r/DestinyTheGame • u/DTG_Bot "Little Light" • Jun 17 '25

Megathread [D2] Iron Banner Megathread [2025-06-17]

Iron Banner is LIVE

"Let the Iron Banner shape you."

-Saladin Forge

FAQ

What is the Iron Banner?

  • Iron Banner is a 2-week-long Crucible event in Destiny 2 that offers its participants unique rewards. More info can be found in the official Destiny 2: Iron Banner Guide.
  • Iron Banner offers unique versions of other Crucible game modes, such as Control and Rift. The current game type can be found by viewing the activity details in the director or looking at the modifiers.
  • Iron Banner uses outlier protection matchmaking.

How Long does Iron Banner last?

  • Event begins: Tuesday at Weekly Reset (1700 UTC).
  • Event ends: The Tuesday 2 weeks later at Weekly Reset (1700 UTC).

Where do I go to find Guardians to game within the Iron Banner?

  • You can use the in-game Fireteam Finder or head over to /r/Fireteams, www.The100.io, Xbox LFG system, DestinyLFG.net or DestinyLFG.com, or go to the Bungie.net recruitment forum (also available through the Bungie App).

What if I have a question about another piece of armor/weapon or general Iron Banner question?

  • Use Control + F (Or Command + F if on a Mac) and search for keywords in your question. Someone may have asked it already. If not, ask below in the comments.

How to earn Iron Banner Rewards

  • Complete Iron Banner matches to earn Iron Banner Reputation. This reputation awards Iron Engrams and unlocks various rewards along the Rank Rewards track.
    • Earn bonus reputation by equipping Iron Banner gear or ornaments, an Iron Banner Emblem, and completing Daily Challenges.
    • Iron Engrams can be focused at Lord Saladin into a weapon or armor piece. Items must already be unlocked in Collections to be available for focusing.
  • Complete Daily Challenges to earn Pinnacle Gear and boost your Reputation multiplier. These challenges are visible when hovering over the Iron Banner playlist in the Director.
  • You have a chance to get randomly rolled Iron Banner gear at the end of matches.

Archie wishes you a happy reset and good luck!

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u/GeNeRaLkEnobeE Jun 17 '25

Where would I go to find out what’s somewhat meta? I have no idea what guns/build people use after years away

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u/zekromzero Jun 17 '25

All I know is for pve u want the rocket side arm with chill clip, and for pvp u want the crimil dagger hand cannon but idk the good rolls.

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u/NationalTangerine381 Jun 17 '25

slideways and either zen or adagio, but adagio is so good that its arguably best in slot even in 3s

PI is bait and hasnt been good since 120s got their forgiveness nerf rolled back

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u/AppropriateLaw5713 Jun 17 '25

Slideshot and precision instrument are pretty good

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u/hawkleberryfin Jun 18 '25

You could just follow a creator like Aztecross or Datto and they do videos about the popular meta guns.

For PvP, I generally go to r/CrucibleGuidebook and search the gun and just read some discussions. Sticking to threads from within the last couple of months so you don't read old patch stuff that's not true any more.

For PvE, generally go by Aegis and his spreadsheet. Though keep in mind it's from a endgame meta point of view.

But for Iron Banner specifically:

Multimach with Attrition Orbs+Kinetic Tremors (I think Banshee sells one) for PvE.

Tinasha's with Chill Clip. 3rd column is less important but Deconstruct, Loose Change, Impulse Amp, or Air Trigger (increases ammo reserves) for PvE.

Crimil's Dagger with Slideways/Moving Target and Zen Moment/Precision Instrument/Adagio with stability and range barrels and mags for PvP.

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u/AppropriateLaw5713 Jun 17 '25

Light.gg would be your best bet. Highly recommend getting the pulse rifle from Comp playlist, that thing is a nightmare