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The Prestige

The Prestige

Complete a Nightfall strike on Grandmaster difficulty.

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How to unlock the The Prestige achievement in Destiny 2 - Definitive Guide

Update: During Season of the Lost, the Grandmaster Nightfall difficulty will be available until February 22 when the season ends.


During a season of Destiny 2, there will be 6 total Grandmaster Strikes available. Normally these strikes will cycle each week; but towards the end of the season all 6 will be available giving you the option of which strike you wish to attempt.

Before attempting a Grandmaster Nightfall it's important to note that you will be severely handicapped. Enemies are going to be 25 power levels above you meaning they will always hit harder. To add to that, you will need to be within 25 levels of the Grandmaster before even attempting it; this includes bonus power gained from the seasonal artifact. Bonus power is acquired through normal exp gains from anything in the game.

To demonstrate: The current pinnacle power (as of season 15) is 1330. Grandmasters are 1370, meaning you have to be at 1345 to even attempt a GM. You do not have to have be at the power level cap to attempt a GM you just need to be at 1345. That being said, if you are over 1345 you will still be treated as if you were 1345.

Grandmasters, in addition to Legend & Master difficulty, do not have matchmakinng enabled so you will be required to find a fireteam of three. Unlike the other Nightfall difficulties, Grandmaster gives your fireteam a pool of lives that is shared. If your fireteam loses all lives or all three of you are dead then you will be sent back to orbit, requiring you to start the nightfall from the beginning. However, your team can earn additional lives by killing what is called a Champion.

Champions are present in the Nightfall Ordeal difficulties of Hero all the way to Grandmaster. They are a type of enemy that requires a specific mod to combat them.

The mods are as followed
Barrier: A mod that pierces barrier of a champion which will stun it. After receiving a certain amount of damage, Barrier Champions will erect a barrier that will make them immune to damage unless you use a barrier mod to destroy their barrier.

Stagger: This mod will produce a stagger-like mechanic after you ADS for a few seconds. This is used on Unstoppable Champions that have an aggressive behavior when compared to other enemies. Once staggered, the champion will be unable to move for a few seconds and will more vulnerable to damage.

Disruption: This mod is used on champions that have an erratic behavior known as Overload Champions. These champions are similar in behavior to the Unstoppable in that they will be very aggressive. Some will move faster while others will attack faster. These are by far the more aggravating of the champion types.

One thing to keep in mind is that the mods needed to combat champions can be acquired from the seasonal artifact. In addition, there are some exotics that will have an anti-champion mod intrinsically.

