Destiny 2 Onslaught Mode Guide

The Destiny 2: Into the Light expansion comes to us, bringing many new things. A new weapon, new balances, many new things. But all of them are eclipsed by the Destiny 2 Onslaught mode. What’s this? Ok, it’s the new hybrid/Tower Defense mode, and we’ve dived into it before you, all just to provide the best Destiny 2 Onslaught mode guide. In our guide, you’ll find information not only about what the hell Light’s Onslaught mode is and when the Final Shape expansion is. You will find information about:

1. Tricks for the into the light’s onslaught mode.
2. Best Builds of the Onslaught mode in the destiny 2. For the Warlock. For the Titan, and for the hunter.

P.S. you also may be interested in our current compendium for the Destiny 2, which includes all about the Onslaught Activities, like:

• DESTINY 2 ONSLAUGHT MODE GUIDE;
• DESTINY 2 BRAVE ARSENAL GUIDE – WEAPON LIST AND DETAILS;
• How to Unlock and Get Superblack Shader Guide – Destiny 2.

And of course, with information in how to pass through all the 50 waves of onslaught. So, prepare your guns, Lightbearers, we’re dive to the new Tower Defense!

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What is Onslaught mode in Destiny 2

Onslaught mode? It’s Destiny 2’s fresh take on a horde mode, rolled out with the Into the Light update. Picture you and your squad, up to three players, holding down the fort against endless waves of baddies. It’s got that classic wave-based defense vibe but with a Destiny twist. Fans are hyped ’cause it’s not just about shooting; you’re setting up defenses, using your brains, and tackling bonus objectives. Lord Shaxx is running the show, and yeah, it’s not his usual Crucible gig.

Genre? It’s like if a wave-based shooter and a tower defense game had a Destiny-flavored baby. Loads of action, strategy with defenses, and all that good stuff.

Feature	Details
Challenge Mode	Dive into up to 50 waves in the Challenge version, facing escalating difficulties, including a Grandmaster level challenge.
Three Player Mode	Onslaught supports a three-player fireteam with matchmaking available, offering a cooperative horde defense experience. Higher difficulties may require pre-made teams.
Defenses	Spend scrap earned from killing enemies on defenses like trip mines and turrets to bolster your ADU’s security. Defenses can be upgraded for enhanced effectiveness.
Bonus Objectives	Engage in timely bonus objectives within waves for rewards such as heavy ammo crates, with challenges scaling in difficulty.
Lord Shaxx	Acting as the mode’s vendor, Shaxx opens his arsenal to aid Guardians, marking a new role outside of the Crucible.
Wave-Based	Experience a wave-based horde mode set in the Last City, defending against successive groups of enemies from the Fallen, Hive, and potentially Taken factions.
Rewards & Hype	Rewards include gear, materials, and unique items, with a new reputation called ‘Hype’ under Lord Shaxx. Chests are awarded every 10 waves, with Challenge mode offering double rewards.
Social Space & Maps	Mention of a new social space, with Onslaught battles taking place on multiple maps, including reworked PvP maps for new tactical challenges.
Enemy Variety	Encounter a mix of Fallen and Hive enemies, with Champions dropping valuable materials. The Taken are mentioned for other activities, suggesting varied enemy engagements.
Lore & Arsenal	The lore explains the necessity of building defenses in the Last City as we assault the Witness. Shaxx will reveal frowned-upon Crucible weapons for our use

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Expect a blend of strategy, teamwork, and good old shooting. Plus, it’s a chance to see the Last City in a new light (pun intended). And for those nostalgic for the Midnight Coup, you might see some familiar faces

How to pass through all the 50 waves in Destiny 2

Of course, to pass through all the 50 waves, you must be meta-equipped, and play the games, but we’re prepare you some obvious for us, but not for all obvious tricks, and advices. Of course, then Onslaught comes to us in the release (9 april), many things will be changed, but for today, we can advise you to collect the meta build from the following instruction in the next part of our article!

The ADU, or Automated Defense Unit, is your best bud in Onslaught mode. Think of it as the VIP you’re throwing everything to protect. If its health hits zero, it’s game over, so keep it healthy.

