Season of Defiance

Season of Defiance
Start date:	February 28th, 2023
End date:	May 23rd, 2023
Mode(s):	Defiant Battlegrounds
Previous season:	Season of the Seraph
Next season:	Season of the Deep

“

Your people need their heroes.

”

Season of Defiance was the 20th season of Destiny 2 and the first seasonal content of the Lightfall annual pass, which began with the launch of the expansion on February 28th, and ended on May 23rd.

The story consist of the Vanguard and the combined forces of The Coalition dealing with the aftermath of the Witness's assault on the Traveler and the subsequent invasion of the Shadow Legion on Earth. Now anointed as the new Queensguard by Mara Sov, Guardians must embark on joint operations with the assistance of the Awoken queen to traverse the Ascendant Realm and rescue captive prisoners from Calus’ forces.

Description

Story: Defy Our End

"In the aftermath of the attack on the Traveler, the Vanguard calls upon its closest allies. Guardians must master the righteous powers of the Awoken to stand against the encroaching Shadow Legion and prove themselves as Queensguard."

Activity: Defiant Battlegrounds

"In this new three-player matchmade activity, bypass the Shadow Legion’s security by entering their outposts from the Ascendant Plane. Navigate the abyss and rescue your captive allies by completing rituals that open gateways to safety."

Exotics & Gears: The Queen’s Phalanx

"Exotic Quest: The Variable"

"A distorted message beckons from somewhere within the Vex Network. Delve deep, follow the clues, and battle an unrelenting foe to discover the source of this mysterious signal. Ally with Mithrax to unravel the secrets of the Network and you may lay your hands upon an Exotic Glaive of legend."

"Exotic Glaive: Vexcalibur"

"Quick and nimble, this slayer of dragons will scatter your enemies. Should they manage to gather their wits and reach the hands that wield Vexcalibur, they will be left wanting—finding nothing but the edge of your blade and the armor of the Void embracing you and your allies."

"Exotic Bow: Verglas Curve"

"Interlopers carrying the promise of war have stepped into our home. Deliver them a greeting, frigid and swift."

"Defiance Incarnate: Armor"

"In the shadow’s terrifying grip, it will find defiance. Never bending. Never breaking."

"Seasonal Artifact: Ascendant Scepter"

Season Pass

"Gear, XP, rewards! Get the Season Pass and instantly unlock the new Exotic Bow. Also get XP boosts that speed up Seasonal ranks and reward track unlocks."

Appearances

Characters Guardians, Residents of the Last City, and their Allies Crow Drifter (Mentioned only) Druis (Mentioned only) Erich (First mentioned) Saladin Forge (Mentioned only) Fynn (First mentioned) Glint (Mentioned only) The Guardian Amanda Holliday Bram Holliday (Mentioned only) Nora Holliday (Mentioned only) Joacham (First mentioned) Devrim Kay Marc (Mentioned only) Matthius (First mentioned) Eris Morn (Mentioned only) Osiris (Mentioned only) Rahool (Mentioned only) Ikora Rey (Mentioned only) Saint-14 (Mentioned only) Zavala Asher Mir The Reef Sjur Eido (Mentioned only) Mara Sov Petra Venj (Mentioned only) The Cabal Bracus Kravaum, Shadow Legion (First appearance) Bracus Viguln, Shadow Legion (First appearance) Dominus Ghaul (Mentioned only) Empress Caiatl Emperor Calus (Mentioned only) Warden Vincu'us, Shadow Legion (First appearance) Zatocc, Devoted to the Witness (First appearance) The Fallen Eido (Mentioned only) Eramis, Kell of Darkness Mithrax, Kell of Light Riksor (First mentioned) Skiris (First mentioned) The Spider (Mentioned only) Taniks, the Scarred (Mentioned only) Thrysiks (First mentioned) The Hive Xivu Arath (Mentioned only) The Taken Bracus Da'rulg, Taken of the Witness (First appearance) Exomida, Taken of The Witness (First appearance) Guul'moh, Taken of the Witness (First appearance) The Vex Data Nullifier (First appearance) Specimen Gamma (First appearance) Specimen Iota (First appearance) Specimen Mu (First appearance) Variant Stalker Brakion, Repurposed Mind Other Vereziia, Reverent of the Witness (First appearance) The Witness (Mentioned only) Species Awoken Cabal Exo Fallen Ghost Human Psion Taken Tormentor Vex Organizations Aberrant Vex Cryptarchy Corsairs House of Devils (Mentioned only) House of Dusk House of Light House of Salvation (Mentioned only) House of Winter (Mentioned only) Paladins Shadow Legion Sol Collective Techeun Tex Mechanica Vanguard Locations Ascendant Realm Shadow Legion Territory Earth European Dead Zone The Farm Neu Turbach (First mentioned) Outskirts Shadow Legion Prison Sunken Isles The Tunnels Winding Cove Cosmodrome Dry Sea Shadow Legion Prison Panama Ravine (Mentioned only) Last City The Tower Botza District (Mentioned only) The Ether Tank (Mentioned only) Neptune (Mentioned only) The Reef Dreaming City (Mentioned only) Tangled Shore (Mentioned only) Vex Network Avalon

Events City Age Invasion of Earth Dark Age (Mentioned only) Golden Age (Mentioned only) Red War (Mentioned only) Vehicles, equipment, and technology Ascendant Scepter (First appearance) Cabal Carrier Shadow Legion Flagship (First appearance) Cabal Warship Eligos Lex V (Mentioned only) Orbital Prison Ship (First appearance) Eligos Lex V (Mentioned only) Drop Pod Goliath Tank Harvester Pyramid Sparrow Weapons and armor Auto Rifle Coronach-22 (First appearance) Dark Decider Perpetualis (First appearance) Pulse Rifle Autumn Wind Battle Scar Jorum's Claw Scout Rifle Hung Jury SR4 Nameless Midnight Sidearm Allied Demand Buzzard Senuna S16 (First appearance) Submachine Gun The Immortal (submachine gun) (First appearance) The Hero's Burden The Title Hand Cannon Exalted Truth Trust Bow Verglas Curve (First appearance) Raconteur (First appearance) Whistler's Whim Shotgun Astral Horizon Imperial Decree Gunnora's Axe Hand in Hand (Legendary) (First appearance) Mindbender's Ambition The Inquisitor Fusion Rifle Royal Executioner (First appearance) The Wizened Rebuke Sniper Rifle Bite of the Fox Irukandji (First appearance) Glaive Vexcalibur (First appearance) Ecliptic Distaff (First appearance) Grenade Launcher The Militia's Birthright Harsh Language (Legendary) (First appearance) Prodigal Return Marsilion-C (First appearance) Regnant (First appearance) Wendigo GL3 Sword Throne-Cleaver Goldtusk Death's Razor Caretaker (First appearance) Nasreddin (Legendary) (First appearance) Machine Gun THE SWARM Unwavering Duty Rocket Launcher Roar of the Bear Miscellaneous Egregore (Mentioned only) The Veil

Marketing

Destiny 2: Lightfall - Season of Defiance Trailer

Destiny 2 Cutscene Archive - Season of Defiance (Season 20)

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Timeline

Preceded by Season of the Seraph

Season of Defiance

Succeeded by Season of the Deep