With a whole new season, Season of the Wish brings new challenges to players which will either have them complete season-related activities or standard ones.
Rewards obtained from the Weekly Challenges often include XP and Brightdust just like the previous seasons in Destiny 2.
By completing these Weekly Challenges, players can level up faster and progress more into the more difficult ones that come within the upcoming weeks.
Week 1 Challenges
Wishseeker I
Complete Week 1 of “Wishing All the Best”
- Complete the first week of the seasonal quest
Rewards: Challenger XP+
The City A Wish Built
Complete Dreaming City public events, Lost Sectors, and patrols. (Blind Well runs grant you additional progress upon completion)
- Complete activities in the Dreaming City (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP++
Dragon’s Defender I
Defeat combatants using Solar Weapons. (Additional progress for Solar Rocket Launcher final blows
- Reach 100% progress
Rewards: Challenger XP++
Silver Blade
Acquire the “Swords and Signs” Triumph. (Completed by defeating targets with Swords and Solar melee abilities)
- Defeat 100 combatants with Swords
- Defeat 50 combatants with Solar melee
Rewards: Challenger XP+ (Triumph unlocks The Witcher Emblem called “The Never Lost, Never Found”
EDZ Activities
While you are in the EDZ (European Dead Zone), you must gain progress by completing bounties, patrols, public events, and lost sectors.
- Complete activities in the EDZ (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+, Bright Dust
Focused Intention
Defeat combatants by scoring final blows with weapons that use Primary ammo when playing in Ritual Activities. (Crucible, Gambit, and Vanguard activities)
- Primary ammo weapon kills (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+++, Bright Dust
Week 2 Challenges
Wishseeker II
Complete Week 2 of “Wishing All the Best”
- Complete the second week of the seasonal quest
Rewards: Challenger XP+
Inner Fires
Get Solar, Void, or Strand final blows. (Bonus progression for scorch, volatile, and suspended final blows)
- Complete subclass final blows (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP++
Foes of the Dragon: Taken
Defeat Taken combatants anywhere throughout the system. (Taken defeating in Riven’s Lair or The Coil provides more progress)
Additionally, you will need to complete pathways in Riven’s Lair or The Coil.
- Defeat 125 Taken
- Complete 8 Pathways in Riven’s Lair or The Coil
Rewards: Challenger XP++
Dragon’s Defender II
Defeat targets with Shotguns and Bows. (Additional progress from Guardian final blows and in Riven’s Lair or The Coil)
- Deal Shotgun/Bow final blows (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+
Absolutely Stunning
Stun Champions anywhere in the system.
- Stun 50 Champions
Rewards: Challenger XP+++, Bright Dust
The Sun’s Fire
Defeat Guardians with Solar damage in the Crucible.
- Guardian Solar Final Blows (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+, Bright Dust
Week 3 Challenges
Wishseeker III
Complete Week 3 of “Wishing All the Best”
- Complete the third week of the seasonal quest
Rewards: Challenger XP+
Elemental Extremes
Get final blows using Arc, Solar, or Stasis subclasses. Bonus progression is gained when jolt, ignite, and shatter final blows occur.
- Complete subclass final blows (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP++
Foes of the Dragon: Scorn
Defeat Scorn anywhere in the system. Additional progress is granted for defeating Scorn in Riven’s Lair or The Coil seasonal activities.
Additionally, you will need to defeat Glass Collectors in The Coil.
- Defeat 125 Scorn
- Defeat 3 Glass Collectors
Rewards: Challenger XP+
Dragon’s Defender III
Defeat targets with Pulse or Fusion Rifles. Additional progress is gained from defeating Guardians and final blows in Riven’s Lair or The Coil.
- Pulse/Fusion Rifle Final Blows (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+
Round and Round We Go
Generate Orbs of Power in Ritual Playlists. (Vanguard, Gambit and Crucible)
- Generate Orbs of Power (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+++, Bright Dust
Trial By Firing Squad
Win multiple rounds in the Trials of Osiris.
- Win 10 Rounds in the Trials of Osiris
Rewards: Trials of Osiris Weapon, Challenger XP++, Bright Dust
Week 4 Challenges
Wishseeker IV
Complete Week 4 of “Wishing All the Best”
- Complete the fourth week of the seasonal quest
Rewards: Challenger XP+
Wishing Well
Open chest in the Riven’s Lair and The Coil activities.
- Open Chets (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP++
Foes of the Dragon: Vex
Defeat Vex found anywhere in the System. (Vex defeated in Riven’s Lair or The Coil activities provides bonus progress)
Additionally, you will need to break pots in The Coil.
