Destiny 2 Grandmaster Nightfall Rotation & Weapons: Season of the Witch

By Zuhaad Ali
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Nightfalls have been a part of Destiny for years now and after several reworks, tweaks, and changes, Bungie has made it into one of the endgame activities in the game.

Grandmaster is the highest difficulty of Nightfall in Destiny 2. These are considered one of the endgame activities, alongside raids and dungeons. Similar to the featured raid and dungeon in Destiny 2 every week, Grandmaster Nightfalls also have their own rotation that changes as the season progresses each week.

In this guide, we will have everything you need to know about the Grandmaster Nightfall rotation in Destiny 2, and which adept weapon is dropping for specific weeks.

Destiny 2 Grandmaster Nightfall This Week: October 24, 2023

This week’s Grandmaster Nightfall is Heist Battleground: Europa and the featured adept weapon is The Swarm Heavy Machine Gun.

Destiny 2 GM Nightfall Rotation – Season of the Witch

For Season of the Witch, Grandmaster Nightfalls were available for a total of eleven weeks, starting from September 12, 2023, until November 21, 2023. Below is our in-depth table featuring the complete list of weekly GM Nightfalls for Season of the Witch, along with the featured adept weapon reward, Shields, Champions, and Threats.

WeekNightfallWeaponShieldsChampionsThreat
September 12, 2023Heist Battleground: EuropaWarden’s LawArc, Solar, VoidBarrier, UnstoppableSolar
September 19, 2023The Devil’s LairThe SwarmArc, Solar VoidBarrier, OverloadArc
September 26, 2023Heist Battleground: MarsPre Astyanax IVArc, Solar, VoidBarrier, UnstoppableSolar
October 3, 2023The LightbladeLoaded QuestionArc, SolarBarrier, UnstopptableArc
October 10, 2023Heist Battleground: MoonBrayTech OspreyArc, Solar, VoidBarrier, UnstopptableVoid
October 17, 2023The Scarlet KeepBuzzardArc, SolarBarrier, UnstopptableArc
October 24, 2023Heist Battleground: EuropaThe Swarm**Arc, Solar, VoidBarrier, UnstoppableSolar
October 31, 2023The Devil’s LairThe SwarmArc, Solar VoidBarrier, OverloadArc
November 7, 2023Heist Battleground: MarsPre Astyanax IVArc, Solar, VoidBarrier, UnstoppableSolar
November 14, 2023The LightbladeLoaded QuestionArc, SolarBarrier, UnstopptableArc
November 21, 2023Heist Battleground: MoonBrayTech OspreyArc, Solar, VoidBarrier, UnstopptableVoid

**The October 24th reward was changed from Warden’s Law to The Swarm.

Grandmaster Nightfall Power Level Requirements In Season 22

To tackle the endgame challenges in Destiny 2, you must attain a certain Power Level to access the Grandmaster Nightfalls. Check out the Power Level prerequisites for GM Nightfalls in Season of the Witch below.

  • Recommended Power Level: 1815
  • Enemies Power Level: 1840
  • Rewards:
    • Exotic Gear (Common)
    • Ascendant Shards (Common)
    • Nightfall Cipher (Common)
    • Adept Nightfall Weapon (Common)

All GM Nightfalls in Season of the Witch

Below is the list of all the Grandmaster Nightfalls that will be released during Destiny 2 Season of the Witch.

  • The Lightblade
  • The Scarlet Keep
  • The Devil’s Lair
  • Heist Battleground: Moon
  • Heist Battleground: Europa
  • Heist Battleground: Mars
Destiny 2 Heist Battleground: Moon
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All Nightfall Weapons in Season of the Witch

Here is a list of weapons that can be unlocked from Nightfall activities. Keep in mind that to acquire the adept versions, you must complete Grandmaster Nightfalls in Destiny 2.

  • Warden’s Law – Kinetic Hand Cannon
  • Pre Astyanax IV – Solar Precision Bow
  • Loaded Question – Arc Fusion Rifle
  • BrayTech Osprey – Void Rocket Launcher
  • Buzzard – Kinetic SIdearm
  • The Swarm – Arc Machine Gun

GM Nightfalls Release Date in Season of the Witch

Grandmaster Nightfalls became available on September 12, 2023 (week 4) during Season of the Witch. These Nightfalls are made available after several weeks of the new season launch because of the high power level requirement.

Destiny 2 GM Nightfall Rotation – Season of the Deep

For Season of the Deep, Grandmaster Nightfalls were available for a total of ten weeks, starting from June 13, 2023, until August 15, 2023. Below is our in-depth table featuring the complete list of weekly GM Nightfalls for Season of the Deep, along with the featured adept weapon reward, Shields, Champions, and Threats.

