Patrol

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"These are our worlds...Take them back. Inch by inch. Bullet by bullet."
Grimoire blurb.

Patrols are the primary open-worlds of the Destiny series. These maps are open-ended and focused on exploration. Players touch down in one of several Destinations, and are able to explore at will, along with taking on tasks assigned to them.[1] Minerals and other resources can be found that can be used on weapons and armor. This is a "lower intensity" game mode compared to others, as there are no Darkness Zones or other penalties for death.[2]

Players can bring a fireteam alongside them with two other people, but can also encounter other players while on patrol. Patrols are useful for gathering miscellaneous loot such as materials, consumables, hidden chests, or rewards for exploration missions. Missions can be acquired on patrol by locating and activating beacons, and are always available.

Patrol is available for the Cosmodrome, Moon, Venus, and Mars. The Taken King also possesses a unique patrol location for the Dreadnaught.

Destiny 2 introduces larger, much more expansive patrol locations, complete with Lost Sectors, Adventures, and new patrol missions. Destiny 2's patrol locations include Nessus, the EDZ, the Dreaming City, the Moon, Europa, the Cosmodrome, Savathûn's Throne World, Neomuna, and The Pale Heart. Along with the removed patrol locations of Titan, Io, Mercury, Mars, the Tangled Shore, and the Derelict Leviathan.

Destiny[edit]

Patrol missions and their respective icons.[3]

Mission types[edit]

Destiny[edit]

Activating a patrol beacon will enable Guardians to complete simple missions for a small reward of experience and reputation.

  • Scan - go to a certain location and have Ghost scan an object.
  • Item - collect drops from a certain type of enemy.
  • Survey - go to a certain location and scout out a group of enemies.
  • Kill - kill a set number of enemies.
  • VIP - kill a specific enemy found in a private location (typically a named major or minor).
  • Energy Spike - collect energy beacons to reach 100% charge before your charge slowly drains to 0%. Players can overcharge for a maximum of five levels for maximum Glimmer and other material payoff.
  • Neutralize Taken Blight - go to a certain location and fend off waves of Taken; sometimes includes an Ultra at the end.
  • Quarantine - kill a specific enemy at a certain location, then go to a second location and fend off enemy waves.

If the player has completed several patrol missions, they can receive a mystery transmission where the player has to figure out how to unscramble a message (such as doing an emote, kill enemies, getting headshots, etcetera). The player is given an encrypted prompt on what they have to do and must figure it out for themselves.

