Many Destiny 2 players wonder whether you can change factions after committing to a reputation track. The short answer is yes, but with important restrictions that impact your progression and rewards.
This guide explains how faction reputations work, when switching is possible, and what you need to plan around to avoid wasting time and materials.
| Reputation Source | Faction | Weekly Cap | Reset Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal Vendors & Bounties | Current Season Faction | Weekly soft cap with diminishing returns | Tuesday 09:00 UTC |
| Routine Bounties | Season Reputation | 10,000 per week | Tuesday 09:00 UTC |
| Exotic Engram Decryption | Season Reputation | Earned via decrypts, weekly limit applies | Tuesday 09:00 UTC |
Understanding Faction Reputation in Season 22
Faction reputation in Season 22 is tied to a rotating seasonal faction that changes roughly each season. You earn reputation by completing bounties, Triumphs, and weekly challenges that feed into a global progress bar.
Because the active faction rotates, many players worry about being locked into a choice that may not align with their long term goals. The system is designed to encourage engagement with the current season, but safeguards exist to reduce the pain of switching.
Can You Change Factions Mid Season
You cannot freely switch factions in the middle of a week once you have already begun grinding that week’s reputation. However, at the reset on Tuesday, the active faction rotates and your opportunities shift accordingly.
If you feel you made a suboptimal choice early in a season, you can effectively change by waiting for the next rotation or by focusing your activities on the new preferred faction starting the following week.
Legacy Factions and Grandmaster Seasons
For players pursuing Grandmaster playlists, legacy factions such as Spider and Rahool remain relevant across seasons. Their reputation tracks are weekly rather than tied to a rotating seasonal faction, giving players a stable long term grind option.
You can work on legacy faction bounties in addition to seasonal reputation, allowing you to maintain relationships with key vendors without abandoning seasonal progression entirely.
Consequences of Switching Factions
Switching faction focus usually does not cause you to lose prior progress, but it can delay access to certain seasonal rewards. Each vendor offers a weekly exotic weapon or armor gear, and you must reach the reputation threshold to unlock those drops.
Planning your weekly activities around the active faction ensures you hit your target before the rotation changes again, especially in live service seasons where time sensitive rewards are common. Missing a week can push back your unlock timeline by days.
Key Takeaways for Managing Faction Changes
- Reputation caps refresh on Tuesday 09:00 UTC, aligning with the faction rotation.
- You can grind legacy factions independently of seasonal reputation tracks.
- Progress is preserved when switching, but unlock timing depends on weekly activities.
- Planning your weekly routine around the active faction maximizes reward efficiency.
- Use downtime between rotations to complete Triumphs and prepare materials for the next faction.
FAQ
Reader questions
Can I switch factions without losing my current progress bar?
Yes, your existing reputation progress remains saved. When the season changes or the active faction rotates, your bar does not reset, but you may need to grind the new faction to unlock its weekly rewards.
Will changing my focus mid week waste my bounties?
Bounties you complete for the old faction still count, but the weekly cap applies separately to each faction. After the reset, your earning opportunities shift to the new faction, so plan your activities around the upcoming rotation.
Do legacy factions reset like seasonal factions?
No, legacy factions such as Spider for weapons and Rahool for exotics run on a persistent weekly track. You can grind them across multiple seasons as long as those vendors remain active in the game.
Is it worth grinding the outgoing faction one last week?
If you are close to a major unlock, finishing the remaining reputation can be worthwhile. Otherwise, it is often more efficient to pivot your focus at reset and chase the new faction’s rewards immediately.