Destiny 2 Power Cap Comparison (Pinnacle Max)
Destiny 2 power caps by season, from Red War 300 to Final Shape 2000. Bungie pinnacle max history with linked converter tool. See all 12 caps listed here.
Visual comparison
All values
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red War Vanilla S1 Cheapest row here. 305 with mods. | 300 light | Sep 2017 launch cap | Destiny Wiki Older Caps + DotEsports max list: Red War 300 |
| Curse of Osiris S2 335 with mods. | 330 light | Dec 2017, level 25 | Destiny Wiki Older Caps: Curse of Osiris 330 |
| Warmind S3 385 with mods. | 380 light | May 2018, level 30 | Destiny Wiki Older Caps: Warmind 380 |
| Forsaken S4 Last XP level. | 600 light | Sep 2018, level 50 | Destiny Wiki + Blueberries Max Power: Forsaken 600 |
| Black Armory S5 Stable step. | 650 light | Season of the Forge | Destiny Wiki + DotEsports: Forge 650 |
| Joker's Wild S6 Stable step. | 700 light | Season of the Drifter | Destiny Wiki + Blueberries: Drifter 700 |
| Opulence S7 Later new player floor. | 750 light | Season of Opulence | Destiny Wiki + Blueberries: Opulence 750 |
| Shadowkeep S8 First soft powerful pinnacle split. | 960 light | Oct 2019, powerful 950 | Destiny Wiki Power Bands: Shadowkeep pinnacle 960 |
| Beyond Light S12 Floor 1100. | 1,260 light | Nov 2020, powerful 1250 | Destiny Wiki + Blueberries: Beyond Light 1260 |
| Witch Queen S16 Soft 1500. | 1,560 light | Feb 2022, powerful 1550 | Destiny Wiki + Blueberries: Witch Queen 1560 |
| Lightfall S20 No increase all Lightfall year. | 1,810 light | Feb 2023, powerful 1800 | Destiny Wiki + Blueberries: Lightfall 1810 |
| Final Shape Priciest row here. Edge of Fate resets 450. | 2,000 light | Jun 2024, powerful 1990 | GameRant Final Shape + CharlieIntel + D2 Wiki: 2000 |
About this converter
Pinnacle gear caps climb 300 to 2,000 across releases. Red War opens at 300, Osiris at 330, Warmind at 380, Forsaken at 600, Forge at 650, Drifter at 700, Opulence at 750, Shadowkeep at 960, Beyond Light at 1,260, Witch Queen at 1,560, Lightfall at 1,810 and Final Shape at 2,000. Values are base gear max without the 5 point Legendary mods of early years or the unlimited artifact bonus later. Edge of Fate in July 2025 reset the system near 450 and stays out to avoid mixing systems.
How to use it
Pick two eras and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try 1 Final Shape against Red War to see the six point six to one gap. Artifact bonus rides outside gear rows.
Old guides show 305, 335 and 385 with Legendary mods on the first three rows. Lightfall held 1,810 across Defiance through Wish with no increases. Powerful and soft bands per season ride in context while pinnacle rows the converter. Seasonal artifact mods add power past pinnacle caps temporarily.
FAQ
What is the max power in Final Shape?
2,000 pinnacle. Powerful 1,990 with floor 1,900.
What was vanilla max?
300 base, 305 with Legendary mods.
Did Lightfall raise caps?
No increases all Lightfall year. 1,810 from Defiance through Wish.
Does artifact power count?
No. Artifact bonus is unlimited and stays out of gear rows.
Sources
- Destiny Game Wiki Power Level bands + Older Caps tables (300 through 2000)
- Blueberries.gg Max Power per season (600 through 1810 cross-check)
- GameRant Final Shape power cap + Bungie patch notes (2000 current)
Last verified: 2026-10-01 · 12 entries
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