All Destiny 2 Raids & Dungeons in release order

Destiny 2 offers a wide range of Raids and Dungeons that task players to overcome complex encounters and puzzles to claim their unique loot.

Often considered the pinnacle of end-game PvE, Raids are a six-player cooperative activity that sees players tackle a series of encounters, culminating in a final boss fight, typically requiring a range of mechanics to overcome.

Raids not only reward some of the best Exotic Weapons but also Destiny’s most exciting encounters, offering a mix of puzzles, DPS checks, and platforming sections that’ll test even the most skilled Guardians.

Dungeons, on the other hand, are like mini-raids but for three players. These were introduced with Forsaken, and once you get the mechanics of each down, they are a great alternative to running Strikes and Nightfalls. Each week there’s a different featured Dungeon and Raid, with that rotation determining which you can farm right now.

All Raids in Destiny 2

Here’s every Raid available right now, with the latest addition being Salvation’s Edge in Season 24:

Dungeon	Release Date
Last Wish	September 14, 2018
Garden of Salvation	October 5, 2019
Deep Stone Crypt	November 21, 2020
Vault of Glass*	May 22, 2021
Vow of the Disciple	March 5, 2022
King’s Fall*	September 18, 2022
Root of Nightmares	March 10, 2023
Crota’s End*	September 1, 2023
Salvation’s Edge	June 7, 2024

*Reprised Raid that originally appeared in Destiny 1.

Last Wish

• Location: The Dreaming City
• Release Date: September 14, 2018
• DLC: Forsaken

Available as part of the Forsaken Pack, Last Wish has a hefty runtime but features a load of memorable encounters. Players take on a corrupted Awoken, a Taken Spirekeeper, and get their first glimpse of an Ahamkara.

Not only is the One Thousand Voices Exotic available from this Raid, but its loot pool was reissued in Season 21 to feature some top-tier weapons, including Chattering Bone, The Supremacy, and Apex Predator.

Garden of Salvation

• Location: Moon
• Release Date: October 5, 2019
• DLC: Shadowkeep

Players hadn’t been to the Black Garden since Destiny 1’s campaign, but Garden of Salvation took them back to the mysterious, Darkness-laden setting to battle the Vex again. Garden of Salvation is one of the most challenging Raids currently in the game, but it’s a great time with a group of friends when it’s in the rotation.

As for loot, Divinity is the standout reward in this Raid, with the Exotic Trace Rifle being one of the best support weapons in Destiny 2. Unfortunately, the regular loot has been powercrept, which can make getting a team together for this Raid fairly difficult.

Deep Stone Crypt

• Location: Europa
• Release Date: November 21, 2020
• DLC: Beyond Light

Deep Stone Crypt sees players head into an orbital space station that they then crash into the surface of Europa, leading to an epic battle with Taniks The Abomination. Succeed, and you’ll get the chance to earn Eyes of Tomorrow, an Exotic Rocket Launcher with sensational tracking capabilities.

This is one of the most fun and beginner-friendly raids in the game, and it features the now iconic Space Walk. If you are looking for your first Raid, this is highly recommended, especially as it still offers some great loot with the likes of Succession, Heritage, and Commemoration all being available.

Vault of Glass

• Location: Legends
• Release Date: May 22, 2021
• DLC: Beyond Light

Vault of Glass was Destiny’s first-ever Raid, and it still holds up all of these years later. As it did in 2014, this classic Raid takes players to Venus to prevent the Vex from hopping across timelines, culminating in a final boss battle against Atheon. It remains a great introduction to Raids, and it’s free to play too.

While Vault of Glass’ loot table isn’t too great, it does have some standouts that make farming it worthwhile. These include the Vex Mythoclast Exotic, Corrective Measure, Vision of Confluence, and the ever-iconic Fatebringer.

Vow of the Disciple

• Location: Savathun’s Throne World
• Release Date: March 5, 2022
• DLC: The Witch Queen

The Witch Queen expansion added the Vow of the Disciple raid, which takes place on Savathun’s Throne World and sees players explore the inside of a huge pyramid ship. It’s a great raid – some might even argue the best – with a memorable boss encounter against Rhulk.

