Being flawless in the Trials of Osiris is no small feat in Destiny 2's Season of the Worthy, where two teams of three compete in PvP style for a chance to earn exclusive Lighthouse rewards and bragging rights. Friday, March 20, Trials enters its second week of Destiny 2East on the D1 classic competitive mode and will continue every weekend, Friday through Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT, throughout the season.
With Bungie's Hotfix 2.8.0.1 now live, Artifact Power will be officially disabled for this season's Trials of Osiris events, which many players believe will make flawless runs leading to the Lighthouse more accessible. However, Artifact mods are still enabled, so leveling up your Guardian is still a good idea, but the focus is now less on potency and more on team and individual player strategy. If you want to go flawless this weekend (or any weekend of the season, for that matter), you've come to the right place.
Going Flawless
Going flawless in the trials means earning a consecutive number of runs with your team. The Season of the Worthy Trials require seven of these races in a row to get to the Lighthouse. This guide lists tips that all Guardians who want to use Flawless should know.
1. Know how to play
Although this tip seems brutally obvious, it cannot be emphasized enough. Everyone on a Trials team needs to know how to play if they want to get spotless and make it to the lighthouse. Even seasoned D1 Trials veterans should check out this guide, as the rules change slightly from season to season, with D2 Season 10 being no exception.
2. Communicate
Because Trials is a high-stakes, 3v3 team-based competitive event, it's more important than ever in Destiny 2 to maintain communications between team members during matches. If a team player doesn't have a headset, the team can download any number of apps with communication features like Discord to ensure each teammate sticks to their team strategy for success. Also, players should report anything they see to their teammates because six eyes on the other team will always see more than two. Players can't assume their teammates see what they see, so call in everything from weapon changes to enemy locations to super activations and more. If you're not sure you've seen something that will be relevant to your teammates, call it anyway. Call EVERYTHING.
3. Don't be the first to die
This is another obvious tip worth repeating because it's crucial to your team's success: DO NOT allow yourself to be the first goalie down. It's not that hard to avoid being the first to die if you learn how to stay hidden from snipers just waiting to grab you, or disengage from combat to take cover when there is a chance you will lose the first firefight. It is, however, much more difficult for a team of two to recover and avoid defeat than a team of three. Know how to take cover quickly and always know your surroundings. And if you end up dying, spectate with your ghost so you can continue to report what you see to your teammates and help them strategize and avoid elimination.
4. Stick together
There is safety in numbers, with balance. If a team of three notices a lone wolf that has strayed from the pack, they will go after that guardian first and have little trouble eliminating them. Then it becomes much easier to finish all remaining teammates. That said, don't stay so close because you want your teammates to have room to execute an attack or to be able to retreat effectively at all times, and if an enemy pulls out a grenade or rocket launcher, you don't want to not that this enemy can take out your entire team in one shot. This goes back to tip #2: Communicate and announce everything. Effective communication regarding the proximity of your teammates is just as important as reporting the actions of your opponents.
5. Take advantage of the passages
Here's the quick and easy version: most Guardians should buy Mercy's Passage from Saint-14 in the Tower because it grants forgiveness for a match loss in a run. This means you can still get a flawless run if you lose a match between seven other wins. The other great option for most players is the Ferocity pass, which will add a fourth bonus win to three straight wins. Ignore the other three passes unless you and your team have dominated hard and are feeling confident, but the Confidence pass cannot be unlocked until you've become perfect anyway. Learn more about Passages here.
6. Equip the best weapons and armor possible
The top 10 weapons used in the first weekend events are here.
When it comes to armor, there are loads of great options for each character class, but if you can, equip your strongest armor with mods to boost stats that work with your personal strategy, as well. than your team. You should also choose an Exotic armor piece that serves your role in your team's strategy, which brings me to my next point…
7. Strategize and decide on roles
Again, this ties into communication, and really all of the advice above. Before participating in tryouts, each teammate should develop a role that works with the team's strategy. Is there a designated healer on the team who can stay safe and be ready to resurrect at any time? It's not essential to stray too far for this to work, and since trios have unlimited revives, Guardians should always prioritize revives over kills. No one wants to be that Guardian who wants to be the hero and go for elimination before reviving, but end up being eliminated themselves.
Do each of you take on a different type of energy and/or use a character from a different class? What weapons, armor, and subclasses should you equip and when should you use your Super? There's no one way or "right" way to do this, so strategize with your teammates and develop roles based on that strategy. If you find that a particular strategy isn't working for the team, take a break from the trials to reevaluate and revise your strategy. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses. If you know yours, you can find the best way to complement your teammates and vice versa.
It also helps to pay attention to the screen before each match, as it shows you the weapons, armor and subclasses of opposing players, which can help you strategize better if you are able to change quickly your loads before matches start. . Try to prepare your inventory for each scenario to be better prepared for strategic combat. Also, don't forget your Artifact mods. They add elements to the game that many players may forget. Choose the mods that best suit your strategy and personal playstyle.
Alternatively, Bungie has a few of their own roles that they've created called "Lightmakers" and "Lightbreakers," each with their own emblem. These emblems are only accessible to guardians who have already reached the lighthouse, as they can be accessed from the flawless chest.
- Lightmaker: Equip the “Light for the Lost” emblem to help Guardians on their very first flawless pass. When equipped, your Flawless armor will glow white to identify you as a Guardian who can carry other players through Trials matches.
- Lightbreaker: Equip the “Flawless Empyrean” emblem, rack up seven kills on one pass, then keep winning matches. When equipped, your Flawless armor will glow red to identify you as a formidable force that can hold a serious streak.
Guardians who wish to have their Lightmaker/Lightbreaker stats tracked must have these emblems equipped while working for their respective needs. Guardians with the highest stats in these roles will be recognized by Bungie and the community at a later date.
Final note: Impeccable title
Bungie reports that the Flawless title for Trials of Osiris is not limited to Season of the Worthy, but will also be offered in future seasons. However, progress towards the title must be made in a single season and will not carry over to future seasons. All of the quests you complete in one season will need to be repeated if you wish to earn the title in another.
That's what the developers mean when they say Trials is here to stay. If you don't make it to the lighthouse by the end of this season, there will be other chances. Don't sweat too hard. It's a game - so have fun with yourself, your teammates and the ride. Then come back next season and kill, Guardian.
