How Many Quests Can You Hold in Destiny 2? A Comprehensive Guide

The question of how many quests a Guardian can juggle in Destiny 2 is a common one, and for good reason. Between bounties, story missions, exotic quests, and seasonal challenges, the quest log can quickly become a chaotic mess. So, let’s cut to the chase: the maximum number of quests (including bounties) you can hold in Destiny 2 is 63 per character. This cap is a combined limit, meaning that every bounty, mission step, or seasonal pursuit counts toward this total. Managing this finite space is crucial for any dedicated player looking to optimize their gameplay.

Understanding the Combined Quest Limit

Many players new to Destiny 2, and even some veterans, often get confused by the combined quest and bounty limit. It’s essential to understand that bounties are treated as quests in the game’s system and therefore take up a slot in your 63-maximum allocation. This means if you are holding 40 active bounties, you only have 23 slots remaining for actual missions, exotic quests, and seasonal objectives. This system forces players to make tough decisions about what quests to keep and which to abandon, emphasizing the importance of efficient quest management.

Why This Matters: Efficient Quest Management

The 63-quest limit isn’t just a random number; it’s a design choice that encourages players to be mindful of their time and priorities. Overloading your quest log can lead to a number of issues:

• Missed Opportunities: If your quest log is full, you won’t be able to pick up new quests, which can hinder your progress on seasonal content, exotic weapon pursuits, and even daily activities.
• Confusion and Overwhelm: A cluttered quest log can be hard to navigate, making it difficult to keep track of your objectives.
• Lost Rewards: Some quests, particularly bounties, have a timer. If you don’t complete them in time and your quest log is full, you risk losing the potential rewards, including XP, Glimmer, and gear.

Therefore, learning to prioritize quests and efficiently manage your log is a key skill for any Destiny 2 player. This might involve completing easier bounties first, focusing on essential story quests, and abandoning those you aren’t currently focused on.

Tips for Optimizing Your Quest Log

Here are some practical tips to help you manage your quest log effectively:

• Prioritize Weekly Bounties: These provide the most XP and are typically worth completing.
• Complete Bounties Regularly: Don’t let bounties pile up. Turning them in frequently keeps your log clearer.
• Focus on Active Quests: Concentrate on completing the quests that are relevant to your current goals or seasonal objectives.
• Abandon Unnecessary Quests: Don’t hesitate to abandon quests that you are not actively pursuing or that are no longer relevant. This will make space for new opportunities.
• Use the Destiny 2 App: You can use the Destiny 2 Companion App to manage your quests while you are not in the game. This allows you to prepare for your next play session, and even claim already finished bounties.
• Plan Ahead: If you know that you will be participating in specific activities the next time you play, ensure you have the relevant bounties and quests ready to go.
• Use Different Characters: If you need to hold more bounties or quests simultaneously, utilizing all three character slots is an easy solution. Each has it’s own unique quest log.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are 15 frequently asked questions regarding quests, bounties, and character progression in Destiny 2:

1. How many bounties can you hold at one time in Destiny 2?

While the total quest limit is 63, the number of bounties you can hold will depend on how many other quests you currently have active. If you hold only bounties, the maximum will be 63. However, in most cases players often juggle a number of different quests and bounties making the number much lower.

2. What is the Quest Cap in Destiny 2?

The term “Quest Cap” is often confused with the “Power Cap”. The quest cap, as already detailed, is 63 quests and bounties. The “Power Cap” refers to the maximum achievable power level in the game, which is currently 1810, only attainable through Pinnacle rewards.

3. What is the bounty and quest limit in Destiny 2?

As stated multiple times in this article, the combined limit for both quests and bounties is 63. This is per character, not account-wide.

4. Can I hold multiple of the same type of quest in Destiny 2?

Typically, you cannot hold multiple instances of the same quest. For example, you can only have one active step for an Exotic quest at a time. There may be exceptions in unique scenarios or with certain seasonal content.

5. How many Gambit Mementos can you hold?

You can only hold one of each type of Memento at any given time, including the Gambit Memento, which is a random reward that drops after a game of Gambit.

6. What is the Destiny Vault Limit?

The vault limit is currently 600 slots. This is separate from your quest log and is used to store gear.

7. What is the soft cap in Destiny 2?

The soft cap is currently 1750. Once you reach this power level, you will need to engage with specific activities to earn more powerful gear to continue progressing to the powerful cap.

8. What is the Powerful Cap and Pinnacle Cap in Destiny 2?

The Powerful Cap is currently 1800, and you must obtain powerful gear to reach this from the soft cap. The Pinnacle Cap is currently 1810, and once you reach the powerful cap you must obtain pinnacle gear to progress to this.

9. Which Bounties should I keep for maximum XP?

The best bounties for XP are Weekly Bounties which are labelled XP++. You can save up to 26 Weekly Bounties across different sources.

10. How much XP do different Bounties give?

Weekly Bounties give 12,000 XP, Daily Bounties give 6,000 XP, and Additional Repeatable Daily Bounties give 4,000 XP.

11. Do completed bounties expire?

Once completed, bounties lose their timers, but you cannot pick up the same bounty again on the same day.

12. How many subclasses can you have in Destiny 2?

There are currently five subclasses in Destiny 2: Solar, Arc, Void, Stasis and Strand.

13. What is the best way to reach the soft cap in Destiny 2?

The fastest way to reach the soft cap is by playing through the campaign. You will earn gear that will increase your power level as you complete each mission.

14. Why is all my gear 1600?

All gear was automatically boosted to 1600 at the start of the Lightfall expansion. New gear and infusing existing gear with higher power gear will increase this.

15. How do I get past 1810 in Destiny 2?

To go past the 1810 power cap, you must level your Seasonal Artifact by earning XP. This is the only way to go past this hard cap.

Conclusion

Managing the limited quest log in Destiny 2 is a critical skill. By understanding the combined quest and bounty cap, prioritizing your pursuits, and efficiently managing your time, you can keep your quest log clean, optimize your experience, and make the most of your time as a Guardian.