This is your Destiny 2 Weekly Reset for January 10 2023. The first Iron Banner of the year is behind us. It seems Bungie is still trying to recapture the magic that is Eruption. But if you ask the player base, they’re either going to like it or hate it. cheesy tactics and farming aside, Bungie has something here. It just needs a little more time to develop.
And please give us the ability to fortify our positions next time. For better or worse, we don’t have to wonder if it was a good idea to allow Guardians to sit in spawn. Or not.
In any case, we are now in Step 46 of the “More than a Weapon” seasonal quest. We are a couple of more weeks until we see the conclusion of the quest and then we shall see what Bungie has in store for us pre-Lightfall.
And finally, for all the armor collectors out there, Bungie has started to gradually sell pieces of the Arc 3.0 armor for bright dust this week.
Update:
Also, Bungie has released its most recent update to Destiny 2, making sweeping changes through the various modes.
Destiny 2 Hotfix 6.3.0.3
Activities
Heist Battlegrounds
- Fixed an issue where the game would crash when depositing an Arc charge while the boss is immune in Heist Battlegrounds
- Players can now join in progress during the boss encounters in the Heist Battlegrounds playlist.
- Fixed an issue where the Heist Battlegrounds: Legend node would sometimes display incorrect activity details, such as matchmaking.
Strikes
- Fixed an issue where the Devil’s Lair strike boss did not count as a Fallen boss for certain objectives.
- Fixed an issue where the rank reputation booster modifier icon would not display on activity launch screens.
Gambit
- Fixed an issue where the rank reputation booster modifier icon would not display on activity launch screens.
Crucible
- Competitive
- Fixed an issue that caused Promotion and Relegation series dialogs to display at the wrong time.
- Reduced round score limit in Showdown to 10 from 15.
- Adjusted the match score limit for 3v3 Rift and Survival to 3 rounds to win.
- Quickplay
- Adjusted the quitter penalty system to be more lenient before triggering the quitter warning message and suspension timer.
- Game History
- Fixed an issue where Season 19 Competitive Crucible and Iron Banner matches were missing from Bungie.net Game History APIs.
Dungeons
- Spire of the Watcher: Fixed an issue that allowed the Warlock Stasis Super to activate Arc node circuits without line of sight.
Gameplay and Investment
Armor
- Unstoppable Hand Cannon perk now activates more quickly and no longer plays its audio cue when using a non-Hand Cannon weapon.
- The Energy Diffusion Substrate mod now correctly stacks up to three times.
- The Candescent armor sets now appear correctly in the Appearance Customization screen.
- Crown of Tempest will no longer provide ability energy when using a non-Arc subclass.
Weapons
- Fixed an issue where Wish-Ender’s additional hits were disabled when the Anti-Barrier Bow mod was equipped.
- Fixed an issue where Kill Clip wasn’t correctly being refreshed when already active.
- Fixed an issue where Revision Zero’s weapon glint wasn’t consistently visible when in the alternate high-damage mode.
- Fixed an issue where Rapid-Fire Shotguns didn’t have the intended bonus reserves.
- Fixed an issue where Jade Rabbit’s Exotic perk applied its damage buff to all outgoing damage.
- Fixed an issue where the lights on Witherhoard’s Exotic ornament Drowned is Strife operated in reverse (they were lighting up when the weapon was empty, now they light up when it’s full).
Abilities
- Fixed an issue where Spark of Frequency was not consistently granting its reload speed bonus on melee hits when paired with some Arc melee abilities.
Bounties and Pursuits
- Fixed an issue preventing players from progressing the intro mission for Season of the Seraph on characters that had not completed the intro for The Witch Queen. To access Season of the Seraph, complete the “Hierarchy” activity on Europa.
- Updated the Crucible Threader bounty for capturing Control Points, now requires 15 captures (down from 30).
Vendors
- Xur will now sell the v1.0.3 version of the IKELOS weapons rather than the v1.0.2 versions he sold before.
General
- UI loader has been optimized to improve snappiness when switching between multiple screens quickly.
Destiny 2 Season of the Seraph Week 5 Story Recap
Another week, and another reason why we should stay the course. Rasputin may have gotten a new-found ability to communicate with us but he remains unable to take control of the WARSAT network directly. So yet again, we must keep doing what we’ve been doing since the start of the season: collect submind fragments.
At the same time, Osiris continues to dig deeper for his lead on Neptune. He is convinced that Rasputin knows something about Nefele stronghold.
After our usual mission, Elizabeth confines in us that Ana is starting to obsess about the project. She fears that Ana might be bound to the same path of despair as in other timelines. But she is hopeful that everything is going to be different this time.
Rasputin, for his part, is starting to see himself as humanity’s war god. A war god that will protect us from all our enemies. It seems like we’ve seen this movie before. Should we be worried?
Destiny 2 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.
