Destiny 2: Lightfall - How To Level Up Quickly

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Lightfall introduces a number of changes to the worlds of Destiny 2, but the expansion also levels the playing field across the board with a power level reset for all players. Whether you're a rookie Guardian or a seasoned veteran, everyone starts Lightfall at the new power level of 1,600, and as you progress through the game, you'll steadily increase those numbers.

For experienced players, the race is on now to reach a high power level ahead of March 10's The Root of Nightmares raid launch. That grind to power up will go through three phases, as there'll be soft, power, and pinnacle caps to reach on the way, which we'll explain in more detail below.

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That number on your Guardian screen is essentially the sum total of your power gleaned from your equipped weapons, armor, and seasonal artifact. This is what determines just how much damage you can dish out and receive, with other factors like armor mods and subclass loadouts also influencing your survivability.

The shortest route to maxing out your power quickly is also the most challenging one in Lightfall. Doing the new campaign on Legend difficulty will see greater and more powerful rewards handed out to you, and if you can complete it, you'll earn a 1,770 power level item for each of your weapon and armor slots. Additionally, you'll also be rewarded with unique Exotics for your subclass. Some of the options include the Swarmers leg armor for Warlocks, Cyrtarachne's Facade helmet for Hunters, and the