How to Make Your Solstice Armor Glow in Destiny 2

The Solstice event in Destiny 2 is a highly anticipated annual celebration, offering players the chance to earn unique armor with stunning glows. If you’re wondering how to make your Solstice armor shine, here’s the definitive guide:

To unlock the glowing effect on your Solstice armor, you need to complete several steps involving Kindling, Silver Leaves, and Silver Ash. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

1. Obtain Unlit Solstice Armor: Start by visiting Eva Levante at the Tower. She will provide you with a set of unlit Solstice armor specific to your class.

2. Equip the Armor: Put on the unlit Solstice armor pieces. Remember, progress only counts while the armor is equipped.

3. Engage in EAZ Activity: Participate in the European Aerial Zone (EAZ) activity with your Solstice armor equipped. This is an essential step to begin the process of “lighting” your armor. While not directly required for the glow, consider upgrading your armor pieces to Energy level 7 so that you can equip basic mods. This will cost Glimmer, Cores, and Prisms but not Shards, providing an advantage during your gameplay.

4. Collect Silver Leaves: Engage in various activities across Destiny 2 while wearing your Solstice armor to earn Silver Leaves. You must have at least one piece of Solstice armor equipped to acquire this currency. Please note, Silver Leaves are not earned in the Bonfire Bash activity itself.

5. Convert Silver Leaves to Silver Ash: Head to the Bonfire Bash activity. As you defeat enemies here, your Silver Leaves will automatically convert into Silver Ash. This is a crucial step for further upgrading your armor. Wearing more pieces of Solstice armor during the Bonfire Bash will yield more Silver Ash.

6. Acquire Kindling: Complete Solstice Event Challenges to earn Kindling. This is another key currency required for unlocking the armor’s glow. You can earn 24 Kindling in total by completing all event challenges.

7. Upgrade Your Armor with Kindling: Go into your character menu, and inspect your Solstice armor. You will find a Solstice Embers mod slot. In this slot, apply the Kindling to upgrade each armor piece three times. The first upgrade requires 1 Kindling, the second 2, and the third 3, for a total of 6 Kindling per armor piece.

8. Unlock White Glow: Completing the event card tasks will unlock the basic white glow. To obtain this glow, you will need to complete event card tasks, such as running two runs of the Altars of Sorrow on the moon and two runs of the Blind Well.

9. Elemental Glow: There are two glow types, the aforementioned white glow you get from finishing the event tasks and the elemental glow you get by spending silver/bright dust. The elemental glow is what will change to match your current subclass equipped.

10. Fully Restore Armor: Once your armor is fully upgraded, it will gain the white glow. After fully restoring one piece of armor, all other gear in that slot will also be restored.

11. Reroll Stats (Optional): You can spend Silver Ash to reroll the stats on your armor pieces a limited number of times.

That’s the process in a nutshell! It takes dedication and effort, but the resulting illuminated armor is a testament to your achievements during the Solstice event.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Solstice Armor Glow

1. Do I Have to Wear All Solstice Armor Pieces to Make Progress?

No, you do not need to wear the entire set for progress on individual armor pieces. However, it is beneficial to wear multiple Solstice armor pieces during the Bonfire Bash activity to earn more Silver Ash. Having pieces that require orbs are good to keep equipped because you can do that in any activity.

2. Does Solstice Armor Glow After the Event Ends?

Yes, after fully restoring your armor, it will maintain its white glow, even after the Solstice event is over. Remember, once you fully restore a piece of Solstice armor, all gear in that slot will also be restored.

3. Can I Change the Glow Color of My Solstice Armor?

Yes, you can change the elemental glow color of your Solstice armor. This elemental glow is tied to your currently equipped subclass. The white glow is obtained by completing the basic event card challenges.

4. Why is My Solstice Armor Not Glowing?

If your Solstice armor is not glowing, it is likely because you have not fully upgraded the armor with Kindling or unlocked the white glow by finishing the event card. Make sure to insert all the necessary Kindling into the armor in the Solstice Embers mod slot and complete the necessary event tasks.

5. How Many Kindling Do I Need to Fully Upgrade My Solstice Armor?

You need a total of 24 Kindling to fully upgrade all four pieces of Solstice armor. This is the exact amount you get from completing all Solstice Event Challenges.

6. Where Do I Farm Silver Leaves?

You can earn Silver Leaves by completing any activity in Destiny 2 except the Bonfire Bash, as long as you have at least one piece of Solstice armor equipped.

7. How Do I Convert Silver Leaves to Silver Ash?

Silver Leaves are converted to Silver Ash by defeating enemies in the Bonfire Bash activity. The conversion is automatic while participating in the activity.

8. Can I Reroll Solstice Armor Stats?

Yes, you can reroll the stats on your Solstice armor a limited number of times using Silver Ash after you have upgraded the armor with Kindling.

9. Do I Need Solstice Armor Equipped to Earn Silver Leaves in 2023?

Yes, you must have Solstice armor equipped to earn Silver Leaves in 2023.

10. Do Solstice Armor Upgrades Persist Between Classes?

Yes, unlike past events, upgrades to Solstice armor now persist between all classes and other armor pieces in the same slot.

11. Can I Get Solstice Armor for Free?

Yes, you get the unlit Solstice armor set for free from Eva Levante. However, the Solstice ornaments can be purchased at the Eververse store for either Silver or Bright Dust, with each set costing 6,000 Bright Dust.

12. What Happens if I Complete My Solstice Armor Objectives?

Once you have completed your Solstice armor objectives and fully upgraded your armor, it will have a permanent white glow. You also have the option to reroll the armor stats with Silver Ash.

13. Does Wearing More Solstice Armor Give More Silver Leaves?

No, wearing more Solstice armor does not increase the rate of Silver Leaves you earn. However, wearing more Solstice pieces during Bonfire Bash will grant you more Silver Ash.

14. Can I Still Upgrade My Solstice Armor in Destiny 2 after the Event?

Yes, once you have started the process of upgrading your Solstice armor during the event, you can continue to upgrade it even after the event ends, as long as you have the necessary materials.

15. What is the Cost of Solstice Armor Ornaments in Bright Dust?

The full set of Solstice armor ornaments costs 6,000 Bright Dust in the Eververse store. This is the same cost as all seasonal event ornaments.

With this detailed information, you should be well-equipped to obtain and upgrade your Solstice armor, making it glow brightly in the Destiny 2 universe. Happy gaming!