Now, onto the tips for handling those 50 waves:

1. ADU Health: Keep it topped off. Enemies drop stuff to fix it up. Don’t slack here.
2. Strategic Defense: Trip mines and turrets are your go-to. Put them where they’ll do the most damage without getting trashed too early.
3. Scrap Smart: You’re not swimming in scrap. Sometimes, save up and beef up what you’ve got instead of going on a spending spree.
4. ADU Moves: After every 10 waves, the ADU packs up and moves. Stay flexible and move your gear accordingly.
5. Bonus Objectives = Ammo: These can be a lifesaver. Completing them usually drops heavy ammo. Keep an eye out.
6. Roles in the Team: Split the work. Someone on bonus duty, others on defense, makes everything smoother.
7. Know Your Enemy: Each enemy type has its quirks. Figure them out and take them down faster.
8. Boss Fight Tricks: Boss augments are like cheat codes. Hit those bonus goals for an easier takedown.
9. Stay Moving: Don’t be an easy target. Keep those legs moving and stay alive.
10. Flex Your Loadout: Be ready to switch up your gear. Different waves might need different tools.

Remember, Onslaught’s a refreshing twist with plenty of excitement. Whether you’re a solo player getting matched with a team or bringing your own crew, it’s all about strategy, quick decisions, and a bit of chaos. Keep these tips in mind, and you’ll find playing through those waves a bit more doable

Recommended builds for the Destiny 2 OnSlaught mode

Before you will read this part of our recommendations, we want to inform you, about the article about the Destiny 2 Onslaught mode, was released (in a first draft) in a few days before the D2 Horde mode was released, so, some of our advices may be inaccurate, and the META builds with God Rolls will be another, but based on information we have, and we datamined, we can advise you the following builds

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Warlock Builds for Onslaught Mode

Phoenix Protocol Build

Ensures sustained healing and damage buffs by chaining Wells of Radiance, perfect for defending against waves of enemies.

Key Items	Description
Exotic: Phoenix Protocol	Central to chaining Wells of Radiance.
Weapons: Scatter Signal, Core Axises	Flexible choices with a preference for burst damage in hectic scenarios.
Mods: Solar Surge, Strand Surge, Strand Reserves	Enhances elemental damage and ammo efficiency.

A must-have for its defensive prowess, especially in harder modes.

Osmomancy Turret Build

Utilizes stasis turrets for crowd control, enhanced by Berry Bloodline for grenade regeneration and Devour for survivability.

Key Items	Description
Exotic: Osmomancy Gloves	For stasis turret deployment.
Weapons: Demolitionist Machine Gun (Void)	Paired with void for enhanced grenade energy regeneration.
Mods: Void Reserves, Stacks on Stacks, Charged Up	Focus on energy regeneration and grenade spamming.

Ideal for controlling enemy movement and maintaining high damage output.

Necrotic Thorn Build

Dominates with area damage through Thorn’s poison effects and Necrotic Grips. Ideal for group wipes and mini-boss damage.

Key Items	Description
Exotic: Necrotic Grips, Thorn	Thorn’s poison effect paired with Grips for collateral damage.
Mods: Double Kinetic Surge, Impact Induction, Thread of Generation	Enhances poison damage and melee-to-grenade energy conversion.

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Titan Builds for Onslaught Mode

Wormgod Caress Build

Amplifies melee damage significantly, excelling in close-quarters combat against crowds and tanky enemies.

Key Items	Description
Exotic: Wormgod Caress	Increases melee damage, crucial for the build’s strategy.
Weapons: Navigator, One-Two Punch Shotgun	Navigator sets up tangles, Shotgun for burst damage.
Mods: Unraveling Orbs, Thread of Warding/Propagation	For ability regeneration and enhanced survivability.

Brings unmatched brute force to the fray, a top pick for offensive Titans.

Arc Heart of Inmost Light Build:

Leverages storm grenades for continuous ad clear, using mods and aspects for maximum grenade regeneration.

Key Items	Description
Exotic: Heart of Inmost Light	Enhances grenade, melee, and barricade abilities.
Weapons: Demolitionist Song of Iute, Iterative Loop	For grenade energy on kills.
Mods: Spark of Amplitude, Spark of Ions, Stacks on Stacks	Aims for maximum grenade spam capability.

A powerful option for Titans preferring ranged destruction with constant storm grenade spam.

Severance Enclosure Build

Utilizes explosive melee attacks for substantial ad clear, supported by solar weaponry for versatility.

Key Items	Description
Exotic: Severance Enclosure	Enables explosive melee kills.
Weapons: Parabellum (Solar), Gjallarhorn	Parabellum for ad clear, Gjallarhorn for bosses.
Mods: Solar Surge, Ember of Empyrean	Boosts solar damage and provides survivability through healing.

