You want to become a champion of the Vanguard, a true Guardian of the Last City, and earn the respect of Commander Zavala? Excellent! This isn't just about getting an item; it's about proving your mettle in the fight against the Darkness. Let's get started on the path to earning your place among the ranks of the Vanguard.
Step 1: Understand the Path to Power
First things first, let's clarify something crucial. While you're asking about "Vanguard Zadie," the main Vanguard vendor and representative you'll be interacting with is Commander Zavala, the stoic and dedicated Titan who leads the Vanguard. Zadie is not a character in Destiny 2.
So, your goal is to earn Vanguard reputation with Commander Zavala. This is done through a variety of PvE (Player versus Environment) activities that fall under the "Vanguard" banner. Think of it as a loyalty program for defending humanity. The more you play, the more you rank up, and the better rewards you unlock.
Are you ready to dive into the fight? Let's get ready to put on your helmet and show the enemies of the Light what you're made of!
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Step 2: Engage in Vanguard Activities
This is the core of the process. To earn reputation with Zavala, you need to play specific activities from the Director. These are your bread and butter for grinding Vanguard Rank.
Vanguard Ops Playlist
This is your go-to for consistent progress. The Vanguard Ops playlist includes a rotation of Strikes and Battlegrounds.
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What are Strikes? Strikes are three-player missions with a specific boss at the end. They're a great way to team up with other Guardians and blast through hordes of enemies.
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What are Battlegrounds? These are more combat-heavy missions where you face off against waves of enemies in a specific area. They're often faster-paced and a good source of quick reputation.
Completing activities in this playlist grants you Vanguard Rank reputation. The more activities you complete in a row, the better, as you'll build an Activity Streak.
QuickTip: Reading carefully once is better than rushing twice.
Nightfalls
Nightfalls are the weekly, more challenging versions of Strikes. They have higher difficulty levels and modifiers that make them a true test of your skills. The rewards, however, are significantly better.
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Higher difficulty = More Reputation: Nightfalls on higher difficulties offer a bonus to your Vanguard Rank gains. The multiplier increases with each difficulty level, so a Grandmaster Nightfall will reward you with much more reputation than a regular Vanguard Op.
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Scoring System: In Nightfalls, you'll also have a score. Earning a high score by defeating enemies, getting precision kills, and generating Orbs of Power will give you a reputation multiplier at the end of the activity. Aim for a high score to maximize your gains!
Step 3: Maximize Your Reputation Gains
Now that you know what to do, let's talk about how to do it efficiently.
Sub-heading 3.1: Building an Activity Streak
This is one of the most important things to remember. When you complete a Vanguard activity, you start an Activity Streak. Completing another Vanguard activity without leaving the playlist or visiting another destination will increase your streak.
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Streak Bonuses:
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Streak 1: Small bonus to Vanguard Rank.
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Streak 2: Larger bonus.
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Streak 3, 4, and 5: Even larger bonuses.
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Once you hit a five-streak, you'll be getting a significant boost to your reputation gains after every activity.
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How to maintain your streak?
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Stay in the Vanguard Ops or Nightfall playlist.
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Going to the Tower, H.E.L.M., or Orbit will not break your streak.
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Leaving a Strike or Nightfall mid-activity will break your streak.
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Playing a Crucible or Gambit match will definitely break your streak.
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Sub-heading 3.2: Take Advantage of Double Vanguard Rank Weeks
Sometimes, Bungie will have a "Double Vanguard Rank" week. This is when you want to put in the serious hours. During these weeks, all your reputation gains from Vanguard activities are doubled, allowing you to rank up at an incredibly fast pace. Keep an eye on the weekly reset announcements to know when these events are active.
Sub-heading 3.3: Complete Bounties
Tip: Absorb, don’t just glance.
Every day and week, Commander Zavala in the Tower will offer bounties. These are small objectives, like defeating a certain number of enemies with a specific weapon type in a Strike. Completing these bounties gives you a small amount of reputation and XP. They're a great way to supplement your gains while you're grinding the playlists.