Destiny 2 Weekly Activities January 10 – January 16 2023 Overview
This week’s Destiny 2 activity highlight is “If You Choose to Accept it, Part III” and unlocking the fourth column perks for Revision Zero. We’ll also get to the Outlaw Refit Intrinsic trait. Always a solid perk for PvE and PvP.
Aside from that, this week in Destiny 2 sees us getting a boost in Gambit. It’s another good opportunity to check the Gambit Veles-X pulse rifle ornament off the list and progress your Seraph Seal a little further.
Where is Xur? January 13 2023
It’s that time of the week again when everyone in the Destiny 2 community asks the question – Where is Xur?
Well, this weekend Xur can be found in the hangar in the tower. The platforms at the back near a landing pad, to be precise.
And what’s our favorite agent of the Nine selling this week? Let’s see.
Exotic Gear: (23 Legendary Shards each)
- Suros Regime Exotic Auto Rifle (29 Legendary Shards)
- Orpheus Rig Hunter Exotic Leg Armor (61 Overall, +22 resilience roll)
- ACD/0 Feedback Fence Titan Exotic Gauntlets
- Phoenix Protocol Warlock Exotic Chest Armor
Legendary Weapons: (50 Legendary Shards and 1,000 Glimmer each)
- Chrysura Melo Auto Rifle
- Whispering Slab Combat Bow
- Jian 7 Rifle Pulse Rifle
- Cartesian Coordinate Fusion Rifle
- IKELOS_SR_V1.0.3 Sniper Rifle
- Tarantula Linear Fusion Rifle
- The Keening Sidearm (Interesting PvP roll)
Legendary Armor: (50 Legendary Shards and 1,000 Glimmer each)
- Wild Hunt Grasps Gauntlets (62 Overall, +28 mobility roll)
- Wild Hunt Vest Chest Armor (64 Overall, +22 discipline roll)
- Wild Hunt Cloak Legendary Hunter Cloak
- Wild Hunt Mask Helmet (66 Overall, +20 strength roll)
- Wild Hunt Strides Leg Armor (58 Overall, +24 intellect roll)
- Wild Hunt Gauntlets (60 Overall, +22 resilience roll)
- Wild Hunt Plate Chest Armor (61 Overall, +27 resilience roll)
- Wild Hunt Mark Legendary Titan Mark
- Wild Hunt Helm Helmet (67 Overall)
- Wild Hunt Greaves Leg Armor (60 Overall, +25 resilience, +20 Strength roll)
- Wild Hunt Gloves Gauntlets (61 Overall, +22 resilience roll)
- Wild Hunt Vestment Chest Armor
- Wild Hunt Bond Legendary Warlock Bond
- Wild Hunt Hood Helmet
- Wild Hunt Boot Leg Armor (68 Overall, +26 strength roll)
Destiny 2 Weekly Challenges January 10 2023
More Than a Weapon VI – Complete Week 6 of “More Than a Weapon.” Defeat powerful Hive and Fallen combatants anywhere in the system. Bonus progress for defeating them in Heist Battlegrounds and the Exotic mission “Operation: Seraph’s Shield.”
Heist Battlegrounds V – In the Heist Battlegrounds playlist or Legend Heist Battlegrounds, open Seraph Chests and defeat Deathtongue Choristers before they can channel Xive Arath’s battlesong.
Seraph’s Secrets – Open hidden chests in the Exotic mission “Operation: Seraph’s Shield.”
CQC Loadout – Defeat targets with Glaives. Bonus progress for defeating Guardians. Defeat combatants in Heist Battlegrounds with melee final blows.
Apex Armorer – Masterwork a piece of armor.
Absolutely Stunning – Stun Champions.
Crucible Ornament – Acquire the Crucible ornament for Veles-X.
Destiny 2 Nightfall This Week January 10 – January 16 2023
This week we return to the Prison of the Elders as we take down the rogue Servitor in the Warden of Nothing Nightfall. We still remember the many times we used to fall victim to those speeding trains. “Deer in the headlights” doesn’t begin to cover it.
Nightfall weapon this week
Now that enough weeks have passed, we have a solid grasp of the rotation of the Nightfall weapon rotation. With that being said, this week’s Nightfall featured drop will be the reprised Wendigo heavy grenade launcher.
Destiny 2 Crucible Featured Game Mode January 10 2022
Lord Shaxx has authorized the return of Rift to the Destiny 2 Crucible playlist. The real challenge of any Rift match is always the right time to approach the Spark in the middle of the map. The objective-based game modes are always good to shake things up from the usual PvP activities.
And don’t forget, this is yet another chance to complete your “Spark Defender” seasonal challenge.
Destiny 2 Featured Raid and Dungeon January 10 – January 16 2022
The second featured raid for the year is going to be the Last Wish. First appearing as the conclusion to the Forsaken storyline, our Guardians go to the Dreaming City and deal with Riven and the many other bosses of the raid.
Still in the Dreaming City, the Shattered Throne Dungeon is this week’s featured content. Journey to the depths of Queen Mara Sav’s corrupted throne world as we eliminate the source of the Taken’s hold on the place.
