How to Start Monument of Triumph
Begin by traveling to the Tower.
The Monument stands prominently in the Courtyard. Interacting with it begins the Monument of Triumph introductory progression.
Bungie's current FAQ specifically directs players to the Monument first and then through its introductory quest before exploring the wider activities connected to the update.
Behind the Monument are four plaques representing the Guardian Tenets.
These plaques function as vendors and are central to Monument progression.
The four Tenets are:
Tenet of Bravery
Tenet of Devotion
Tenet of Sacrifice
Tenet of Death
You initially interact with the Monument and make your first purchase through the Tenet of Bravery. Doing so unlocks access to the remaining Guardian Tenet vendors.
Legendary Marks Explained
The core Monument of Triumph currency is Legendary Marks.
Legendary Marks are earned by completing Triumphs within the Monument of Triumph category.
You can view these Triumphs through the Journey menu or directly from the Guardian Tenet vendor interfaces. Bungie also added a shortcut in the Journey screen specifically to make Monument Triumphs easier to find.
Legendary Marks can then be exchanged at the four Guardian Tenet vendors.
This creates a simple progression loop:
Complete Monument Triumphs, earn Legendary Marks, then spend those Marks on the rewards you actually want.
The important part is that Legendary Marks are not simply another random currency farm.
Your supply is directly connected to accomplishments across Destiny 2.
That encourages you to explore raids, dungeons, destination content, Pantheon challenges, cooperative objectives, and other sections of the game rather than repeatedly farming one activity.
Guardian Tenet Rewards
The four Guardian Tenet vendors divide Monument rewards into different themes.
All four vendors offer selections of armor ornament sets and accessories, but each Tenet also contains more specialized rewards.
Tenet of Bravery
The Tenet of Bravery is the first Monument vendor players use.
Its reward pool includes:
Armor Ornament Sets
Ghost, Ship, and Sparrow accessory sets
A new Skimmer
A Universal Helmet Ornament
Fafnir
Heir Apparent
Monument weapon engrams
General emblems
Bungie specifically places the Monument's repeatable reward engrams with the Tenet of Bravery.
These engrams are particularly useful if you care more about weapons and functional loot than cosmetics.
The available pools include tiered weapons from previous activities and retired seasonal events, giving players a permanent route toward equipment that could otherwise have become difficult or impossible to obtain.
Tenet of Devotion
The Tenet of Devotion focuses more heavily on racing and social-style rewards.
Its rewards include items such as:
Sparrow Racing League cosmetics
Gryphon
All Star Vector Skimmer
Emotes
Armor Ornament Sets
Ghost, Ship, and Sparrow sets
The return of Sparrow Racing League is therefore connected to the Monument not only as an activity, but also through its cosmetic reward ecosystem.
Tenet of Sacrifice
The Tenet of Sacrifice contains several particularly recognizable cosmetic rewards.
Its pool includes:
For players primarily interested in Guardian fashion, this will likely be one of the most attractive Tenet vendors.
The Superblack Shader is especially notable because Monument of Triumph permanently restores access to several cosmetics that were previously limited or unavailable.
Tenet of Death
The Tenet of Death leans heavily toward difficult PvE accomplishments and legacy rewards.
Its selection includes:
For endgame PvE players, many of the most prestigious Monument rewards are associated with this Tenet.
Some Monument Rewards Must Be Unlocked First
Having enough Legendary Marks does not automatically allow you to buy every reward.
Some items require you to complete a specific Triumph or group of Triumphs before they become purchasable.
Bungie provided several clear examples.
Chatterwhite requires completion of its associated Vault of Glass Deepsight objective.
The Einherjar Coronet requires completion of eight Triumphs from the Teamwork: Raid Challenges category.
The Immortal Legend Armor Ornament Set requires earning the Immortal Title.
This means Monument progression has two layers:
You need the accomplishment that unlocks the reward, and you may also need Legendary Marks to purchase it.
Before spending a large number of Marks, inspect the rewards you care about most and determine whether they have additional Triumph requirements.
What Is the Immortal Title?
Immortal is the major Monument of Triumph Title.