- Defeat 125 Vex
- Break 10 pots
Rewards: Challenger XP+
Fond Farewells
Complete the “Starcrossed” Exotic Mission.
Rewards: Challenger XP+
Gotta Win Them All
Complete Vanguard, Gambit, or Crucible Playlists. (Additional progress for higher difficulties of Vanguard or winning Gambit or Crucible matches)
- Complete activities (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP++, Bright Dust
Grandmaster
Complete any Nightfall strike on Grandmaster difficulty.
- Complete 1 Nightfall Strike (Grandmaster)
Rewards: Challenger XP+++, Bright Dust
Week 5 Challenges
Wishseeker V
Complete Week 5 of “Wishing All the Best”
- Complete the fifth week of the seasonal quest
Rewards: Challenger XP+
Dreamcrusher
Defeat bosses and minibosses in Riven’s Lair or The Coil.
- Defeat Bosses (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+
Dragon’s Defender IV
Defeat targets with Hand Cannons or Submachine Guns. (Mor progress for Guardian final blows and final blows within Riven’s Lair or The Coil.)
- Hand Cannon/Submachine Gun Final Blows (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+
Neptune Activities
Complete bounties, patrols, public events, and Lost Sectors in Neomuna.
- Complete activities (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+, Bright Dust
Commendation Appreciation
Earn progress for giving commendations in Vanguard, Crucible, and Gambit activities.
- Commend Fireteam Members (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP, Bright Dust
Potent Projectiles
Defeat Guardians in Crucible or Gambit with Bows, Hand Cannons, Pulse Rifles, Auto Rifles or Rocket Launchers. (More progress granted for Rocket Launcher final blows)
- Defeat Guardians (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+, Bright Dust
Boss Battle
Defeat bosses in strikes or Vanguard playlists. (Bonus progress for defeating them on Hero difficulty or higher.)
- Defeat Bosses (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+++, Bright Dust
Week 6 Challenges
Wishseeker VI
Complete Week 6 of “Wishing All the Best”
- Complete the sixth week of the seasonal quest
Rewards: Challenger XP+
Dragon Delves
Complete pathways in Riven’s Lair and The Coil.
- Complete 30 Pathways
Rewards: Challenger XP++
Mod Collector
Unlock Artifact Mods.
- Unlock 12 Artifact Mods
Rewards: Challenger XP++, Bright Dust
Iron Sharpens Iron
Complete Iron Banner Matches. Earn bonus progress for winning.
- Finish Iron Banner Matches (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+, Bright Dust
Rapid Precision
Get rapid precision final blows. Earn bonus progress when defeating Guardians and for every target defeated after the second one.
- Rapidly defeat targets (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+++, Bright Dust
Week 7 Challenges
Wishseeker VII
Complete Week 7 of “Wishing All the Best.”
- Complete the seventh week of the seasonal quest
Rewards: Challenger XP+
Swift Dispersal
Rapidly defeat combatants in Riven’s Lair or The Coil. Additional progress is granted from final blows within The Coil.
Additionally, you will need to collect Wishing Glass Shards in The Coil.
- Rapidly defeat targets (Reach 100% progress)
- Collect Shards (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+
Dragon’s Defender V
Defeat targets with Trace Rifles or Linear Fusion Rifles. Bonus progress is earned for killing Guardians and final blows within Riven’s Lair or The Coil.
- Trace Rifle/Linear Fusion Rifle final blows (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+
On A Whim
Acquire Chivalric Fire. (Reward for reaching rank 16 with any vendor)
- Acquire weapon
Rewards: Challenger XP++, Bright Dust
Expedited Violence
Rapidly defeat targets in Crucible or Gambit matches or Vanguard activities. Earn bonus progress for Guardian final blows.
- Rapidly defeat combatants (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP++, Bright Dust
Weight of Dreams
Deal final blows with Heavy ammo weapons in ritual activities. Bonus progress is gained for using Rocket Launchers or by defeating Guardians.
- Power Weapon final blows (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP++, Bright Dust
Flourish of Power
Defeat Guardians in the Mayhem playlist with Super abilities.
- Defeat 25 Guardians
Rewards: Challenger XP+, Bright Dust
Darkest Nightfall
Complete any Nightfall Strike on Hero difficulty or higher. More progress is gained when doing Nightfall strikes above Hero difficulty.
- Complete 4 Nightfall Strikes
Rewards: Nightfall Weapon, Challenger XP++, Bright Dust
Mid-Range Calibration
Calibrate mid-range weapons such as Hand Cannons, Glaives, Auto Rifles, Fusion Rifles, and Machine Guns. Bonus progress is gained for defeating Guardians.