One final tip: if you ever decide to do The Glassway strike - don't. You'll thank me.
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64 Comments
Can you do this at 297 level?
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By C3LLDW3LLER on 28 Sep 2017 23:06
I was the only one at 300+, if you're close to 300 you should be fine. As long as your other two fireteam members are 295+ you'll be golden.
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By Epilepsy Sucks on 29 Sep 2017 04:05
Yes I helped my brother finish it today and his light was 283
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By StephenM 84 on 01 Oct 2017 00:29
Couldn’t do this with a 297 and 305. Tried six times. Can anyone help tonight after 9pm?
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By C3LLDW3LLER on 02 Oct 2017 16:25
I would, but my fireteam is going to try and finish the raid tonight.
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By Epilepsy Sucks on 02 Oct 2017 20:27
The description say complete the raid or a prestige nightfall. I completed the raid and this achievement didn't unlock, and I did the switch profile method and still didn't pop. Thoughts?
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By l ROMANO l on 06 Oct 2017 01:42
The raid has to be on prestige difficulty as well for it to count.
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By The SCHWARTZ 00 on 06 Oct 2017 11:51
Yes. The raid will need to be on prestige for it to count. So just to save everyone time and headache I wrote this guide because the Nightfall will be faster and require less people. It will also have the amplifiers which will actually make it easier.
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By Epilepsy Sucks on 06 Oct 2017 15:00
This week's is pretty easy. Did it with a 300 striker, 302 storm caller, and 296 void Walker. Just clear out the adds at the first two sets of rings and have someone spring through the drill part while the other two try and get rings. We had 6:25 left when the boss spawned in and had a little under 2 minutes left at the end.
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By Cursed#7068 on 10 Nov 2017 06:24
The easiest one to do legit is Pyramidion with Torrent and Zero Hour(as the guide suggests).
The easiest one to do at all is Savathun's Song with Anomalies, as there is a bug that allows you to max out the timer
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By TheGreatKoala on 29 Nov 2017 11:40
Just a heads up this is prob currently unobtainable . They released a paid DLC on Dec 5 that upped the power level of all prestige modes to 330. You cant actually hit that level unless you own the DLC.
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By a banned flask on 07 Dec 2017 18:03
I heard so it'll be partially unob. I don't remember them doing this with a lot of their content in D1, but I do remember them screwing people in year 3 that didn't have RoI.
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By Epilepsy Sucks on 07 Dec 2017 21:57
Despite the anger around this situation, this week's Bungie weekly blog post doesn't really address the matter. It does state, "We are aware that there are some Destiny 2 Trophies and Achievements that have become unavailable to players who have not purchased Curse of Osiris. We are committed to fixing this issue, and are currently investigating a solution. Please stay tuned for more updates on this topic as progress is made."
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By HollabackGaming on 08 Dec 2017 17:37
It sounds exactly like they are. But there stance on any game issue is to make it sound ambiguous.
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By Epilepsy Sucks on 08 Dec 2017 21:20
There was a blog post tonight. They are making changes this week to lower the raid back down. No news on prestige nightfall for now but the prestige raid will be lowered back to 300 light and the achievement it sounds like will be changed to complete a prestige raid.
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By a banned flask on 12 Dec 2017 01:15
Ahhhh! Just completed the Nightfall on Prestige to find the achievement didn't unlock. Checked this solution and it's confirms it cry
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By British Legends on 19 Dec 2017 21:48
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By BlackRain228 on 09 Feb 2018 01:35
If anyone wants to squad up and get this this season, feel free to message me
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By A Swanky Lemon on 01 Dec 2020 16:36
Yes after the last dlc update the prestige strike will no longer get you the prestige achievement. Bastards!
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By BlackRain228 on 23 Mar 2018 15:45
That bites. Thanks BlackRain.
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By VCS 2600 Atari on 23 Mar 2018 17:15
Do you just have to kill calus on prestige for the achievement? Or do the whole raid on prestige?
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By Zeta Sigh on 14 Apr 2018 18:58
Had a friend hop in at the end of the normal raid to get the achievement so it will probably work for prestige to.
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By BlackRain228 on 14 Apr 2018 20:26
Can you elaborate BlackRainAR556?
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By Unky Ky on 23 May 2018 04:21
What is there to elaborate? Kill calus at the end and get the achievement. He didn’t have to start the raid from the beginning
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By BlackRain228 on 23 May 2018 04:30
Ah okay. Thanks.
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By Unky Ky on 23 May 2018 04:51
if anyone has a squad that could help me with this it would be appreciated, thanks!
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By Atreyu on 26 May 2018 21:01
I'd be interested if someone put together a session.
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By Unky Ky on 27 May 2018 07:15