Where Pantheon's Godsbane Title demonstrates mastery of the Pantheon raid challenges, Immortal represents much broader accomplishment across Destiny 2.
The Monument is designed around Guardians ranging widely through the game and completing Triumphs across multiple types of content rather than staying inside a single playlist. Bungie describes the Title and its associated armor ornament reward as a way of immortalizing a player's Destiny 2 legacy.
This distinction matters:
Immortal = Monument-wide progression.
Godsbane = Pantheon mastery.
Players interested in full Monument completion should expect to interact with far more than Pantheon alone.
Monument of Triumph Activities
Monument of Triumph is much larger than the Tower statue.
Update 9.7.0 reworked or expanded a significant part of Destiny 2's activity structure.
Major permanent additions and changes include:
Pantheon 2.0
Distortions
Sparrow Racing League
Updated raids and dungeons
Revised Director navigation
Portal activity changes
Updated destination rewards
Gambit Ops improvements
Updated Crucible structure
Gear Tier progression
Expanded weapon and armor reward pools
The result is effectively a final version of Destiny 2's activity ecosystem rather than one isolated event.
The Director Is Important Again
Monument of Triumph returned the Director to the center of Destiny 2 navigation.
Instead of relying primarily on the old Portal tab, players can once again view destinations and major activity groups through the Director.
Portal activities themselves still exist, but they are integrated through activity nodes accessible from the Director.
This is particularly useful for returning players because much of Destiny's content is now easier to understand geographically.
Raids and dungeons, destinations, campaign locations, Crucible Ops, Gambit Ops, Vanguard activities, and other content are presented through a more unified structure.
Distortions Explained
Distortions are one of Monument of Triumph's major additions to destination gameplay.
When a destination becomes Distorted, its patrol environment becomes more dangerous.
Enemies are tougher and more aggressive, environmental effects indicate the active Distortion, and new encounters or hidden opportunities may appear.
The goal is not to transform Patrol into raid-level content.
Instead, Distortions make ordinary destination exploration more rewarding and occasionally more challenging.
Why Distortions Are Worth Playing
Normal Public Events can award tiered gear.
With Monument of Triumph's destination reward redesign, Bungie established a baseline where ordinary Public Event completions can award Tier 3 gear, while Heroic completions improve that reward level.
During a Distortion, those reward tiers receive an additional upgrade to reflect the increased difficulty. Drops can also upgrade beyond their baseline Tier.
Distortion-specific encounters can additionally reward unique equipment.
This makes Distortions useful for players who want meaningful loot but do not always want to enter raids, dungeons, or high-difficulty Portal activities.
Do Not Ignore Patrol Content Anymore
Before Monument of Triumph, experienced Guardians often had very little reason to spend time freely exploring old destinations.
That changed.
Older destinations received refreshed loot pools, modern perks, tiered equipment, and Armor 3.0 set bonuses.
If you have not visited locations such as Europa, the Moon, the Dreaming City, or other older areas in years, Monument gives them new progression value.
Sparrow Racing League Returns Permanently
Sparrow Racing League, commonly called SRL, returned with Monument of Triumph as a permanent Destiny 2 activity.
SRL allows players to compete using Sparrows across dedicated racing spaces.
The activity has its own weapon rewards, updated armor with a set bonus, and multiple cosmetic rewards.
SRL also contributes to the broader Monument reward ecosystem through Triumphs and Tenet rewards.
Even players who normally focus completely on PvE combat have a reason to try it if they are pursuing Monument completion or particular cosmetics.
Raids and Dungeons Received Major Reward Updates
One of the strongest parts of Monument of Triumph is the overhaul of older raids and dungeons.
All pre-The Edge of Fate raid and dungeon gear was revisited so these activities could participate in the modern Gear Tier system.
Bungie updated:
Raid armor
Dungeon armor
Dungeon weapons
Craftable raid weapons
Armor set bonuses
Weapon perk pools
Origin Traits
Gear Tier progression
All raids and dungeons now offer tiered armor, while dungeon weapons also support tiered drops. Craftable raid weapons can access Gear Tier bonuses through their upgrade path.
