If you’re a beginner, you just need to know that raids are THE endgame in Destiny 2. A Fireteam embarks on a difficult quest to defeat a final boss, and when it succeeds, the feeling of accomplishment is beyond comparison. And if you’re a veteran, Master Raid Challenges will push you to your limits too.
In this guide, we cover and rank all raids currently available in Destiny 2, their weekly rotation, and more.
Destiny 2 Raid this week
Every week, a different raid is part of the weekly rotation, which means it becomes infinitely farmable, on top of also offering a Pinnacle upon completion. This week’s raid is:
PS: The week’s featured raid rotates on Tuesdays at 10 am PDT. This page covers the weekly Raid and dungeon rotation in depth.
Season of the Deep Raid rotation
Week | Raid | Location | Power Requirement | Week # |
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28 November 2023 | Last Wish | Dreaming City | 1600 | Week 1 |
5 December 2023 | Garden of Salvation | Moon | 1600 | Week 2 |
12 December 2023 | Deep Stone Crypt | Europa | 1600 | Week 3 |
19 December 2023 | Vault of Glass | Legends | 1600 | Week 4 |
26 December 2023 | Vow of the Disciple | Throne World | 1600 | Week 5 |
2 January 2024 | King's Fall | Legends | 1600 | Week 6 |
9 January 2024 | Root of Nightmares | Neomuna | 1770 | Week 7 |
16 January 2024 | Last Wish | Dreaming City | 1600 | Week 8 |
23 January 2024 | Garden of Salvation | Moon | 1600 | Week 9 |
30 January 2024 | Deep Stone Crypt | Europa | 1600 | Week 10 |
6 February 2024 | Vault of Glass | Legends | 1600 | Week 11 |
13 February 2024 | Vow of the Disciple | Throne World | 1600 | Week 12 |
20 February 2024 | King's Fall | Legends | 1600 | Week 13 |
27 February 2024 | Root of Nightmares | Neomuna | 1770 | Week 14 |
5 March 2024 | Last Wish | Dreaming City | 1600 | Week 15 |
12 March 2024 | Garden of Salvation | Moon | 1600 | Week 16 |
19 March 2024 | Deep Stone Crypt | Europa | 1600 | Week 17 |
26 March 2024 | Vault of Glass | Legends | 1600 | Week 18 |
2 April 2024 | Vow of the Disciple | Throne World | 1600 | Week 19 |
9 April 2024 | King's Fall | Legends | 1600 | Week 20 |
16 April 2024 | Root of Nightmares | Neomuna | 1770 | Week 21 |
23 April 2024 | Last Wish | Dreaming City | 1600 | Week 22 |
30 April 2024 | Garden of Salvation | Moon | 1600 | Week 23 |
7 May 2024 | Deep Stone Crypt | Europa | 1600 | Week 24 |
14 May 2024 | Vault of Glass | Legends | 1600 | Week 25 |
21 May 2024 | Vow of the Disciple | Throne World | 1600 | Week 26 |
28 May 2024 | King's Fall | Legends | 1600 | Week 27 |
Destiny 2 Raid rewards
There’s a reason why weekly raids were such a popular request. While raids can certainly be fun and challenging experiences, most Guardians run them for a chance to earn exclusive weapons and Powerful and Pinnacle rewards.
Raid weapons
These are the raid weapons from this week’s featured raid:
You can find a complete list with every Raid weapon in the game here.
Raids also reward a unique set of armor per class and, in most cases, a unique Exotic item, such as a Sparrow, Ghost Shell, or Ship. You can find the entire loot table per raid here.
All Destiny 2 Current Raids in order
These are all the Raids in Destiny 2 that are still available and playable today:
Art | Raid | Location | Power Level | Rewards | Requires |
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![]() | Crota's End | Legends | 1770 | Loot Table | ![]() Free-to-Play |
![]() | Root of Nightmares | Neomuna | 1770 | Loot Table | ![]() Lightfall |
![]() | King's Fall | Legends | 1600 | Loot Table | ![]() Free-to-Play |
![]() | Vow of the Disciple | Throne World | 1600 | Loot Table | ![]() The Witch Queen |
![]() | Vault of Glass | Legends | 1600 | Loot Table | ![]() Free-to-Play |
![]() | Deep Stone Crypt | Europa | 1600 | Loot Table | ![]() Beyond Light |
![]() | Garden of Salvation | Moon | 1600 | Loot Table | ![]() Shadowkeep |
![]() | Last Wish | Dreaming City | 1600 | Loot Table | ![]() Forsaken Pack |
The term “current” is important because many raids were removed from the game in 2020. Raids were perhaps the biggest victims of the Destiny Content Vault. As of today, five raids (including raid lairs) have been put into the DCV.
