Destiny 2 Rite of the Nine Emblems guide: How to unlock all 5 Emblems
Discover how to earn Destiny 2’s Rite of the Nine emblems, including Seer, Esper, and Foretold, plus what we know about the mysterious unreleased rewards.
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Key takeaways:
- Seer – Earned by achieving a Gold score in Spire of the Watcher on Eternity or Ultimatum difficulty. Available while this dungeon is in rotation.
- Esper and Foretold – Require Gold scores in Ghosts of the Deep and Prophecy dungeons, respectively. Not yet available but expected in upcoming rotations.
- Nine-Crowned and Immortality – Their unlock methods are unknown but may involve collectibles, Triumphs, or perfect completions. More info to come.
Rite of the Nine is a newly introduced event in Destiny 2 that brings with it a variety of unique rewards, including Adept weapon variants, exclusive armor, and what we’ll focus on in this article—emblems. Emblems in Destiny 2 are collectible cosmetic items that let you customize your Guardian’s nameplate and profile banner. Often tied to challenging Triumphs or high-level feats, emblems serve as a badge of honor—showcasing your accomplishments while giving your profile a more polished, personalized look.
In this guide, we’ll cover all five emblems available through Rite of the Nine and explain how to earn each one.
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For a broader overview of the event itself, be sure to check out full Rite of the Nine event guide.
Rite of the Nine emblems guide
The event has 5 emblems, currently they are:
- Seer – Earned by getting gold score in Spire of the Watcher dungeon
- Esper – Earned by getting gold score in Ghosts of the Deep dungeon
- Foretold – Earned by getting gold score in Prophecy dungeon
- Nine-Crowned – Unknown
- Immortality – Unknown
At the moment, the only obtainable emblem is the Seer Emblem, awarded for completing Spire of the Watcher on Eternity or Ultimatum difficulty with a Gold score. Based on how this emblem is earned, it’s safe to assume that the Esper and Foretold emblems will follow the same format—requiring Gold-tier completions in the Ghosts of the Deep and Prophecy dungeons, respectively.
With that in mind, let’s dive into the details for each of the Rite of the Nine emblems.
Seer Emblem guide
As mentioned earlier, to earn the Seer Emblem, you’ll need to complete the Spire of the Watcher dungeon on Eternity or Ultimatum difficulty with a Gold score. But how does the scoring system actually work?
In these high-difficulty modes, your performance is rated based on Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers. Achieving Gold largely depends on avoiding deaths—it’s that simple and that challenging. One death in the fireteam may still allow you to maintain Gold, but two deaths will typically downgrade your run to Silver, with similar rules applying for drops from Silver to Bronze. That’s why a clean, efficient run is essential.
Interestingly, solo runs are more forgiving—deaths don’t lower your score tier, meaning solo players can still earn Gold.
Another important factor is the weekly dungeon rotation under the Rite of the Nine event. Each weekly reset features a different dungeon, and while the official rotation order hasn’t been confirmed, it’s likely based on in-game chest platform placement. Expect a rotation of Spire of the Watcher, Ghosts of the Deep, and Prophecy.
Because the Seer Emblem is tied specifically to Spire of the Watcher, you’ll need to wait until it’s back in rotation if a different dungeon is featured that week. So be patient—Spire will return, and with it, another shot at earning Seer Emblem.
Esper Emblem guide
The Esper Emblem follows the same requirements as the Seer Emblem, but this time, your challenge lies within the Ghosts of the Deep dungeon. To unlock the Esper Emblem, you’ll need to complete Ghosts of the Deep on either Eternity or Ultimatum difficulty while earning a Gold score. You can start earning Rite of the Nine Esper Emblem possibly next week.
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Keep in mind that the official Rite of the Nine dungeon rotation has not been confirmed, so the order of appearances is still speculative. While many expect the rotation to follow the platform layout—Spire of the Watcher, then Ghosts of the Deep, and finally Prophecy—it’s entirely possible that Ghosts of the Deep may show up after Prophecy instead.
Foretold Emblem guide
The Foretold Emblem follows the same requirements as the Seer and Esper Emblems, but this time the challenge takes place in the Prophecy dungeon. To earn the Foretold Emblem, you’ll need to complete Prophecy on either Eternity or Ultimatum difficulty while achieving a Gold score. Based on the expected dungeon rotation, you’ll likely be able to start working toward the Rite of the Nine Foretold Emblem after next week, once Prophecy enters rotation.
Note:
Keep in mind that the official Rite of the Nine dungeon rotation has not been confirmed, so the order of appearances remains speculative. While many expect the rotation to follow the platform layout—Spire of the Watcher, then Ghosts of the Deep, and finally Prophecy—it’s also possible that Prophecy could appear right after Spire, with Ghosts of the Deep coming later instead.
Nine-Crowned Emblem guide
The method for unlocking the Nine-Crowned Emblem is currently unknown. All we have so far is a look at its design and confirmation that it’s tied to Rite of the Nine activities.
There’s speculation that it could require earning Gold scores in all three dungeons, or perhaps collecting hidden collectibles like the ones seen in Spire of the Watcher. It’s also possible the emblem is tied to a completely unrelated Triumph or secret objective.
We’ll update this article as soon as more concrete information becomes available. Stay tuned for more Rite of the Nine Emblems.
Immortality Emblem guide
The same uncertainty applies to the Immortality Emblem in Rite of the Nine. While we know it exists and is visually tied to the event, the exact method of obtaining it remains a mystery.
As with the Nine-Crowned Emblem, we’ll keep this article updated as soon as any official details are confirmed.
Conclusion
As you can see the Rite of the Nine Emblems are not super hard to get. While the Seer Emblem is currently available, others like Esper and Foretold will become accessible as the weekly dungeon rotation progresses. Meanwhile, the Nine-Crowned and Immortality emblems remain shrouded in mystery, leaving plenty of room for speculation and discovery.
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As more information is revealed and the event unfolds, we’ll continue to update this guide with everything you need to know. Until then, keep your loadouts sharp, your fireteam tight, and your eyes on the scoreboards.
Good luck out there, Guardians!
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