How Do You Make Silver Ash in Destiny 2?

The burning question on many Guardian’s minds during Destiny 2’s Solstice event is: how do you make Silver Ash? The answer is tied directly to the Bonfire Bash seasonal activity and the successful conversion of Silver Leaves while wearing Sunlit armor. You don’t create Silver Ash from thin air; instead, you’re converting Silver Leaves through participation in the activity. Here’s the breakdown:

To make Silver Ash, you need to gather Silver Leaves, equip your Solstice Sunlit armor, and then participate in the Bonfire Bash activity. When you participate in Bonfire Bash, you take your Silver Leaves and actively use them to stoke the bonfire. This act transforms them into Silver Ash. The amount of Silver Ash you get depends on how many Silver Leaves you converted through the “lobbing” process and your progression throughout the event.

Let’s break it down further to ensure you can effectively make and utilize Silver Ash:

1. Acquire Silver Leaves: These are earned by completing various activities across Destiny 2 while wearing Solstice armor. This includes activities like Strikes, Crucible matches, Gambit, Vanguard Ops, Public Events, Patrol Missions, Nightfall Strikes, and Campaign missions.
2. Equip Sunlit Armor: To receive any Silver Ash, you must be wearing the seasonal Solstice armor – also called Sunlit armor. If you complete Bonfire Bash without wearing this armor, no Silver Ash will be earned.
3. Participate in Bonfire Bash: This activity can be accessed via a playlist found in The Tower, just north of the Courtyard.
4. Convert Leaves to Ash: During the Bonfire Bash activity, you’ll be collecting Igniter balls. These balls are used to stoke the bonfire. When you successfully hit the bonfire with Igniter balls, Silver Leaves are consumed.
5. Receive Silver Ash: For every Silver Leaf you have, you’ll get five Silver Ash in return per successfully lobbed ball. A maximum of 20 to 21 Silver Leaves will be converted per Bonfire Bash completion depending on your successful igniter ball throws. Completing Bonfire Bash with your leaves and Solstice armor guarantees the conversion to Silver Ash.

Essentially, Silver Ash is the result of burning Silver Leaves in the Bonfire Bash while wearing Solstice armor, enabling you to then use the ash to upgrade your event armor.

Understanding the Process

The entire process is designed to encourage participation in various Destiny 2 activities to gain Silver Leaves and then channel that collected currency into the seasonal activity. Here is what you must do to prepare for this:

1. Farm Silver Leaves: Prior to making Silver Ash, players must first engage in various activities to acquire Silver Leaves. This material is the catalyst for conversion in Bonfire Bash.
2. Armor Requirement: This armor needs to be equipped to gain the leaves, and also to convert the leaves to ash.
3. Bonfire Bash Gameplay: Once inside the Bonfire Bash activity, your main goal is to collect and throw Igniter balls into the bonfire to convert your leaves to ash, as mentioned previously. Your accuracy and speed with the Igniter balls directly impact your return.
4. Armor Upgrades: The end goal is to use the Silver Ash you have accrued to reroll armor stats or enhance existing traits on your Solstice armor through its various upgrade nodes. This is the primary use for this seasonal currency.

Maximizing Your Silver Ash Gains

To truly master the making of Silver Ash, here are a few tips:

• Focus on Efficient Silver Leaf Farming: The more Silver Leaves you acquire, the more Silver Ash you can make. Focus on easier activities for fast farming. For instance, the First Contact mission from the Lightfall Campaign is often cited as a rapid source for Silver Leaves. Strikes and Crucible matches can also be very efficient.
• Always Wear Sunlit Armor: Never forget to have your Solstice armor equipped when playing to ensure that you earn Silver Leaves and are able to generate Silver Ash in Bonfire Bash.
• Aim for Maximum Conversion: Make sure you are always hitting the bonfire with the Igniter balls, as this directly impacts how much Silver Ash you receive at the end of the activity.
• Reroll Strategically: Once you have collected sufficient Silver Ash, remember to strategically use it to enhance your armor and get your desired build, or complete your challenge objectives.
• Utilize Event Challenges: Complete Event Card challenges, as they can often reward Silver Ash directly, giving you a great boost.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further clarify the process of making Silver Ash and related details:

What is the ratio of Silver Leaves to Silver Ash in Bonfire Bash?

For every Silver Leaf you successfully converted by hitting the bonfire, you receive five Silver Ash. If you hit the cap of 20 Igniter balls, you’ll get a 1:5 conversion, 20 Silver Leaves to 100 Silver Ash.

Do I need to wear the Solstice armor to get Silver Ash?

Yes. Sunlit Solstice armor must be equipped during the Bonfire Bash activity for the conversion of Silver Leaves to Silver Ash.

What is the fastest way to get Silver Leaves?

The First Contact mission in the Lightfall campaign is widely regarded as the fastest, followed by activities like Strikes and Crucible.

Can I get Silver Ash from any activity other than Bonfire Bash?

No, Silver Ash is exclusively obtained by converting Silver Leaves in the Bonfire Bash activity.

What activities give Silver Leaves?

You can earn Silver Leaves by completing various activities such as Strikes, Crucible matches, Gambit matches, Vanguard Ops, Public events and patrol missions, Nightfall Strikes, and Campaign Missions.

How much Silver Ash is required to fully upgrade Solstice armor?

A total of 120 Silver Ash and 6 Kindling is needed to fully upgrade a single piece of your Solstice armor.

What is the maximum Silver Ash cap?

The maximum amount of Silver Ash you can hold at any given time is 500.

Can I buy Silver Ash with Silver in Destiny 2?

No, Silver Ash is not available for purchase and must be earned through gameplay. The only Silver that can be purchased is a separate microtransaction currency.

Can I transfer or give my Silver Ash to another account?

No, Silver Ash is bound to your individual Destiny 2 account and cannot be transferred or gifted.

Is Silver Leaf edible?

The Silver Leaf used in Destiny 2 is a game item and not actual silver; it is not intended to be edible.

What does Silver Ash look like in the game?

In Destiny 2, Silver Ash is represented as a white currency with a subtle sage undertone.

What is Kindling, and how is it related to Silver Ash?

Kindling is another currency required to fully upgrade your Solstice armor alongside Silver Ash. They are both used together in the upgrade nodes.

Can I farm Silver Leaves without wearing the Solstice armor?

No, you must wear Solstice armor to earn Silver Leaves from activities, and you must wear the armor to earn Silver Ash in Bonfire Bash.

What does Silver Ash mean in the context of Destiny 2 lore?

In Destiny 2, Silver Ash is not tied to any particular lore. It is a gameplay resource specifically for the Solstice event that represents the result of burning Silver Leaves and represents the ability to upgrade your armor.

Is there a substitute for Silver Ash in the game?

No, Silver Ash is a unique currency for upgrading Solstice armor and doesn’t have a substitute. You must earn it through gameplay.

By understanding these mechanics and implementing the suggested strategies, you can effectively farm Silver Leaves, convert them into Silver Ash, and enhance your Solstice armor to achieve your desired build during Destiny 2’s Solstice event. Happy grinding, Guardians!