Is it possible for me to get my light level past a 305 without the DLC?
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By Unky Ky on 01 Jun 2018 21:37
Well I'm only a 303 and I tried to look for a group to get people to join me for the prestige leviathan and of course no one was interested due to my level. Which sucks because I do not want to pay for the DLC. I just want to do the leviathan prestige. Bummer.
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By Unky Ky on 02 Jun 2018 21:22
I just finished as 304 today, you need to find people that understand there's no benefit, which is rare.
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By Moldy Tacos5000 on 02 Jun 2018 23:12
Goes to show how much I know about the game.
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By Epilepsy Sucks on 03 Jun 2018 05:14
Who did you finish with moldy? How did you find the people to play with?
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By Unky Ky on 03 Jun 2018 13:16
Who wants to do this? My light is 340,I also have two friends are willing to do this
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By WoooItsJake on 13 Sep 2018 16:59
Just for info: Jumped into Calus on prestige with a group today and got both achievements. I never completed dogs on prestige, just Bath and Gauntlet.
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By LizardKingv666 on 20 Jan 2019 13:18
Just finish it today and do the switch profile and nothing! What the ...
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By REGIX 117 on 12 Mar 2019 05:04
Anyone know with DLC's out what the light level cap is to do this now. Just trying to figure out how to make this a easier grind.
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By VCS 2600 Atari on 06 Jun 2019 19:59
Anyone willing to give me a hand with this. I have never done the Raid before since I joined the game late, but would be nice to complete the raid and get the achievements, Mr GT is MrFunkoPop996
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By MrFunkoPop996 on 01 Feb 2020 14:46
As of 4/11/20, use Rat King and Coldheart to melt most enemies and bosses.
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By HisFlynessSTU2 on 12 Apr 2020 04:52
Just out of curiosity, but is there anyone on PS4 (or is there cross platform play? Been a minute since I've played this game.) that can help me get this?
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By Rhyolitic on 10 Jun 2020 16:31
I'm guessing this is easier now? I'm thinking about completing this game achievements before they dissapear.
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By ThisIsPrfct on 10 Jun 2020 18:25
can anyone carry me through this GT:MattyHustedUk
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By MattyHustedUk on 20 Jun 2020 07:21
I've got a buddy that he and I need this if anyone wants to sherpa
GT: MFC06
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By MFC06 on 27 Jun 2020 13:59
Finally finished my first prestige raid and it did not pop. Lame.
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By Wookiee Hairem on 15 Jul 2020 11:18
Need some help with this please
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By BlakManDan on 31 Jul 2020 09:43
My gt is: Wovzi if anyone is interesting in doing it
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By EIvis on 23 Aug 2020 16:46
Ive got 3 people, OG D1 players but are now new light players, who are looking to do this before its vaulted, msg me if you want to do it or can help and we can organise a time, cheers :).
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By Jondonkey tC on 15 Sep 2020 12:23
I need this one if anyone has a free spot, I'd like to get it before it's put in the vault.
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By teknomusik on 13 Oct 2020 13:43
My gamertag is keoskey never rilly mess with the raids but want to get the achievements out of the way.
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By keoskey on 26 Oct 2020 22:50
Haven’t played destiny 2 in a hot minute but looking to get this done before it’s unobtainable. Gt is same as here, message if you have an open spot!(:
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By xSpackman on 07 Nov 2020 15:06
It looks like they changed the description of the achievement to “Complete A Nightfall strike on Grandmaster difficulty.” And for ‘Belly Of The Beast’ it’s now “Complete a Nightfall strike on Master difficulty.”. So thankfully it’s not unobtainable.
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By TechTheory on 10 Nov 2020 06:24
you can only have 3 in a strike correct?
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By Homunculus Fury on 11 Nov 2020 23:42
Homunculus Fury, that's correct.
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By DEDLY CUKE on 13 Nov 2020 03:30
The nightfall strikes change each week. (Reset on Tuesday) lake of shadows would be a "easier" strike. To look out for. The one last week wouldn't have been to bad. I forget the name but it's on the moon.
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By Homunculus Fury on 25 Dec 2020 11:38
Just did my first grandmaster last night but apparently this achievement is now bugged cuz it didn’t unlock for me
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By Dylanfillio on 20 Mar 2021 19:38
How do I get this achievement now
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By JihzNapkin on 23 Feb 2022 03:31
I havent played in 2 years so I’m a bit lost
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By JihzNapkin on 26 Feb 2022 04:33
Is it required to buy the expansions to get this achievement? Cause I'm only seeing a grandmaster strike available that needs me to buy one of the expansions.
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By Transmutate on 10 Jun 2022 05:50
Is this still achieveable?
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By Unky Ky on 07 Dec 2023 05:38
So we knock it out with 1:30 left but the achievement didn't unlock.... any idea why?!?!

