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Endgame Ops: Dungeons
Learn more about the three player dungeons, Destiny 2's endgame activities that act like mini-raids!
What is Endgame Content?
- Destiny 2 offers a wide range of PvE endgame content, ranging from higher difficulty Lost Sectors, Conquests, Dungeons and Raids!
- Higher-difficulty content typically requires stronger gear, optimized builds, specific weapon and armour mods, and pre-formed fireteams as most activity content at this level is not matchmaking-enabled.
- This page goes over dungeons including how they work, power level requirements, quick access to video guides, and information on dungeon seals.
June 16, 2026
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Getting Started with Dungeons
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Dungeons?
- Dungeons are three-player, higher difficulty arenas (mini-raids) that utilize a series of mechanics and jumping puzzles for players to figure out and overcome
- Because of the level of complexity that a dungeon can offer, matchmaking is disabled.
- Completing Dungeon Encounters rewards unique weapons and/or armour.
- NOTE: Some Dungeons require related Expansions.
How do Master Dungeons work?
- As of Lightfall, Master Raids & Dungeons will have the following modifiers:
- One Overcharged weapon (an Overcharged weapon will deal +25% more damage)
- Two Surges (Using a Surging Element will grant +25% more damage; if you have the matching subclass equipped, your Kinetic weapons also do +25% more damage)
- No Threat Modifier (Threats increase enemy output damage by +25%, which you don’t have to worry about in these activities!)
- In addition, to ensure it’s a fair fight:
- Combatants in these activities will not have increased health or stagger resistance.
- Enemy Health Pools have been fined-tuned so that if ignore elemental buildcrafting, you’ll experience day-one raid-like combat difficulty.
What are Seals and how do I earn them?
- Guardians are able to unlock Seals by completing specific objectives outlined in that seal
- When a Seal has been claimed and applied, a purple title will be displayed under your name and will be visible in your character menu.
- Bragging rights for completing that objective, one could say!
- Most Dungeons and Raids offer a seal that you can complete and equip to show off how you mastered that endgame content!
Which Dungeon should I start with?
- Newer dungeon players should usually start with Prophecy, Pit of Heresy, Grasp of Avarice, or The Shattered Throne.
- These are good entry points because they teach dungeon pacing, boss phases, encounter mechanics, and solo-awareness without being as demanding as newer dungeons.
- After that, move into more complex or combat-heavy dungeons such as Duality, Spire of the Watcher, Ghosts of the Deep, Warlord’s Ruin, Vesper’s Host, Sundered Doctrine, and Equilibrium.
- Destiny 2 dungeons are 3-player cooperative endgame activities.
- They combine combat, puzzle-solving, encounter mechanics, platforming, exploration, and boss fights.
- Dungeons are usually more approachable than raids because they require fewer players and have fewer team-wide role assignments.
- In return, players can earn dungeon-specific weapons, armor, cosmetics, Exotics, and Triumph progress.
How do they work?
- Dungeon encounters usually require players to understand a mechanic, repeat it under pressure, and survive waves of enemies while progressing the fight.
- Mechanics can include collecting or depositing objects, reading symbols, managing buffs, opening paths, damaging bosses during specific windows, or surviving timed encounter phases.
- Unlike raids, dungeons are often flexible enough for one experienced player to carry more responsibility.
- Most dungeons can be completed by a full fireteam of three, but many also include Triumphs for solo or solo flawless completions.
- Communication helps, but many dungeon mechanics can be learned through repetition, positioning, and encounter familiarity.
Power Level Requirements & Power Tiers
- Normal dungeon difficulty is generally accessible for most players, especially legacy dungeons.
- Newer dungeons and Master difficulty versions should be treated as endgame build checks.
- Always check the activity tooltip in-game for the current recommended Power level before launching.
- Master difficulty is recommended for players with stronger gear, optimized subclass builds, reliable survivability, and good boss damage options.
- Fireteam Power can help lower-level players participate with stronger teammates, but Power alone will not replace good positioning, survivability, and mechanic knowledge.
Before You Raid
- Bring a build that can survive heavy enemy pressure.
- Have at least one reliable boss damage weapon or damage setup.
