The Destiny 2 Season of Opulence has begun, and many players are now certain to have their eyes steadily fixed on the Destiny 2 Crown of Sorrow raid and reaching the new 750 power level cap. However, it seems that one player has been able to bypass the loot grind completely, attaining 750 power level in Destiny 2 only hours after the release of Season of Opulence.
The ability to reach the new Season of Opulence power level cap so quickly is due to an odd Destiny 2 glitch connected to the player’s Gambit Infamy rank. Specifically, this Destiny 2 glitch has allowed this player to endlessly reset their Gambit Infamy rank and receive a reward every time they do so. As such, the player has been able to quickly obtain max power level items for every gear slot and promptly reach 750 power level.
The player that encountered this Destiny 2 glitch has since uploaded a video demonstrating it on YouTube. Those that watch the video will note that the player’s Gambit Infamy rank remains at 15,000 following a reset, though the player does not seem to be certain as to why this occurring, stating that the they “don’t know how to replicate” the glitch.
What may standout to some is that the player’s Destiny 2 Gambit Infamy rank is already at 15,000. Indeed, Infamy rank is to be reset at the end of a season, and players should thus be beginning the Destiny 2 Season of Opulence at zero. The fact that this player has begun the new season at max Infamy may point to an oddity with their account in particular, and this may be directly connected to the Destiny 2 glitch that they are experiencing.
If this is the case, players that have had their Gambit Infamy rank properly reset with the beginning of the Destiny 2 Season of Opulence will likely not be impacted by this glitch, and it is possible that only a small handful of players will be. However, if this Destiny 2 glitch turns out to be more far-reaching, it is probable that Bungie will address it in short order. Certainly, many players would want the developer to do so in order to minimize the number of fast 750 power level Guardians.
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The arrival of Destiny 2's Season of Opulence brings a new Destiny 2 Power level cap to work towards - now set at 750 Power.
However, with the soft cap remaining at 500, getting to the max level cap works practically the same way as when Forsaken arrived.
But whether you've last been playing, getting closer to 750 will help you reach the game's richest end-game content, from the Nightfall to new Raids.
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How to get Destiny Power Level 690 easily
Let's start with the most interesting addition to Destiny 2 - power levelling. This started with the Season of the Drifter, and returns for June's Season of Opulence, helping people get as close to the 750 level cap for those who need the boost.
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Want to get to Power Level 690 easily? You'll need to complete The Invitation quest, which you can begin by visiting Benedict 99-40 in the Tower.
It takes about an hour to complete - and means you can immediately access the new matchmade event Menagerie and the new Raid.
Note you need to be an Annual Pass holder to access these. If you're not an Annual Pass holder, then you'll have to look for Powerful Bounties the old fashioned way to get you there..
Destiny 2 Power level sources list to get to max level cap 750, including Powerful Gear sources
Learning which sources give what Power loot is key to faster and more effective levelling. The vast majority of activities will drop loot at a soft cap of 500, meaning it's easier to simply play the game how you want and gradually level up.
However from there, may activities - including Legendary Engrams and Vendor rewards - will cap the amount of gear you can get from them, forcing players to shift their focus elsewhere to keep going up.
Legendary Engrams and standard loot will stop at around 500, and so you must seek out 'Powerful Gear'. (Note that these 'regular' sources will technically scale with you, but at a pace of around 10 levels behind - so if you are 551-2, this loot will drop at 541-2.)
Activities that scale with you until the cap of 500:
Once you reach 500, then you have to switch and work on specific activities to increase your level, including the game's many 'Powerful Gear' sources.
To make things more complicated, many in the community have worked out not all Powerful Gear sources are equal. Though all Powerful Gear is useful, most will only increase an individual item's Power by just one after 650 (originally 600 at the launch of Black Armory) making it a very long levelling process.
That said, this slow progress might be a bug, according to Bungie:
We are investigating reports that players are receiving Powerful rewards at a lower power than expected. Please stay tuned for updates.
