Destiny 2 Solstice 2024 Overview: Key Dates, Weapons, Armor, and Rewards

Solstice is back, bringing with it Destiny 2’s famous summer event. The 2024 version of the event features a variety of thrilling weapons, armor, and other valuable rewards.

The Solstice of Heroes event first debuted in 2018 and has been a beloved tradition ever since, returning each year without fail. Typically taking place in July or August, it unites Guardians in their quest to collect unique loot only available during the event.

The event’s main objective is to recognize and celebrate everyone’s achievements from the past year, with the added bonus of valuable loot and exclusive rewards. It’s a great opportunity to feel proud of your accomplishments and also upgrade your vault with some thrilling new gear.

Last year’s Solstice event ended up disappointing some Guardians despite its usual reputation for being a lot of fun. As a result, Bungie has taken feedback into account and made significant changes for this year’s event, including the reintroduction of popular meta weapons that should keep players entertained.

When does the 2024 Solstice start?

Solstice 2024 began on August 6, 2024, during the weekly reset, and the event was activated at 5 PM GMT/10 AM PT/1 PM ET. Unlike certain other Destiny content, the rewards for Solstice are not limited by time, allowing players to obtain all items from the first day.

When does the year 2024 Solstice end?

Guardians will have ample opportunity to acquire rewards and god rolls for their desired weapons as this year’s Solstice event will continue for a three-week duration until August 27, 2024.

All Solstice 2024 Weapons

The 2024 Solstice event includes four unique weapons, consisting of three reissued guns from previous events and one brand new addition. Here is a list of all the weapons available for farming during this year’s event:

Compass Rose (Solar Shotgun)
Crowning Duologue (Strand Rocket Launcher)
Fortunate Star (Void Bow)
Something New (Stasis Hand Cannon)

To learn more about these, refer to the section below which outlines the perks that can be obtained on each one, as well as the appearance of each weapon.

Compass Rose

Weapon Type: Shotgun
Element: Solar
Frame: Precision
Perk 1: Grave Robber, Threat Remover, Slickdraw, Slideshot, Threat Detector, Dual Loader, To The Pain
Perk 2: Trench Barrel, Incandescent, One-Two Punch, Snapshot Sights, Opening Shot, Vorpal Weapon, Barrel Constrictor

Crowning Duologue

Weapon Type: Rocket Launcher
Element: Strand
Frame: Precision
Perk 1: Impulse Amplifier, Auto-Loading Holster, Reconstruction, Hatchling, Demolitionist, Air Trigger, Grave Robber
Perk 2: Envious Assassin, Bait and Switch, Bipod, Chain Reaction, Cluster Bomb, Deconstruct, Reverberation

Fortunate Star

Weapon Type: Combat Bow
Element: Void
Frame: Lightweight
Perk 1: Archer’s Tempo, Repulsor Brace, Successful Warm-up, Enlightened Action, Hip-fire Grip, Air Trigger, Loose Change
Perk 2: Archer’s Gambit, Destabilizing Rounds, Golden Tricorn, Opening Shot, Precision Instrument, Disruption Break, Kill Clip

Something New

Weapon Type: Hand Cannon
Element: Stasis
Frame: Aggressive
Perk 1: Rapid Hit, Feeding Frenzy, Subsistence, To The Pain, Elemental Capacitor, Demolitionist, Snapshot Sights
Perk 2: Explosive Payload, Headstone, Frenzy, Kill Clip, Precision Instrument, Wellspring, Vorpal Weapon

All Solstice 2024 armor sets

This year’s Solstice event will feature three new armor sets, one for each class. This means that Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks will each have their own set available for purchase. Additionally, all three sets will be obtainable as rewards from the Eververse Store.

Acquiring a complete armor set for a specific class requires a payment of either 1,500 Silver or 6,000 Bright Dust. Once obtained, the armor set can be utilized as an ornament to replace the appearance of any non-Exotic armor, while still preserving its statistics.

The three armor sets available in Solstice 2024 were recently unveiled in Bungie’s Echoes Act 2 developer livestream, which can be watched at https://www.youtube.com/live/fCmAyvFa-dQ?si=svjkTdnJeTbyX0h6&t=1435.

Hunter armor

Titan Armor

Warlock Armor

Solstice 2024 Rewards

Solstice provides various extra incentives in addition to its unique weapons and armor collections. These rewards are available to both players who play for free and those who pay, ensuring that everyone can partake in the benefits.

To progress through Solstice, the Event Card must be completed with triumphs. Doing so will reward players with a variety of useful items, such as Enhancement Cores, Prisms, Shards, Glimmer, and more.

In addition, obtaining these 16 triumphs will grant players the Flamekeeper title. For those who already possess the title, completing certain challenges will upgrade it with a striking golden border. This title is relatively simple to obtain, making it a top priority for those still in need of one.

For an additional fee, you can also obtain the Upgraded Event Card, which includes several cosmetics such as the ‘King of the Sea’ sparrow and ‘Worn-In Comfort’ shader. This can be acquired for 1,000 Silver, which is equivalent to $9.99 or £8.49.

The upcoming Solstice of 2024 is expected to bring significant changes to the game meta. It is crucial to stay updated on the top-performing PvE and PvP weapons in Destiny at the moment. Furthermore, utilizing the most effective Hunter, Titan, and Warlock builds will greatly enhance your experience during the event and increase your chances of obtaining valuable loot, god rolls, and rewards.