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Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris: How It Works and How to Go

Trials is the hardest weekend PvP. Learn the 7-win structure, boons, and how to reach the Lighthouse

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How Trials works

Trials of Osiris is a weekly elimination PvP mode that runs Friday to reset. You buy a passage with a Trials token and play best-of matches. A loss can end your card unless you spend a win to keep going.

Seven wins on a single card completes it and unlocks the Lighthouse.

Boons and cards

At win milestones you earn boons that can help the next match, and you choose a card that can add extra rewards or risk. A flawless card that reaches seven wins with no losses opens the best rewards.

Spend boons before the match you need them, not after.

How to actually win

Trials rewards team play and positioning over lone rushing. Stick with your team, trade kills as a group, and control the heavy and power ammo. Bring a build with strong neutral game, not just a super.

A coordinated three-beat beats three skilled solos.

Getting to the Lighthouse

The Lighthouse is the flawless reward social space. You do not need to be a top player, just consistent as a team. Watch your losses, fix one mistake per card, and queue with players you communicate with.

Going flawless is about avoiding the coin-flip fights.

Trials mistakes that end a flawless card

Chasing kills instead of playing as a team loses Trials. Overextending alone into a three-stack ends your card.

Wasting boons before the match you need them.

Avoid the coin-flip fights

Trade kills as a group and control heavy and power ammo. Bring a strong neutral build, not just a super. Watch your losses and fix one mistake per card. Queue with players you communicate with.

Going flawless is about avoiding coin-flip fights.

Frequently asked questions

How many wins for the Lighthouse? Seven wins on a single card, with no losses for the flawless path that opens the best rewards.

What is a card boon? A bonus you earn at win milestones and spend before the match you need it. Boosting the right match matters.

Do I need a team for Trials? Yes, Trials rewards coordination. Trade kills as a group and control heavy and power ammo rather than lone-rushing.

Trials is Crucible with one life, so the Crucible basics matter here more than anywhere; the PvP weapons page covers what wins the duels.

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Sources & References

This guide is verified against the game's own data and official communications. For patch notes, current balance, and authoritative specifics, consult the references below. Where a precise number cannot be verified, we explain the mechanic rather than invent a figure.