Cosmodrome[edit]
Mission Name Description Objective Location Objective Patrol Type
cosmodrome cordon Push our enemies from the areas surrounding the Cosmodrome. Location w/ Enemies Kill Enemies Kill Mission
sweep and clear Punish the enemies of the Light for committing forces to the Cosmodrome. Location w/ Enemies Kill Enemies Kill Mission
all in the game Kill scavenging Fallen and search their bodies for Wire Wraps. Location w/ Fallen Collect Wire Wraps Item Mission
reckon their sins Kill Fallen and collect their Temper Cloth and the data filaments within. Location w/ Fallen Collect Temper Cloth Item Mission
deny their power Kill Fallen and recover the Shock Cores they use to charge their weapons and equipment. Location w/ Fallen Capture Shock Cores Item Mission
rites of obedience Kill Dreg specimens and collect their nerve interface Docking Caps for study. Location w/ Fallen Dregs Collect Docking Caps Item Mission
ether hunt Take out Fallen Dregs and Vandals and gather the Ether Sups they depend on for life. Location w/ Fallen Dregs and Vandals Recover Ether Sups Item Mission
proxy war Shoot down Fallen Shanks and recover their Fusor Proxy Drives for disassembly. Location w/ Fallen Shanks Salvage Fusor Proxy Drives Item Mission
low flying defense drones Look for Swivel Turrets in the wreck of Fallen Shanks. They're valuable salvage. Location w/ Fallen Shanks Collect Swivel Turrets Item Mission
induction to pain Search Fallen Vandals for Induction Rods, full of useful energy systems. Location w/ Fallen Vandals Collect Induction Rods Item Mission
dust to dust Gather Marrow Dust, a superb solvent, from defeated Hive warriors. Location w/ Hive Collect Marrow Dust Item Mission
husk harvest Search dead Hive for Husk Flakes, peeled from their grotesque armor. Location w/ Hive Collect Husk Flakes Item Mission
carcinomaly Scan the Hive biomass and send the information to the Cryptarch. Lunar Complex Transmit Data Scan Mission
touchy little things Scan the Fallen sensors and transmit the data back to the Cryptarch. Dock 13 Scan Sensors Scan Mission
classical vacuum Dead Orbit is looking for aerospace telemetry from the Golden Age. Dock 13 Analyze Computer Scan Mission
classical vacuum ii Analyze the crashed ship's flight computer to aid Dead Orbit avionics design. Skywatch Analyze Ship Scan Mission
objekt 630 Get a sample of iridium and depleted uranium to aid Future War Cult's weapons program. The Divide Scan Munitions Scan Mission
specific impulse Future War Cult wants a fuel sample analysis from the Golden Age. Refinery Transmit Analysis Scan Mission
history of flight Retrieve flight records and analysis for New Monarchy. Mothyards Download Data Scan Mission
still in the dark… Download facility blueprints for New Monarchy. The Steppes Recover Secrets Scan Mission
surface detail Recover Golden Age materials data culled from Cosmodrome systems for Eva Levante. Lunar Complex Transmit Data Scan Mission
the helium cantata Analyze the neutron print left by fusion reactions and send any data back to Eva Levante. Rocket Yard Send Analysis Scan Mission
verbal space program Transmit the data in the flight recorder to aid Holliday. The Steppes Transmit Recorder Scan Mission
brachistochrone trajectory Trawl for navigational data to send to Holliday. The Forgotten Shore Transmit Data Scan Mission
terminal ballistics Send Banshee-44 intelligence on enemy weapons to aid in bettering our own. The Forgotten Shore Send Plans Scan Mission
throw weight Analyze onboard armament for Banshee-44. Skywatch Send Analysis Scan Mission
four arms good, two arms better An ambitious Dreg with a small warband plans to rally a raiding force. Eliminate them. Lunar Complex Kill Fallen Target VIP Mission
exalted hive Kill the Hive Knight whose presence rallies forces in this area. Refinery Eliminate Hive Target VIP Mission
sever connection A powerful Fallen Servitor is accessing our old networks. It must be stopped. The Breach Destroy Servitor Target VIP Mission
ether denial A powerful Servitor is scouring the area for mass and energy to refine into Ether. Terrestrial Complex Destroy Servitor Target VIP Mission
shanks for the memories Seek out and destroy a Fallen Shank scavenging lost Golden Age technology. Lunar Complex Eliminate Shank VIP Mission
fight the good fight Eliminate a Fallen Vandal heading a crew holed up inside the Wall. The Breach Kill Vandal Target VIP Mission
