Destiny 2 Solstice 2022 Guide: Maximize Rewards and Gear

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Intro

Solstice 2022 in Destiny 2 is live from July 19 to August 9, 2022, bringing new challenges, exclusive rewards, and the first-ever armor reroll system. Whether you’re chasing the Something New Stasis Hand Cannon, upgrading Candescent Armor, or completing the new Event Card, here’s everything you need to know.

Event Card: Your Solstice Progress Tracker

The Event Card organizes your Solstice objectives and rewards:

Free Event Card Upgraded Event Card (1,000 Silver)
Kindling for armor upgrades Exclusive cosmetics (e.g., Hyperborean Pinion Sparrow)
Flamekeeper title Event Tickets for additional rewards
Event Challenges Skateboarding Emote, Platinum Osprey Ship

 

Tip: Upgrading the Event Card isn’t mandatory to enjoy Solstice activities, but it offers extra cosmetic rewards. Don’t forget to spend Event Tickets before Solstice ends!

How to Start Solstice 2022

  • Visit Eva Levante in the Tower to get your Candescent Armor Set and start the event quest.
  • Equip the Solstice armor to earn Silver Leaves during activities like Strikes, Crucible, and Gambit.
  • Use Bonfire Bash, the new Solstice activity, to convert Silver Leaves into Silver Ash and stoke the central bonfire.

Bonfire Bash Activity

Objective Tips
Defeat minibosses (Ignition Carriers). Focus on farming Ignition Carriers to maximize Silver Ash conversion.
Collect Igniter Orbs. Throw orbs into the bonfire to stoke flames and earn better rewards.
Deal with Taken Interference. Destroy Blights to resume stoking the bonfire.
Final Boss: Heat Drinker. Defeat the boss to unlock loot—don’t forget to collect rewards from the bonfire!

 

Pro Tip: Equip as much Solstice armor as possible to increase Silver Leaves conversion.

Candescent Armor: How to Upgrade and Reroll Stats

Candescent Armor is the star of Solstice 2022. Here’s how to upgrade and reroll its stats for the perfect god roll:

Currency Use
Kindling Unlock higher armor stat tiers. Earned by completing Event Challenges.
Silver Leaves Obtained from non-Solstice activities while wearing Solstice armor.
Silver Ash Refined from Silver Leaves in Bonfire Bash. Used for armor stat rerolling.

Upgrade Process:

  • Spend Kindling to unlock higher stat tiers (3 upgrades per armor piece).
  • Use Silver Ash to reroll stats via the Glowing Embers option.
  • Fully upgrade your armor set to unlock the white glow, then purchase subclass-specific glows from Eververse.

Solstice Weapons

Something New (Stasis Hand Cannon)

The Something New Hand Cannon is the first 120 RPM Stasis weapon in Destiny 2. Perfect for PvE and PvP with these rolls:

Best PvE Rolls Best PvP Rolls
Wellspring + Demolitionist Feeding Frenzy + Multikill Clip
Headstone (Stasis builds) Ricochet Rounds + Smallbore

Compass Rose (Solar Shotgun)

Returning with new perks and the Dream Work origin trait, Compass Rose shines in Solar 3.0 builds.

Best PvE Rolls Best PvP Rolls
Incandescent + Lead From Gold Quickdraw + Snapshot Sights
Tactical Mag + Assault Mag Full Choke + Accurized Rounds

Event Challenges and Rewards

Complete Event Challenges to earn Kindling, Silver Leaves, and the Flamekeeper Title.

Challenge Objective Reward
Bashing Success Complete Bonfire Bash. Event Tickets
Torch the Taken Defeat 20 Taken in Bonfire Bash. Kindling
Fuel for the Fire Stoke 50 flames in Bonfire Bash. Silver Ash
Forged in Flames Defeat 100 Guardians in any activity. Event Tickets
Hand Lighter Defeat enemies with Hand Cannons. Kindling
Brightfall Complete Vanguard Ops or Nightfalls. Silver Leaves

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