Destiny 2 Armor Set

Swordmaster

Vanguard Rank up the Vanguard playlist and focus at Zavala

Set Bonuses

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.

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.

What are the Swordmaster 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.

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.

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