evict salvage crew Track down a Fallen Vandal whose crew has laid claim to a Golden Age ruin. Terrestrial Complex Kill Vandal Target VIP Mission
A Dying Breed A powerful Hive Wizard is nurturing the seeding of the Cosmodrome. It must be destroyed. Refinery Kill Hive Target VIP Mission
troll patrol Bring down a frenzied Hive Ogre and scatter its attendants. The Breach Stop Enemy VIP Mission
pretty clear picture Find a good vantage point to survey the area. Skywatch Scout Area Survey Mission
scrap assessor Provide an audit of potentially salvageable wreckage in the area. The Blast Review Area Survey Mission
hole in the wall Survey the small cave system in the Mothyards. Mothyards Survey Caves Survey Mission
southside holding Investigate the Cosmodrome tunnels in the Steppes. The Steppes Scout Tunnels Survey Mission
news from beyond Provide a status report on the Dome Array. Terrestrial Complex Survey Area Survey Mission
high and dry Provide a scouting report of the wreckage and enemy presence in the area. The Forgotten Shore Scout Area Survey Mission
like a bunch of ants Provide an accurate estimate of enemy power in The Divide. The Divide Scout Enemy Survey Mission
dark at the end of the tunnel Map the entrance to the Hive tunnels. Refinery Map Entrance Survey Mission
field report Provide an assessment of the enemy battlefield. Rocket Yard Scout Battlefield Survey Mission
Moon[edit]
Mission Name Description Objective Location Objective Patrol Type
surface sanction Scour the lunar surface for enemies of the City. Location w/Enemies Kill Enemies Kill Mission
dust to dust Gather Marrow Dust, a superb solvent, from defeated Hive warriors. Location w/Hive Collect Marrow Dust Item Mission
deny their power Kill Fallen and recover the Shock Cores they use to charge their weapons and equipment. Location w/Fallen Capture Shock Cores Item Mission
reckon their sins Kill Fallen and collect their Temper Cloth and the data filaments within. Location w/Fallen Collect Temper Cloth Item Mission
rites of obedience Kill Dreg specimens and collect their nerve interface Docking Caps for study. Location w/Fallen Dregs Collect Docking Caps Item Mission
ether hunt Take out Fallen Dregs and Vandals and gather the Ether Sups they depend on for life. Location w/Fallen Dregs and Vandals Recover Ether Sups Item Mission
proxy war Shoot down Fallen Shanks and recover their Fusor Proxy Drives for disassembly. Location w/Fallen Shanks Salvage Fusor Proxy Drives Item Mission
low flying defense drones Look for Swivel Turrets in the wreck of Fallen Shanks. They're valuable salvage. Location w/Fallen Shanks Collect Swivel Turrets Item Mission
induction to pain Search Fallen Vandals for Induction Rods, full of useful energy systems. Location w/Fallen Vandals Collect Induction Rods Item Mission
husk harvest Search dead Hive for Husk Flakes, peeled from their grotesque armor. Location w/Hive Collect Husk Flakes Item Mission
sample grafts Collect the grafted bones of Hive Acolytes so their unnatural fusion can be understood. Location w/Hive Acolytes Collect Grafted Bones Item Mission
gather arc inducers Kill Hive Acolytes and detach their Arc Inducers. The City must understand the Hive's power. Location w/Hive Acolytes Collect Arc Inducers Item Mission
collect symbiotes Peel Scalpel Leeches from the flesh of dead Hive Knights so their enzymes can be extracted. Location w/Hive Knights Collect Scalpel Leeches Item Mission
fallen tag The Cryptarchs request a scan of glyphs scrawled by a new Fallen House. Anchor of Light Scan Marking Scan Mission
built to last Help the Cryptarchs understand the relation between a Hive Rune and the surrounding architecture. Temple of Crota Scan Hive Structure Scan Mission
shuttle down Dead Orbit seeks details on the wreckage of a Golden Age aircraft sent to the Moon, to aid future technology development. Anchor of Light Scan Shuttle Scan Mission
not beyond infinity Scan a collapsed arm of the accelerator to aid Dead Orbit in ship and weapons technology. Archer's Line Scan Accelerator Scan Mission
relic finder Future War Cult is seeking analysis of a Hive relic, as the basis for a potential weapons platform. Hellmouth Analyze Relic Scan Mission
ears to the ground Future War Cult wants to test the functionality of a communications array. Anchor of Light Analyze Comm-link Scan Mission
power underwhelming New Monarchy requests weapons data stored in the central computing station of the Colony base. Anchor of Light Core Analysis Scan Mission