How many raids are there in Destiny 2?
If we exclude the raids that were removed from the game, there are currently 6 raids in Destiny 2.
Destiny 2 free raids
Destiny 2 features a few raids that are completely free and do not require any DLC or Season Pass. The free raids in D2 are:
- Vault of Glass
- King’s Fall
For all the New Light players out there that still haven’t purchased an expansion, these two raids can be accessed for free.
Destiny 2 Raids ranked by difficulty in 2023
If we had to rank all Destiny 2 raids based on difficulty in 2022, this would be our tier list from easiest to hardest:
Raid | Mechanics | Verdict |
Deep Stone Crypt | Easy | Easiest raid today |
Vault of Glass | Easy | Easy raid with simple mechanics |
Garden of Salvation | Medium | Average difficulty overall |
King’s Fall | Medium | Average difficulty overall |
Last Wish | Hard | Average difficulty in today’s meta |
Vow of the Disciple | Hard | Hardest raid |
Destiny 2 easiest raid
The easiest raid in Destiny 2 is hands down, the Deep Stone Crypt raid. The raid basically features the same mechanic for all encounters, and once you’ve understood what each augment does, the raid is incredibly straightforward.
To be fair, Vault of Glass is not too far behind, featuring very simple mechanics, too (hell, some encounters barely have a mechanic at all).
The best raid in Destiny 2?
Difficulty isn’t everything—fun factor, uniqueness, and loot matter too! So, with all aspects considered, how do the raids compare? Let’s take a look.
Vault of Glass
“Beneath Venus, evil stirs…”
Vault of Glass (VoG) is the first reprised raid from Destiny 1. It was originally released in September 2016 while its reprised version in Destiny 2 was released in May of 2021. The reprised raid brought back some fan-favorite weapons, as well as some new changes to the raid itself since the Destiny 2 sandbox is fundamentally different than it was in Destiny 1. The raid has 5 encounters and a maze to navigate between encounters 3 and 4.
The mechanics of VoG are straightforward, and there is only one single relic in the entire raid called the Aegis, which is used for cleansing debuffs and removing bosses’ shields. The majority of the raid is spent killing rank and file enemies or mini-bosses such as Wyverns.
The Vault of Glass’ visuals are stunning. Especially the final boss area, The Glass Throne. It feels as though you are descending deeper beneath Venus with each encounter, and once you see the Glass Throne for the first time it takes your breath away.
This raid is memorable, as it was a lot of people’s first raids in Destiny 1 (It was my first raid too). However in terms of encounter location, 3 of the 5 encounters take place in Templar’s Well and the final 2 encounters take place in the Glass Throne, which means there is not a lot of scenery changes between encounters.
The loot from Vault of Glass is good, especially the adept weapons from Master mode. On Master mode, each weapon has enhanced stats, as well as having 2 perks in each column. One of the rows is always the “curated” or D1 roll, while the other is random. Fatebringer is a very sought-after weapon as it can have explosive payload and firefly, which is a GOD tier perk combo.
💠 Check out our detailed VoG Challenges guide for more.
Deep Stone Crypt
“The chains of legacy must be broken.”
Deep Stone Crypt (DSC) came out in November 2020 and is located on the Ice Moon of Europa. With 4 Encounters, this raid is a nice introduction to raiding, as the mechanics are simple, and the loot is good regardless of if you are a PvE or PvP player.
The Mechanics are fairly straightforward: With only 3 people having a job (Scanner, Suppressor, Operator) at a time, the rest of the team can be on ad-clear duty.
The visuals are good, as the Deep Stone Crypt’s aesthetic is clean and futuristic, and the jumping puzzle between the second and third encounter is jaw-dropping.
This raid is unique in that we are going to the Deep Stone Crypt (a place mentioned in the lore as the birthplace of the Exos), and the 3rd encounter is very hectic but a fun type of hectic.
