Unlocking the Power of Solstice Armor: A Comprehensive Guide
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So, you’ve got some Solstice armor in Destiny 2? Excellent! But what exactly do you do with it? The primary purpose of Solstice armor is to participate in the yearly Solstice event, a limited-time celebration that offers unique rewards and gameplay experiences. During the event, you use the armor to collect resources like Silver Leaves and Silver Ash, upgrade the armor to improve its stats, unlock glows, and ultimately, create a powerful and stylish set of gear. Think of it as a seasonal progression system tied directly to your guardian’s appearance and capabilities. Beyond the event, the armor, especially if fully upgraded, can serve as a high-stat armor set for general gameplay.
Diving Deep into Solstice Armor
The Solstice armor isn’t just a fashion statement; it’s a key component of the Solstice event experience. Let’s break down the process:
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Acquiring the Armor: The first step is obtaining the base set of Solstice armor, usually through an introductory quest during the Solstice event.
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Earning Silver Leaves: Once you have the armor, equip at least one piece and participate in almost any activity in Destiny 2. Activities like Strikes, Crucible matches, Gambit, Raids, Dungeons, and even Patrols will reward you with Silver Leaves. The best place to farm them is during the Lightfall campaign’s first mission—The First Contact mission.
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Converting to Silver Ash: With Silver Leaves in hand, head to the Bonfire Bash activity. This special event transforms your Silver Leaves into Silver Ash. The more effectively you play in Bonfire Bash, the more Silver Ash you’ll earn. Wearing more pieces of Solstice armor during the Bonfire Bash activity grants more Silver Ash.
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Acquiring Kindling: Kindling is earned by completing various Event Challenges during the Solstice event. Check your event card for a list of available challenges. You’ll need a total of 24 Kindling to fully upgrade all four pieces of your Solstice armor.
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Upgrading the Armor: Use Kindling and Silver Ash to upgrade each piece of Solstice armor. Upgrading a piece permanently improves its stats and allows you to re-roll those stats after fully upgrading it. Importantly, these upgrades persist across all Solstice armor pieces of the same slot on a given class. This means if you upgrade your Solstice helmet on your Titan, all Solstice helmets on that Titan will inherit the upgrade.
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Unlocking the Glow: The final piece of the puzzle is unlocking the armor’s glow. This requires fully “rekindling” the armor, which involves purchasing the Fully Rekindled mod with three Kindling.
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Stat Optimization: Once fully upgraded, you can use Silver Ash to re-roll the armor’s stats, aiming for a distribution that complements your playstyle and build.
The Long-Term Benefits
Even after the Solstice event concludes, your upgraded Solstice armor retains its value. A fully upgraded set represents a high-stat armor collection piece. You can fine-tune its stats to optimize your character build, making it a valuable asset in any activity.
Understanding the Resources
- Silver Leaves: Obtained by completing most activities while wearing Solstice armor.
- Silver Ash: Obtained by participating in the Bonfire Bash activity and converting Silver Leaves.
- Kindling: Obtained by completing Event Challenges during the Solstice event.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Do I need to wear all Solstice armor to earn Silver Leaves?
No, you only need to wear one Sunlit armor piece to earn Silver Leaves. However, you should wear all Sunlit pieces when playing Bonfire Bash, as it earns you more Silver Ash.
2. Is Solstice armor permanent?
Yes! Once you upgrade a piece of Solstice armor with Kindling, the changes are permanent and shared across all Solstice armor pieces for that slot (on the same class).
3. How do you fully upgrade Solstice armor?
The process involves:
- Collecting Silver Leaves.
- Converting Silver Leaves into Silver Ash in Bonfire Bash.
- Acquiring Kindling.
- Inserting Kindling and Silver Ash into Solstice armor.
4. Why isn’t my Solstice armor glowing?
To make the Sunlit Armor completely glow, you must unlock the Fully Rekindled mod by purchasing the upgrade with three Kindling.
5. Do I have to wear Solstice armor to complete objectives in 2023?
Yes, you must have Solstice armor equipped to earn Silver Leaves.
6. How do I make my Solstice armor glow?
Complete all the armor’s requirements and purchase the glow with Silver Dust.
7. Do you have to upgrade all Solstice armor at once?
No, you can upgrade each piece individually. Upgrades persist across all classes and other pieces of Sunlit armor in the same slot.
8. How do you convert Silver Leaves to Silver Ash?
Defeating enemies in Bonfire Bash changes Silver Leaves into Silver Ash.
9. Does Solstice armor glow after the event?
Yes! After fully restoring your armor, it will have a white glow around it, and you can use Silver Ash to hunt for better stats. Remember that once you fully restore a piece of Solstice armor, all gear in that slot will also be restored.
10. How many pieces of Solstice armor do I need to wear for maximum Silver Ash?
You should wear all Sunlit pieces when playing Bonfire Bash, as it earns you more Silver Ash.
11. Why is my Solstice armor white?
There are two types of glows: the white glow for finishing all the armor’s requirements and the elemental glow purchased with Silver/Bright Dust. The elemental glow will represent your current elemental subclass.
12. Does wearing more Solstice armor give more leaves?
No, you only need to wear one Sunlit armor piece to earn Silver Leaves.
13. What gives the most Silver Leaves?
The best Silver Leaf farm is tucked away in the Lightfall campaign—specifically, The First Contact mission.
14. What is the max Silver Leaves in Destiny 2?
The max cap for Silver Leaves is 100. Convert them to Silver Ash before continuing to farm.
15. Can I still get Photo Finish?
Previously, Photo Finish was only available during the 2022 Guardian Games. Check the Eververse store during the 2023 event, as Bungie may make it available for purchase again for a limited time.
Final Thoughts
The Solstice armor in Destiny 2 offers a unique opportunity to engage with a seasonal event, improve your guardian’s capabilities, and customize your appearance. Take advantage of the event, collect those resources, upgrade your armor, and bask in the glory of a fully realized Solstice set! This event fosters Games Learning Society principles by combining gameplay with clear progression and customizable rewards.
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