- Bring add-clear tools for dense enemy waves.
- Check whether the dungeon has collectibles, secret chests, or Exotic quest steps before starting.
- Tell your fireteam if it is your first run so they can explain mechanics before each encounter.
Which dungeons require DLC/Content Packs?
Endgame Ops
Dungeon Access
A quick reference for which Destiny 2 dungeons are free to play and which require a DLC, content pack, or Dungeon Key.
11 Dungeons
| Dungeon | Access | Required DLC / Pack | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EquilibriumYear of Prophecy dungeon | DLC Required | Renegades | Dungeon tied to the Renegades expansion and Year of Prophecy content path. |
| Sundered DoctrineDreadnaught / Heresy-era dungeon | Dungeon Key | The Final Shape Dungeon Key | Included with The Final Shape Dungeon Key or Destiny 2: The Collection. |
| Vesper's HostEuropa orbital station | Dungeon Key | The Final Shape Dungeon Key | Included with The Final Shape Dungeon Key or Destiny 2: The Collection. |
| Warlord's RuinEDZ castle dungeon | Dungeon Key | Lightfall Dungeon Key | Included with the Lightfall Dungeon Key or Destiny 2: The Collection. |
| Ghosts of the DeepTitan arcology dungeon | Dungeon Key | Lightfall Dungeon Key | Included with the Lightfall Dungeon Key or Destiny 2: The Collection. |
| Spire of the WatcherMars / Seraph facility | Dungeon Key | The Witch Queen Dungeon Key | Included with The Witch Queen Dungeon Key or Destiny 2: The Collection. |
| DualityLeviathan mindscape dungeon | Dungeon Key | The Witch Queen Dungeon Key | Included with The Witch Queen Dungeon Key or Destiny 2: The Collection. |
| Grasp of AvariceCosmodrome loot cave dungeon | Pack Required | 30th Anniversary Pack | Included with the Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack or Destiny 2: The Collection. |
| ProphecyThe Nine dungeon | Free to Play | Free to Play | Available to all players. |
| Pit of HeresyMoon dungeon | Pack Required | Shadowkeep Pack | Included with the Shadowkeep Pack or Destiny 2: The Collection. |
| The Shattered ThroneDreaming City dungeon | Pack Required | Forsaken Pack | Included with the Forsaken Pack or Destiny 2: The Collection. |
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Dungeon Guides, Loot Table & Seals
- On Shattered Vault, non-reprised raids have a dedicated section on a destination page that contain written steps, video guides, and loot pool information. If available, a link will be provided redirecting you to that content section!
- You can either refer to our activity list at the top of this page, or refer to our RaD panel below.
- Featured Raids
- Featured Dungeons
- Seals
Featured Raids
The Desert Perpetual
Located on: Kepler
The Nine invite you to their Vex-infested domain full of secrets and non-linear progression. Carve your own path and destroy the Vex!
Requires The Edge of Fate.
Salvation's Edge
Located on: The Pale Heart
Deep within the Pale Heart, the Witness has retreated and prepares to enact the Final Shape. Tear through his dark forces and stop the Witness and save the universe.
Requires The Final Shape.
Crota's End(The Moon)
Located on: The Moon
In the Dark Below, the Hive Prince Crota, son to Oryx, prepares his forces. Go into the pit, avenge Eris’s fireteam, and put an end to Crota once and for all.
Free for all players.
Root of Nightmares
Located on: Above Earth
Within a Pyramid Ship partially terraformed by The Traveler during the Black Fleet’s assault of Sol, Nezarec, a disciple of the Witness, awaits you and your fireteam.
Requires Lightfall
King's Fall
Located on: The Dreadnaught
The Taken King returns. Venture back to the Dreadnaught, dive into the Ascendant Realm and destroy Oryx, The Taken King and his lieutenants.
Free for all players.
Vow of the Disciple
Located on: Savathûn's Throne World
Find a way into the Pyramid and defeat Rhulk, Disciple of the Witness before it can unleash chaos into the system.
Requires The Witch Queen.
Vault of Glass
Located on: Venus
Beneath Venus, Evil Stirs. Enter the Vault and locate Atheon, Times Conflux, and destroy it before it can conquer all of spacetime.
