Destiny 2 Dungeon Tier List 2026

How to Use This List

Pick dungeons based on your goal: fun and challenge for solo flawless, loot farming for specific exotics and weapon rolls, or group runs for pinnacles. New players should start with accessible dungeons like Prophecy or Grasp of Avarice before tackling S-tier content.

Dungeon Tier List

S-Tier - Must-run, highly recommended

Warlord's Ruin Praised for fun encounters, strong exotic (Buried Bloodline), and good pacing. Community favorite for both solo and group runs.

Sundered Doctrine Frequently called "goated" with standout encounters like Lockset. Top of recent community lists for mechanics and engagement.

Ghosts of the Deep Loved for atmosphere and strong weapon rolls. Travel times noted as a downside in repeat runs, but the encounter quality compensates.

A-Tier - Strong, worth farming

Grasp of Avarice Classic fun with Gjallarhorn access. Forgiving mechanics make it ideal for newer players and efficient farming.

Prophecy Timeless mechanics and accessible difficulty. Best starting dungeon for new players learning dungeon mechanics.

Vesper's Host Climbed community lists after post-patch improvements. Now considered a strong, rewarding dungeon with good loot.

B-Tier - Solid, situational

Shattered Throne Nostalgic value as the original dungeon. Mechanics feel dated but still enjoyable for veterans.

Equilibrium Interesting mechanics with Praxic Relics and secret boss. Solid but not standout compared to S-tier options.

Spire of the Watcher Decent encounters with some unique mechanics. Worth running for specific weapon rolls.

Pit of Heresy Fast and simple. Good for quick pinnacle runs but lacks the depth of higher-tier dungeons.

C-Tier - Skip unless farming specific loot

Duality Considered long and repetitive by community consensus. Run only if you need specific loot from it.

Best Dungeon Builds by Class

Build	Tier	Role	Why
Prismatic Hunter (Transcendent Tank)	SS	Versatile DPS/Support	Exceptional mobility, invis, grapple, and crowd control for solo flawless and team play
Prismatic Titan (Come on and Slam)	SS	Tank / Ad-clear	Superior crowd control, barricades, and versatile damage for all dungeon roles
Prismatic Warlock (Definitive Chaos)	SS	Support / Utility	Minions, area control, and versatility for safe dungeon runs and team comps
Gunslinger Hunter (Nighthawk Celestial)	S	Boss DPS	Weighted Knife and strong supers deliver top-tier single-target burst for bosses
Arcstrider Hunter (Tempest Strike)	S	Ad-clear / Mobility	Fast-paced Arc abilities excel at chaining adds and maintaining uptime
Sunbreaker Titan (Bonk Hammer)	S	Sustain / DPS	Excellent healing, throws, and survivability for prolonged fights and soloing
Berserker Titan (Strand)	S	Melee / Tank	Woven Mail resist and fast melee clear dominate close-range encounters
Dawnblade Warlock (Solar 3.0)	S	Sustain / DPS	Strong aerial play, healing, and Well utility for boss DPS and team revives
Broodweaver Warlock (Strand)	S	Ad-clear / Control	Threadlings and weave abilities provide unmatched add control in trash-heavy sections
Nightstalker Hunter (Orpheus Tether)	A	Support / Control	Tether and invis provide excellent team utility and safe ad management
Sentinel Titan (Void)	A	Defense / Support	Strong shields and melee synergy for team protection in mechanics-heavy dungeons
Voidwalker Warlock (Vortex / Nova)	A	Burst / AoE	Grenades and Nova Bomb excel at clearing groups and adding DPS pressure

Top 3 Team Compositions

1. Prismatic Trinity

Prismatic Hunter (DPS/Mobility) + Prismatic Titan (Tank) + Prismatic Warlock (Support/Utility) - Best all-around meta comp for flexibility, survivability, and covering all roles in solo, low-man, or 3-man runs.

2. Solar Synergy

Gunslinger Hunter (Boss DPS) + Sunbreaker Titan (Sustain) + Dawnblade Warlock (Healing) - Solar synergy for high regen, safe mechanics, and strong boss phases. Great for farming.

3. Aggressive Add-Clear

Arcstrider Hunter (Ad-clear) + Berserker Titan (Melee) + Broodweaver Warlock (Control) - Aggressive add-clear focused comp for faster runs in dense dungeons like Ghosts of the Deep.

Key Decision Points

New vs. Veteran Player

New players should start with Prophecy or Grasp of Avarice for forgiving mechanics. Veterans should head straight to Sundered Doctrine or Warlord's Ruin for challenge and top-tier rewards.

Time Commitment

Avoid Duality and Ghosts of the Deep if short on time. Players call them long and repetitive. Opt for Pit of Heresy or Prophecy for quick, efficient runs.

Loot Focus

Prioritize dungeons with desired exotics or weapon rolls. Warlord's Ruin for Buried Bloodline, Grasp of Avarice for Gjallarhorn, Ghosts of the Deep for specific weapon rolls.

Solo vs. Group

Most top-tier dungeons shine in groups. Lower-tier dungeons feel grindy solo. Use LFG and Discord for teaching runs rather than soloing everything first.

Patch Awareness

Check recent patch notes before farming. Vesper's Host climbed from low to A-tier after post-patch improvements. Dungeon viability shifts with updates.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

x Ignoring patch changes. Pre-patch Vesper's Host ranked low. Post-patch, it is A-tier. Always check recent updates before deciding what to farm.

x Farming low-tier dungeons for nostalgia. Running Shattered Throne or Pit of Heresy repeatedly without targeting specific loot leads to burnout. Focus on S and A-tier for better time investment.

x Bad loadouts in mechanics-heavy fights. Bring strong add-clear weapons to Sundered Doctrine and Warlord's Ruin. No add-clear means you get overwhelmed in dense encounters.

x Not using LFG for teaching runs. Soloing everything first wastes time. Join LFG or Discord groups focused on teaching. Community consensus is that group learning is far more efficient.

x Ranking by release order instead of current fun and loot. Older dungeons are not automatically worse, but newer ones generally have better mechanics and rewards. Evaluate by current state, not release date.