Offers an explosive and dynamic playstyle, underused but highly effective for melee-focused players.

Hunter Builds for Onslaught Mode

Osmiomancy Dust Field Build

Achieves near-constant grenade availability, controlling large groups with ease.

Key Items	Description
Exotic: Renewal Grasps	Essential for spawning stasis crystals in grenades.
Weapons: Iterative Loop, Witherhoard	Demolitionist weapons for grenade energy.
Mods: Stacks on Stacks, Grenade Kickstart, Elemental Charge	Ensures rapid grenade regeneration and energy management.

A master of control, providing unparalleled area denial with frequent dust fields.

Gwisin Vest Bloodline Build

Utilizes synergies for invisibility, damage output, and survivability, making the hunter a versatile threat.

Key Items	Description
Exotic: Gwisin Vest, Gear Falcon’s Hauberk	Enables and enhances invisibility and volatile rounds.
Weapons: Buried Bloodline (with Catalyst)	Key for weakening and damaging targets.
Mods: Echo of Starvation, Echo of Cessation	Triggers devour and void breaches, boosting damage and survivability.

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Triton’s Vice Arc Build

A unique ad clear approach using glaive projectiles for area control and damage.

Key Items	Description
Exotic: Triton’s Vice	Central to the build’s strategy with glaive projectile detonations.
Weapons: Unexpected Resurgence GLA	For blinding effects and synergy with glaive.
Mods: Spark of Beacon, Flow State, Stacks on Stacks	Aims for sustainability and maximized damage output with glaive

A novel and effective method, ideal for players seeking to experiment with innovative gameplay techniques.

Rewards on the Destiny 2 Onslaught mode

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Weapon	Type	Ammo	Element
Hung Jury SR4	Scout Rifle	Primary	Kinetic
Midnight Coup	Hand Cannon	Primary	Kinetic
The Mountaintop	Grenade Launcher	Special	Kinetic
The Recluse	Submachine Gun	Primary	Void
Edge Transit	Grenade Launcher	Heavy	Void
Falling Guillotine	Sword	Heavy	Void
Hammerhead	Machine Gun	Heavy	Void
Blast Furnace	Pulse Rifle	Primary	Kinetic
Forbearance	Grenade Launcher	Special	Arc
Succession	Sniper Rifle	Special	Kinetic
Elsie’s Rifle	Pulse Rifle	Primary	Void
Luna’s Howl	Hand Cannon	Primary	Solar

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Also you can expect for the following loot items in the Destiny 2: Onslaught mode

Reward Type	Details
Exclusive Weapons	Midnight Coup, Hung Jury, more with unique perks.
Armor Sets	Onslaught-specific sets to showcase achievements.
Upgrade Materials	Cores, Prisms, Shards for gear optimization.
Cosmetics	Shaders, emblems, Ghost shells themed around Onslaught.
Ammo Crates	Bonus heavy ammo for completing objectives.
High-tier Gear	Legendary & Exotic loot from challenging waves.
‘Hype’ Reputation	Earned for upgrades and gear from Shaxx

Vendors of the Destiny 2: Onslaught mode

In Onslaught mode, the big man himself, Lord Shaxx, steps up as the vendor. You’ll find him hanging out in the Last City, gearing up Guardians with what they need for the upcoming march against the Witness. He’s opening up his arsenal to offer some firepower that’s usually not on the table. If you’re familiar with Shaxx from the Crucible, you’ll know where to look for him; just follow the sound of his booming voice and those towering horns.

Vendor	What Is He Selling?	Where It May Be Found
Lord Shaxx	Arsenal including exclusive weapons, armors, and possibly some frowned-upon Crucible goodies.	In the Last City, likely near his usual spot in the Tower or a specific location tied to the Onslaught mode activities.

Maps and Locations for the Destiny 2 Onslaught mode

Defending the Last City’s nooks and crannies and storming through some seriously spooky Pyramid ship hallways. Destiny 2: Onslaught mode throws you into the thick of it, transforming familiar PvP stomping grounds into your new favorite spots to unleash chaos. You’re not just running and gunning; you’re strategizing in every alley and turn, all jazzed up with a bit of Pyramid flair. It’s like meeting your old PvP maps for the first time again, but this time, they’ve got a dark, mysterious twist. Destiny 2: Onslaught mode is all about keeping you on your toes and making every location count.

