The Rushdown mode is easily one of the best sources of rewards you can currently find in Destiny 2, making it essential to get on top of its scoring systems.
The mode is a key part of the Guardian Games 2025 and focuses on PvE challenges. While you and your mates will be taking on the AI-controlled enemies, reaching the top will require a lot of coordination and strategy.
How does Rushdown mode work in Destiny 2
In Rushdown, you’ll encounter different bosses, and the difficulty will increase progressively. Every boss encounter will differ regarding the enemies you face, and the main aim is to defeat them as quickly as possible. Each boss will have a time limit; finish fast, and you’ll have extra seconds. Let the timer run out, and your quest becomes a failure.
The main aim is to score as high as possible, but doing so isn’t easy, as all the battles will become more challenging as you progress deeper.
Destiny 2 Rushdown mode difficulty
The Rushdown mode has three different difficulty levels, which directly translates into the tier of rewards you can win.
| Difficulty | Characteristics | Revives | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | Easiest challenge, with no modifiers | Unlimited | Low-tier loot |
| Standard | Limited revives and small number of modifiers | Limited | Mid-tier loot |
| Expert | Hardest challenges with extremely limited revives | Extremely Limited | Best loot |
There are also three types of matchmaking available.
- Standard: Traditional fireteam with no class restriction.
- Class-Based: Fireteams are built with all members belonging to the same class.
- Private: Form a fireteam with your friends.
Class-based matchmaking is only available for Standard and Expert difficulties.
Destiny 2 Rushdown scoring explained
You must keep two key factors in mind to score more and finish higher on the leaderboard.
- Defeat more bosses, and your score will automatically go up.
- Pay attention to the time, as finishing a boss before your time is over will result in bonus points.
Naturally, you’ll want to reduce the required revives, as they will increase the time needed to eliminate a boss. Hence, try not to die too often and coordinate well with your teammates. Proper coordination will be the key if you want to defeat the bosses comfortably within the given time limit.
Destiny 2 Rushdown rewards
The final rewards are divided across five tiers.
- Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
- Platinum
- Diamond
The higher tiers offer better rewards, but you’ll have to play on the harder difficulties. If you can finish among the top scorers in Expert mode, you’ll also have a shot at getting a Guardian Games weapon. The Keraunios Arc Trace Rifle is available as an event-exclusive reward, and it has amazing perk potential. Start your grind and try to score as high as possible to earn it.
Published: Mar 12, 2025 12:49 pm