So there I was, a casual Destiny 2 player with more time than skill, staring at the Risen title in 2022. Fast forward to 2026, and I finally decided to knock it out—mostly because I wanted a title that sounds vaguely heroic without requiring me to solo a Grandmaster Nightfall. If you're like me and still chasing this seasonal badge (or just here for the nostalgia), here's my totally scientific, mildly chaotic guide to the ten Triumphs. Spoiler: it involves a lot of PsiOps, a spear that's basically a magical javelin, and me yelling at my screen.

First things first: the Risen title is one of the easier seasonal titles, which is perfect for someone like me who considers 'flawless' a four-letter word. You just need to complete ten Triumphs. No raid, no Trials, no crying in the corner (well, maybe a little). Let's break them down.

Psionic Operator: The 'Just Do the Story' Step

Psionic Operator asks you to complete the mission 'Operation Elbrus.' This is the seasonal quest you pick up in the Tower hangar (or the War Table in the H.E.L.M. if you're doing this later, like me). It's four parts, each showcasing a PsiOps Battleground. Straightforward. If you can follow a quest marker, you can do this. I believe in you. Probably.

Applied Psychotronics: The 'Buy Everything' Step

Applied Psychotronics requires unlocking all ten War Table upgrades. You get these by completing Seasonal Challenges with the 'Insight' reward. Back in the day, you had to wait week by week; now, you can find them in the legacy tab. It's basically a shopping spree, except the currency is your free time. Ten upgrades, ten challenges. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy (if lemons were Hive gods).

Psychic Warrior: The 'Grind Reputation' Step

Psychic Warrior is all about resetting your War Table rank. You earn reputation by playing PsiOps Battlegrounds. Pro tip: play them consecutively to build a Play Streak (caps at five). I learned this the hard way after bouncing between activities like a caffeinated squirrel. Just stick with PsiOps for a while. Your rank will reset, and you'll get a shiny new Triumph. Also, maybe a headache from the Hive screaming.

This House Is Clean: The 'Stabby Stab' Step

This House is Clean wants you to defeat eight Aspects of Savathûn with the Synaptic Spear. This spear is a temporary Super that drops near the end of a PsiOps run. It does massive damage and feels awesome to throw. My advice: don't get cocky. Those Aspects love to bombard you with Arc blasts. Hide behind a rock, throw the spear, repeat. It's like dodgeball, but with more space magic and fewer gym teachers.

Legend Battlegrounds Completed: The 'Bring Friends' Step

Legend Battlegrounds Completed requires clearing all three PsiOps Battlegrounds on Legend difficulty. There's no matchmaking, so you need a fireteam. I learned this after queuing solo and getting absolutely obliterated. Use Arbalest (it counters Barrier Champions and every shield), bring Stasis (Bleak Watcher turrets are your friends), and slap on some damage resistance mods. The playlist rotates weekly, so this takes three weeks. Plan accordingly, and maybe bribe a friend with pizza.

Mind Reading: The 'Lore Nerd' Step

Mind Reading is about collecting all pages of the 'Acts of Mercy' and 'Quintessence' lore books. You get them by completing three other Triumphs: Psionic Operator (story), Active Listener (listen to weekly H.E.L.M. messages five times), and Over Your Dead Body (defeat 10 Lightbearers in PsiOps). Then just claim the lore books from the Triumphs tab. I felt very intellectual reading them. Then I went back to shooting aliens.

Tank Master: The 'Master Vox Obscura' Step

Tank Master requires completing the 'Vox Obscura' Exotic quest on Master difficulty. This is a timed mission with Match Game and locked loadouts. It's tough, but doable. I died a lot. Like, a lot a lot. Bring a good fireteam, coordinate your damage, and don't panic. The tank section is the hardest part—stay mobile and use cover. Also, maybe don't try this after a big meal. Trust me.

Old Foes Rise Again: The 'Listen to Propaganda' Step

Old Foes Rise Again is weirdly specific: listen to all four unique Psionic propaganda messages in the control room of Vox Obscura. You get one per week after completing the mission, so it takes four weeks. The messages are tied to your account, not a weekly rotator, so you can't skip ahead. I felt like I was in a very aggressive history class. But hey, free lore.

Peak Operator: The 'Kill Everything with Seasonal Weapons' Step

Peak Operator requires 1,500 final blows with Season of the Risen weapons. Guardians count as extra progress, but PvE is easier. My go-to was the Shuro Chi encounter in Last Wish—mindless killing, great for podcasts. Here's the weapon list:

Weapon	Type
Explosive Personality	Breech-Loaded Grenade Launcher
Piece of Mind	Pulse Rifle
Recurrent Impact	Machine Gun
Sweet Sorrow	Auto Rifle
Thoughtless	Sniper Rifle
Under Your Skin	Bow

I used Piece of Mind in Crucible for a bit (it's actually great), but mostly I farmed PsiOps. Dead Messenger might also count, but I'm not a scientist.

Reckless Shot: The 'Get the Ritual Weapon' Step

Reckless Shot just asks you to earn Reckless Endangerment, the seasonal ritual weapon. You get it by reaching rank 14 with Zavala, Shaxx, or the Drifter. If you play regularly, you'll get it eventually. If you're like me and avoid Crucible like the plague, just grind strikes. Once the season ends, you can grab it from the Exotic Kiosk in the Tower. Easy.

And there you have it. Ten Triumphs, one shiny title, and a whole lot of PsiOps. Was it worth it? Absolutely. Now I can strut around the Tower with 'Risen' under my name, pretending I'm a big deal. If you're tackling this in 2026, just remember: the content might be a bit dusty, but the steps still work (assuming it's available). Happy hunting, and may your spear throws always hit the mark. 🎯