Destiny 2's Rite of the Nine: All about dungeons, difficulty levels and weapon rewards

Bungie has set May 6 as the launch date for Rite of the Nine in Destiny 2. This new event arrives after Heresy Act 3 launched on April 1. Players will have until July 15 to complete challenges and earn rewards before the new expansion Frontiers begins.

Guardians will return to The Third Spire, which first appeared during Trials of the Nine in Destiny 2 Year 1. This social space will act as the central hub for the event. Players can collect bounties and select weapon attunements from The Emissary, the event’s vendor.

Dungeons

During the event, players will revisit three existing dungeons. Each dungeon has new loot tables with updated weapons. The three dungeons included are Prophecy, Spire of the Watcher and Ghosts of the Deep.


These dungeons will rotate weekly. It is not yet confirmed if weapons will drop universally or remain tied to their dungeon of origin.

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Difficulty Levels

Rite of the Nine will feature three difficulty levels. These allow players of all skill levels to take part.

Explorer is for players who are new to dungeons. This mode includes tooltips to guide fireteams.

Eternity is for experienced players and represents the standard difficulty.

Ultimatum is the hardest difficulty. It offers Adept versions of weapons and is similar to Contest Mode.

Weapon Rewards

Twelve weapons will be available during Rite of the Nine. Each dungeon contributes four weapons. These weapons have been visually redesigned and include new perk options.

Players can also find special versions called Holofoil weapons. These feature animated skins. Adept versions of weapons can drop with multiple perks, offering more build options.

FAQs

What is the start date for Rite of the Nine in Destiny 2?
The Rite of the Nine begins on May 6, 2025, and ends on July 15, 2025.

What are Holofoil weapons in Rite of the Nine?
Holofoil weapons are special animated variants of event weapons that drop during gameplay.