We may earn a commission when you buy through links in our articles. Learn more.

Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares armor

Get your fashion game on Guardians, here’s the Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares armor you can earn from the Lightfall raid encounters and how to get it.

The Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares armor is perhaps the most unique and stylish armor yet. You’re likely wondering what the Root of Nightmares armor looks like for each class and how to get it to take your fashion game to the next level. Well, you’re in luck because we’ve got everything you need to know about the Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares armor.

The Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares armor is certainly unique, though it won’t be to everyone’s taste. Check out the Destiny 2 Lightfall Exotic armor to see which new armor pieces you can combine it with for powerful and stylish effect.

Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares armor

Here are the Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares armor sets for each class:

  • Titan – Agony armor set
  • Hunter – Trepidation armor set
  • Warlock – Detestation armor set

Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares armor: The Lightfall raid armor for each of the three classes: Warlock, Titan, and Hunter, from left to right.

The Root of Nightmares armor is themed around Nezarec, who has been transformed by the Traveler and the Light. As such, the armor is brightly colored and follows the unique marine feel of the Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares raid.

To see what each of the Root of Nightmares armor sets look like in action, ‘EternityInGaming’ has a video showcase:

YouTube Thumbnail

How to get the Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares armor

The Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares armor is a random drop from any of the four encounters, with each encounter rewarding a different item in accordance with the Root of Nightmares loot table.

The Root of Nightmares loot table means that you’ll only be able to earn certain armor pieces from each encounter. How to get the Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares armor is as follows:

  • Chest, gauntlets, helmet – Survive the Onslaught
  • Chest, gauntlets, greaves – Enter the Root
  • Chest, class item, greaves – Zo’Aurc, Explicator of Planets
  • Helmet, greaves – Nezarec, Final God of Pain

For example, the only way to get the Root of Nightmares armor set class item is as a random drop from the Zo’Aurc boss fight. Check the Root of Nightmares loot table above to find out which encounters you need to beat to complete your armor set.

That’s all you need to know about the Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares armor up for grabs in the Lightfall raid. Don’t forget about the Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares weapons that are equally worth the time and effort of earning.