Infamy Rank Points

'Infamy Rank Points (now officially called Gambit Rank Points) are the progression currency earned in Destiny 2s Gambit game mode, used to increase rank with The Drifter vendor.

Overview

Infamy is Gambit's progression ranking system, similar to Valor in Crucible and Vanguard Rank in Strikes. Players earn points by completing Gambit matches and bounties, with progress tracked account-wide across all characters. While Bungie officially retired the "Infamy" terminology in Season of the Lost, the community still commonly uses this term.

Rank Structure

The Gambit ranking system consists of 16 ranks across six tiers:

Rank Tiers

Guardian (I, II, III) - Starting ranks
Brave (I, II, III)
Heroic (I, II, III)
Fabled (I, II, III)
Mythic (I, II, III)
Legend - Single tier, final rank

Point Requirements

Total points needed: 10,000 (reduced from 15,000 in previous seasons)
Legend rank alone requires 3,000 points to complete
Each sub-rank requires varying amounts of points to progress

Earning Infamy Points

Match Completion

Wins: Grant substantially more points than losses
Losses: Still award points, but significantly less
Point rewards increase at higher ranks, making wins more crucial

Activity Streaks

Consecutive matches build an Activity Streak
Streak bonus caps at 5 consecutive games
Applies to both wins and losses
Leaving Gambit activities breaks the streak
Maximum efficiency achieved by playing consecutive matches

Daily Bounties

The Drifter offers daily bounties
Each bounty awards Infamy points upon completion
Additional rewards include Glimmer and gear

Weekly Challenges

Seasonal challenges often include Gambit objectives
Provide large Infamy point bonuses

Rewards

Rank-Up Rewards

Gambit Engram: Awarded for each rank progression
Vendor Unlocks: New items available at Drifter
Powerful Gear: At certain rank milestones
Ritual Weapon: Claimable upon reaching Legend

Reset Benefits

Upon reaching 10,000 points, players can reset their rank:

Unlocks additional perk options on Gambit weapons
Each reset (up to 4) increases:

 * Number of perks in final columns
 * Chances for enhanced perks

Ascendant Shard reward for first reset each season
Refreshes vendor reward track

Vendor System

The Drifter

Located in the Tower Annex
Offers Gambit bounties and gear
Handles rank resets
Provides engram focusing options

Engram Focusing

Focus Gambit Engrams into specific weapons/armor
Cost: 5,000 Glimmer + 3-5 Gambit Engrams
Available weapons rotate seasonally

Seasonal Mechanics

All ranks reset at season end
Progress is account-wide
Seasonal vendor upgrades may affect point gains
Special events may offer increased Infamy

Strategy Tips

Maximizing Points

Play consecutive matches for streak bonus
Focus on winning at higher ranks
Complete all daily bounties
Participate during increased Infamy events
Team up for better win rates

Efficient Ranking

Lower ranks: Focus on participation
Higher ranks: Prioritize wins
Always maintain activity streak
Reset promptly for enhanced rewards

Historical Changes

Originally capped at 15,000 points
"Infamy" name retired in Season of the Lost
Point requirements reduced to current 10,000
Streak system simplified from win-only

Notes

Progress shared across all characters
Cannot lose rank from defeats
Competitive suspension affects point gains
Some triumphs require multiple resets

References

Infamy Rank Points

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