Infamy

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Infamy is the ranking and progression system for Gambit, Destiny 2's hybrid PvEvP game mode. Introduced in the Forsaken expansion, Infamy tracks player progression through Gambit activities and is managed by The Drifter. Following updates to unify activity ranking systems, Infamy is now commonly referred to as "Gambit Rank."

Overview

Infamy represents a Guardian's reputation and standing within the Gambit community. Players earn Infamy points by participating in Gambit matches and completing Drifter bounties. The system rewards both participation and performance, with wins providing more points than losses. Like Crucible Valor and Vanguard ranks, Infamy can be reset multiple times per season for additional rewards.

Rank Structure

The Infamy system consists of 16 ranks divided into six tiers:

Rank Tiers

  1. Guardian (Ranks 1-3)
    • Guardian I
    • Guardian II
    • Guardian III
  2. Brave (Ranks 4-6)
    • Brave I
    • Brave II
    • Brave III
  3. Heroic (Ranks 7-9)
    • Heroic I
    • Heroic II
    • Heroic III
  4. Fabled (Ranks 10-12)
    • Fabled I
    • Fabled II
    • Fabled III
  5. Mythic (Ranks 13-15)
    • Mythic I
    • Mythic II
    • Mythic III
  6. Legend (Rank 16)
    • Single tier requiring 10,000 total points

Point System

Earning Infamy

  • Match Completion: Points awarded for finishing matches
  • Wins: Significantly more points than losses
  • Win Streaks: Consecutive wins grant bonus multipliers (up to 5x)
  • Bounties: Daily and weekly Drifter bounties provide Infamy
  • Activity Streaks: Staying in the playlist increases point gains

Point Requirements

  • Total Points to Legend: 10,000 (reduced from original 15,000)
  • Per-Rank Requirements: Vary by tier, with higher ranks requiring more points
  • Legend Rank: Final push requires consistent wins

Rewards

Rank-Up Rewards

Reset Rewards

Players who complete all 16 ranks can reset their Infamy:

Seasonal Rewards

  • Ritual Weapon: Available at Legend rank
  • Ornaments: Seasonal weapon skins
  • Emblems: Tracking various achievements
  • Triumphs: Progress toward Seals

The Drifter's Role

The Drifter serves as the Gambit vendor:

  • Location: Tower Annex
  • Bounties: Daily and weekly challenges
  • Engram Focusing: Convert Gambit Engrams to specific gear
  • Rank Reset: Must visit to reset Infamy
  • Seasonal Challenges: Special objectives for bonus Infamy

Engram Focusing

The Gambit focusing system allows targeted loot acquisition:

  • Cost: 3-5 Gambit Engrams + 5,000 Glimmer
  • Options: Specific weapons or armor pieces
  • Guaranteed Drop: Focused item with random rolls
  • Perk Pools: Expanded after rank resets

Strategy Tips

Efficient Ranking

  • Maintain Streaks: Don't leave the playlist
  • Win Focus: Prioritize winning for maximum points
  • Bounty Optimization: Complete while playing matches
  • Double Infamy Events: Play during bonus weekends

Streak Preservation

Activities that maintain streaks:

Activities that break streaks:

  • Visiting destination patrols
  • Playing other activities
  • Going AFK
  • Logging out

Historical Changes

  • Original System: 15,000 points required for max rank
  • Rank Unification: Aligned with Crucible and Vanguard systems
  • Terminology Update: "Infamy" → "Gambit Rank"
  • Reward Updates: Enhanced materials and focusing options

Related Content

Trivia

  • The term "Infamy" reflects The Drifter's rogue nature
  • Originally the only activity with a unique ranking name
  • Win streaks in Gambit are harder to maintain due to the mode's complexity
  • Infamy resets are account-wide, not character-specific

References

  • Destiny 2: Forsaken
  • Bungie Help: Gambit Guide
  • Various TWABs detailing system updates
  • In-game Drifter vendor interface

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