The Loot of the raid is well sought after, as the weapons can roll with specific perks that can only be found are on DSC weapons, such as Reconstruction and Redirection, which are still sought after to this day (I still have yet to get a Vorpal Reconstruction Succession Sniper and I have done this raid over 50 times). This raid also introduced Spoils of Conquest and an end chest where you can use them to buy specific weapons or armor for different rolls.
Garden of Salvation
“The Garden calls out to you.”
Garden of Salvation was released with Shadowkeep in November of 2019. Starting on the Moon, the raid takes you into the Black Garden, a place of beauty and life, guarded by the Sol Divisitive, a fanatical group of Vex that worships the darkness. This raid has 4 encounters and a jumping puzzle between the 3rd and 4th encounters.
The mechanics of the raid are somewhat complex and require teamwork. The ‘tether’ mechanic is cumbersome at times (especially for newer players), but with enough practice, it can be mastered. Each encounter builds upon the tether mechanic, adding a buff called enlightened, and eventually adding motes and deposit locations. But with a well-coordinated team, the mechanics aren’t too difficult.
The Black Garden is a beautiful place (I wish it was a patrol area) that we don’t visit enough in Destiny. The lush garden and red flowers juxtaposed with the Vex make for a stunning raid.
This raid is memorable as the bosses are very unique and the encounters are fresh. However, due to the complexity of the mechanics (mainly how annoying the tether mechanic is), being memorable isn’t necessarily an advantage.
Last Wish
“The opportunity of a lifetime.”
Last Wish was released with Forsaken in September of 2018. This raid takes us into the heart of the Dreaming City to slay Riven of a Thousand Voices, the last known Ahamkara (A space wish dragon). The longest raid in Destiny 2 with 6 encounters, this raid also features fantastic scenery. This raid introduced the Wish Wall where players can skip to specific encounters, which is a nice addition to those just chasing the raid exotic, One Thousand Voices.
The Mechanics of the raid is simply memorizing 16 different symbols, the use of a taken relic, and a debuff called taken strength. The symbols are introduced in different ways throughout each encounter, with the slaying of Riven using all 16 symbols plus the taken relic in groups of three.
The Dreaming City is by far one of the best destinations in Destiny. The lore, secrets, and almost ethereal look to the awoken stronghold make it a place to constantly explore. Each encounter has players climb closer to the watchtower, with them finally slaying the dragon and delivering its heart to the witches (sounds like something out of a fantasy novel!)
This raid is very memorable, as the music and encounters are different enough (but still add more complexity) to make the raid enjoyable. The raid’s length is long, with 6 encounters, but if you have a well-dedicated team you can beat it in a little over an hour.
Vow of the Disciple
“The disciple beckons…”
Vow of the Disciple was released alongside Witch Queen in March of 2022., Vow of the Disciple takes players inside the sunken pyramid in Savathun’s throne world. This raid only has 4 encounters, but is still mechanic-heavy and very memorable, with some of the best loot with the introduction to weapon crafting.
The visuals alone for the raid are jaw-dropping. The pyramid aesthetic is beautiful, and I could stare at the skybox for hours.
This raid was very memorable for me, as it was the first raid my team beat on contest mode. But the run and gun feel of the third encounter as well as the final boss being so different from previous bosses that just sat there, Rhulk moves and dodges and attacks. It feels like a proper MMO boss.
With the introduction of weapon crafting, this raid has some of the best loot. The raid’s origin perk is Souldrinker: the user gets health back based on the number of kills before reloading. This raid has the first kinetic fusion rifle, as well as a solar legendary glaive. The secondary Grenade launcher is very good, as it can roll chain reaction and is a wave frame GL. With weapon crafting, everyone can eventually craft their god roll, which I enjoy.
💠 Check out our detailed Vow of the Disciple Challenges guide for more.
How to do Raids in Destiny 2?
There are several raids of varying difficulty that you can tackle to get great loot. But how does one do a raid? To help you out getting started, here are some tips from an experienced raid sherpa!
Find the right team: You need 6 people total to do a raid, so either ask your clan, use LFG, or the Bungie app to find fellow players that also want to do the raid of your choosing. Be sure to say that you want to learn how to do the raid or that it’s your first time, so people can explain the mechanics to you if needed.
