Destiny 2 Heavy Metal EventĀ Full Guide: Unleash God-Tier Chaos!
Destiny 2 Heavy Metal Event Full Guideāready to score some insane weapons and shred the battlefield?
Whatās good, Guardians? The Destiny 2 Heavy Metal Event is back with a bang, and itās juicier than ever since the Edge of Fate expansion dropped. This eventās got a totally revamped reward system, plus two new weapons that are straight-up god-tierāincluding a never-before-seen archetype! Iāve been grinding this event non-stop, and trust me, you donāt wanna sleep on it.
gggamer.net is here to break it all down with pro tips to max out your loot. Letās dive into the madness and get you those sweet rewards!
Kick Things Off Right: Starting Heavy Metal
For Destiny 2 Heavy Metal Eventāhead to the Tower and talk to Shaxx to grab the Heavy Metal quest. But hereās a big heads-up: do NOT launch the event from the Tower! Itāll drop Year 1 junk like a Better Devils with one perk. Yeah, I got one in 2025ātotal throwback fail. Instead, use the Portal Menu to launch Heavy Metal properly. This ensures youāre in the right activity for those juicy new rewards.
I learned this the hard way after wasting a match, so donāt make my mistake!
Event Page & Reward Track: Whatās the Vibe?
The Destiny 2 Heavy Metal Event page works like other Destiny 2 events, with a reward track packed with goodies:
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Level 10 & 15: Unlock two new Heavy Metal weapons (more on these later!).
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Level 14: Snag the Griffin Sparrowāa one-of-a-kind sparrow with guns that shoot. So dope!
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Event Tokens: Earn these by completing daily and weekly challenges. Spend them in the event shop to buy weapons directly or boost your grind.
Pro tip: Donāt reroll challenges you donāt likeāuse Reward Chips to reroll completed challenges for extra progress. I hit Level 15 in a few days by chaining dailies smart!
New Weapons: God-Tier Power Awaits
The Destiny 2 Heavy Metal Event drops two weapons thatāll make your jaw drop:
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Rapid Fire Slug Shotgun: A brand-new archetype with a base 90 RPM (vs. 65 for standard slugs like Fortissimo). Roll it with Assault Mag for a wild 140 RPMāyes, I tested it, and itās nuts! Body shots deal 157 damage, headshots 274 (15% less than standard slugs), but the fire rate makes it a PvP beast. Is this a glitch? Maybe, but itās shredding right now!
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Wave Frame Sword: The first sword this season with Eager Edge for speedrunning activities like Wonder Caldera. Plus, it can roll Sharp Harvest, generating special ammo after three light attacks. I farmed ammo in the firing range, and itās a game-changer for utility.
These weapons drop on activity completion, but their tier (2-5) depends on your performance. I threw a match to testāzero kills, got a Tier 2 sword. But when I went tryhard with 10+ kills, Tier 4 and 5 drops rolled in. Play well, win matches, and youāll get the good stuff!
How to Dominate Heavy Metal Matches
To max out your rewards in Heavy Metal, you gotta play smart:
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Team Shot Like Crazy: Stick to your squad like glue. Three Guardians blasting together with tanks or Brigs is unstoppable. Iāve seen lone wolves get meltedāteamwork makes the dream work!
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Missile Mastery: Save your Brig or tank homing missiles for close-range fights. Fire one, then shoot for a one-two punch. I won a 1v1 by landing a missile at point-blankātotal clutch.
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Token Hustle: Grab enemy and teammate tokens fast. Each token refreshes your missile, letting you chain kills. I snagged a token mid-fight and turned a losing gunfight into a W.
One match, we ran as a tight trio, picked up every token, and racked up Tier 5 drops. Performance = loot, so donāt slack!
Avoiding the Big Traps
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Tower Launch: Launching from the Tower gives Year 1 trash. Always use the Portal Menu.
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Poor Performance: Low kills or throwing matches drops Tier 2-3 gear. Go hard for Tier 4-5.
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Holo Foils: Unlike Solstice, Holo Foil weapons match the tier of your dropānot a +1. My Tier 3 match gave me a Tier 3 Holo Foil sword, so donāt expect an auto-upgrade.
I wasted a run launching from the Towerādonāt be me. Stick to the Portal and play to win!
Is Destiny 2 Heavy Metal Event Worth the Grind?
Heck yes! The Rapid Fire Slug Shotgun is a PvP monster, and the Eager Edge sword is a must-have for speedrunners. Plus, the Griffin Sparrowās guns make it a flex worth chasing. The eventās reward track is generous, and tokens make farming a breeze. For more Destiny 2 guides and loot tips, hit up gggamer.net to stay ahead of the game!
