Below is a detailed guide for completing the specified Steam achievements in Destiny 2, including step-by-step instructions and important reminders. Each achievement is listed with its requirement and how to unlock it. Note that some achievements require specific expansions or a fireteam, and your power level may need to be high enough for certain activities.
Requirement: Reach level 20.
How to Complete:
Start by playing through the introductory missions in Destiny 2’s New Light experience.
Complete activities like story missions, public events, and strikes to gain experience.
You’ll reach level 20 naturally as you progress through these initial quests, which is typically quick for new characters.
Reminder: This is a basic progression achievement tied to your character’s level and cannot be missed.
Requirement: Complete a Heroic public event.
How to Complete:
Find a public event on any planet (marked on the map) and join it.
Trigger the Heroic version by completing specific objectives (e.g., destroy thresher ships in the Cabal drill event or shoot blight nodes in the Taken blight event).
Finish the event after it turns Heroic to unlock the achievement.
Tip: Each public event has unique Heroic conditions—learn these mechanics to succeed consistently.
Requirement: Acquire each Hunter subclass.
How to Complete:
Create a Hunter character.
Unlock all three subclasses: Arcstrider (Arc), Gunslinger (Solar), and Nightstalker (Void).
Visit Ikora Rey in the Tower to pick up subclass quests, then complete them by defeating enemies and generating orbs of power with the corresponding elements.
Reminder: You must use a Hunter character for this achievement.
Requirement: Acquire each Warlock subclass.
How to Complete:
Create a Warlock character.
Unlock all three subclasses: Dawnblade (Solar), Stormcaller (Arc), and Voidwalker (Void).
Obtain and complete the subclass quests from Ikora Rey in the Tower.
Reminder: Requires a Warlock character.
Requirement: Complete a Nightfall strike.
How to Complete:
Access the Nightfall strike playlist from the Director once your power level is sufficient.
Form a fireteam (or use matchmaking if available) and complete the strike, which includes tougher enemies and modifiers.
Tip: Check your power level against the Nightfall’s recommended level to ensure success.
Requirement: Complete 5 Heroic public events.
How to Complete:
Participate in five different public events across any planet.
Trigger the Heroic version for each by meeting its specific conditions (similar to The People's Hero).
Complete all five Heroic events to unlock the achievement.
Tip: Farm public events in busy areas like the EDZ or Nessus where they spawn frequently.
Requirement: Acquire each Titan subclass.
How to Complete:
Create a Titan character.
Unlock all three subclasses: Striker (Arc), Sentinel (Void), and Sunbreaker (Solar).
Complete the subclass quests from Ikora Rey in the Tower.
Reminder: Requires a Titan character.
Requirement: Encounter an Agent of the Nine somewhere in the system.
How to Complete:
Locate Xûr, the Agent of the Nine, who appears every weekend (Friday to Tuesday) in a random location (e.g., Tower Bazaar).
Interact with him by speaking to him to unlock the achievement.
Tip: Xûr’s location is marked on the map each weekend, making him easy to find.
Requirement: Enter the Dreaming City.
How to Complete:
Complete the Forsaken campaign to unlock access to the Dreaming City.
Travel to the Dreaming City via the Director after finishing the campaign.
Reminder: Requires ownership of the Forsaken expansion.
Requirement: Collect 15 exotic weapons or armor.
How to Complete:
Gather 15 unique exotic items (weapons or armor) through exotic quests, Nightfalls, raids, or purchases from Xûr.
Track your progress in the Collections tab.
Tip: Duplicates don’t count—focus on obtaining different exotics for efficiency.
Requirement: Complete the "Light Reforged" quest.
How to Complete:
Pick up the "Light Reforged" quest from Lord Shaxx in the Tower.
Complete the objectives, which involve playing Crucible matches and meeting specific goals (e.g., kills or wins).
Tip: Focus on the quest steps during Crucible play to progress quickly.
Requirement: Win a Gambit match.
How to Complete:
Access Gambit from the Director and join a match.
Work with your team to bank motes, defeat enemies, and kill the Primeval before the opposing team to win.
Tip: Team coordination is crucial—communicate to secure the victory.