This Raid is absolutely stacked when it comes to loot too, with Deliverance, Cataclysmic, and Forbearance all being meta weapons. Those who enjoy using Pulse Rifles will want to pick up Collective Obligation too, with the Exotic being a solid option for Void builds.

King’s Fall

• Location: Legends
• Release Date: September 18, 2022
• DLC: The Witch Queen

Season of Plunder saw the revival of perhaps the most iconic raid in the franchise’s history, King’s Fall. In it, players travel to Oryx’s Dreadnaught and battle the Taken King himself. Between Golgoroth, the Warpriest, and Oryx, there are plenty of fun encounters, and everyone can try it out since this is a free to play Raid.

Despite being free to play, King’s Fall has some great loot, including Defiance of Yasmin, Qullim’s Terminus, and Zaouli’s Bane. By defeating Oryx, you can also get the Touch of Malice, an unusual Exotic Scout Rifle that uses the wielder’s lifeforce as ammo.

The Root of Nightmares

• Location: Neomuna
• Release Date: March 10, 2023
• DLC: Lightfall

Root of Nightmares sees Guardians enter a pyramid ship to investigate the resurrection of an all too familiar entity, Nezarec. The raid is absolutely mesmerizing and is visually nothing like we’ve seen in Destiny 2 before, making it a must play experience.

It is a relatively easy Raid too, so it’s nice and easy to farm for the meta weapons on offer. This includes the exceptional Exotic that is Conditional Finality, which has dominated PvP since it was released, as well as Rufus’s Fury, Acasia’s Dejection, and Briar’s Contempt, all of which are great options.

Crota’s End

• Location: Legends
• Release Date: September 1, 2023
• DLC: Lightfall

Having originally appeared back in Destiny 1, Crotas’ End was reprised in Lightfall, bringing back a classic Raid with all kinds of twists. Most notably, a new buff juggling mechanic has been added that you’ll need to master to clear every encounter that requires perfect communication with your team.

You’ll want to farm this Raid too, as Nechochasm is one of the best add-clear Exotics in the game. Equally, Legendary weapons like Song of Ir Yut, Abyss Defiant, and Word of Crota are all best-in-class in their respective roles.

Salvation’s Edge

• Location: The Pale Heart
• Release Date: June 7, 2024
• DLC: The Final Shape

The entirety of Destiny’s story led to this Raid, where Guardians finally get to confront the Witness. It’s a race against the universe’s greatest evil, which wants to create the final shape, freezing all life for the rest of time. Your task? Stop it and destroy the Darkness once and for all.

For those who aren’t into lore, you’ll be more interested in this Raid’s loot, which includes the rather excellent Euphony, just one of three Special Linear Fusion Rifles in the sandbox. There’s also a bow that gets Voltshot, a Pulse rifle with ludircrous DPS, and a Sword with a really funny name. This Raid has truly got it all.

All Dungeons in Destiny 2

Here’s every Dungeon available right now, with the latest addition being Warlord’s Ruin in Season 23:

Dungeon	Release Date
The Shattered Throne	September 25, 2018
Pit of Heresy	October 29, 2019
Prophecy	June 9, 2020
Grasp of Avarice	December 7, 2021
Duality	May 27, 2022
Spire of the Watcher	December 9, 2022
Ghosts of the Deep	May 26, 2023
Warlord’s Ruin	December 1, 2023

The Shattered Throne

• Location: The Dreaming City
• Release Date: September 25, 2018
• DLC: Forsaken

Destiny 2’s first Dungeon offers a trip to the Ascendant Realm to battle Savathun’s daughter. It’s not the toughest activity, but that does make it ideal for Dungeon newcomers, and the addition of the Wish-Ender Exotic quest certainly adds to its longevity, giving New Light good reason to visit.

The rest of this Dungeon’s loot was reissued in Season 23. While this wasn’t quite as impactful as some other loot refreshes, the likes of Retold Tale, Vouchsafe, and Waking Vigil all have their uses.

Pit of Heresy

• Location: Moon
• Release Date: October 29, 2019
• DLC: Shadowkeep

Pit of Heresy takes place on the Moon and pits players against Zulmak. The Hive-themed Dungeon is essential for the Xenophage quest, but it’s fun in its own right too, with Crota’s daughters even making an appearance. It’s a genuinely great Dungeon, especially if you love the Hive, or more specifically, killing the Hive.

