Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate - Best way to power level as a solo player

If you're playing Destiny 2 and want to level up fast without relying on a fireteam, there’s a solid solo method that gets the job done.

Best way to power level as a solo player in Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate

Start with the legendary campaign

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The best way to kick things off is by finishing the campaign on legendary difficulty. It takes a bit more time than the normal version, but it rewards you with a full set of gear that puts you right around the soft cap.

Use the Pinnacle Ops: Encore mission

Once you finish the campaign, head to the Portal and find the Pinnacle Ops mission called Encore. Before launching it, choose the customize option and add any modifier to make sure you qualify for a Rank A chest. That’s important, because Rank A rewards are usually higher than your current power.

To make the run easier and faster, pick the Grappler boon. It helps you move through the mission quickly. You don’t need to complete the whole thing either. Just run up to the first bridge section, finish the objective to unlock the chest, loot it, and then reset the mission.

What to equip for speed

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For quicker runs, bring an Eager Edge sword so you can move fast. Third Iteration is a good scout rifle to take in, especially if you unlock the anti-barrier mod in your seasonal artifact.

This combo lets you rush the enemies and deal with any shields quickly, so you’re not stuck in long fights.

Keep gear balanced

Sometimes you’ll keep getting the same type of drop, like only helmets or boots, and that can slow down your overall power climb. You can swap in items from the Season Pass or vendor engrams to help balance it out.

After the soft cap

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Once your gear starts leveling off and you’re not getting upgrades from this farm anymore, you’ll want to switch over to powerful and pinnacle reward sources.

These include things like weekly playlist completions, Nightfalls, raids, and seasonal missions. That’s when the regular loot grind starts to slow down and higher-tier activities become your main focus.

Use alternate characters if you want to be efficient

You can use your alt characters to farm gear first, and then transfer your highest-level weapons to your main character using the vault.

This way, when you run the powerful and pinnacle sources, your main already has a head start.

FAQs

What is the soft cap in Destiny 2?

• The soft cap is the point where regular loot no longer increases your power level, and you need powerful or pinnacle gear to keep progressing.

Is the Encore mission farmable solo?

• Yes, you can run it completely solo. It’s one of the best repeatable activities for power leveling on your own.

How many times can I run Encore?

• You can repeat the mission as many times as you want. There's no weekly limit for the basic chest at the start of the mission.

Do I need to complete the whole mission?

• No, just do the first bridge segment, grab the chest, and reset the mission. That chest alone can give gear above your current level.

What if a gear slot falls behind?

• Use targeted drops like vendor engrams or Season Pass gear to fill the gap. It’s important to keep your gear levels balanced.

Does this method work after the soft cap?

• It’s less effective after the soft cap, since you’ll start needing powerful and pinnacle rewards to keep leveling.