— Bungie Help (@BungieHelp) March 6, 2019
Either way, other activities will give you a much higher jump per loot drop - specifically Scourge of the Past - so you'll want to focus on those from 600 onwards. (Thanks to flikkeringlight on reddit for confirming this.)
(Remember, you can get to 690 very quickly and easily if you are an Annual Pass holder from the start of Season of the Opulence with the 'Imperial Summons' quest.)
'Powerful Gear' sources to get you to 750 slowly:
Note many of the below only appear when you are experience level 50, and have varying Weekly and Daily reset times where noted.
'Powerful Gear' sources to get you from 600 to 750 quickly:
Note if you've yet to reach 600, the above will still increase your level, just very gradually - it's just these activities will give you the most beneficial boosts.
As well as the above, there are a handful of 'one-time' sources of Powerful Gear, including the likes of:
Destiny 2 activities by Power level restriction
As before, increasing your Power Level makes your attack and defensive abilities better, but it also opens the door to new activities.
Many end-game events have a recommended Power Level, and having the highest Power Level possible is advised for end-game content. Post-Warmind this difference between your own and an enemy's Power level has been made even greater, increasing in difficulty until it's 50 levels above.
From there, they will have an ?? icon in their name, and won't take damage from the player at all. Don't bite off more than you can chew! That said, with the arrival of Forsaken, completing activities while 'severely under-leveled' will offer larger Power upgrades, so there's a chance you can get something better if you're playing ahead of where you should.
Here's a list of the most prominent activities that require specific Power levels:
New to Destiny 2? Power level and XP system explained
New to Destiny 2? For those coming from the original Destiny, your Power Level is essentially the new name for Light Level, though it is now a number that is visible and worth working on as soon as you start the game.
Whether you forgot the ins and outs of the system, or are completely new to Destiny in general, here's how it works.
XP levelling
There are two numbers associated with how powerful your Guardian is on the gear screen - Experience Level and Power Level. Everything you do in Destiny 2 - completing missions, Patrol activities, killing monsters - gives you XP, and at a certain point, you will hit the experience level cap of 20. (Or for those with Curse of Osiris - level 25, level 30 for Warmind, and level 50 for Forsaken).
There is also a large number on the right, which is your Power level. This second rank takes into account the average 'Power level' of all your currently equipped weapons and armour.
Essentially, every piece of gear that drops could be higher than what you have, so you want to keep an eye on your inventory, look at any flashing boxes in armour or weapon slots, and compare the two. Swap it around, and the average should increase a few points.
This is the system that essentially dictates how powerful you are the entire game. However, experience level is important to begin with because that restricts not only early story mission access, but what Power you can reach.
So if your experience level is too low to progress or equip something, get XP. This is thankfully really simple - just play the game. Killing enemies and completing story missions is the easiest way to do this, and if you're stuck, complete the game's many planetary activities (such as Lost Sectors, Public Events) until it goes up.
Either way, you should hit experience level 20 by the time you complete the game's core set of story missions, and 30 by the time you're done with Warmind, and 40 once you're done with Forsaken's story. Once you hit the cap you can still earn XP, with each 'level up' giving you a Bright Engram. But you should worry less about XP in general - as this is when your Power level really matters.
Essentially, you need to get increasingly high numbers of Power on your weapons and armour to bring up your average. That is essentially the end game, finding ways to increase your Power level from as many ways as possible.
The way loot drops work in Destiny is that while it can drop at a lower or the same Power level that you are on now, it will generally scale with you to give you increases a few levels above - so the more you play, the more chances of you gaining better loot will be.
Though in our experience Faction rewards can also drop up to 10 levels above your current gear level be aware these regular drops and Engrams only work until a point - as once you hit the 'soft cap' of 500, you need to look elsewhere for the best possible gear to take you forward - such as from Exotics and Powerful Gear sources.
It's also important to stress most loot will scale with you, even if you get drops from a much more difficult activity. Don't expect to get 370 drops if you are just hitting 300, for example!