- Calibrate weapons (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP++, Bright Dust
Week 8 Challenges
Better Half
Complete the Exotic mission called “Starcrossed” on Legend difficulty.
- Complete Starcrossed (Legend)
Rewards: Challenger XP++
Nest Egg
Complete The Coil activity and access the Chamber of Wishes.
- Access Chamber of Wishes
Rewards: Challenger XP+
Ritual Ornament
Acquire any ornament for the Season ritual weapon.
- Obtain weapon ornament
Rewards: Challenger XP+++, Bright Dust
Taking All Challenges
Complete weekly playlist challenges.
- Complete challenges (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+, Bright Dust
Fleeting Glory
Complete Crucible matches in the Competitive Playlist. You will earn more progress for winning.
- Complete Crucible matches (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP++, Bright Dust
Life Dispersion
Defeat enemies with the Solar, Stasis, or Strand subclass in Gambit matches. Additional progress is gained for ability final blows and defeating Guardians.
- Defeat enemies with the mentioned subclasses (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP++, Bright Dust
Kinetic Forces
Get final blows with Kinetic Weapons. Bonus progress for defeating Guardians.
- Kinetic weapon final blows (Reach 100% progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP++, Bright Dust
Week 9 Challenges
Dragon’s Defender VI
Defeat targets with Pulse or Scout Rifles. Additional progress is gained from Guardian final blows or final blows done within Riven’s Lair or The Coil.
- Defeat targets with Pulse or Scout Rifles (Reach 100% Progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+
Lost In The Legend
Complete a Lost Sector on Legend or higher.
- Complete 1 Lost Sector (Legend)
Rewards: Challenger XP+, Bright Dust
Overspecialized
Get final blows with Energy Weapons in ritual activities. (Bonus progress for defeating Guardians)
- Special Ammo Weapon Final Blows (Reach 100% Progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+, Bright Dust
Eyeing Iron
Complete Crucible matches. (Bonus progress for Iron Banner victories)
- Complete Crucible Matches (Reach 100% Progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+, Bright Dust
Ultimate Champion
Defeat Champions in any Nightfall strike on Hero difficulty or higher. (Bonus progress for completing higher difficulty tiers)
- Defeat Champions (Reach 100% Progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP+, Bright Dust
Calibrate Close Range
Calibrate close-range weapons such as Sidearms, Submachine Guns, Shotguns, Glaives, and Swords. (Bonus progress for defeating Guardians).
- Calibrate Close-Range Weapons (Reach 100% Progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP++, Bright Dust
Week 10 Challenges
Nyahamkara Hunt
Find 7 of Queen Mara’s loyal companions. (Starcats)
- Collect 7 Starcats
Rewards: Challenger XP+
Throne World Activities
Complete bounties and earn progress by completing patrols, public events, and looting Lost Sectors in the Throne World.
- Complete Activities (Reach 100% Progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP, Bright Dust
Last Rites
Get ability final blows in Crucible, Gambit, and Vanguard. (Bonus progress for Guardian final blows)
- Ability Final Blows (Reach 100% Progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP++, Bright Dust
Most Dangerous Prey
Defeat Guardians in Gambit or Crucible.
- Eliminate 25 Guardians
Rewards: Challenger XP+, Bright Dust
Momentum Crash
Defeat Guardians in Momentum Control. (More progress gained with Zone Advantage)
- Defeat 50 Guardians
Rewards: Challenger XP+, Bright Dust
Bank, Kill, Repeat
Earn points by banking Motes, defeating Blockers, and defeating Guardians in Gambit.
- Score 50 Points
Rewards: Challenger XP, Bright Dust
Calibrate Long Range
Calibrate long-range weapons such as Pulse Rifles, Bows, and Trace Rifles. (Bonus progress for defeating Guardians).
- Calibrate long-range weapons (Reach 100% Progress)
Rewards: Challenger XP++, Bright Dust
Seasonal Challenge
A Wish Fulfilled
Complete all Season of the Wish challenges.
- Complete all 66 challenges
Rewards: Large Bright Dust Pile
Verdict
Bungie has done it again and has brought the Guardians even more to complete during the season, which provides you with a good boost in XP throughout the season.
While some of these challenges may require you to go beyond your normal routine, most of them are easy to complete.
By completing weekly challenges, you get more XP that provides the Season of the Wish Artifact as well as your Seasonal Rank more benefits.