This is a major improvement for returning players.
An old raid is no longer useful only because you enjoy the encounter or want a cosmetic.
Its equipment can now matter in the modern loot ecosystem.
Featured Raids and Dungeons Offer Stronger Farming
Destiny 2 continues to feature selected raids and dungeons through its rotating endgame system.
When an activity is featured, its rewards become significantly more attractive.
Featured raids can provide opportunities for:
Featured dungeons can provide:
Non-featured activities still provide useful gear, but standard rewards generally begin at lower Gear Tiers unless you engage with their harder versions or special reward sources.
The practical lesson is not to abandon non-featured raids.
Instead, understand that featured status creates a stronger opportunity when you are specifically trying to farm Tier 5 equipment.
Pantheon 2.0 Explained
Pantheon 2.0 is Monument of Triumph's premier raid boss gauntlet.
It is a permanent successor to the original Pantheon experience from 2024.
Instead of completing an entire traditional raid with exploration, traversal, and puzzle sections, Pantheon places fireteams directly into a sequence of major raid encounters.
Some encounters return in recognizable form.
Others are Encore encounters, which combine mechanics from multiple encounters into a new version requiring experienced raiders to adapt rather than simply repeat old strategies.
Pantheon is accessed through the Raids and Dungeons section of the Director.
It is designed for six-player fireteams and should be treated as endgame PvE content.
Calus Resplendent
Calus Resplendent is one of the main Pantheon activities.
It focuses on reprised encounters from vaulted Destiny 2 raids.
The three encounters are:
These encounters broadly preserve their original identities while receiving changes that modernize mechanics and combat tuning for Destiny 2's current sandbox. Bungie describes the Resplendent encounters as reprised rather than entirely redesigned.
Argos
Argos originated in Eater of Worlds.
The fight revolves around managing elemental Vex Craniums, breaking the boss's defenses, handling adds, and correctly executing damage phases.
Teams that have never played Eater of Worlds should avoid treating this as a simple boss DPS check.
The encounter requires role coordination before damage becomes possible.
Gahlran
Gahlran comes from Crown of Sorrow.
Witch's Blessing management and communication are central to the encounter.
Players need to understand which teammates hold the necessary buff, when it must be transferred, and how that buff interacts with encounter targets.
Poor buff communication can destroy an otherwise strong attempt.
Emperor Calus
Calus returns from the original Leviathan raid.
The encounter requires the fireteam to coordinate between different spaces, manage symbols correctly, eliminate priority enemies, and build toward an effective damage phase.
Returning players may recognize the fight, but current Pantheon tuning means old muscle memory should not replace communication.
Morgeth Surpassing
Morgeth Surpassing takes a different approach.
Its encounters are classified as Encore versions.
Instead of merely bringing back a boss, Bungie combines the boss encounter with mechanics taken from another section of its original raid.
The three bosses are:
Warpriest
Consecrated Mind
Morgeth, the Spirekeeper
Bungie specifically described these encounters as combinations of two previously separate raid encounters.
Warpriest Encore
Warpriest comes from King's Fall.
Its Pantheon version incorporates mechanics associated with the raid's Totems encounter alongside the traditional Warpriest fight.
That creates considerably more responsibility than simply performing the normal boss sequence.
Your team needs clear assignments and reliable communication around encounter buffs and objective progression.
Consecrated Mind Encore
Consecrated Mind originates in Garden of Salvation.
Its Encore version incorporates Conflux-style mechanics into the boss encounter.
That forces the fireteam to divide attention between boss responsibilities and controlling the wider objective.
Teams that focus entirely on DPS while neglecting encounter management will fail.
Morgeth Encore
Morgeth comes from Last Wish.
The Pantheon version adds mechanics inspired by other Last Wish sequences, producing an encounter that requires stronger symbol communication and Taken Strength management than the traditional fight alone.
This is exactly what Bungie intended Encore encounters to accomplish:
Veterans recognize the ingredients, but they cannot simply autopilot the old encounter.