What's changed in Destiny 2's Power Level system and how to get to Power level 500
If you're jumping into Destiny 2's second year with Forsaken, levelling mostly works the same as before, but with the following changes:
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Though it's generally the same system as previously - you will gradually get better loot from all drops until level 50 and Power level 500 - you might see a much higher level item drop appear from time-to-time. The biggest take away, ultimately, is if you're not at level 50, the Power level 'soft cap' won't be at 500, so get there as soon as you can.
Want to get to Power Level 500 as soon as possible? We recommend:
If you aren't focused on getting to Power Level 500 as fast as possible, then just enjoy the game at your own pace. Then from after that, the Powerful Gear grind begins.
What Is The Current Max Power Level In Destiny 2
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Destiny 2’s next DLC releases today, bringing fans deeper into the world and offering even more story for those hungry to dive into the fantasy scape Bungie has created. There's a lot to do in Warmind, and palyers will unlock many new secrets along the way. As with any Destiny DLC release, something else has changed for players and that’s the Max Level and Power Level cap in Warmind. In this article we’ll go over the new Max Level and Power Level caps in Destiny 2: Warmind, as well as talk about what these changes mean, and what these changes affect.
New Max Level and Power Level
If you spent any amount of time in the original Destiny on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, then chances are you’re already used to the idea of your Max Level and Power Level going up with each new DLC release. This is a pretty common practice with Bungie, as it allows them to increase the Power needed for activities, and therefore increase the type of gear that you can get from them.
Before the DLC update, players could only reach a max level of 25, and a max Power Level of 330 (335 with the right mods attached). Now, players will see an increase in the Max levels possible, with the max Player Level jumping to 30, and the Max Power Level jumping up to 380 (385 with the use of mods).
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This is a pretty big change for players, and these changes affect more than just the player themselves. In fact, the Leviathan Raid will also see a bump in its required power, as it jumped up from 270 required Power to 300 with Curse of Osiris, expect a similar jump in Warmind. The Nightfall will also received a bump in its requirements, as it previously required players to have a total of 270 Power now, which will likely increase to 300 or more. You’ll also need to be a higher Power for the Heroic Strike playlist, so keep that in mind when planning this week’s events with your Fireteam.
How to Reach New Max Level and Power Level Fast
Now that you’re aware of the new Max Level and Power Levels in Destiny 2, let’s talk a little about how you can improve your levels and reach the new caps pretty quickly. If you’ve been playing Destiny 2 since its initial release, then you’re probably pretty well off already. But, there are a couple of things you can do to breeze through the new levels you’ll have unlocked. First, focus on beating the Warmind story missions. This will most likely help you reach the new level cap pretty easily, and from there you can start to tackle the other items in the DLC to reach the new power levels. Be ready to grind, though, as the leaps in Power Level will come from completing the more difficult end game items like the Raid, Nightfall, and Heroic Strike playlist.
For more help be sure to return to our Destiny 2 guide where we’ll have all the information you need to be successful in your attempts to save the Traveler and explore all that Destiny 2 has to offer you.
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From the WebWhat Max Power (Light) Is in Destiny 2
While max level is a noble goal in Destiny 2 (just like it was in the first game), what really matters is your Power (what this sequel calls Light). Power will determine how much damage you do, how much damage you take, and what activities you can hop on into. You can be level 20, but have a measly Power level of 140 and get wrecked by powerful aliens and other players in the crucible (depending on the mode). So with that being said, shooting for max Power should be your true long-term goal.
And we say long-term for a reason. The game kicks things off with a max Power level of 300. That’s going to require a hell of a lot of grinding, loot collecting, and infusing if you want to take on some of the end game challenges such as Nightfall and the upcoming raid. Don’t worry too much, though, Destiny 2 is much more rewarding than the original game ever was, so you’ll have a steady stream of loot that will help your level climb consistently (though not necessarily quickly).
Check out our wiki for more on Destiny 2.
More About Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is the sequel to Bungie’s shared world shooter, Destiny. Players take on the role of a guardian as they try to regain their powers in order to return home and defeat the alien that scattered them to the winds, Dominous Ghaul of the Red Legion. You can jump into the action on PS4 and Xbox One, with a PC release set for Oct. 24).
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