In order to complete your weekly Vanguard Challenges and earn some Pinnacle Gear, you need to play Vanguard playlists while using the same subclass element as the currently active elemental surge. This explanation under the Vanguard Weekly Challenge is confusing, especially for those who do not regularly grind Vanguard Ops. Don’t fret, because we’re here to help break down the Currently Active Elemental Burn in Destiny 2.
How to check the Currently Active Elemental Burn in Destiny 2
If you are wondering what the currently Active Elemental Burn is in Destiny 2, you will need to click on theVanguard Opsplaylist or whatever mission the modifier is on.
Clicking on the mission or playlist presents you with the launch option and displays the currentActive Elemental Surgein the lower left corner, as shown below.
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The icons above will indicate what the current Active Elemental Burn is, and these icons vary between the following:
Weekly Strike Challenges will often mention Active Elemental Burn and ask players to complete it by using thesame subclass elementas the currently Active Elemental Burn.
How to change your subclass in Destiny 2
To complete the challenge, switch your subclass to match the currently Active Elemental Burn. You can change your subclass by opening your character menu and selecting one of the icons marked below.
Doing so will allow you tomatch your subclass with the currently Active Element Burn. Here’s a list of which subclasses to match with each Element Burn:
Matching your subclass with the Active Elemental Burn allows you to deal 25% extra damage to opponents. The damage increaseapplies to all sources, which means weapons, abilities, and grenades will receive the boost.
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