle Legendary Pulse Rifle
- Extraordinary Rendition Legendary Submachine Gun
- Deafening Whisper Legendary Grenade Launcher
- First In, Last Out Legendary Shotgun
- Tarantula Legendary Linear Fusion Rifle
- Third Axiom Legendary Pulse Rifle
Legendary Armor: (50 Legendary Shards and 1,000 Glimmer each)
- Vigil of Heroes Legendary Gauntlets
- Vigil of Heroes Legendary Chest Armor
- Vigil of Heroes Legendary Hunter Cloak
- Vigil of Heroes Legendary Helmet
- Vigil of Heroes Legendary Leg Armor
- Vigil of Heroes Legendary Gauntlets
- Vigil of Heroes Legendary Chest Armor
- Vigil of Heroes Legendary Titan Mark
- Vigil of Heroes Legendary Helmet
- Vigil of Heroes Legendary Leg Armor
- Vigil of Heroes Legendary Gauntlets
- Vigil of Heroes Legendary Chest Armor (59 Overall, +23 strength roll)
- Vigil of Heroes Legendary Warlock Bond
- Vigil of Heroes Legendary Helmet (65 Overall, +22 recovery roll)
- Vigil of Heroes Legendary Leg Armor (62 Overall, +23 strength roll)
Destiny 2 Weekly Challenges December 20 2022
More Than a Weapon III – Complete Week 3 of ‘More Than a Weapon.’ And defeat Hive and Fallen combatants anywhere in the system.
Seraph’s Shield I – Complete the Exotic mission “Operation Seraph’s Shield” to earn the Revision Zero Pulse Rifle. And defeat combatants anywhere in the system using Pulse Rifles.
In the Cold Light of the Sun – Defeat combatants with Solar or Stasis damage in Heist Battlegrounds.
Rapid Loadout – Defeat targets with Pulse Rifles or Trace Rifles. Bonus progress for defeating Guardians. Rapidly defeat combatants in Heist Battlegrounds.
Power Broker – Reach Power Level [1580] by earning powerful rewards and Prime Engrams.
Close-Range Calibration – Calibrate close-range weapons – Sidearms, Submachine Guns, Shotguns, Glaives, and Swords – on Europa. Bonus progress for rapidly defeating combatants.
Primeval Entourage – Defeat Taken in Gambit. Earn bonus progress for defeating tougher combatants.
Scorched Earth – Defeat Guardians in Team Scorched. Charged detonations in midair or on surfaces earn bonus progress.
Ultimate Champion – Defeat Champions in any Nightfall strike on Hero difficulty or higher. Earn bonus progress at higher difficulty tiers.
Destiny 2 Nightfall This Week December 20 – December 26 2022
This week, the Guardians must stop Heimiks in the Birthplace of the Vile Nightfall. Traverse the Throne World in your quest to save Savathun’s worm from certain death.
Nightfall weapon this week
Note: We do not have the rotation for the Nightfall weapons yet. We will update this article once we have that information.
Destiny 2 Crucible Featured Game Mode December 20 2022
Lord Shaxx brings Team Scorched back to the Crucible playlist. Bring your scorched cannon and let loose a volley onto the opposing team.
Destiny 2 Featured Raid and Dungeon December 20 – December 26 2022
This week’s featured raid is the highly anticipated Deep Stone Crypt. This is our chance to farm some red border weapons… and to stop Taniks, of course.
Also, this week’s featured dungeon is Prophecy. The Nine have invited you to enter their realm where you can find an answer to the question, “What is the nature of the Darkness?”
And as usual, completing these featured content will reward you with pinnacle gear.
Deep Stone Crypt Raid Challenges
Red Rover – Done during the 1st Encounter at Crypt Security, this challenge asks all players to be operators and shoot the two panels on the lower level (This challenge requires 3 phases).
Copies of Copies – Done during the 2nd Encounter aka Atraks-1, do not send any Debuffs into airlocks/space.
Of All Trades – Done during the 3rd Encounter or Taniks Phase 1, each guardian must do all three roles (Operator, Scanner, and Suppressor). Note: Players must complete a full phase with a buff for it to count.
The Core Four – Done during the fourth 4th Encounter or Taniks Phase 2, the challenge requires the Guardians to dunk all four cores before DPS phases.