Step 4: Rank Up and Claim Your Rewards
As you earn reputation, you will see your Vanguard Rank increase. The rank-up bar is located on the screen when you're in the Vanguard playlist and you can also check it by visiting Commander Zavala in the Tower.
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Unlock Rewards: Each time you level up your Vanguard Rank, you'll unlock rewards from Zavala. These can include:
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Legendary Gear: Weapons and armor with random rolls.
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Upgrade Materials: Like Enhancement Cores and Prisms.
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Vanguard Engrams: These can be focused into specific Vanguard weapons and armor.
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Resetting Your Rank: Once you reach the maximum Vanguard Rank (currently 10,000 points), you can reset it. This will allow you to continue earning rewards and will also unlock a unique emblem and title. Resetting your rank is also how you can get better perk rolls on the Vanguard playlist weapons.
Step 5: The Ultimate Prize - Vanguard-Themed Gear
"Vanguard Zadie" is a fictional character, but the idea of getting powerful Vanguard gear is very real. The primary way to get Vanguard-themed gear is through the rewards you earn as you rank up.
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End-of-Activity Rewards: After completing a Vanguard Ops or Nightfall, you have a chance to get a Vanguard-themed weapon or armor piece as a reward.
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Vanguard Engram Focusing: This is where you can get the specific items you want. Once you have a Vanguard Engram, you can take it to Commander Zavala and "focus" it into a specific Vanguard weapon or armor piece. You'll need other materials, like Legendary Shards, to do this.
This is a great way to chase that perfect roll on a specific weapon, like the Uzume RR4 sniper rifle or the Plug One.1 fusion rifle, which are often highly sought-after Nightfall weapons.
So, there you have it, Guardian. The path to earning Vanguard reputation and gear is clear. Now go forth and show the universe the true meaning of Light!
10 Related FAQ Questions
How to increase Vanguard Rank fast?
QuickTip: A careful read saves time later.
The fastest way to increase your Vanguard Rank is by farming high-difficulty Nightfalls, especially during a Double Vanguard Rank week, and maintaining a five-activity streak.
How to get Vanguard Engrams?
You get Vanguard Engrams by increasing your Vanguard Rank with Commander Zavala. Every time you level up, you will be rewarded with a Vanguard Engram.
How to get a Vanguard Activity Streak?
Complete multiple Vanguard Ops or Nightfall activities in a row without visiting other destinations like patrol zones or Crucible. Staying in the playlist is key.
How to reset my Vanguard Rank?
Once you reach the maximum rank (10,000 points), visit Commander Zavala in the Tower and you will have the option to reset your rank.
How to get Nightfall weapons?
Nightfall weapons are rewarded at the end of Nightfall completions. The higher the difficulty, the better your chances of getting a weapon and a better roll. You can also focus Vanguard Engrams with Zavala to get them.
QuickTip: Don’t just consume — reflect.
How to find Commander Zavala in Destiny 2?
Commander Zavala is located in the Tower, in the Courtyard area. He is the large, blue-armored Titan standing near a large holographic map.
How to get more Vanguard Bounties?
You can get Vanguard Bounties from Commander Zavala in the Tower. He offers a set of daily and weekly bounties that you can complete for bonus reputation and XP.
How to check my Vanguard Rank?
You can check your Vanguard Rank by visiting Commander Zavala in the Tower, or by navigating to the Vanguard section in your Director and hovering over the Vanguard Ops playlist.
How to get Ascendant Shards from the Vanguard?
You can acquire Ascendant Shards from Commander Zavala by resetting your Vanguard Rank. This is a powerful reward that allows you to Masterwork your armor.
How to get better rolls on Vanguard weapons?
To get better perk rolls on Vanguard weapons, you need to reset your Vanguard Rank. The more times you reset your rank in a given season, the more perks will be available on the weapons that drop for you.
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