the accelerator Retrieve Golden Age data logged at the Moon's cargo accelerator. Archer's Line Transfer Logs Scan Mission
the stash Levante is desperate for anything you can recover from a Fallen technology cache near the Hellmouth. Hellmouth Scan Tech Scan Mission
into the dark Gather intelligence on Hive instruments in their launch chambers for Eva Levante's research. Temple of Crota Scan Hive Instruments Scan Mission
to the ship Recover data from a Hive Seeder to help Holliday understand our enemies' flight systems. Temple of Crota Record Launch Data Scan Mission
seeder control Analyze a component of a Hive Seeder to aide Holliday in her propulsion research. Hall of Wisdom Analyze Component Scan Mission
will it blow? Banshee-44 needs to determine if ancient fuel sources are still viable. Archer's Line Fuel Analysis Scan Mission
colony lost Banshee-44 is desperate for information on the ruins of a colony structure that may have sunk into the Hellmouth. Hellmouth Scan Structure Scan Mission
the harder they fall Take down a Hive monstrosity Guardians have been hunting for years. Temple of Crota Take Down Ogre VIP Mission
going to need a bigger gun Taking down one of the great Hive monsters will bring a good price. Gatehouse Kill Ogre VIP Mission
troll patrol Bring down a frenzied Hive Ogre and scatter its attendants. Hall of Wisdom Kill Ogre VIP Mission
take down Eliminate a Hive Wizard believed to be heading for Earth. Temple of Crota Kill Hive Target VIP Mission
bury the wizard The price on this Wizard's head is high. Take it out. Gatehouse Eliminate Hive Target VIP Mission
the wizard in dust Every ship near the Moon can detect this Wizard's dark power. You must defeat it. Hall of Wisdom Kill Wizard Target VIP Mission
the way in Scout the area surrounding a lesser known entrance to the Hive fortress. Archer's Line Scout Hive Entrance Survey Mission
search and recover Assess the viability of reclaiming an abandoned colony base near the Hellmouth. Hellmouth Scout Base Survey Mission
in deep Investigate the launch chambers to assess the threat level of the Hive invasion. Temple of Crota Probe Area Survey Mission
tight grip Scout the ruins of a Colony base held by Fallen for potential reclamation by mankind. Anchor of Light Scout Area Survey Mission
all that remains Survey the extent of the damage the Fallen have inflicted on an ancient communication outpost. Anchor of Light Survey Area Survey Mission
into the maw Recon the interior of the Hive fortress with particular focus on the miasma spewing from the Hellmouth. Gatehouse Scout Hellmouth Survey Mission
Venus[edit]
Mission Name Description Objective Location Objective Patrol Type
gonna need more bullets Scout the area surrounding the Ishtar region for enemies and eliminate them. Location w/ Enemies Kill Enemies Kill Mission
shoot to kill Take down any threats in the area. Location w/ Enemies Kill Enemies Kill Mission
deny their power Kill Fallen and recover the Shock Cores they use to charge their weapons and equipment. Location w/ Fallen Capture Shock Cores Item Mission
all in the game Kill scavenging Fallen and search their bodies for Wire Wraps. Location w/ Fallen Collect Wire Wraps Item Mission
rites of obedience Kill Dreg specimens and collect their nerve interface Docking Caps for study. Location w/ Fallen Dregs Collect Docking Caps Item Mission
ether hunt Take out Fallen Dregs and Vandals and gather the Ether Sups they depend on for life. Location w/ Fallen Dregs and Vandals Recover Ether Sups Item Mission
proxy war Shoot down Fallen Shanks and recover their Fusor Proxy Drives for disassembly. Location w/ Fallen Shanks Salvage Fusor Proxy Drives Item Mission
induction to pain Search Fallen Vandals for Induction Rods, full of useful energy systems. Location w/ Fallen Vandals Collect Induction Rods Item Mission
roto to ruin Collect Roto Joints from any Vex. Location w/ Vex Collect Roto Joints Item Mission
scrap it together Seek out any Vex you can find armored with Scrap Castings and eliminate them. Location w/ Vex Find Scrap Castings Item Mission
crystal clear Hunt down Vex units and recover their Focusing Lenses. Location w/ Vex Collect Focusing Lenses Item Mission
slap down Locate Goblins in the area and secure these Vex weapon components. Location w/ Vex Goblins Collect Slap Channels Item Mission
packs a punch Track down Vex Harpies in the region carrying Stasis Disruptors. Location w/ Vex Harpies Collect Stasis Disruptors Item Mission