Update: The fix is easy and same as to original Destiny, you'll have to use Switch profile option.

Go to games Menu -> Settings and choose Log out -> Switch Profile, you'll be logged out of the game.
Once at Main menu screen start the game again and choose your Profile and then your Guardian, your achievements will be unlocked at this point and acknowledgement for same should pop up on your screen..
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By Star1ord89 on 28 Sep 2017 03:39
I'm new to the game and haven't tried the Raid yet. Did anyone confirm that Night Strike is no longer part of this achievement? On my console it just says raid and not "or Night Strike".
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By VCS 2600 Atari on 23 Mar 2018 15:27
Wrong, as long as you're above 300 you're fine for prestige. Can't go past 305 without the DLC.

https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/7jwool/prel...
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By Moldy Tacos5000 on 02 Jun 2018 16:35
Eriana's Vow is available in the Exotics Kiosk. So, if you have an Exotic Cipher, and the materials to afford buying it, I would recommend getting Eriana's Vow, as it has Anti-Barrier built in. Alternatively, the new exotic sword, The Lament, also has Anti-Barrier built in, but, since it is a sword, this is much riskier.
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By DarkDan88 on 09 Dec 2020 03:56
You need a certain level of light to play nightfall strike on Grandmaster difficulty. In this season that required level is 1275, 1260 base level + 15 artifact level. Moreover, you need help of two people/friends at the same level or higher, and it wouldn't be easy because enemies are at 1300 light level. One more thing, there is a limited time. At the end of the season power light will be increase (grandmaster too) so you would need to repeat that insane hardwork (leveling up) to face these strikes.

A really really really time consuming and insane achievement. Thanks Bungie.
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By Eclipse GX on 24 Dec 2020 11:56
Tactic we used for Pyramidion.

Hunter Nightstalker - can vanish and hack the 4 consoles easy. And the multi arrow super for the final phase of boss

2 Titan Strikers with double grenades.

When boss is in final phase and spawns to middle, everyone should have a super. Hunter instantly nails him multiple times as he spawns in the middle with the tether, both strikers pop supers and hit him when he’s tethered.

Boss had about half health and was left with a slither when we were done. Granted we all then died, but wait your 30 seconds, respawn at the same time, hurl grenades and rockets and it’s done.

We got to the boss with about 6m 45s and finished with 1m 2s left.

Also for room with 3 circles to stand in near the end. Don’t go in them. Clear all ads. Then all 3 of you take one each at same time. When done run to the force field, have the hunter make you all invisible and then run through.
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By Phil the Bear on 20 Oct 2017 00:05
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As of Beyond Light, the Leviathan raid is no longer in the game, so Bungie changed the requirements of this achievement to: Complete a Nightfall strike on Grandmaster difficulty.

If you didn't get to complete the Leviathan raid on Prestige (an amazing experience, I might say), getting this might be less or more complicated depending on how much you enjoy harder content. Nightfall rotations change every season, but there's always 6.

Grandmaster Nightfalls are some of the hardest PVE experience currently in the game, but with enough practice and a coordinated team, you can easily complete even the harder ones.

Considering the rotation of different strikes, some will obviously be easier than others.
I consider practicing with some good builds and then giving it a try.
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09 Apr 2021 00:00

Prestige difficulty can be selected from the Director when launching the Nightfall or Raid. The Power Level recommendation is 300, and you can not change your loadout after entering the activity. The timer on the Nightfall is shortened from the regular version, but other than that, it is largely the same activity, just harder.

Since this activity requires the highest Power level, I figured here would be a good place to link a guide to leveling. That guide also has links to two other guides at the bottom if you're still confused in any way. Between the three you should easily be able to get your Power level maxed out.
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Beyond Light update: See Belly of the Beast. All of that information applies but this version is harder.  Like way harder. The difficulty is set at about 20 levels over the pinnacle cap for the season. Grandmasters also don't become available until about halfway into the season.
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It’s better to wait for the Grandmaster “Lake of Shadows”, look for a team and go through it
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This trophy is earned by completing any Nightfall on Grandmaster difficulty. During each calendar week (from Tuesday to Tuesday), only one raid, randomly selected by the admins, is available for completion. If you have not purchased any DLC, then you can still get the trophy by waiting a week when a raid from the base version of the game is selected for completion (there are several of them - if it allows it in the group gathering menu, then you can pass).

One of the easiest raids to complete on the Grandmaster is Fallen SABER. If the other two players know what to do, then you can safely make it to the final boss, the main thing is not to die again. On the boss it is important to stand in the right spots. Video guide (en).

I recommend raising the level to at least -5 from the recommended level for the “Grandmaster” in the current season; if the gap is larger, you will die with a few hits even from the first mobs. It takes about 30 minutes to complete the entire passage. Completing the “Grandmaster” does not unlock the trophy for completing the “Master” - you must complete it separately.
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By PoBarabanu on 09 Oct 2023 03:19