[GameSpot] - Destiny 2: Season Of The Deep Seasonal Challenges Guide - Week 1

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The first week of Destiny 2's Season of the Deep has commenced, and like previous seasons, there are new Seasonal Challenges to tackle. These are optional but rewarding challenges that you can tackle which will earn you Bright Dust that can be spent on cosmetics and experience points that can help you level up the season pass more quickly.

One of the other changes this season is focused on how seasonal bonuses are earned. Previous seasons would give you a chance to earn a rare resource each week which could then be redeemed at a vendor for a specific seasonal bonus, but Season 21 is changing up that approach. Instead, you'll have a selection of Season of the Deep-specific challenges that you can complete. Once you've completed one of these challenges, you'll automatically unlock a perk for your Guardian.

These perks are familiar to the ones that were available in previous seasons, as you'll be able to earn high-stat armor pieces, extra Deep engrams, and increased vendor reputation. You won't be able to accomplish all of them in one go, but you will be able to work through them at your leisure during Season of the Deep.

In terms of the standard Week 1 challenges, the focus is on getting to grips with the new Salvage seasonal activity and completing the first chapter in the Into the Depths storyline. A few rounds in Salvage will help you complete the Front Line Salvager and Successful Salvager objectives quickly, and for extra experience points, don't forget to stock up on bounties from the command table in the HELM.

Once you're done with those activities, you can knock out more tasks in the EDZ. Head to that location, cycle through public events and lost sectors, equip close-range weapons, and you'll be able to quickly finish up the EDZ Activities, The Fallen Fall, and Close-Range Calibration objectives.

Lastly, you can head to the Crucible to take part in the time-limited Rift multiplayer mode. This will only be available until next week's reset, so finish this quickly and move on to Gambit next. Make good use of a weapon in your primary slot--specifically auto rifles, hand cannons, and scout rifles--and take on as many enemies as you can.

For more on Destiny 2, you can check out the very long patch notes that came with the start of this new season.

Week 1

Into the Depths

Complete the Week 1 Into the Depths mission.

• Challenger XP

Front Line Salvager

Complete Salvage or Deep Dive activities while using an Arc or Strand subclass. Additionally, defeat Fallen anywhere in the System.

• Challenger XP

Successful Salvager

Successfully complete jobs in Salvage activities.

• Challenger XP

The One That Didn't Get Away

Catch fish at any fish pond. Additionally, complete public events on any destination.

• Challenger XP

EDZ Activities

In the EDZ, earn progress by completing bounties, patrols, lost sectors, and public events.

• Challenger XP
• Bright Dust

Taking All Challenges

Complete weekly playlist challenges.

• Challenger XP
• Bright Dust

Spark Defender

Score points in Rift. Bonus progress is awarded for igniting the Rift.

• Challenger XP
• Bright Dust

Standard Issue

Defeat targets in Gambit with primary ammo. Bonus progress is granted for using auto rifles, hand cannons, and scout rifles. Bonus progress is also granted for defeating Guardians.

• Challenger XP
• Bright Dust

The Fallen Fall

Defeat Fallen combatants in Vanguard playlists or strikes. Earn bonus progress for defeating tougher combatants.

• Challenger XP
• Bright Dust

Calibrate Close Range

Calibrate close-range weapons--sidearms, submachine guns, shotguns, glaives, and swords. Bonus progress for defeating Guardians.

• Challenger XP
• Bright Dust

Seasonal Bonuses

Deep Challenger

Complete Week 1 of Into the Depths.

Seasonal bonus: Completing a Season of the Deep weekly activity challenge grants a chance to earn an additional Deep engram.

Deep Armor Focusing

Obtain a full set of Season of the Deep armor.

Seasonal bonus: Deep engrams can be focused into individual pieces of high-stat Season of the Deep armor.

Deep Weapon Focusing

Obtrain any six Season of the Deep or reprised Reckoning weapons.

Seasonal bonus: Deep engrams can be focused into individual Season of the Deep or Reckoning weapons. The weapon must be acquired previously in order to focus it.

Synchronized Swimming

Reach Rank 7 with the Sonar Station in the HELM.

Seasonal bonus: You and your fireteam gain bonus reputation when opening chests in Salvage or Deep Dive activities. The reputation granted increases for each fireteam member with this seasonal bonus active.

Deep Attraction

Reach Rank 13 with the Sonar Station in the HELM.

Seasonal bonus: Completing activities grants a chance to earn an additional Deep engram.

Efficient Angler

Catch fish while a fish pond is at maximum catch bonus.

Seasonal bonus: When fishing with bait, you have a chance to have your bait returned after catching a fish.

Forgotten Treasures

As a fireteam, complete three jobs within a single Salvage activity.

Seasonal bonus: When you redeem a key in Salvage or Deep Dive activities, you have a chance to earn an additional Deep engram.

Deepsight Salvaging

Defeat each unique boss in Salvage activities.

Seasonal bonus: Your first craftable weapon individually focused at the Sonar Station in the HELM each week is guaranteed to have Deepsight Resonance.

Deep Sea Locksmith

Defeat each unique boss in Deep Dive activities.

Seasonal bonus: When you redeem a Salvage key, you have a chance to earn a Deep Dive key.

Dive Station

Successfully complete an encounter at the Abyss depth in a Deep Dive activity.

Seasonal Bonus: An ammo crate containing Special and Heavy ammo is hidden at each depth in Deep Dive activities. Opening the crate also grants additional objective time.

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