take just a bit Take down any Hobgoblins you can find and recover these weapons parts. Location w/ Vex Hobgoblins Collect Stream Syphons Item Mission
how does it work? Recover these armor components from any Vex Minotaur in your path. Location w/ Vex Minotaur Capture Heavy Roto Joints Item Mission
torch them Kill any Vex Minotaur in your sights and recover their Torchlight Bindings. Location w/ Vex Minotaur Claim Torchlight Bindings Item Mission
newtonian ease Swat Harpies and Hydras from the skies and recover their Anti-Grav Nodes. Location w/ Vex Harpies and Hydras Recover Anti-Grav Nodes Item Mission
stops a tank Hunt Vex Hydras and Minotaur for this nearly impenetrable armor plating. Location w/ Vex Hydras and Minotaur Collect Hard-Point Plating Item Mission
time is the enemy The Cryptarch has requested an analysis of Vex Transfer Gates in the Ishtar Cliffs. Ishtar Cliffs Scan Platform Scan Mission
it works The Cryptarch is curious about a still-functioning relic in the Academy Commons. Ishtar Commons Scan Ishtar Tech Scan Mission
shipwreck Dead Orbit wants a scan of the downed Fallen Skiff in the Academy to aid in their own developments. Ishtar Commons Scan Engine Scan Mission
really big ears Dead Obit would like an analysis of a Fallen relay near Winter's Lair to aid development of interstellar communications tech. Ember Caves Scan Relay Scan Mission
winter's wake Future War Cult wants an analysis of a technology cache in Winter's Lair. Ember Caves Complete Analysis Scan Mission
bridge to ruin Future War Cult needs an analysis of the Vex bridge lattice near the Citadel to help develop defense tech. The Citadel Scan Lattice Scan Mission
proof is in the ruins New Monarchy seeks any information that might be gleaned from studying the Vex ruins on Venus. Ishtar Cliffs Scan Ruins Scan Mission
the walls have ears New Monarchy believes, with enough information, it can interpret communications moving through the Vex ruins. The Citadel Complete Analysis Scan Mission
kilowatt hours Eva Levante has expressed interest in an energy spike along the Shattered Coast. Shattered Coast Scan Devices Scan Mission
over and out Eva Levante wants an analysis of a potential Vex communications device in the Waking Ruins. Waking Ruins Scan Comm Device Scan Mission
backup power Amanda Holliday would like to get a look at Guardian equipment that may be malfunctioning. Shattered Coast Scan Equipment Scan Mission
A Fallen Bird Holliday is eager to learn all she can about the makeup of the crashed Fallen ship in the Ishtar Commons. Ishtar Commons Scan Ship Scan Mission
about to blow Banshee-44 is curious about Vex relics in the Waking Ruins. Specifically, if they can be made to explode. Waking Ruins Scan Technology Scan Mission
beams of light! Banshee-44 is interested in weaponizing contained energy and has found a potential source for analysis. The Citadel Analyze Energy Scan Mission
knock the hustle Take down a Fallen captain responsible for gutting an entire wing of the Ishtar Collective's Academy of Golden Age relics. Campus 9 Kill Fallen Target VIP Mission
fallen advance A group of Fallen have been harassing Guardians in the area. Put a stop to their activity. Hall of Whispers Eliminate Servitor VIP Mission
unauthorized access Take down a Servitor feeding off the surviving Ishtar Collective networks. Ishtar Academy Eliminate Servitor Target VIP Mission
stop all the downloading Reports say a Fallen Shank is carrying resources vital to their survival. Hall of Whispers Kill Shank VIP Mission
took the handles A Fallen Vandal in the area is destroying relics from the Ishtar Collective and must be stopped. Campus 9 Stop Fallen Target VIP Mission
right between the eye Assassinate a deadly Vex Minotaur sighted in multiple locations across the Ishtar Region. N/Gen Branch Kill Vex Target VIP Mission
get some getback A Vex Minotaur that hit a team of Guardians in the Academy has been sighted in the area. Ishtar Academy Eliminate Vex Target VIP Mission
setting up shop A Vex Minotaur is holding ground, preparing to revive the network in the area. The Juncture Take Down Vex Target VIP Mission
payback A particularly stealthy Vex Hobgoblin has hit a number of Guardians from cover. Take it out. N/Gen Branch Kill Target VIP Mission
can't be stopped A Hobgoblin that has proved nearly impossible to kill has been reported in the area. The Juncture Stop Vex Target VIP Mission
