What is Currently Active Elemental Burn in Destiny 2?

Don't get burned!
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In order to complete your weekly Vanguard Challenges and earn some Pinnacle Gear, you need to play Vanguard playlists while using the same subclass element as the currently active elemental surge. This explanation under the Vanguard Weekly Challenge is confusing, especially for those who do not regularly grind Vanguard Ops. Don't fret, because we're here to help break down the Currently Active Elemental Burn in Destiny 2.

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How to check the Currently Active Elemental Burn in Destiny 2

If you are wondering what the currently Active Elemental Burn is in Destiny 2, you will need to click on the Vanguard Ops playlist or whatever mission the modifier is on. 

Clicking on the mission or playlist presents you with the launch option and displays the current Active Elemental Surge in the lower left corner, as shown below. 

Vanguard Ops screen with the "Strand Surge- 25% to outgoing Strand damage" icon highlighted
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Related: Who are the Vanguard in Destiny 2?

The icons above will indicate what the current Active Elemental Burn is, and these icons vary between the following: 

  • Solar Surge
  • Void Surge
  • Arc Surge
  • Stasis Surge
  • Strand Surge

Weekly Strike Challenges will often mention Active Elemental Burn and ask players to complete it by using the same subclass element as the currently Active Elemental Burn.

How to change your subclass in Destiny 2

To complete the challenge, switch your subclass to match the currently Active Elemental Burn. You can change your subclass by opening your character menu and selecting one of the icons marked below.

character menu with each subclass icon highlighted
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Doing so will allow you to match your subclass with the currently Active Element Burn. Here's a list of which subclasses to match with each Element Burn:

  • Solar Surge + Solar Subclass
  • Void Surge + Void Subclass
  • Arc Surge + Arc Subclass
  • Stasis Surge + Stasis Subclass
  • Strand Surge + Strand Subclass

Matching your subclass with the Active Elemental Burn allows you to deal 25% extra damage to opponents. The damage increase applies to all sources, which means weapons, abilities, and grenades will receive the boost.

For more Destiny guides, check out Best Strand Abilities in Destiny 2 Lightfall – Hunters, Warlocks, and Titans and more on Pro Game Guides.


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