Insurrection Prime Revolutionary
The full Pantheon gauntlet is Insurrection Prime Revolutionary.
It brings together all six encounters from Calus Resplendent and Morgeth Surpassing before adding Insurrection Prime as the final boss.
Insurrection Prime originally appeared in the vaulted Scourge of the Past raid.
Post-launch Bungie fixes specifically reference Insurrection Prime as a Pantheon encounter, confirming its permanent place in the activity.
The complete gauntlet contains seven boss encounters.
This is the most demanding Pantheon experience because a fireteam must understand raid mechanics drawn from many different eras of Destiny 2 rather than mastering only one encounter.
It is a test of adaptability as much as raw damage.
Adventure Difficulty Is the Best Pantheon Learning Environment
Pantheon includes an Adventure difficulty specifically intended for learning and teaching encounters.
Bungie designed Adventure to be more forgiving by offering easier Power conditions, unlimited revives, and more generous timing on certain mechanics.
The tradeoff is a smaller and lower-Tier reward pool.
That makes Adventure extremely valuable.
If your group does not understand Gahlran's buff management or the mechanics of an Encore encounter, learn them there first.
Trying to learn every mechanic while simultaneously pushing higher-difficulty reward requirements creates unnecessary wipes.
Adventure exists to solve exactly that problem.
Standard Pantheon Difficulty
Standard offers the normal endgame version of Pantheon without requiring players to activate Feats.
Bungie specifically separated Standard from the Feat system so Guardians could pursue high-quality rewards without stacking additional challenge modifiers onto already difficult raid encounters.
Standard can provide Tier 5 encounter rewards, making it useful even for players who have no interest in extreme challenge runs.
For most experienced raid groups, Standard should become the default version once the mechanics are understood.
Custom Difficulty and Feats
Players who want more challenge can use Custom difficulty and activate Feats.
Feats modify encounter difficulty and raise the potential reward grade.
Examples include:
Cutthroat Combatants
Encounter Challenges
Shocktroopers
Token Limit
Phase Limit
The harder the combination, the better the potential encounter reward package.
Bungie redesigned the Feat system so the additional rewards and Tier upgrades tied to successful Feat completions are guaranteed rather than simply increasing the chance of receiving something useful.
This makes Custom difficulty valuable for well-coordinated groups.
However, turning on every Feat before your team consistently understands an encounter is usually a mistake.
Learn the mechanics first.
Optimize the challenge afterward.
Pantheon Rewards
Pantheon has its own reward ecosystem separate from the Guardian Tenet vendors.
Players can earn:
Bungie also allows multi-boss Pantheon activities to end with a vendor where players can spend Spoils of Conquest to purchase rerolls of equipment they have already acquired.
That gives Pantheon both deterministic and random reward elements.
You still need to earn the item first, but successful runs provide more control over farming desirable rolls.
Original Raid Armor Ornaments Can Drop
One particularly interesting Pantheon reward is access to armor ornaments connected to older raids.
Reprised encounters can drop ornaments associated with their original raid armor.
Bungie's example is Emperor Calus, who can reward ornaments from the original Leviathan armor sets for players who never unlocked them previously.
This gives newer Guardians access to cosmetics tied to content they may never have had the opportunity to play.
It also gives veterans who missed specific pieces another reason to revisit Pantheon.
What Is the Godsbane Title?
Godsbane is Pantheon 2.0's dedicated Title.
Do not confuse it with Monument of Triumph's broader Immortal Title.
Godsbane requires extensive completion of Pantheon Triumphs.
Bungie confirmed that players must complete 11 of the 12 available Pantheon Triumphs to obtain the Title.
Several of those Triumphs are connected specifically to the full gauntlet. One example is Total Revolution, which requires completing the gauntlet under extensive Feat conditions and awards its own emblem.
Godsbane is therefore intended for experienced raid groups.
Simply clearing each boss once is not enough.
Raid and Dungeon Loot Is Part of Monument Progression
Pantheon is important, but players should not mistake it for the only worthwhile endgame activity.
Monument of Triumph modernized all raids and dungeons, not just Pantheon.