wreck shop Scout the Fallen House of Winter's lair deep in the Cinders and send intelligence back to the Tower. Ember Caves Scout Lair Survey Mission
fight style Provide intelligence on the tactics our enemies use against each other. Ishtar Cliffs Evaluate Enemy Tactics Survey Mission
best in show Evaluate enemy battlefield tactics. Ishtar Commons Scout Battlefield Survey Mission
ECHO… Echo… echo… Investigate recent enemy activity beneath the Ishtar Collective Academy. Shattered Coast Map Area Survey Mission
one if by land Image the destruction to the Ishtar Collective grounds for the City. Shattered Coast Scan Vista Survey Mission
gate to where? The Tower is requesting that we scout the area near the Transfer Gates in the Waking Ruins. Waking Ruins Scout Area Survey Mission
Mars[edit]
Mission Name Description Objective Location Objective Patrol Type
don't stop until they drop Kill enemies anywhere on Mars. Location w/Enemies Kill Enemies Kill Mission
that has to hurt Kill enemies anywhere on Mars. Location w/Enemies Kill Enemies Kill Mission
recovery Hunt down Cabal outfitted with Thread-Metal Strands. Location w/Cabal Collect Thread-Metal Strands Item Mission
screwed Track down the Cabal and rip off their Slug Screws. Location w/Cabal Collect Slug Screws Item Mission
just like that? Search for Cabal Legionaries and hit them for their Enamel Caps. Location w/Cabal Legionaries Collect Enamel Caps Item Mission
on point Rip the Hard Point Glass from the hands of any Cabal Phalanxes or Legionaries you encounter. Location w/Cabal Phalanxes and Legionaries Collect Hard Point Glass Item Mission
harness the power Track down Cabal Phalanxes and strip them of their Force. Location w/Cabal Phalanxes Collect Force Harnesses Item Mission
multiple hosts? Kill the Cabal's mysterious Psions. Remove their Symbiotes for processing and analysis. Location w/ Cabal Psions Collect Symbiotes Item Mission
roto to ruin Collect Roto Joints from any Vex. Location w/Vex Collect Roto Joints Item Mission
crystal clear Hunt down Vex units and recover their Focusing Lenses. Location w/Vex Collect Focusing Lenses Item Mission
slap down Locate Goblins in the area and secure these Vex weapon components. Location w/Vex Goblins. Collect Slap Channels Item Mission
torch them Kill any Vex Minotaurs in your sights and recover their Torchlight Bindings. Location w/Vex Minotaurs Claim Torchlight Bindings Item Mission
whip it up Recover Sensor Whips from any Vex Harpies or Hobgoblins in your path. Location w/Vex Harpies and Hobgoblins Collect Sensor Whips Item Mission
I Don't Get It The Cryptarchs seek to learn more about the Cabal's research into the Black Garden Gate. Barrens Record Legion Marking Scan Mission
buried past The Cryptarch needs to know more about the Gate to the Black Garden. A material analysis will aid his research. Valley of the Kings Scan Structure Scan Mission
self-service Dead Orbit is interested in data from the OWT Center on Mars to assist their research. Buried City Transmit Data Scan Mission
do you copy? Dead Orbit has requested an analysis of Cabal long-distance flight communications. Rubicon Wastes Scan Relay Scan Mission
know thy foe The Future War Cult needs an analysis from inside the Cabal fort to aid in research of the enemy. Valley of the Kings Attain Scan Scan Mission
I'm a Computer! The Future War Cult wants as much intel on the enemy as you can manage to gather. Rubicon Wastes Gather Intel Scan Mission
ears in the sky New Monarchy requests any salvageable data collected by Clovis Bray in the Golden Age. The Hollows Re-establish Uplink Scan Mission
still standing New Monarchy want an analysis of material construction of the centuries-old structures in the Hollows. The Hollows Analyze Structure Scan Mission
connection terminated Eva Levante needs you to help re-establish a remote connection to the systems used by OWT. Buried City Re-establish Connection Scan Mission
A Series Of Tubes Eva Levante needs to cull information from the Cabal Defense Net. Scablands Establish Connection Scan Mission
where's the on button? Amanda Holliday needs Golden Age telemetry that may still be stored in Freehold's transit center. Buried City Transfer Data Scan Mission
ELINT Work The Shipwright wants an analysis of the Cabal secure array. Scablands Analyze Comms Array Scan Mission
caballistic Banshee-44 wants an analysis of Cabal munitions to aid his own research. Barrens Analyze Munitions Scan Mission
formula roke The Gunsmith wants analysis of propellants developed by Clovis Bray. The Hollows Send Analysis Scan Mission
