Destiny 2 Armor Set
Swordmaster
Vanguard Rank up the Vanguard playlist and focus at Zavala
Set Bonuses
2-Piece Balestra
Damaging a target with a Sword, Glaive, or any melee attack exhausts them. Exhausted targets deal reduced outgoing damage.
4-Piece Stesso Tempo
Blocking attacks with a Sword or Glaive grants a short period of damage resistance against targets when you next drop your guard.
Where to get it
Swordmaster comes from Rank up the Vanguard playlist and focus at Zavala. You need any four of its five pieces for the full 4-piece bonus, which leaves your fifth slot free for an exotic.
Weapons it boosts
Swords Glaives
Best artifact pairings this season
Scored by shared build mechanics between this set and each artifact's mod pool.
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Swordmaster FAQ
How do I get the Swordmaster armor set in Destiny 2?
Swordmaster drops from Rank up the Vanguard playlist and focus at Zavala. Collect four of the five pieces to unlock the full set bonus.
How many pieces do I need for the set bonus?
Two pieces switch on the 2-piece perk and four pieces switch on the stronger 4-piece perk. Any combination of slots counts, so you can run four pieces of the set plus an exotic in your fifth slot without breaking the bonus.
Does Swordmaster work in PvP?
Yes. Swordmaster has bonuses whose effects apply against other Guardians, so it carries into the Crucible, not just PvE.
What is the best artifact for a Swordmaster build?
Swordmaster pairs best with the Encrypted Data Disk artifact this season, since both lean into swords. See the artifact mods page for the exact perks to run.
Set data and icons © Bungie, via the public game data. For exact perk damage values and numbers, the community-run Destiny Data Compendium is the gold standard.
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