With the release of the 'Into the Light' update, Destiny 2 has dropped a massive content package to keep Guardians busy before 'The Final Shape'. A brand-new horde mode called Onslaught, new cosmetics, and most importantly, a brand-new arsenal of iconic weapons known as the BRAVE weapons are now available. This arsenal includes fan favorites like The Recluse, Hammerhead, Luna's Howl, and the devastating Falling Guillotine. But how do you get your hands on these powerful tools? The key lies in a new, rare currency: the Trophies of Bravery. Let's dive into everything you need to know about farming this crucial resource in 2026.

💰 What Are Trophies of Bravery?

Trophies of Bravery are the special currency introduced with the 'Into the Light' update. Think of them like the Strange Coins from Dares of Eternity, but specifically for this pre-expansion event. Their primary purpose is to purchase the coveted BRAVE weapons. You'll spend them in the new social space, the Hall of Champions. At the far end of this hall, near Lord Shaxx and his frame, Arcite 99-40, you'll find a special chest. Approaching it will prompt you: "10 Trophies of Bravery required to open." Each opening grants you one random BRAVE weapon from the pool of 12. The good news? You can fight the randomness! By using Weapon Attunement (unlocked via quests from Arcite), you can significantly increase your chances of getting the specific weapon you're grinding for. It's a smart system that rewards focused play.

🏆 How to Farm Trophies of Bravery: The Ultimate Guide

Trophies drop from several sources, but some methods are far more efficient than others. Here’s a breakdown of all the ways to fill your pockets with this valuable currency.

1. Lord Shaxx Reputation (The Passive Payout) 🛡️

Lord Shaxx has set up shop as the main vendor in the Hall of Champions. As you increase your reputation rank with him by playing Onslaught and other activities, you'll hit major milestones that reward bulk Trophies. It's a great bonus on top of your active farming.

Shaxx Reputation Rank	Trophies of Bravery Reward
Rank 3	10 Trophies
Rank 7	20 Trophies
Rank 11	30 Trophies
Rank 13	40 Trophies

💡 Pro Tip: Reaching the max rank of 13 nets you a cool 100 Trophies in total. This isn't a fast farm by itself, but it's a fantastic supplementary income as you play the new content.

2. Onslaught Activity Chests (The Core Grind) ⚔️

Onslaught is the star of the 'Into the Light' update—a wave-based defense mode where you fight to wave 50. This is your primary farming ground. After every 10 waves, you earn an Onslaught chest. Each chest has an 8% chance to contain a Trophy of Bravery. The math is simple: more chests, more chances.

• Normal Difficulty: Completing all 50 waves grants you 5 chests.

• Legend Difficulty: Completing each 10-wave set on Legend rewards 2 chests. A full 50-wave Legend run yields a whopping 10 chests, doubling your chances!

🔥 Efficiency Note: Running Onslaught on Legend is the most trophy-efficient activity, as it maximizes your chest openings per session.

3. Onslaught Bounties (Daily & Weekly Chores) ✅

Don't forget to visit Lord Shaxx for his bounties! They offer guaranteed Trophy drops and are super easy to complete while you're already playing Onslaught.

• Daily Bounties: Shaxx offers 4 per day. Each completed Daily bounty rewards 1 Trophy.

• Weekly Bounties: These also reward 1 Trophy each upon completion.

🎯 Strategy: Always grab all available bounties before you start an Onslaught session. You'll complete them naturally and get bonus Trophies on top of your chest drops. It's free real estate!

4. BRAVE Weapon Quests (The Big Payday) 🔫

This is arguably the most rewarding method. The frame, Arcite 99-40, offers 12 separate quests—one for each BRAVE weapon. These quests are straightforward (usually involving getting kills with specific weapon types in Onslaught) and offer two huge benefits:

1. A guaranteed, curated Limited-Edition roll of that weapon.

2. Unlocks Attunement for that weapon, boosting its drop chance from the chest.

3. A reward of 10 Trophies of Bravery per quest.

💥 The Math: Complete all 12 weapon quests, and you'll bank 120 Trophies of Bravery. That's enough for 12 guaranteed weapon drops from the chest, on top of the 12 curated rolls you already got from the quests themselves. This is an absolute must-do.

5. Heatwave Events (Tormentor Mayhem) 🌋

Sometimes, after wave 10 in Onslaught, a special event called a Heatwave will trigger. The arena floods with powerful Tormentor enemies. Here's the deal:

• Your ability and Super recharge rates are massively increased.

• Every Tormentor you kill drops 1 Trophy of Bravery.

• Your goal is to unleash everything you have to slay as many as possible before the timer ends.

This is a chaotic, high-risk, high-reward opportunity. A skilled fireteam in a Heatwave can rake in dozens of Trophies in just a couple of minutes. It's the most exciting and potentially lucrative farming method in the game.

🚀 Optimal Farming Strategy for 2026

To maximize your Trophy income and get all those BRAVE god-rolls, follow this action plan:

1. First: Head to the Hall of Champions. Pick up ALL bounties from Lord Shaxx and grab the 12 weapon quests from Arcite 99-40.

2. Second: Jump into Onslaught on Legend difficulty (if you can). Focus on completing your bounties and weapon quest objectives while pushing for high waves to get more chests.

3. Third: Pray for Heatwaves and go absolutely ham on those Tormentors with your supercharged abilities.

4. Fourth: Cash in your Trophies at the chest, and use Attunement to target your favorite weapons.

5. Repeat! Keep ranking up with Shaxx for those bonus Trophies at ranks 3, 7, 11, and 13.

By combining all these methods, you'll have a vault full of BRAVE weapons in no time. The 'Into the Light' update has given Guardians a fantastic, focused grind with clear rewards. Now get out there, earn your Trophies of Bravery, and build the ultimate arsenal before the saga concludes in The Final Shape! 💪