nice knowing ya… Take down a Cabal Centurion laying Freehold to ruin. Dust Palace Kill Cabal Target VIP Mission
so much hurt The leader of the Cabal forces has set up a stalwart defense in the area. A Guardian should be able to handle him. Gatehouse Kill Cabal Target VIP Mission
you're already dead Eliminating the Centurion leading the Cabal here would greatly assist in reclaiming the area. Firebase Rubicon Kill Cabal Target VIP Mission
in the hat Hunt down the leader of a Cabal recon crew. Giants' Pass Kill Cabal Target VIP Mission
traveler's most wanted A Cabal Legionary has been leading attacks against Guardians and must be killed. Firebase Rubicon Eliminate Target VIP Mission
sweet vengeance A Cabal Phalanx leads a team stripping vital resources from the areas surrounding Freehold. Take it down. Dust Palace Stop Enemy VIP Mission
kill on sight A Cabal Target is holding a critical checkpoint. Take him down so the City can advance its position. Giants' Pass Eliminate Target VIP Mission
lay it down Guardians report a major Vex target in this area. Eliminate the Vex Minotaur. Freehold Station Kill Vex Target VIP Mission
not to harp on you… Take down a Vex Harpy in the ruins of Freehold. Freehold Station Take Down Target VIP Mission
tower under sand Search the Dust Palace complex for Vex or Cabal activities. Dust Palace Explore Dust Palace Survey Mission
field report Provide an assessment of the enemy battlefield. Giants' Pass Scout Battlefield Survey Mission
strength of our enemies Scout the Iron Line to form a better estimate of the Blind Legion's strength. Gatehouse Scout Iron Line Survey Mission
all that remains Survey the extent of the damage the Fallen have inflicted on an ancient communication outpost. Freehold Station Survey Area Survey Mission
blind leading the blind Scout Firebase Rubicon for intelligence on the Blind Legion's operations. Firebase Rubicon Scout Rubicon Survey Mission
belly of the beast Despite its size, the Tower has little solid intel on the Goliath and wants more. Valley of the Kings Scout Goliath Entrance Survey Mission
Dreadnaught[edit]
Mission Name Description Objective Location Objective Patrol Type
on point Rip the Hard Point Glass from the hands of any Cabal Phalanxes or Legionnaires you encounter. Location w/Cabal Collect Hard Point Glass Item Mission
recovery Hunt down Cabal outfitted with the Thread-Metal strands. Location w/Cabal Collect Thread-Metal Strands Item Mission
butcher's call The Tower needs intelligence on the Cabal/hive battlefield. Survey the location and report back. Mausoleum Survey Enemies Survey Mission
core of the problem Cayde wants more information about the state of wrecked dreadnaught. Scan the core and send him the data. Mausoleum Core Analyzed Scan Mission
big bang Cabal have been spotted transporting heavy munitions onto the Dreadnaught. Patrol the area and learn what they're planning. Mausoleum Heavy Munitions Analyzed Scan Mission
rest in pieces The Tower's requesting you establish a foothold on the Dreadnaught. Make our presence known. Location w/Enemies Kill Enemies Kill Mission
area secured Secure the designated areas on the Dreadnaught to prevent enemy reinforcements from arriving. Location w/Enemies Kill Enemies Kill Mission
target downed The Cabal is establishing a front against the Hive. The Vanguard can't allow them to gain a foothold. Hull Breach Kill Cabal Kill Mission
next on the list An enormous Hive Knight has been spotted operating from there within the derelict ship.Elimate it to secure the area. The Founts Kill Hive Knight VIP Mission
on the precipice A Taken presence has been detected on the outskirts of the Dreadnaught. ELiminate it before it grows in strength./Destroy the Taken Knight Balvog before it spreads its blight. Mausoleum Kill Balvog, Shield of Oryx VIP Mission
Plaguelands[edit]
Mission Name Description Objective Location Objective Patrol Type
forced evolution Kill Fallen bipeds and collect their bio-grafters, used for genetic splicing. Stronger foes may drop more. Location w/ Fallen Collect Fallen Bio-Grafters Item Mission
sins of the fallen Kill Fallen to collect the SIVA Actuators they use to accelerate their twisted transformations. Stronger foes may drop more. Location w/ Fallen Collect SIVA Actuators Item Mission
nature vs nurture A powerful Hive Wizard is nurturing the seeding of the Cosmodrome. It must be destroyed. Lord's Watch Kill Wizard Target VIP Mission

