The third week of Destiny 2's Season of the Wish has unfurled its banner, presenting Guardians with a fresh set of seasonal trials. As is tradition, Bungie gifts players these weekly quests, each a vessel brimming with bountiful XP and shimmering Bright Dust. They are patient companions, lingering until the season's final curtain, allowing even the most time-pressed Lightbearer to partake in their rewards at a chosen hour. This week's offerings are, for the most part, gentle tasks, asking for the defeat of Scorn foes, the crackle of Pulse and Fusion Rifle fire, and the elemental symphony of Arc, Solar, and Stasis final blows. For those charting a course through the Season Pass or seeking Eververse treasures, here lies the map.

Wishseeker III: The Quest Continues

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Wishseeker III is the steady heartbeat of the seasonal narrative. It simply asks you to complete the Week 3 objectives of the "Wishing All the Best" questline. There's no trick to it—just walk the path laid out by the story. It's the kind of challenge you can knock out while you're already immersed in the tale, or, hey, you can save it for a lazy Sunday marathon at the season's end. Your call.

Elemental Extremes: A Symphony of Light and Dark

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This challenge craves the raw power of the elements. Your task is to secure 250 final blows with Arc, Solar, or Stasis damage. Every weapon shot and every ability surge counts. But the real magic happens when you trigger the elemental keywords: Jolt, Ignite, and Shatter. Landing kills on enemies afflicted by these conditions gives you a nice little boost, making the grind feel less like a chore.

The easiest path to victory? Grab any weapon blessed with the Voltshot perk. It's basically easy mode. Get a kill, reload, and watch as your next shot chains lightning to everything nearby. Some fan-favorite carriers of this spark include:

  • IKELOS SMG (The classic)

  • Subjunctive (A new contender)

  • Oversoul Edict (Packs a punch)

  • Iterative Loop (For the fusion rifle fans)

  • Path of Least Resistance (A trace rifle with attitude)

Foes Of The Dragon: Scorn

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The Scorn, those twisted remnants of Eliksni, are the focus here. This challenge has a two-part recipe:

  1. Defeat 125 Scorn anywhere in the system.

  2. Hunt down and eliminate 3 Glass Collectors within The Coil.

While you can find Scorn in many places, Riven's Lair and The Coil are your best bets—defeating them there grants bonus progress, so you'll be done in no time. As for the Glass Collectors, they're a bit shy. They typically spawn during the later, platforming-heavy sections of a Coil run. Keep your eyes peeled for a tanky enemy with a faint, eerie glow about them—think of a high-value target from Gambit, but with more... glass.

Dragon's Defender III: Precision and Power

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Time to show some love to your mid-to-long-range arsenal. Dragon's Defender III requires you to defeat 125 enemies using Pulse Rifles or Fusion Rifles. Any activity will do, but once again, Riven's Lair and The Coil offer sweet bonus progress. To make it a breeze, we recommend diving into The Coil with a powerful Exotic in hand. Some top-tier choices are:

Weapon Type Exotic Recommendation Why It's Great
Pulse Rifle Graviton Lance Creates Void explosions on kills.
Pulse Rifle Outbreak Perfected Nanites swarm and shred targets.
Fusion Rifle Vex Mythoclast Transforms from fusion to linear fusion rifle.

Round And Round We Go: The Orb Factory

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This one's for the support mains and ability spammers. "Round and Round We Go" asks you to become a font of Light by generating 1,000 Orbs of Power within the ritual playlists: Vanguard Ops, Crucible, or Gambit. The hefty reward of 100,000 XP and 300 Bright Dust reflects the scale of the task. The good news? Your abilities and Supers are your best friends here.

The most efficient strategy is to load up your gloves with Orb-generation mods and take an ability-focused build into the Vanguard Ops playlist. Here are some builds that turn you into an Orb-making machine:

🔥 Hunter:

  • Subclass: Arcstrider

  • Exotic: Assassin's Cowl

  • Trick: Slap on x3 Heavy Handed mods. Every melee kill pops out a shiny new Orb. Simple as that.

🛡️ Titan:

  • Subclass: Sunbreaker

  • Exotic: Synthoceps or Wormgod Caress

  • Trick: Again, x3 Heavy Handed mods. Your Throwing Hammer becomes an Orb piñata with every kill. It's oddly satisfying.

⚡ Warlock:

  • Subclass: Dawnblade

  • Exotic: Sunbracers

  • Trick: Equip x3 Firepower mods. Your grenade kills will have Orbs spawning so fast you'll think it's raining glimmer.

Trial By Firing Squad: The Weekend Warrior

For the PvP enthusiasts, Trials of Osiris beckons. The "Trial by Firing Squad" challenge is straightforward: win a total of ten rounds in the Trials of Osiris. Note, it's round wins, not match wins, and they don't need to be consecutive. Progress sticks with you all season long. Just jump in on the weekend, play a few matches, stick with your team, and you'll chip away at it. Even in a loss, you can usually snag a round or two—so don't sweat it too much.

And so, the third week of wishes is laid bare. Whether you seek the calm efficiency of PvE or the thrilling chaos of the Crucible, there is a path to glory and reward. The Dreaming City holds its breath, the Ahamkara's whispers grow louder, and your legend awaits its next chapter.