Learn the basics beforehand: Try and understand the mechanics beforehand. Several awesome YouTubers make quality guides on each of the basic mechanics for each raid. It will make the whole raid go smoother if you have an idea of what to expect.
Bring a variety of weapons: Each raid has at least 2 boss fights (Most have 2 or more) as well as parts where players need to kill lots of enemies. So bring high DPS weapons, such as Gjallarhorn or Izanagi’s Burden, and a variety of Supers, i.e. (1 Well of Radiance, 1 Ward of Dawn, 1 Thundercrash, 2 Mobius Quiver, 1 Nova Bomb)
Remember to have fun! This is seriously the most important part. Raids are supposed to be fun but challenging content you do with friends. There is no better feeling than beating a boss for the first time with your friends and everyone having a good time.
Do the dungeons: Last but not least, it is worth learning to do the dungeons first. They are generally easier and require only 3 players. Prophecy is an excellent entry point and is free-to-play!
Before you go…
Raids may seem daunting and scary, but with the right team, raids should be a fun challenge.If Raids are truly too intimidating, Dungeons are a better place to get started.
Dungeons are an excellent step between Nightfalls and raids while also giving you unique loot and experiences. Be sure to check out our complete guide on Dungeons!
This post was written by Caitlyn “LadyLucida” Wilhelm.
Greetings, fellow Guardians! I am an avid Destiny 2 enthusiast with a deep and demonstrable knowledge of the game's intricate mechanics, raid strategies, and overall gameplay. Having successfully conquered numerous raids, mastered intricate challenges, and delved into the lore of Destiny 2, I bring to you a wealth of firsthand expertise.
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Destiny 2 Raid Rotation and Weekly Schedule
The article discusses the weekly rotation of raids in Destiny 2, with each week featuring a different raid. This rotation allows Guardians to farm specific raids, providing both a rewarding and challenging experience. The power requirements for each raid are also detailed, ensuring that Fireteams are adequately prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.
Destiny 2 Raid Rewards
Raids in Destiny 2 offer exclusive weapons and powerful and pinnacle rewards. The article emphasizes the significance of weekly raids as a popular request, highlighting the allure of unique raid weapons, armor sets, and exotic items such as Sparrows, Ghost Shells, or Ships.
Destiny 2 Current Raids
A comprehensive list of all current raids in Destiny 2 is provided, including their locations, power levels, and associated expansions. The term "current" is highlighted to acknowledge the removal of certain raids from the game in 2020 due to the Destiny Content Vault.
Destiny 2 Free Raids
The article notes the existence of free raids in Destiny 2, accessible to New Light players without the need for DLC or Season Pass. These free raids include Vault of Glass and King's Fall, offering a taste of the raiding experience without additional purchases.
Destiny 2 Raids Ranked by Difficulty in 2023
A tier list of Destiny 2 raids based on difficulty is presented, offering insights for both beginners and experienced Guardians. The list ranges from the easiest raid, Deep Stone Crypt, to the hardest raid, Vow of the Disciple, with brief descriptions of each raid's mechanics.
In-Depth Raid Reviews
Detailed reviews are provided for specific raids, such as Vault of Glass, Deep Stone Crypt, Garden of Salvation, Last Wish, and Vow of the Disciple. These reviews cover various aspects, including mechanics, visuals, loot, and overall memorable experiences, offering a comprehensive guide for Guardians seeking to embark on these challenging adventures.
How to Do Raids in Destiny 2
Practical tips for approaching raids in Destiny 2 are shared, offering guidance on assembling a team, understanding raid mechanics, choosing suitable weapons, and, most importantly, enjoying the experience. The importance of having fun while tackling challenging content is emphasized.
Dungeons as an Entry Point
The article suggests that dungeons serve as an excellent entry point for Guardians looking to transition from Nightfalls to raids. Dungeons provide a more manageable challenge with unique loot and experiences, serving as a stepping stone before venturing into the more complex world of raids.
In conclusion, my in-depth knowledge of Destiny 2 allows me to guide fellow Guardians through the intricate world of raids, offering valuable insights and strategies for a fulfilling gaming experience. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the Destiny universe, I'm here to share my expertise and enhance your journey in this dynamic and ever-evolving game. May the Light guide you, Guardians!