Destiny 2[edit]

  • Salvage—hunt down select materials to salvage at certain locations, defending against enemy forces as you do so.
  • Assassination—hunt down a high-value enemy target, collecting rewards for doing so.
  • Scan—go to a certain location and have Ghost scan an object.
  • Item—collect drops from a certain type of enemy.
  • Survey—go to a certain location and scout out a group of enemies.
  • Kill—kill a set number of enemies.
  • VIP—kill a specific enemy found in a private location (typically a named major or minor).

Public Events[edit]

Though not strictly limited to Patrol mode, Public Events always occur in public areas, usually following a predictable schedule. Only players who participate in the event while it is available will earn any rewards. Performance in Public Events is scored as Bronze, Silver, or Gold, and rewards are automatically granted to players upon completion. In Destiny 2, public events contain heroic objectives to complete and are expanded upon.

World Events[edit]

Some events, such as Blade of Crota summons, Queen's Wrath "Wolf Packs", and Taken Lieutenant attacks, can occur in Patrol mode as well, but they are not scored and their timing is random. These events are colloquially known among players as "World Events".

Destiny 2[edit]

Mission types[edit]

European Dead Zone[edit]
Mission Name Description Objective Location Objective Patrol Type
cleaning up the streets Eliminate Dregs in Trostland and recover their Drained Ether Tanks. Location w/ Fallen Collect Drained Ether Tanks Item Mission
camping trip Make sure the abandoned equipment in Sojourner's Camp is still functional. Outskirts Transmit Analysis Scan Mission
chronicler of history Retrieve a thee-dimensional scan of a pre-Collapse sculpture in Maevic Squrare. Maevic Square Transmit Analysis Scan Mission
the hills have you There's been a lull in Fallen activity. Survey the area to see if no news is good news. Winding Cove Scout Fallen area Survey Mission
beachcombing Make sure the Red Legion hasn't seized even more territory in Winding Cove. Winding Cove Scout Cabal area Survey Mission
urban flight The Fallen are more familiar with terrain in the Outskirts than humanity is. Shift that balance. Trostland Scout Fallen area Survey Mission
unsafe for swimming Eliminate enemy forces in Winding Cove. Location w/ Enemies Winding Cove Kill Mission
deep, dark, and down A Fallen Servitor is stripping the cavern walls for minerals. Put a stop to it. Trostland Kill Servitor enemies VIP Mission
Titan (moon)[edit]
Mission Name Description Objective Location Objective Patrol Type
Nessus[edit]
Mission Name Description Objective Location Objective Patrol Type
hallows, what's this? Recover Conversion Matrices from defeated Vex in the Hallows. Location w/Vex Collect Conversion Matrices Item Mission
radiolarian to the grave Eliminate Vex Harpies in Watcher's Grave and salvage their Radiolarian Pods. Location w/Vex Collect Radiolarian Pods Item Mission
watch your step Survey the edge of a large pit in the Hallows for aberrant gravitational readeings. Hallows Scout Area Survey Mission
seeing is believing From high ground, survey the wreckage of the Exodus Black in the Glade of Echoes. Glade of Echoes Survey wreckage Survey Mission
thrermal decomposition Find and destroy the Accumulative Mind. The Cistern Kill Vex Target VIP Mission
Io[edit]
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Mercury[edit]
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Mars (Hellas Basin)[edit]
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Tangled Shore[edit]
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Dreaming City[edit]
Mission Name Description Objective Location Objective Patrol Type
shoreline scavenging xxx Divalian Mists Collect Captured Essences Item Mission
field assignment: active duty xxx Divalian Mists Patrolling the Divalian Mists Kill Mission
Moon (Destiny 2)[edit]
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Europa[edit]
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Court of Savathûn[edit]
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Neomuna[edit]
Mission Name Description Objective Location Objective Patrol Type

Lost Sectors[edit]

Lost Sectors are hidden dungeons scattered throughout the open worlds of Destiny 2, which include a variety of treasures and bosses that contain the key to them. Upon completion of a Lost Sector, players can attempt a specific Lost Sector on Legend or Master difficulties.

Adventures[edit]

Adventures are side missions given to patrolling Guardians by free-roaming NPCs throughout the worlds of Destiny 2.

Flashpoints[edit]

Flashpoints are a weekly event focused on one Destination. Play the specified activity there to complete the Flashpoint and earn a Prestigious Engram.

World Quests[edit]

World Quests are a series of questlines that detail the story of the world they take place on. World Quests are generally long and detailed, only being playable after the player has completed the main campaign.

Treasure Maps[edit]

Treasure Maps are items that can be purchased from Cayde-6. They mark a location on an area's map where Cayde has hidden a stash of items.

Salvage Missions[edit]

Salvage Missions are Patrol missions that can be pursued by Guardians, which entail Guardians to salvage specific materials.

Challenges[edit]

Challenges are heroic objectives that Guardians can pursue for rewards.

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