As usual, completing these featured content will reward you with pinnacle gear.
Last Wish Raid Challenges
The Summoning Ritual – Done during the Kalli encounter, the challenge asks you to activate all 9 plates, kill all knights, and kill all Ogres in the middle before doing damage to Kalli.
Which Witch Challenge – Done during the Shuro Chi encounter, do not get hit/take damage from Shuro Chi’s Arc Blast.
Forever Fight – Done during the Morgeth encounter, do not kill the small Ogres.
Keep Out – Done during the Vault encounter, unlock the vault and keep Might of Riven Knights out of the center room.
Destiny 2 King’s Fall Challenge This Week January 10 2023
This week’s King’s Fall Challenge is going to be Devious Thievery. This one takes place during the Warpriest encounter, and it asks the raid team to grab the “Brand of the Initiate” within a few seconds of acquiring the “Brand Claimer” buff. Timing and communication are what you’re going to need.
If you accomplish this, you and your raid team will be rewarded with an additional raid chest that contains Hallowed loot and some high-stat armor. And if you’ve been keeping track, necessary to Gild that King’s Slayer Seal.
Destiny 2 Lost Sector Today January 10 – January 16 2023
- January 10, 2023 – K1 Revelation (The Moon) – Exotic Gauntlets
- Champions: Barrier, Unstoppable
- Burn: Void
- Shields: Arc
- January 11, 2023 – K1 Communion (The Moon) – Exotic Chest Piece
- Champions: Barrier, Overload
- Burn: Solar
- Shields: Solar, Void
- January 12, 2023 – Bunker E15 (Europa) – Exotic Helmet
- Champions: Barrier, Overload
- Burn: Void
- Shields: Void
- January 13, 2023 – Concealed Void (Europa) – Exotic Leg Armor
- Champions: Barrier, Overload
- Burn: Solar
- Shields: Solar, Void
- January 14, 2023 – Perdition (Europa) – Exotic Gauntlets
- Champions: Barrier, Overload
- Burn: Arc
- Shields: Arc, Void
- January 15, 2023 – Sepulcher (Savathun’s Throne World) – Exotic Chest Armor
- Champions: Barrier, Unstoppable
- Burn: Solar
- Shields: Arc, Solar
- January 16, 2023 – Extraction (Savathun’s Throne World) – Exotic Helmet
- Champions: Overload, Unstoppable
- Burn: Arc
- Shields: Arc, 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.
Destiny 2 Dares of Eternity Rewards January 10 – January 16 2023
From the Destiny 2 30th Anniversary Pack activity, Dares of Eternity this week features returning weapons with updated power relevancies. This also includes the sought-after red border weapons that you can craft yourself.
Featured faction armor sets from Destiny 2 Season of the Hunt and the Chosen:
- Scatterhorn Armor Set
- Praefectur Armor Set
Featured weapons from Destiny 2 Season of the Chosen and Worthy:
- Scathelocke Auto Rifle
- Extraordinary Rendition Submachine Gun
- Brass Attacks Sidearm
- Threaded Needle Linear Fusion Rifle
- Code Duello Rocket Launcher
- Imperial Needle Combat Bow
- Far Future Sniper Rifle
- Honor’s Edge Sword
- Distant Tumulus Sniper Rifle
- Interference VI Grenade Launcher
- Shepard’s Watch Sniper Rifle
- Annual Skate Hand Cannon
Destiny 2 Eververse This Week January 10 – January 16 2023
Now that we’ve sorted through this week’s activities, let’s head over to Tess and the Destiny 2 Evererse to see what she has on offer in exchange for Bright Dust.
The Eververse Store for this week has:
- Rising Dawn Exotic Emote – 3250 Bright Dust
- Brilliant Idea Legendary Emote – 700 Bright Dust
- Glaive Mistake Exotic Emote – 3250 Bright Dust
- Trussworked Clipper Exotic Ship – 2000 Bright Dust
- Couch Nap Legendary Emote – 700 Bright Dust
- Harpy Entrance Legendary Transmat Effect – 450 Bright Dust
- Royal Treatment Legendary Shader – 300 Bright Dust
- Infinity Door Projection Legendary Ghost Projection – 1500 Bright Dust
Featured Armor Ornaments:
- Dynamo Current Grips Legendary Hunter Universal Ornament – 1200 Bright Dust
- Arclight Gloves Legendary Warlock Universal Ornament – 1200 Bright Dust
- Thunderous Impact Gauntlets Legendary Titan Universal Ornament 1200 Bright Dust
- R3-Treads Exotic [St0mp-EE5] Ornament – 1500 Bright Dust
- Belenus Booster Exotic [Lion Rampart] Ornament – 1500 Bright Dust
- Leystriders Exotic [Lunafaction Boots] Ornament – 1500 Bright Dust
Featured Weapon Ornament:
- Homesteader Exotic [Xenophage] 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 on all 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 sixth week of Destiny 2 Season 19.