Destiny 2 King’s Fall Challenge This Week December 20 2022
The King’s Fall Challenge for the third week of Destiny 2 Season 19 will be Under Construction. Done during the Daughters of Oryx encounter, this challenge asks each member of the team to not touch the same plate twice. This is much easier than it seems if you don’t fall off on the way to your destination plate.
Destiny 2 Lost Sector Today December 20 – December 26 2022
- December 20 – K1 Communion (The Moon) – Exotic Leg Armor
- Champions: Barrier, Overload
- Burn: Solar
- Shields: Solar, Void
- December 21 – Bunker E15 (Europa) – Exotic Gauntlets
- Champions: Barrier, Overload
- Burn: Void
- Shields: Void
- December 22 – Concealed Void (Europa) – Exotic Chest Armor
- Champions: Barrier, Overload
- Burn: Solar
- Shields: Solar, Void
- December 23 – Perdition (Europa) – Exotic Helmets
- Champions: Barrier, Overload
- Burn: Arc
- Shields: Arc, Void
- December 24 – Sepulcher (Savathun’s Throne World) – Exotic Leg Armor
- Champions: Barrier, Unstoppable
- Burn: Solar
- Shields: Arc, Solar
- December 25 – Extraction (Savathun’s Throne World) – Exotic Gauntlets
- Champions: Overload, Unstoppable
- Burn: Arc
- Shields: Arc, Void
- December 26 – Chamber of Starlight (Dreaming City) – Exotic Chest Armor
- Champions: Overload, Unstoppable
- Burn: Solar
- Shields: Solar, Void
Featured Potential rewards:
- Exotic Boots
- Hunter: Star-Eater Scales, Radiant Dance Machines
- Titan: The Path of Burning Steps
- Warlock: Rain of Fire, Secant Filaments, Boots of the Assembler
- Exotic Gauntlets
- Hunter: Caliban’s Hand, Renewal Grasps, Athrys’s Embrace
- Titan: Point-Contact Cannon Brace, Second Chance, Icefall Mantle, No Backup Plans
- Warlock: Necrotic Grip, Nothing Manacles, Osmiomancy Gloves
- Exotic Chest Pieces
- Hunter: Gryfalcon’s Hauberk, Omnioculus
- Titan: Hoarfrost-Z, Cuirass of the Falling Star
- Warlock: Mantle of Battle Harmony
- Exotic Helmets
- Hunter: Blight Ranger, Mask of Barkris
- Titan: Loreley Splendor Helm, Precious Scars
- Warlock: Fall Sunstar, Dawn Chorus
Do note that though they may be the featured Exotics, there is a chance you can still obtain other Exotics that are not in your collection. The featured set just means you have a higher chance of getting them, but it is never guaranteed.
Note: No Destiny 2 Dare of Eternity section to feature for a bit. It will take a couple of weeks until the rotation is fully known. Until that time, we will put this section on pause.
Destiny 2 Eververse This Week December 20 2022 – December 26 2022
Now that we’ve sorted through this week’s activities, let’s head over to Tess and see what has on offer in exchange for Bright Dust.
The Eververse Store for this week has:
- Frosty Friend Exotic Multiplayer Emote – 4250 Bright Dust
- Confectionery Shell Exotic Ghost Shell – 2850 Bright Dust
- Joy of Dawning Exotic Vehicle – 2500 Bright Dust
- Silverwing Ketrell Exotic Ship – 2000 Bright Dust
- Ho Ho Hum Legendary Emote – 700 Bright Dust
- Jubilant Dace Legendary Emote – 700 Bright Dust
- Action Figure Showdown Legendary Emote – 700 Bright Dust
- Aniline Shock Legendary Shader – 300 Bright Dust
- Howling Blizzard Legendary Transmat Effect – 450 Bright Dust
- Belly Laugh Rare Emote – 400 Bright Dust
- The Great Pigeon Projection Legendary Ghost Projection – 1500 Bright Dust
Exotic Weapon Ornament
- Cold Cheer Exotic [Ager’s Scepter] Weapon Ornament – 1250 Bright Dust
Destiny 2 is out now on PlayStation and Xbox consoles and on PC (via Steam). Season 17, 18, and 19 season passes are available for purchase on all available platforms in exchange for 1,000 Silver or $9.99.
Check out this video from Youtuber xHoundishx where he talks about the upcoming week’s activities for the third week of Destiny 2 Season 19.
