Fight Forever, GuardianDestiny 2 has arrived on PS4 and Xbox One, and nearly two weeks after launch, it`s now complete with the Raid, Trials of the Nine, and everyone`s favorite merchant, Xur.While much of Destiny 2 is cooperative, you can enter the Crucible to go head-to-head against your fellow Guardians. A lot of the time, this means flexing FPS muscles you don`t use in PvE. If you`re new to the Crucible and a little bit intimidated, click forward for our best tips to start strong.For more Destiny 2 guides, including breakdowns of the three classes and skill and ability galleries for the various subclasses, be sure to check out our Destiny 2 guides and walkthroughs roundup. You can also read our full review. The BasicsPvP in Destiny 2 comes in three main forms: Quickplay, Competitive, and Trials of the Nine. If you`re a complete beginner, Quickplay is where you want to start. And don`t worry--level advantages are disabled in the Crucible, so your Power level doesn`t matter.There are three modes in Quickplay: Clash, Supremacy, and Control. Clash is a team deathmatch mode, Supremacy tasks you with picking up and `claiming` kills in the form of gems that drop from defeated opponents, and Control involves capturing and holding three zones.Competitive includes a survival mode where your team has a limited stock of lives and a plant-the-bomb mode. Trials of the Nine is the most competitive and runs on weekends--see our Trials overview for more on how it works. What`s In It For Me?Like everything else in Destiny 2, the Crucible grants a number of daily and weekly rewards that can make even a few games worth your time. You`ll earn Crucible Tokens and basic loot drops when completing matches; bring the tokens to Lord Shaxx, the Crucible Handler, in the social space to increase your reputation and get Crucible engrams. You can also strive to complete the daily challenges, like getting a specific number of kills with power weapons, to get smaller rewards.On a w ...
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