Discover everything you need to know about Rushdown in Destiny 2, including the rewards you can obtain during Guardian Games 2025. This new boss rush mode brings a perfect mix of speed, strategy, and competition that challenges even the most experienced Guardians.
Guardian Games 2025 is here with Act 2, featuring not only the Supremacy game mode but also the exciting new Rushdown boss rush mode. This activity allows you to see who did the most damage in your fireteam while battling through five challenging encounters with timed mechanics and competitive leaderboards.
🔥 What is Rushdown in Destiny 2
Rushdown is a new PVE boss rush activity introduced with Guardian Games 2025 Act 2. This mode challenges you to battle various bosses from past campaigns, story missions, and exotic quests in a timed format that emphasizes speed and efficiency.
🎯 Key Features of Rushdown
- Five Boss Encounters – Face bosses from previous campaigns and exotic missions
- Timed Challenges – Complete encounters within the time limit for better rewards
- Difficulty Scaling – Each boss encounter increases in difficulty
- Competitive Leaderboards – See who performed best in your fireteam
- Diverse Boss Pool – Bosses rotate daily for fresh challenges
The way Rushdown works is straightforward: there are five encounters total with a time limit to complete the entire run. As you complete encounters, you’ll earn rewards, and the quicker you are, the better the rewards you’ll receive. You can increase your allowed time by completing encounters successfully.
🎮 How to Play Rushdown
There are three difficulty modes to choose from in Rushdown, each offering different challenges and rewards:
Warm-Up Mode
Entry Level: No modifiers, easy bosses. Perfect for learning encounter mechanics and getting familiar with the mode. Difficulty increases after each boss but remains manageable.
Standard Mode
Moderate Challenge: Features Banes and various modifiers along with revive tokens. Average difficulty with some tactical considerations required for success.
Expert Mode
Maximum Challenge: High difficulty with aggressive enemies, multiple modifiers, and limited revive tokens. Chance for fully Masterworked weapons with additional perks.
Matchmaking Options
Regardless of difficulty level, you have three matchmaking choices:
- Standard Matchmaking – Open matchmaking with any players
- Class-Based Matchmaking – Match with players of the same class (Titan with Titans, etc.)
- Private Matches – Queue with your pre-made fireteam or go solo
🎯 How Rushdown Works
In Rushdown, you’ll face off against five bosses taken from previous campaigns, seasonal missions, and exotic missions. The difficulty increases with each boss encounter, and your goal is to defeat all five before the time limit expires.
Intro Quest – Getting Started
- When you log in, you’ll be greeted by a Guardian Games Banner with event information
- Head to the Tower and talk with Elevante to get your Guardian Games class item
- Complete the introductory quest “Best in Class” by finishing a Supremacy match or Guardian Games playlist activity
- Make sure to equip the class item to earn medallions (you can use the ornament version if preferred)
- Some players may need to purchase a contender card after acquiring the class item
Boss Encounter Mechanics
Each encounter follows this structure:
- Time Management – Each boss defeated adds more time to your run
- Progressive Difficulty – Later bosses are significantly more challenging
- Daily Rotation – Boss selection changes daily for variety
- Damage Tracking – The mode tracks who deals the most damage in your fireteam
📊 Scoring System in Rushdown
Your final score in Rushdown is influenced by multiple performance factors that determine your reward tier:
Score Factors
- Bosses Defeated – More bosses killed = higher base score
- Speed of Completion – Faster encounter clears earn bonus points
- Time Remaining – Extra time left over provides score bonuses
- Revive Token Usage – Limiting deaths and revives increases your score
- Team Performance – Overall fireteam synergy affects scoring
💎 Score Thresholds
There are five reward tiers you can achieve:
Pro Scoring Tips
- Kill Bosses Fast – Focus on high DPS phases and efficient damage
- Minimize Deaths – Stay alive to avoid score penalties
- Chain Abilities – Coordinate supers and abilities with teammates
- Team Synergy Matters – Communication and coordination boost performance
🏆 Rushdown Mode Rewards
Rushdown offers five reward tiers based on your performance, with higher tiers providing better loot and additional weapon perks:
Reward Tier Benefits
Bronze – Silver Tiers
Basic Guardian Games weapon drops with standard perks for completing at least 3 encounters.
Gold – Platinum Tiers
Enhanced chances for additional perks on weapons, better stat rolls, and bonus rewards.
Diamond Tier
Highest tier rewards with maximum perk chances and potential for fully Masterworked weapons.
Featured Weapon: Keraunios Arc Trace Rifle
⚡ New Legendary Event-Exclusive Weapon
The Keraunios Arc Trace Rifle is the standout reward from Guardian Games 2025. This PVE-focused weapon features:
- Unique Perks – Event-exclusive perk combinations
- High Damage Output – Excellent for boss encounters
- Sustained Fire Feature – Perfect for DPS phases
- Arc Damage Type – Great for matching shields
🥇 Class Rewards & Guardian Games Integration
Your Rushdown performance contributes to the overall Guardian Games standings and determines various class-based rewards:
Class Reward Categories
- Winning Class of the Day – Daily recognition for top-performing class
- Weekly Performance in Rushdown – Consistent high scores earn weekly rewards
- Weekly Supremacy Performance – Cross-mode performance tracking
- Gambit Performance – Integration with other competitive modes
- Friday Coronation Ceremony Placement – Weekly culmination event
- Best in the Tower – Overall Guardian Games ranking
Earning Class Glows
Participate in various Guardian Games activities to earn exclusive class-based glows that showcase your dedication and skill level. These visual rewards are tied to both individual performance and class-wide achievements.
💡 Expert Tips for Rushdown Success
Optimal Loadout Recommendations
- Heavy Weapons – Linear Fusion Rifles and Machine Guns for consistent DPS
- Primary Weapons – Auto Rifles and Pulse Rifles with damage perks
- Special Weapons – Shotguns or Fusion Rifles for close-range encounters
- Exotic Choices – Focus on weapons that enhance damage output or survivability
Strategic Approach
- Learn Boss Patterns – Each boss has specific mechanics and damage phases
- Coordinate Supers – Time damage supers for maximum impact
- Manage Resources – Save heavy ammo and abilities for crucial moments
- Stay Mobile – Many encounters require constant movement
🔥 Need Help with Rushdown?
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