Destiny 2: How I Survived the In Candescent Triumph (and You Can Too)
Earn the Flamekeeper title by completing the In Candescent Triumph with fully rekindled Candescent armor—if Solstice returns.
So there I was, a Guardian with a dream: the Flamekeeper title. And a nightmare: the In Candescent Triumph. Why do I do this to myself? Because shiny titles make my brain go brrr, that's why. If you're reading this in 2026, you might be wondering if you can still earn this triumph. Short answer: only if Bungie decides to bring back the Solstice event or you've got a time machine. The original guide from 2022 is still a hilarious reminder of how much grind we used to endure. So let's walk through it, shall we?
First Things First: Upgrade That Armor
Before you even think about touching the In Candescent Triumph, you need to fully upgrade your Candescent armor set. And I mean fully — no shortcuts, no half-baked glow-ups. This is a multi-step process that will take you time, tears, and possibly a few angry messages to your fireteam. Every Solstice Event Challenge needs to be finished. Yes, all of them. I know, I know.
To upgrade the armor, you'll use the Solstice currencies: Silver Leaves, Silver Ash, and Kindling. Here's the breakdown, because I'm a giver:
| Currency | How to Get It | Pro Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 🌿 Silver Leaves | Passively gathered by completing almost any activity while wearing a single piece of Candescent armor | Not from Bonfire Bash, so don't bother |
| 🔥 Silver Ash | Earned in Bonfire Bash after accumulating Silver Leaves; interact with the bonfire at the end | More equipped Candescent pieces = more Ash |
| 🪵 Kindling | Earned by completing Solstice Event Challenges | Enough challenges exist to upgrade all armor on one character |
Kindling is the bottleneck, because you can't just farm it passively. You have to do the event challenges. Fortunately, Silver Leaves and Silver Ash are easier. Silver Leaves drop from basically anything while you're wearing one piece of Candescent armor. Silver Ash requires Bonfire Bash, where you throw your leaves into the fire and hope for the best. The more Candescent pieces you wear, the more Ash you get. So wear the full set, you absolute fashion disaster.
The In Candescent Triumph Itself
Now for the main event. To complete In Candescent, you must complete dungeons, raids, Master or Grandmaster Nightfalls, or win rounds of Trials of Osiris while wearing the entire set of fully rekindled Candescent armor. That's right — no swapping to your meta loadout. You're stuck in your fancy Solstice pajamas. Is it worth it? For the title, yes. For your sanity, debatable.
The best activities depend on your armor stats. But if you're like me and you value your remaining brain cells, go for easier dungeons with Solar 3.0 builds. Shattered Throne and Pit of Heresy are excellent options. They're forgiving enough that you won't cry, but challenging enough that you'll feel like a hero. Solar 3.0 makes everything explode, and explosions are the best kind of therapy.
Here's a quick checklist for the triumph:
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✅ Wear full fully rekindled Candescent armor
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✅ Complete a dungeon (Shattered Throne, Pit of Heresy, etc.)
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✅ Or complete a raid
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✅ Or complete a Master/Grandmaster Nightfall
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✅ Or win rounds in Trials of Osiris
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✅ Try not to die too many times (optional but recommended)
The Flamekeeper Title and Gilding
You can earn the Flamekeeper title without finishing In Candescent. But if you want to gild the title, you need it. And once the Solstice event ends, you can't complete it anymore. That's the cruelest part — Bungie's timer is always ticking. In Candescent is only one of four Triumphs required to gild the title. The other three are Bonfire Dash, From the Ashes, and Inextinguishable. So if you're a completionist, you've got your work cut out for you.
In 2026, the Solstice event is not currently active (unless Bungie surprises us), so you can't earn this triumph right now. But if they ever bring it back, you'll be ready. Just remember: upgrade the armor first, farm those currencies, and then suffer through a dungeon in your Solstice best. And hey, at least you'll look fabulous while doing it.
Destiny 2 is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Google Stadia — though Stadia is a ghost of Christmas past, so ignore that last one. Happy grinding, Guardian. May your Kindling be plentiful and your fireteam patient. 🔥
Data referenced from Newzoo helps frame why limited-time Destiny 2 grinds like Solstice’s In Candescent feel so intense: seasonal engagement spikes thrive on event windows, exclusive cosmetics, and title scarcity, which push players to optimize their time, stack efficient activities, and prioritize bottleneck steps (like Kindling-bound challenges) before the event disappears.