Medals

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Medals are achievement indicators in Destiny 2 awarded to players for accomplishing specific feats during Crucible matches, Strikes, Gambit, and seasonal events. While purely cosmetic, medals serve as immediate feedback for exceptional performance and contribute to various Triumphs.

Overview

Medals provide instant recognition for gameplay achievements, appearing on-screen when players complete specific actions or reach certain milestones. They have no direct impact on gameplay but serve as visual feedback, triumph progress tracking, and in some cases, contribute to event scoring systems like Guardian Games.

Medal Categories

Tier System

Gold Tier: Highest achievement medals
Silver Tier: Mid-level accomplishments
Bronze Tier: Basic achievements
Event-Specific: Special seasonal medals

Achievement Types

Multi + Streak

Rapid succession defeats
Extended killstreaks
Unbroken achievements
Flawless rounds

Combat

Super multikills
Ability chains
Environmental kills
Comeback victories

Class-Specific

Titan ability medals
Hunter precision medals
Warlock support medals
Subclass synergies

Weapons

Weapon type mastery
Precision streaks
Special/Heavy efficiency
Range achievements

Gametype

Objective-focused medals
Mode-specific achievements
Team play recognition
Strategic accomplishments

Activity-Specific Medals

Crucible Medals

Common examples:

We Ran Out of Medals: 20 defeats without dying
Seventh Column: 7 rapid defeats
Ghost in the Night: 7 defeats, no damage taken
Annihilation: Full team wipe with Super

Iron Banner Medals

Unique variations:

Iron Legend: 20 defeats in one life (IB version)
The Hunt: Defeat opponents while power plays active
Locksmith: Capture zones rapidly
Banner-specific objective medals

Gambit Medals

Role-based achievements:

Army of One: Team wipe as invader
Not on My Watch: Defeat invaders quickly
Collector: Bank large blockers
Half-Banked: Bank 50+ motes

Strike Medals

PvE accomplishments:

Medic!: Multiple revives
Blast Radius: Explosive multikills
Untouchable: No deaths in strike
Speed Demon: Fast completion

Seasonal Medal Systems

Guardian Games

Medal Tiers

Bronze: 1 point contribution
Silver: 2 point contribution
Gold: 5 point contribution
Platinum: 10 point contribution

Earning Methods

Contender cards completion
Activity participation
Class-specific challenges
Daily focus activities

Laurels System

Dropped by defeated opponents
Class matching bonuses (3x same class)
Cross-class pickups (1x different class)
Convert to event progress

Medal Integration

Triumph Tracking

"Made Shaxx Proud": Gold tier accumulation
Medal-specific triumphs
Lifetime medal counts
Seasonal medal challenges

Reward Systems

Event exotic unlocks
Triumph score increases
Seasonal seal progress
Emblem tracking stats

Notable Medals

Prestigious Achievements

We Ran Out of Medals: Ultimate streak
Seventh Column: Rarest Crucible medal
Undefeated: Flawless match
Sum Total: 50 defeats in match

Difficulty Rankings

Easiest

First Blood
Double Down
Hawkeye (sniper headshot)

Moderate

Triple Down
Shutdown (Super denial)
Payback (revenge kill)

Hardest

Seventh Column
We Ran Out of Medals
Undefeated

Medal Display

In-Game Presentation

Screen center notification
Medal icon and name
Audio cue accompaniment
Kill feed integration

Post-Game Report

Medal summary screen
Rarity indicators
Total medals earned
Comparison with teammates

Strategy Tips

Farming Medals

Play to mode objectives
Use appropriate loadouts
Focus on streaks
Team coordination helps

Event Optimization

Check daily focus
Complete contender cards
Maximize class bonuses
Efficient activity selection

Historical Context

Inherited from Destiny 1
Expanded medal variety
Event integration added
Triumph system connection

Community Aspects

Medal Hunting

Completionist goals
Emblem stat tracking
Bragging rights
Video highlights

Rarity Discussion

Seventh Column extremely rare
Platform differences noted
Skill ceiling debates
Achievement sharing

Technical Details

Server-side validation
Lag compensation issues
Medal timing windows
Cross-platform tracking

Tips for Medal Earning

Learn medal requirements
Practice specific scenarios
Use optimal loadouts
Play during events
Focus on objectives

References