WeekNightfallWeaponShieldsChampionsThreat
June 13, 2023The LightbladeWendigo GL3Arc, SolarBarrier, UnstopptableArc
June 20, 2023Fallen S.A.B.E.R.Loaded QuestionArc, VoidBarrier, OverloadArc
June 27, 2023PsiOps Battleground: MoonBrayTech OspreyArc, Solar, VoidBarrier, UnstoppableVoid
July 4, 2023The Devil’s LairBuzzardArc, Solar, VoidBarrier, OverloadArc
July 11, 2023The CorruptedHung Jury SR4Arc, Solar, VoidOverload, UnstoppableArc
July 18, 2023The DisgracedThe SwarmArc, SolarBarrier, UnstoppableArc
July 25, 2023The LightbladeWendigo GL3Arc, SolarBarrier, UnstopptableArc
August 1, 2023Fallen S.A.B.E.R.Loaded QuestionArc, VoidBarrier, OverloadArc
August 8, 2023PsiOps Battleground: MoonBrayTech OspreyArc, Solar, VoidBarrier, UnstoppableVoid
August 15, 2023The Devil’s LairBuzzardArc, Solar, VoidBarrier, OverloadArc

Destiny 2 GM Nightfall Rotation – Season of Defiance

For Season of Defiance, Grandmaster Nightfalls were available for a total of six weeks, starting from April 11, 2023, until May 16, 2023. Below is our in-depth table featuring the complete list of weekly GM Nightfalls for Season of Defiance, along with the featured adept weapon reward, Shields, Champions, and Threats.

WeekNightfallWeaponShieldsChampionsThreat
April 11, 2023Proving GroundsHung Jury SR4Arc, Solar, VoidBarrier, UnstopptableSolar
April 18, 2023Heist Battleground: MarsMindbender’s AmbitionArc, SolarBarrier, UnstopptableSolar
April 25, 2023The GlasswayWendigo GL3Arc, SolarBarrier, OverloadVoid
May 2, 2023The Arms DealerThe Militia’s BirthrightSolar, VoidBarrier, UnstopptableSolar
May 9, 2023HyperNet CurrentBuzzardSolar, VoidOverload, UnstoppableArc
May 16, 2023Lake of ShadowsThe SwarmArc, Solar, VoidBarrier, UnstoppableArc

Destiny 2 GM Nightfall Rotation – Season of the Seraph

For Season of the Seraph, Grandmaster Nightfalls were available for a total of six weeks, starting from January 17, 2023, until February 21, 2023. Below is our in-depth table featuring the complete list of weekly GM Nightfalls for Season of the Seraph, along with the featured adept weapon reward, Shields, Champions, and Threats.

WeekNightfallWeaponShieldsChampionsBurns
January 17, 2023The Insight TerminusMindbender’s AmbitionArc, VoidBarrier, UnstopptableVoid
January 24, 2023The Scarlet KeepHorror’s LeastArc, SolarBarrier, UnstopptableArc
January 31, 2023Birthplace of the VileHung Jury SR4Arc, Solar, VoidOverload, UnstoppableVoid
February 7, 2023The CorruptedThe Militia’s BirthrightArc, Solar, VoidOverload, UnstoppableArc
February 14, 2023The GlasswayD.F.A.Arc, SolarBarrier, OverloadVoid
February 21, 2023Warden of NothingWendigo GL3Solar, VoidBarrier, Overload, UnstoppableSolar

Destiny 2 GM Nightfall Rotation – Season of Plunder

For Season of Plunder, Grandmaster Nightfalls were available for a total of nine weeks, starting from October 4, 2022, until November 29, 2022. Below is our in-depth table featuring the complete list of weekly GM Nightfalls for Season of Plunder, along with the featured adept weapon reward, Shields, Champions, and Threats.

WeekNightfallWeaponShieldsChampionsBurns
October 4, 2022The GlasswayD.F.A.Arc, SolarBarrier, OverloadVoid
October 11, 2022The LightbladeHorror’s LeastArc, SolarBarrier, UnstoppableArc
October 18, 2022Fallen S.A.B.E.R.Duty BoundArc, VoidBarrier, OverloadArc
October 25, 2022The DisgracedThe Militia’s BirthrightArc, Solar, VoidBarrier, UnstoppableArc
November 1, 2022Exodus CrashHorror’s LeastSolarBarrier, OverloadArc
November 8, 2022The Devil’s LairSilicon NeuromaArc, Solar, VoidBarrier, OverloadArc
November 15, 2022The GlasswayD.F.A.Arc, SolarBarrier, OverloadVoid
November 22, 2022The LightbladeMindbender’s AmbitionArc, SolarBarrier, UnstoppableArc
November 29, 2022Fallen S.A.B.E.R.Duty BoundArc, VoidBarrier, OverloadArc

That’s everything you need to know about the Grandmaster Nightfalls in Destiny 2’s Season of the Witch. While you’re here, check out our article on the complete list of all the weekly Seasonal challenges in season 22.

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Destiny 2 Lightfall is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

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