Requirement: Complete 30 challenges.
How to Complete:
Complete 30 daily or weekly challenges from vendors, activities, or the Director (marked with gold icons).
These reset regularly, so work on them over time.
Tip: Prioritize challenges that fit your playstyle to complete them faster.
Requirement: Earn 5,000 Triumph points.
How to Complete:
Earn Triumph points by completing Triumphs (in-game achievements) found in the Triumphs tab.
Accumulate 5,000 points through tasks like defeating enemies, finishing activities, or collecting items.
Tip: Focus on high-point Triumphs to reach the goal efficiently.
Requirement: Pursue Uldren and the Fanatic to the Watchtower, and finish what you started.
How to Complete:
Progress through the Forsaken campaign until the final mission.
Complete the mission where you defeat Uldren Sov to unlock the achievement.
Reminder: Requires ownership of the Forsaken expansion.
Requirement: Defeat a Forsaken Nightfall boss.
How to Complete:
Complete a Nightfall strike featuring a boss from the Forsaken expansion.
Nightfalls rotate weekly, so wait for a Forsaken-themed strike and finish it.
Tip: Monitor the weekly Nightfall schedule to catch the right one.
Requirement: Complete a Forsaken exotic quest.
How to Complete:
Complete an exotic quest from the Forsaken expansion, such as "Cayde's Will" (rewards Ace of Spades).
Follow the quest steps, obtainable during the Forsaken campaign.
Reminder: Requires ownership of the Forsaken expansion.
Requirement: Collect 10 Forsaken exotic weapons or armor.
How to Complete:
Collect 10 unique exotic items introduced in the Forsaken expansion.
Earn them through Forsaken quests, activities, or Xûr’s inventory.
Tip: Focus on Forsaken-specific content to target these exotics.
Requirement: Complete a Nightfall strike on Master difficulty.
How to Complete:
Form a fireteam and select a Nightfall strike on Master difficulty from the Director.
Complete it, ensuring your power level meets the high requirement.
Tip: Coordinate with a skilled team for this challenging activity.
Requirement: Complete a Collections Badge.
How to Complete:
Fully complete a Collections Badge by gathering all items in a set (e.g., weapons or armor from an activity).
Check the Collections tab to track and finish a badge.
Tip: The Red War badge is a good starting point, achievable through rank-up packages and materials.
Requirement: Complete a Nightfall strike on Grandmaster difficulty.
How to Complete:
Assemble a highly skilled fireteam and tackle a Nightfall strike on Grandmaster difficulty.
Requires an extremely high power level and strong coordination.
Tip: Prepare optimal loadouts and strategies—this is one of the toughest achievements.
Requirement: Complete a Triumph Seal.
How to Complete:
Choose a Triumph Seal (e.g., "Dredgen" for Gambit) and complete all its associated Triumphs.
Earn the title to unlock the achievement.
Tip: Pick a seal that matches your preferred activities for a smoother grind.
Requirement: Complete the "Last Wish" raid.
How to Complete:
Form a team of six players and complete the "Last Wish" raid from the Forsaken expansion.
Overcome its encounters and puzzles to finish the raid.
Tip: Use LFG tools to find a group if needed, and study raid mechanics beforehand.
Expansions: Achievements like Heart of the Awoken, Nothing Left to Say, and Wishing for the Best require the Forsaken expansion. Ensure you own it to access the content.
Fireteams: High-difficulty achievements (Belly Of The Beast, The Prestige, Wishing for the Best) need a fireteam. Use in-game matchmaking or external LFG resources to find teammates.
Power Level: For Nightfalls and raids, grind powerful and pinnacle gear to boost your power level to the recommended threshold.
Exotics: For The Life Exotic and Exotique, farm exotics via quests, Nightfalls, and Xûr’s weekly offerings. Check your Collections tab to avoid duplicates.
Subclass Issues: If subclass achievements (Cayde's Pathfinder, etc.) don’t unlock, ensure you’ve completed Ikora’s quests. Switching characters and relogging may help.
This guide covers everything you need to unlock these Destiny 2 Steam achievements. Follow the steps, heed the tips, and you’ll be on your way to completing your collection. Good luck, Guardian!