Older activities can now contribute meaningfully to:
Gear Tier progression
Armor 3.0 builds
Weapon crafting
Deepsight acquisition
Adept weapon farming
Triumph completion
Monument Legendary Marks
Armor set collection
If you are pursuing Monument rewards, rotating between Pantheon and ordinary raid/dungeon objectives is often more productive than repeatedly running one gauntlet.
Weapon Tier Upgrading Changes the Value of Monument Loot
Monument of Triumph introduced Weapon Tier Upgrading.
Compatible weapons can now be upgraded through Gear Tiers rather than requiring you to obtain a naturally perfect Tier 5 version immediately.
As weapons climb toward Tier 5, they gain access to additional enhancements associated with the modern Gear Tier system.
This dramatically improves Monument farming.
A strong lower-Tier weapon roll should not automatically be dismantled.
If the perks are excellent and the weapon supports Tier upgrading, it may become more valuable than a naturally higher-Tier weapon with a poor perk combination.
Always evaluate the roll before the Tier.
Attune to the Weapons You Actually Want
Monument of Triumph also moved weapon Attunement directly into the inventory.
You no longer need to constantly travel to individual vendors to change your target.
Attunement can be adjusted while in orbit or between activities, making targeted farming significantly easier.
Use this system deliberately.
Before farming an activity, decide what weapon you actually need.
Ask yourself:
Does it improve my current build?
Do I need it for boss damage?
Is it a PvP weapon?
Do I already own a strong alternative?
Am I chasing the perks or merely the Tier number?
Targeted farming is much more efficient than filling your Vault with dozens of weapons you will never use.
How to Approach Monument of Triumph Progression
Monument progression works best when you choose rewards first and then identify the Triumphs connected to them.
Do not begin by blindly completing every available objective.
Open the Guardian Tenet vendors and inspect the items you genuinely want.
If you are pursuing Chatterwhite, identify its associated raid requirement.
If you want the Einherjar Coronet, focus on the required raid challenges.
If you want the Immortal armor ornaments, inspect the Immortal Title progression.
If Pantheon cosmetics are your priority, move toward Godsbane objectives and Pantheon encounter mastery.
This prevents Monument of Triumph from becoming an enormous unfocused checklist.
Combine Triumph Progress Whenever Possible
A strong Monument run completes more than one objective at once.
For example, a raid attempt may potentially contribute toward:
Before launching difficult content, inspect your active Monument Triumphs.
A small loadout change or additional encounter challenge may allow the same completion to advance several goals.
Prioritize Permanent Character Upgrades Over Cosmetics First
If your Guardian still needs better weapons, Armor 3.0 pieces, crafted raid weapons, or Tier 5 equipment, prioritize functional progression before spending all your playtime chasing cosmetic unlocks.
Cosmetics are permanent collection goals.
Better equipment makes future Triumphs easier.
A stronger Guardian helps with Pantheon, raids, dungeons, challenge Triumphs, and other difficult Monument requirements.
Once your loadouts are strong enough for the content you want to clear, cosmetic collection becomes much easier.
Save Spoils of Conquest for Valuable Pantheon Rerolls
Pantheon vendors allow rerolls of equipment you have already unlocked.
That makes Spoils of Conquest valuable.
Avoid spending large amounts of Spoils on mediocre rolls simply because you completed a run.
Identify the Pantheon weapon that matters most to your build and invest there.
A single excellent roll can provide more long-term value than several average weapons.
Use Fireteam Finder for Pantheon and Raid Objectives
Pantheon does not require you to maintain a permanent six-person raid team.
Destiny 2 includes Fireteam Finder, accessible through the roster interface, for players who need teammates for cooperative content.
When learning Pantheon, look specifically for groups willing to teach.
Do not join a group expecting experienced Feat clears when you have never completed the encounter normally.
Setting expectations correctly saves everyone time.
Common Monument of Triumph Mistakes
Spending Legendary Marks Without Checking Locked Rewards
Do not purchase random cosmetics immediately just because you have Marks.
Inspect your most important rewards first.
A more desirable reward may require both Marks and a difficult Triumph unlock.
