The world ofDestiny 2is continuously evolving with new expansion packs, raids,dungeons, crucible activities, loot, and so much more. WithDestiny 2’snewest expansion DLC,Lightfall,players may want to take some time to reminisce about past adventures they have had inDestiny 2,starting from the game’s first year.
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One of the main aspects ofDestiny 2is its complicated story, and NPCs tend to make the story. They’re important toDestiny 2.There have been many NPCs that the player has met through the years inDestiny 2,and sadly, some of them are no longer with us, but nevertheless, there are plenty of NPCs that no one could forget inDestiny 2.
10Commander Zavala
Commander Zavala has seen light in theDestinyfranchise since the first game, and now inDestiny 2, he stands as the head of just about everything in The Last City. He specifically watches over the game’s Vanguard series, and players can collect bounties from Commander Zavala as they play through the Vanguard playlist.
Commander Zavala is a proud and strong Awoken Titan (with some cool-looking armor) that has helped humanity fight back against the darkness while rebuilding the Last City. Even Ghost remarks about Zavala’s achievements during the tutorial mission.
9Ikora Rey
Just like Commander Zavala, Ikora Rey has been inDestinysinceDestiny 1, and to this day, she is the Last City’s Warlock Vanguard. Ikora Rey is reportedly the most efficient warrior in the Crucible, as players can even find the lore in the Lucky Pants exotic armor.
Ikora Rey is best known for her abilities in helping the Guardian achieve progress through their Light, as players can speak to her in order to purchase upgrades for their subclasses in Solar, Arc, and Void. Ikora Rey has also had some amazing moments in the game’s story.
8The Drifter
The Drifter is an NPC that is remarkable in the sense that he lives in his own world. The Drifter has supposedly been throughout the entirety of the Sol System, and now he hosts the Gambit PvP game mode in Destiny 2.
Instead of meeting the famous Cayde-6 nowadays inDestiny 2, players will be introduced to the Drifter as the host of the Gambit mode, as Cayde-6 isn’t around to lead the Hunter Vanguard. The Drifter has had some amazing adventures throughoutDestiny, and players can side with him on a quest inDestiny 2.
7Exo Stranger
The Exo Stranger was one of the latest NPCs to join in on the party, but still has left a significant mark on the player, and still stands as one of the best NPCs today. Exo Stranger was first introduced to players in theBeyond Lightexpansion DLC pack and will come across her after playing through the DLC campaign.
Exo Stranger introduces Guardians to the power of Darkness, the Stasis subclass. Even after the campaign is finished, players can continue to partake in quests given by the Exo Stranger, also known as Elizabeth Bray, and progress with Stasis.
6Asher Mir
Asher Mir is notably a grumpy old man inDestinythat players may not care too much about visiting. But, many players are wrong as Ashir Mir is kind, passionate, and unforgettable after his most recent appearance in theDestinyfranchise.
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Asher Mir’s most notable moment inDestiny 2may be when he (possibly) had vanquished in an ordeal with the Vex. After committing himself to complicated findings, Asher has gone missing ever since, and to this day, no one is sure if Asher is alive or dead, which makes the character that more interesting.
5Eris Morn
Eris Morn is easily one of the most interesting characters in all ofDestiny, and she has connections that reach out further than one would think. Eris Morn is an expert in the Hive, and, being a sly Hunter, is one of the survivors from the failed attempt to assassinate Crotain the FPS game.
After being cared for by Asher, Eris is one of the few Guardians to have wielded Stasis safely, and she works with the Exo Stranger inBeyond Lightto help the player in their path with Stasis. More recently, players would have seen her in action in Operation Midas.
4Mara Sov
Most notably, Mara Sov is the Queen of the Awoken within the Reef. Mara Sov was one of the main characters in helping the Guardians intheWitch Queenexpansion. Mara Sov is the sister to Uldren Sov, who is another one of the game’s most unforgettable characters, but for different reasons.
Mara Sov is regarded, by a majority of theDestinycommunity, as one of the game’s strongest NPCs. Even after losing her beloved bodyguard, Mara Sov stayed strong against the many battles that had been thrown at her.
3Uldren Sov
Uldren Sov is the Awoken brother to Mara Sov, and for a time, was actually a great character in the game. Initially, he was the “spymaster” of the Reef, master of the Crows, and would take care of threats against Mara and the Reef.
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Unfortunately, there is one series of events that has outcast Uldren as one of the game’s more infamous characters. Uldren,after crashing on Marswithout any information on his sister’s whereabouts, was manipulated into looking for his sister, which ended up being Riven. Ultimately, Uldren Sov was the one that murdered Cayde-6, becoming a villain for a short period of time.
2Cayde-6
Cayde-6 has brought some of the most incredible memories to theDestinyfranchise, and any fans who weren’t able to meet the Hunter Vanguard are short of luck since the game has no direct way of meeting Cayde-6. Cayde-6 was the Hunter Vanguard, and lover of chickens.
Cayde-6 famously fought with the players' Guardians in the Red War and even the Taken War. After heading out on missions,Cayde-6 met his endat the hands of Uldren Sov in the Prison of Elders. Now, only small remnants remain of Cayde-6as exotic weapons,armor, and memorials.
1The Traveler
The Traveler is quite literally the reason thatDestinyisDestiny. The Traveler may be confusing, which is somewhat of a point as even the most important NPCs inDestinyaren’t too sure about the Traveler.
What players should know, is that the Traveler came to earth and solved many of its problems from overpopulation, to starvation. It even granted the power of Light to humanity. Recently, the Darkness and the Witness have finally come to confront the Traveler, and though the Traveler fought back, it is up to humanity to end the war that has lasted for hundreds of years.
Destiny 2is available to play for free on PlayStation 4, 5, Xbox One, Series X/S, and PC.
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