Destiny 2 Heavy Metal guide: One week to claim Gryphon and the Seal
A one-week Destiny 2 PvP event Heavy Metal in Edge of Fate featuring the exclusive Gryphon Exotic combat sparrow as a limited-time reward.
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Key takeaways:
- Heavy Metal is a limited-time PvP event in Destiny 2 running from September 2 to September 9, 2025.
- Launch Heavy Metal from the Portal.
- Players battle in 3v3 vehicle combat using Fallen Brigs and Drake tanks.
- The event pass includes 15 reward ranks, with the Gryphon Exotic Sparrow as the final prize.
- You can earn rewards by completing daily and weekly challenges or buying ranks with Silver.
- The Heavy Metal Seal requires completing specific Triumphs.
Heavy Metal is a limited-time PvP event in Destiny 2 that has already gone live. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the Heavy Metal event, including how it works, what rewards are available, and how to make the most of your time while it lasts.
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Heavy Metal mode in Destiny 2 is simple: 2 teams of 3 players each face off, with one team piloting Fallen Brigs and the other commanding Drake tanks. The mode is only available for a limited time, so make sure to jump in before it ends.
Heavy Metal in Edge of Fate launch
Key things to know in Edge of Fate Heavy Metal before starting the event, especially how this launch differs from the last one.
- Start the mode from the Portal or Event Home, not the Tower. (Tower launch only gives Year 1 loot without event rewards.)
- Finish the quest on all three characters for a quick +3 Ranks on your Event Pass.
- XP breakdown: 188 per match (win or lose), 500 from Dailies, 2,250 from Weeklies. You can finish the entire Rewards Track without waiting on or relying heavily on Daily Challenges.
- Tier 4 and 5 loot is possible. Drops are tied to the Crucible Rewards Score system: your power level, Crucible rank, and equipped gear matter. Wins greatly boost your chances; losses usually mean a lot of Tier 2s.
- Don’t forget to bind “Vehicle Heavy Dodge” before you queue.
Thanks to Commander_Pika on Twitter for the info.
How to start Heavy Metal event in Destiny 2
Start Heavy Metal event from the Portal or Event Home, but not the Tower.
Destiny 2 Heavy Metal end date
The second iteration of Heavy Metal lasts only one week, running from September 2 to September 9, 2025.
This is a short window, so make sure you’re prepared if you want to earn the exclusive rewards or simply enjoy the unique gameplay experience it offers.
Destiny 2 Heavy Metal event rewards
The event pass for Heavy Metal in Destiny 2 includes 15 reward ranks, with the final prize being the Gryphon Exotic Sparrow. Along the way, there are plenty of other valuable rewards to earn as well.
Heavy Metal track rewards
- Enhancement core (Material)
- Heavy Metal Engram (drops random weapon)
- Reroll Chip (allows to reroll daily quests)
- Enhancement Prizm (Material)
- Explosive Disassembly (Emblem)
- Heavy Metal Engram (drops random weapon)
- Enhancement core (Material)
- Reroll Chip (allows to reroll daily quests)d
- Strange Coin (Material)
- Ascendant Shard (Material)
- Enhancement Prizm (Material)
- Strange Coin (Material)
- Reroll Chip (allows to reroll daily quests)
- Heavy Metal Engram (drops random weapon)
- Gryphon (Exotic combat sparrow)
You can progress through the ranks by completing daily and weekly challenges, or, if you prefer a faster route, you can purchase individual ranks for 100 Silver each.
Learn more about the new (Exotic combat sparrow in our How to get Gryphon in Destiny 2 guide.
Heavy Metal new weapon rewards
Heavy Metal new weapon rewards:
- Synanceia Power Sword
- Trachinus Kinetic Shotgun
Heavy Metal Seal
To earn the Heavy Metal Seal, you’ll need to complete 4 Triumphs, and to gild it, 4 additional ones. We’ve covered everything you need to know in our full guide on How to get the Heavy Metal Seal.
When will Destiny 2 Heavy Metal return
Heavy Metal will return, as confirmed by the Destiny 2 team on their official Twitter account. However, the exact date of its return hasn’t been announced yet.
This likely means that the most important rewards (such as the Gryphon sparrow and the Heavy Metal Seal) will be available again in future runs, so it’s not absolutely critical to complete everything during this May’s event.
Conclusion
Heavy Metal is a fun, limited-time PvP event in Destiny 2 with unique vehicle battles and great rewards. You have one week to earn the Gryphon sparrow and more. Don’t worry if you miss it, though, the event will return later. Jump in and enjoy it while it’s live!
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