Vanguard Nightfall

Launches a random Nightfall strike.

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Destiny 1 Strike

Vanguard Nightfall

Launches a random Nightfall strike.

Vanguard Nightfall is a Strike activity in the original Destiny (Destiny 1). Bring a Guardian at level 42. Fireteams of up to 3 players.

Overview

Game
Destiny 1
Type
Strike
Recommended level
42
Fireteam size
Up to 3
Matchmaking
No

Strike: Join a fireteam of three and face the most feared minions of the Darkness.

Difficulty versions

LevelModifiers
42Epic, Arc Burn, Solar Burn, Void Burn, Berserk, Brawler, Lightswitch, Specialist, Small Arms, Juggler, Grounded, Bloodthirsty, Chaff, Fresh Troops, Ironclad, Match Game, Airborne, Catapult, Exposure, Trickle, Daybreak
42Epic, Arc Burn, Solar Burn, Void Burn, Berserk, Brawler, Lightswitch, Specialist, Small Arms, Juggler, Grounded, Bloodthirsty, Chaff, Fresh Troops, Ironclad, Match Game, Airborne, Catapult, Exposure, Trickle

Each row is a separate version of the activity in the game files.

Modifiers (skulls)

Epic

Heavily shielded and highly aggressive enemies appear in great numbers.

Arc Burn

Arc Damage from any source is greatly increased.

Solar Burn

Solar damage from any source is greatly increased.

Void Burn

Void damage from any source is greatly increased.

Berserk

Minions of the Darkness won't flinch, even after massive damage.

Brawler

Guardian melee damage is greatly increased.

Lightswitch

Minions of the Darkness deal much more melee damage.

Specialist

Special Weapon damage is favored.

Small Arms

Primary Weapon damage is favored.

Juggler

No ammo drops for your equipped weapon.

Grounded

Players take more damage while airborne.

Bloodthirsty

Enemies fire more frequently and more accurately.

Chaff

Player radar is disabled.

Fresh Troops

Some enemy squads have been fortified with additional reinforcements.

Ironclad

More enemies have shields.

Match Game

Enemy shields are resistant to all unmatched Elemental Damage.

Airborne

Players deal more damage while in the air.

Catapult

Grenade recharge rate is greatly increased.

Exposure

Guardian shields are increased but do not replenish.

Trickle

Recharge of abilities is significantly reduced.

Daybreak

The Darkness grows stronger, and so do you. Form a fireteam of three and unleash your Light with greatly increased ability recharge.

Rewards listed in the game files

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