Unfortunately, Pit of Heresy has not aged well, with its loot being very poor these days. In the future, Bungie may refresh its loot or even make it craftable, but until then, there’s not much reason to complete it more than once.

Prophecy

• Location: Legends
• Release Date: June 9, 2020
• DLC: Shadowkeep

Prophecy is one of Destiny’s most memorable Dungeons, thanks to its colorful aesthetic. It’s set in the realm of The Nine and features a recurring mote mechanic where players need to be mindful of where they’re standing. It also has a Sparrow section set on a fabric-like pathway where the slightest wrong move can spell doom, though the Skimmer does somewhat trivalize that these days.

Despite being an older Dungeon, Prophecy’s loot is actually great, as it was refreshed in Season 23. Thanks to these weapons getting refreshed, the likes of Prosecutor, Darkest Before, and Adjudicator are all exceptional options that you’ll want to farm god rolls for.

Grasp of Avarice

• Location: Cosmodrome
• Release Date: December 7, 2021
• DLC: Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack

A treasure-filled dive into the first game’s infamous Loot Cave, Grasp of Avarice. Full of booby traps, exploding engrams, and a challenging Sparrow section that has you racing against time, this is Bungie’s ultimate tribute to long-serving Guardians.

It doesn’t hurt that completing Grasp of Avarice is part of the Gjallarhorn quest, meaning finishing it will get you closer to owning the franchise’s most iconic rocket launcher. Also, Matador 64 can be farmed here, which happens to be one of the most dominant PvP weapons of all time.

Duality

• Location: Moon
• Release Date: May 27, 2022
• DLC: The Witch Queen

Duality is a wild Dungeon, with players infiltrating Emperor Calus’ consciousness to find what secrets he is hiding. Inside, you’ll find that Calus is split between Light and Darkness, meaning you’ll navigate through two separate realms in the same space.

The final encounter against Caiatl’s Nightmare can be a little maddening on higher difficulties, but with weapons like the Exotic Heartshadow sword up for grabs, it’s worth persevering. If Swords aren’t your thing, Stormchaser, Unforgiven, and Fixed Odds are all great weapons too.

Spire of the Watcher

• Location: Savathun’s Throne World
• Release Date: December 9, 2022
• DLC: The Witch Queen

The Vex are back at it again, this time taking over the Ares Spire on Mars, hoping to stop the Vanguard’s plan to rebuild the Warmind. Naturally, that’s a problem you’ll have to deal with, but there are plenty of reasons why you should care beyond the story.

Sure, Terminus Horizon is great, and Hierachy of Needs is a damn powerful Exotic, but really, you just want the cowboy clothes for each class. Regardless of whether you are a space magician, one punch man, or a slick assassin, there’s never a time where a cowboy hat isn’t fashionable.

Ghosts of the Deep

• Location: Legends
• Release Date: May 26, 2023
• DLC: Lightfall

Those wanting a challenge from their Dungeons will love Ghosts of the Deep, which is by far the most difficult Dungeon ever made. The challenge is worthwhile, though, as this place is beautiful, letting Guardians delve into the oceans of Titan in pursuit of powerful loot.

It certainly delivers too, with No Survivors, Cold Comfort, and New Pacific Epitaph all being among the best weapons of their respective elements. Equally, this Dungeon’s Exotic – The Navigator – single-handedly made Strand Titans the best DPS class in the game, and it remains a powerful combination to this day.

Warlord’s Ruin

• Location: EDZ
• Release Date: December 1, 2023
• DLC: Lightfall

The Taken have overrun a Dark Age castle in the EDZ, which looks to be getting out of hand. It’s on you to head over and shut down the operation, but don’t be surprised if the Taken’s most powerful combatants have something else planned.

Loot-wise, you’ll want to primarily hunt two weapons here: Buried Bloodline and Indebted Kindness. These rocket pistols are incredibly strong and a must-have for anyone looking to enhance their loadouts.

To beat these Dungeons and Raids, you’ll need the best PvE weapons possible, as well as optimized Hunter builds, Titan builds, and Warlock builds. Having all of these will make completing encounters much easier and even open up the possibility of Soloing Dungeons for skilled players.