With the release of Destiny 2’s “The Edge of Fate” expansion, players gained access to a host of new features, including a more intuitive Portal for activity discovery, new Exotic weapons, and a dedicated shooting range for loadout testing. A particularly impactful addition is the system of World Tiers, which provides a dynamic way to adjust the difficulty of patrol zones and influence the quality of drops. This guide will detail how to unlock higher difficulty levels, how to switch between them, and the benefits of embracing a greater challenge.
Overview of Destiny 2 World Tiers:
- Brave
- Legendary
- Fabled (recommended 150 Power)
- Mythic (recommended 200 Power)
Unlocking Fabled and Mythic World Tiers
While Brave and Legendary difficulties are accessible from the outset, the Fabled and Mythic World Tiers require a specific prerequisite. To unlock these higher difficulties, you must successfully complete the main campaign of “The Edge of Fate” expansion. Whether you finish it on Normal or Legendary difficulty, the completion will grant access. However, finishing the campaign on Legendary difficulty is advisable, as it typically boosts your Power level to 100 or above, making the transition to the more demanding Fabled and Mythic tiers smoother.
How to Change Destiny 2 World Tiers
Adjusting your current World Tier is a simple process. Open your in-game map and locate the World Tier option. Select it, and then choose your desired difficulty level from the available options. If you are specifically landing on Kepler from another destination, you can also select the World Tier using a prominent skull icon displayed on the map.
Destiny 2 World Tier Difficulty Differences and Rewards
Each World Tier introduces unique modifiers that intensify the gameplay and enhance the rewards. Here`s a breakdown of what to expect at each level:
Brave
- No reward multiplier is applied.
- No additional mission modifiers or combatant adjustments are active.
Legendary
- Reward Multiplier: x2
- Combatant difficulty dynamically scales with fireteam size, and limitations on revives are imposed.
- Players will encounter a greater number of heavily shielded and highly aggressive enemies.
- Combatants possess increased health pools and are more resistant to stunning effects.
Fabled
- Reward Multiplier: x3
- All modifiers from Legendary difficulty are in effect.
- Enemies with “banes” (specific resistances or immunities) appear more frequently.
- Player Power level is capped at 30 levels below that of the combatants, significantly increasing the challenge.
Mythic
- Reward Multiplier: x4 (Maximum)
- All modifiers from Fabled difficulty apply.
- The radar is completely disabled, requiring heightened environmental awareness.
- Player Power level is capped at 40 levels below that of the combatants, representing the ultimate test of skill.
Increasing your World Tier in Destiny 2 is highly beneficial for acquiring superior gear and unlocking exclusive content. Fabled and Mythic difficulties, in particular, grant access to new quests, unique armor set bonuses, shaders, emblems, and more. Playing at higher tiers also contributes to various Triumphs that can only be completed under specific difficulty conditions. The increased reward multiplier at higher tiers means you`ll receive more loot from activities, making the process of farming for specific weapons and armor considerably more efficient.
As you traverse the planet Kepler, you may encounter chests that require deciphering an unfamiliar language or utilizing location-specific abilities to unlock their contents. Additionally, after completing the campaign, you can embark on quests to obtain new Exotic weapons, such as the powerful Destiny 2 Graviton Spike.