How Does the Pathfinder Work
Destiny 2: The Final Shape introduces a significant quality-of-life enhancement known as the Pathfinder system. This new feature replaces the previous bounty system from notable NPCs in the Tower, such as Zavala, The Drifter, and Shaxx. Players will now engage with the Pathfinder system to earn rewards through various activities, streamlining the process and eliminating the need to fetch bounties from multiple vendors.
In addition to streamlining the reward system, the Pathfinder introduces a weekly pursuit tree that offers players structured goals and valuable rewards. This consolidation aims to reduce the time spent on mundane tasks, allowing players to focus more on engaging gameplay and less on routine bounties. With these changes, Destiny 2 aims to enhance player experience and simplify access to crucial in-game rewards.
Destiny 2 The Final Shape Pathfinder Guide: Ritual Pathfinder
The days of collecting bounties from various vendors around the Tower are over. In Destiny 2, players must now rely on the Pathfinder system to obtain rewards for completing activities such as Gambit, Crucible, and Vanguard Ops.
The Pathfinder system features 20 objectives divided into five tiers. Players must engage in different activities to meet these objectives, such as loading heavy ammo in Gambit or earning grenade kills in Vanguard missions. These objectives can be completed asynchronously but must be followed from left to right to finish the entire path.
Pathfinder progress translates to XP rewards from vendors, but the pathway from left to right must be adhered to for redemption.
While engaging in Gambit, Crucible, and Vanguard playlists, players‘ boards will show a mix of completed, untouched, and partially filled nodes. To claim the rewards and gain valuable vendor XP, players must progress their board from left to right. In the example provided, three more Vanguard Ops activities need to be finished in the far left column before moving forward.
This structured system ensures that players remain engaged in a variety of activities, a far cry from the previous method of bounty collection. By completing each tier, players can optimize their gameplay and efficiency in Destiny 2, effectively working through each objective and earning their rewards through consistent progression.
How to Unlock the Destination Pathfinder in Destiny 2
The Destination Pathfinder becomes available after finishing Destiny 2: The Final Shape campaign. This unlock guides the player through tasks at The Pale Heart location, categorized as Calibrations, Field Assignments, and Ventures. Rewards include exotics and seasonal gear, which are distinct from those of the Ritual Pathfinder. Completing these tasks ensures that players can access a diverse range of items and upgrades unique to this specific Pathfinder.
How Pathfinder resets work in Destiny 2: The Final Shape
In Destiny 2: The Final Shape, the Pathfinder system introduces weekly rewards that reset every week. When players complete the entire tree of rewards before the weekly reset, additional rewards become available. Both the Ritual Pathfinder and the Destination Pathfinder offer rewards for multiple completions. However, the rewards decrease after the first 2-3 runs due to diminishing returns.
Each run provides different levels of rewards, and specific details about the loot table and the point of diminishing returns were shared in a developer update before the release of the expansion. This new system streamlines the process, eliminating the need to collect bounties from various vendors and locations, thus saving time for players.