Free for all players.
Deep Stone Crypt
Located on: Europa
Secure the sacred Deep Stone Crypt from House Salvation and prevent them from unleashing an old unstoppable foe.
Requires Beyond Light.
Garden of Salvation
Located on: The Moon
Track the source of an unknown signal through a Vex portal that leads you to the Black Garden. Destroy any Vex that stands in your way.
Requires Shadowkeep.
Last Wish
Located on: The Dreaming City
Venture into the Heart of the Dreaming City and destroy Riven of a Thousand Voices, the last known Ahamkara, before it can escape the city.
Requires Forsaken Pack.
Featured Dungeons
Equilibrium
Located on: Mars
Master the shadows to stop imperial Dredgens from pillaging a Praxic temple on Venus and reclaim the stolen artifacts.
Requires Renegades or Dungeon Key.
Sundered Doctrine
Located on: Savathûn's Throne World
Set foot into Rhulk’s Pyramid Ship and conquer the challenges within…
Requires The Final Shape or Dungeon Key.
Vesper's Host
Located on: Europa
Unknown transmissions have been intercepted from a derelict Braytech station and it’s up to you to investigate.
Requires The Final Shape or Dungeon Key.
Warlord's Ruin
Located on: European Dead Zone
In an ancient fortress, a cult hoards Ahamkara remains that are rumored to speak to their captors.
Requires Lightfall or Dungeon Key.
Ghosts of the Deep
Located on: Titan
The Vanguard has detected Lucent Hive on Titan’s seafloor. Descend into the ocean’s dark embrace and discover what lurks below.
Requires Lightfall Deluxe Edition (or greater) or Lightfall Dungeon Key.
Spire of the Watcher
Located on: Mars
The time wound on Mars has revealed a secret Seraph facility. Go back to Mars and prevent the enemies of humanity from uncovering its secrets.
Requires The Witch Queen Deluxe or greater, or a Dungeon Key.
Duality
Located on: The Leviathan
Venture into the mindscape of the disgraced Emperor Calus to steal his darkest secrets and destroy the lingering Nightmares that live within.
Requires The Witch Queen Deluxe or greater, or a Dungeon Key.
Prophecy
Located on: Realm of the Nine
Enter a realm not bound to causality, fight through simulated Taken, and defeat the Kell Echo that seeks an audience with the Nine.
Free for all players.
Grasp of Avarice
Located on: Cosmodrome
Deep within the famed loot cave is a tale of riches and regret. Follow the footsteps of a lost adventurer who traded his humanity for an endless supply of Treasure.
Requires 30th Anniversary Pack.
Pit of Heresy
Located on: The Moon
Deep under the Scarlet Keep, face the Hidden Swarm and locate Zulmak, the Instrument of Torment. Destroy this Hive Champion before it can wreak more havoc on the Moon.
Requires Shadowkeep.
The Shattered Throne
Located on: The Dreaming City
Dûl Incaru, daughter of Savathûn, has infiltrated the Dreaming City and commands her Taken and Hive armies from Mara Sov’s corrupted throne world (Eleusinia). Go stop her.
Requires Forsaken Pack.
Seals
Raid Seals
- Click on a Raid Seal below to redirect to Braytech Triumphs view!
Atemporal (The Desert Perpetual)
Iconoclast (Salvation's Edge)
Swordbearer (Crota's End)
Dream Warrior (Root of Nightmares)
Kingslayer (King's Fall)
Discliple-Slayer (Vow of the Disciple)
Fatebreaker (Vault of Glass)
Descendant (Deep Stone Crypt)
Enlightened (Garden of Salvation)
Rivensbane (Last Wish)
Dungeon Seals
- Click on a Dungeon Seal below to redirect to Braytech Triumphs view!
- Older dungeons (Shattered Throne, Pit of Heresy, Grasp of Avarice and Prophecy) do not have seals.
Praxic (Equilibrium)
Delver (Sundered Doctrine)
Unleashed (Vesper's Host)
Wrathbearer (Warlord's Ruin)
Ghoul (Ghosts of the Deep)
WANTED (Spire of the Watcher)
Discerpter (Duality)
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