Syndicates in Destiny 2 provide Guardians with structured factions to align with, offering rewards, unique Renegade Abilities, and exclusive gear as you progress through the Lawless Frontier.
Joining a syndicate allows you to participate in weekly contracts, complete objectives, and earn Dark Matter Ingots to unlock weapons, upgrades, and cosmetic rewards tied to each faction.
Each syndicate has its own personality, specialties, and tactical advantages, making choice and dedication important for Guardians who want to maximize seasonal progression and exclusive loot.
What Are Syndicates?
Syndicates are factions in Destiny 2 that operate in the Lawless Frontier, offering contracts, gear, and Renegade Abilities while providing structured ways to progress your Guardian Rank.
Each faction has unique rewards and playstyles, from the chaotic Pikers to the militarized Totality Division or technologically advanced Tharsis Reformation, giving players different combat advantages.
By completing objectives, depositing Dark Matter Ingots, and using faction-specific gear, Guardians can rank up with a syndicate to unlock upgrades, exclusive items, and cosmetic rewards.
How To Choose A Syndicate?
To choose a syndicate, visit its banner in the Tharsis Outpost and interact with it to pledge your allegiance and activate the faction.
Once activated, your selected syndicate determines which Priority Contracts you receive, influences contract quality, and boosts reputation gains for completed objectives in the Lawless Frontier.
After selecting a faction, focus on completing its contracts and depositing Dark Matter Ingots to steadily increase rank and unlock gear, Renegade Abilities, and cosmetic rewards.
All Syndicates
The Pikers
The Pikers are a chaotic faction of Fallen in Destiny 2, operating outside the structured hierarchy of the traditional Houses and roaming the Lawless Frontier in search of loot and infamy.
They favor reckless attacks and guerrilla-style tactics, often ambushing Guardians or rival scavengers, making them unpredictable foes for anyone venturing into their territory.
The Pikers Rewards
- Rank 1 – Dark Matter Ingots can be deposited for a chance to get gear, including the Refurbished A499. Also allows you to upgrade Chop Shop (Renegade Ability) to Level 4. Small Weekly Shipments can be earned by completing Piker Priority Contracts.
- Rank 2 – You may access the Piker gear shop and purchase Refurbished A499 and Blade Focus I for Credits. Pikers share their access codes, allowing you to access locked areas in the Lawless Frontier.
- Rank 3 – Piker Mortar (Renegade Ability) can now be purchased and upgraded through level 4 for Credits. Large Weekly Shipments can be earned. Higher quality Piker Contracts can appear.
- Rank 4 – All gear shops in Tharsis Bazaar offer 1 additional discounted purchase per day. Piker gear shop offers 2 discounted purchases of Refurbished A499 per day. Blade Focus II can be purchased. Piker Renegade Abilities can be upgraded to Level 6.
- Rank 5 – Blade Focus III can be purchased from the gear shop. Piker gear shop offers 3 discounted purchases of Refurbished A499 per day. Massive Weekly Shipments can be earned. Piker Renegade Abilities can be fully upgraded.
- Piker Pride (Rank 5) – Shader.
The Pikers Renegade Abilities
- Falcon – Calls in a Falcon attack vehicle that provides both mobility and offensive support in the field.
- Piker Mortar – Calls in Piker Mortar that launches homing missiles at targets in the area.
Totality Division
The Totality Division is a faction within the Barant Imperium, led by Enforcer Rao, operating on the Lawless Frontier as both an enforcer of order and a rival syndicate.
They maintain strict control over territories, combining military precision with syndicate influence, making them formidable opponents for Guardians navigating the chaotic frontier.
Totality Division Rewards
- Rank 1 – Dark Matter Ingots can be deposited for a chance to get gear, including the Modified B-7 Pistol. Also allows you to upgrade Imperium Pod (Renegade Ability) to Level 4. Small Weekly Shipments can be earned by completing Totality Division Priority Contracts.
- Rank 2 – You may access the Totality Division gear shop and purchase the Modified B-7 Pistol and Crystal Strength I for Credits. The Totality Division shares their access codes, allowing you to access locked areas in the Lawless Frontier.
- Rank 3 – Imperium Behemoth (Renegade Ability) can now be purchased and upgraded through level 4 for Credits. Large Weekly Shipments can be earned. Higher quality Totality Division Contracts can appear.
- Rank 4 – All gear shops in Tharsis Bazaar offer 1 additional discounted purchase per day. Totality gear shop offers 2 discounted purchases of the Modified B-7 Pistol per day. Crystal Strength II can be purchased. Totality Division Renegade Abilities can be upgraded to Level 6.
- Rank 5 – Crystal Strength III can be purchased from the gear shop. Totality gear shop offers 3 discounted purchases of the Modified B-7 Pistol per day. Massive Weekly Shipments can be earned. Totality Division Renegade Abilities can be fully upgraded.
- Totality Chic (Rank 5) – Shader.
Totality Division Renegade Abilities
- Imperium Drop Pod – Calls down a modified Imperium drop pod that slams into the ground, damaging combatants on impact. The pod also contains weapon ammo.
- Imperium Behemoth – Calls in a pilotable Imperium Behemoth war machine at the beacon’s location.
Tharsis Reformation
The Tharsis Reformation is a faction of Vex that broke away from the Conductor’s control to pursue independence and operate freely on the Lawless Frontier.
They aim to establish themselves as a dominant syndicate, using their advanced technology and strategic precision to outmaneuver rivals and expand their influence.
Tharsis Reformation Rewards
- Rank 1 – Dark Matter Ingots can be deposited for a chance to get gear, including the All for Nothing pulse rifle. Also allows you to upgrade Vex Deflector (Renegade Ability) to Level 4. Small Weekly Shipments can be earned by completing Piker Priority Contracts.
- Rank 2 – You may access the Reformation gear shop and purchase All or Nothing and Forceful Blade I for Credits. Tharsis Reformation shares their access codes, allowing you to access locked areas in the Lawless Frontier.
- Rank 3 – Vex Stun Field (Renegade Ability) can now be purchased and upgraded through level 4 for Credits. Large Weekly Shipments can be earned. Higher quality Tharsis Reformation Contracts can appear.
- Rank 4 – All gear shops in Tharsis Bazaar offer 1 additional discounted purchase per day. The Reformation gear shop offers 2 discounted purchases of All or Nothing per day. Forceful Blade II can be purchased. Tharsis Reformation Renegade Abilities can be upgraded to Level 6.
- Rank 5 – Forceful Blade III can be purchased from the gear shop. Tharsis Reformation gear shop offers 3 discounted purchases of All or Nothing per day. Massive Weekly Shipments can be earned. Tharsis Reformation Renegade Abilities can be fully upgraded.
- Vex Affect (Rank 5) – Shader.
Tharsis Reformation Renegade Abilities
- Vex Deflector – Calls in a defensive Vex Deflector dome that absorbs and reflects incoming fire. Targets who pass through the dome are damaged and jolted.
- Vex Stun Field – Creates a Vex-derived field that blinds and damages targets.
Verdict
Syndicates in Destiny 2 provide Guardians with structured ways to progress, earn exclusive gear, and gain Renegade Abilities, making them a core part of seasonal advancement.
By choosing a faction and completing contracts, players can steadily rank up, access unique weapons, shaders, and ships, and unlock upgrades tailored to their playstyle.
Whether you favor chaos, precision, or technological superiority, participating in syndicates allows for flexible strategies while offering consistent rewards for those who grind for them.