Treating Pantheon Like a DPS Race
Pantheon is raid content.
Mechanics matter.
Even excellent weapons cannot compensate for incorrect symbols, failed buff transfers, missed objective timing, or poor communication.
Activating Too Many Feats Too Early
Custom difficulty is designed for groups that already understand the encounter.
Practice first.
Add challenge modifiers once your mechanics are consistent.
Ignoring Adventure Difficulty
Adventure is not pointless because its rewards are weaker.
It is one of the best tools available for learning Pantheon mechanics without turning every mistake into a full reset.
Dismantling Lower-Tier Weapons Immediately
Weapon Tier Upgrading means lower-Tier drops can still have substantial long-term value.
Check the perks first.
Ignoring Older Raids and Dungeons
Monument modernized their gear.
Older activities can now provide valuable Armor 3.0 sets, tiered weapons, crafting progress, cosmetics, and Triumph completion.
Focusing Only on Pantheon
Pantheon is one component of Monument of Triumph.
Players pursuing Immortal need broad engagement with Destiny 2 rather than only raid-boss farming.
Destiny 2 Monument of Triumph FAQ
Is Monument of Triumph Permanent?
Yes.
Bungie states that Monument of Triumph remains available indefinitely. Pantheon and Sparrow Racing League are also permanent additions.
Where Is the Monument of Triumph?
The Monument is located in the center of the Tower Courtyard.
The four Guardian Tenet plaques are positioned behind it.
How Do You Get Legendary Marks?
Legendary Marks are earned by completing Triumphs in the Monument of Triumph category.
They can then be spent through the Guardian Tenet vendors.
What Are the Four Guardian Tenets?
They are:
Bravery
Devotion
Sacrifice
Death
Each vendor has different reward specialties while also sharing broader cosmetic categories.
Is Pantheon Permanent?
Yes.
Pantheon 2.0 is a permanent Destiny 2 activity.
How Many Bosses Are in Pantheon 2.0?
The complete Pantheon gauntlet contains seven encounters.
The primary groups include Argos, Gahlran, Emperor Calus, Warpriest, Consecrated Mind, Morgeth, and Insurrection Prime.
What Is Calus Resplendent?
Calus Resplendent is a Pantheon activity consisting of reprised versions of Argos, Gahlran, and Emperor Calus.
What Is Morgeth Surpassing?
Morgeth Surpassing contains Encore versions of Warpriest, Consecrated Mind, and Morgeth.
Encore encounters combine mechanics from multiple parts of their original raids.
What Is Insurrection Prime Revolutionary?
Insurrection Prime Revolutionary is the complete Pantheon gauntlet.
It includes the six encounters from the other Pantheon groups and adds Insurrection Prime as the final boss.
What Is the Best Pantheon Difficulty for Beginners?
Adventure.
It provides more forgiving mechanics and unlimited revives at the cost of weaker rewards, making it specifically suited to learning encounters.
Can Pantheon Drop Tier 5 Gear?
Yes.
Standard and higher-difficulty Pantheon progression can provide Tier 5 rewards, while Custom difficulty with Feats can provide additional guaranteed reward upgrades based on challenge level.
What Is the Difference Between Immortal and Godsbane?
Immortal is the broader Monument of Triumph Title.
Godsbane is Pantheon 2.0's dedicated Title for mastering Pantheon Triumphs.
Can You Still Earn Old Raid Cosmetics?
Some previously unavailable raid-related cosmetics return through Monument rewards and Pantheon.
Reprised Pantheon encounters can also award armor ornaments associated with their original raids.
Is Monument of Triumph Free?
The Monument itself is available to all Destiny 2 players.
However, some activities tied to particular expansions, raids, or Dungeon Keys still require ownership of the corresponding content.
Final Tips for Monument of Triumph
Monument of Triumph works best when you stop thinking of it as one activity.
It is the framework connecting much of Destiny 2's final endgame state.
Legendary Marks reward broad Triumph completion.
The Guardian Tenets transform those accomplishments into cosmetics, weapons, accessories, shaders, and other rewards.