Map Name	Description
Midtown	Destiny 2: Onslaught mode kicks off here, but it’s not your usual PvP playground. Expect some Pyramid magic changing up lanes and adding a fresh challenge.
Pyramid Ship	Not just for sightseeing; in Destiny 2: Onslaught mode, you’re here on business. Dunk sparks, face bosses, and defend against the Witness’s minions in close quarters.
The Last City	The heart of Destiny 2: Onslaught mode. Defend your home turf across various locations, each offering unique tactical challenges.

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Destiny 2: onslaught Currency — SCRAP

Scrap in Destiny 2: Onslaught mode is basically your do-it-all currency. Think of it as the cash you need to beef up your defenses. You bag this stuff by knocking down enemies. The more baddies you drop, the more scrap you pocket. It’s what you use to slap down trip mines, turrets, or even those handy decoys that keep the heat off you and your squad.

• Acquisition: Every enemy you take down drops scrap. More enemies, more scrap. Trip Mines drop 1.000 Scrap. Turrets – 2.000 Scrap. Decoys – 2.000 SCRAP
• Spending: Use scrap to place defenses around the ADU (your main thing to protect) or to beef up existing ones.
• Upgrades: Defenses aren’t static; they can be upgraded three times. Each level up increases effectiveness but also the scrap cost, exponentially.
• Choices: With a finite amount of scrap and increasing costs, you’ve got to make calls—spread out your defenses with basic coverage, or go all in on a few high-level powerhouses?
• Individual Economy: Scrap is personal. You earn it as a team, but everyone spends their stash individually. This means communication is key—you don’t want to double up unintentionally or leave a side undefended.
• Costs and Benefits: Initial defenses might be cheap, but fully upgrading a turret, for instance, can cost upwards of 12,000 scrap. Balancing immediate needs against future waves is a continuous challenge.
• Risk of Loss: Deploy smartly. If a defense gets destroyed, you’re re-buying and re-upgrading from square one.

Want to make those defenses meaner? Scrap’s your go-to for upgrades, making your gear hit harder, last longer, or shoot faster. But, here’s the kicker: it ain’t endless. You gotta be smart about where you spend it, especially since each upgrade’s price tag gets steeper. And if your gear gets trashed, you’re starting from scratch, no discounts. So, strategize, prioritize, and spend that scrap wisely to keep the enemy at bay.

Destiny 2: Onslaught mode by plot

The big bad Witness is making moves against our solar system, setting its sights right inside the Traveler. With Destiny 2’s Into the Light launch on April 9th, we’ve got Crow, Mara, and Osiris hustling to build a bridge into the Traveler to kick some Witness behind. But, as usual, the Witness ain’t playing nice, trying to keep us all cooped up in the Last City with every trick in the book.

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So, what’s our move? Destiny 2’s Onslaught mode is our training ground. It’s where we gear up, sharpen our skills, and snag some shiny new toys (thanks to Shaxx opening up his Brave Arsenal) to prep for the final showdown in the Final Shape. It’s all about breaking free, discovering new powers, and not letting the Witness keep us pinned down. Destiny 2’s Onslaught mode isn’t just another horde mode; it’s the battleground for our preparation against the looming threat, all while keeping our home safe from being overrun. So yeah, Destiny 2’s Onslaught mode is where it’s at for gearing up and getting ready to take on whatever the Witness throws our way.

Conclusion

Destiny 2: Onslaught mode, it’s clear this isn’t just another item on your Destiny to-do list. It’s a full-on strategic battleground where every decision counts, from choosing the right build to mastering the art of defense with that crucial scrap currency. Whether you’re strategizing defenses in the heart of the Last City or taking the fight to the Witness in the depths of a Pyramid ship, Onslaught mode demands more than just firepower—it asks for brains to match.

As you and your team gear up to face wave after relentless wave, remember: this mode is more than just survival; it’s about preparation for the ultimate showdown in the Final Shape. With Lord Shaxx providing the arsenal and the City as your arena, every round is an opportunity to refine your tactics and prove your mettle.

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For those ready to take on the challenge, keep those tips handy, lean into your team, and don’t forget—every enemy felled and every scrap spent brings you one step closer to victory. Destiny 2: Onslaught mode isn’t just a test of endurance; it’s a proving ground for Guardians ready to defend the light against all odds.

So, Lightbearers, it’s time to rally. Onslaught mode is more than just the latest addition to Destiny 2—it’s a call to arms, a chance to stand shoulder to shoulder with your fellow Guardians and push back the darkness threatening our home. Ready your weapons, strategize your defenses, and step into the fray.