- The Destiny 2 artifact glitch lets you equip the same artifact perk multiple times on a single artifact — up to 7 times for Column 1 perks.
- The method uses the Competitive Crucible or Trials of Osiris queue, which incorrectly disables your artifact in a way that lets you re-equip any perk freely.
- You must save your loadout while still in the loading screen — if you exit first, you lose the stacked perks.
- Do not overwrite a saved loadout that already has the stacked perks — doing so resets all the mods.
- The best perks to stack include Thunderous Retort (Titan Thundercrash nuke), Pack Tactics (Threadling army), and Kindling Flame (ignition on every hit).
- Bungie confirmed they are intentionally delaying the fix for approximately one week — use this now before the patch drops.
- Use the exploit in PvE only — stacking perks in PvP gives you an unfair advantage against other players.
The Destiny 2 artifact glitch is the most powerful exploit discovered since Monument of Triumph launched on June 9, 2026. It lets you equip the same artifact perk up to seven times on one artifact, creating damage numbers that were never intended and can solo-phase bosses in seconds. Bungie has seen it, acknowledged it, and told players to enjoy it for roughly a week before a patch comes. This guide covers exactly how to do it, which perks to stack, and how to make sure you don’t lose your setup.
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How the Destiny 2 Artifact Glitch Works
Monument of Triumph reworked the artifact system entirely. Instead of one seasonal artifact, you now have access to all seven historical artifacts at once — spanning seasons from Deep through Renegades. Each artifact has seven perk slots, and normally you pick one perk per slot.
Competitive Crucible and Trials of Osiris both apply an Artifact Disabled modifier. This modifier is meant to strip artifact perks while you are in the activity. The problem is that it does not interact correctly with the new multi-artifact system. When the modifier disables your artifact during the loading screen, it simultaneously unlocks all perk slots — letting you equip any perk in any slot, including the same perk multiple times.
The game does not catch this. Once you save your loadout, the stacked perks persist even after you leave the activity. You can then take that loadout into any PvE content — raids, dungeons, Pantheon — and the perks remain active and stacked.
How Many Times Can You Stack Each Artifact Perk
The number of times a perk can be stacked depends on which column it appears in within the artifact.
- Column 1 perks — can be equipped in all 7 slots, giving you 7 copies of the same perk
- Column 2 perks — can be equipped in 5 slots, giving you 5 copies
- Last section perks — limited to 2 slots, giving you 2 copies
A perk can only be stacked as many times as it appears across all seven slots of your chosen artifact. If a perk only shows up in the last two slots, you can get a maximum of two copies — not seven. Pick your artifact based on which perk you want to stack and how many slots it occupies.
How to Do the Destiny 2 Artifact Glitch Step by Step
Step 1: Choose Your Artifact and Target Perk
Open your artifact and decide which perk you want to duplicate. Check that the perk appears in Column 1 if you want the full 7-stack. The NPA Repulsion Regulator artifact with Thunderous Retort and the Implement of Curiosity artifact with Pack Tactics are two of the most tested options. Pick the artifact, then do not equip any perks yet.
Step 2: Queue Into Competitive Crucible
Go to Crucible Ops from the Destinations screen. Select Player Versus Player Competitive. If it is the weekend, Trials of Osiris also works — buy a Passage from Saint-14 first. Start the queue and wait for matchmaking to begin.
Step 3: Open Your Artifact While Loading In
This is the critical timing window. As soon as your ship starts flying to the activity — the loading screen between queue confirmation and entering the match — open your artifact immediately. You will see that the Artifact Disabled modifier has fired, but the perk slots are now unlocked in an unintended state.
Step 4: Fill All 7 Slots With the Same Column 1 Perk
While the artifact is in this broken state, select your target perk and equip it into all seven slots. The game will let you do this. You are now running 7 copies of one perk on a single artifact. Do this quickly — the loading screen does not last forever.
Step 5: Save Your Loadout Immediately
Before the match starts, save your current loadout. This is what locks in the stacked perks. If you fail to save before fully loading into the match, the perks may reset when you return to orbit. Save first, then let the match load.
You can leave the Crucible match immediately after. The loadout will retain the stacked artifact perks when you equip it in any other activity.
Step 6: Do Not Overwrite the Saved Loadout With the Same Artifact
Once your stacked loadout is saved, avoid saving another loadout that uses the same artifact with normal (non-stacked) perks. Doing so resets all the mods across both loadouts, forcing you to repeat the entire process. Keep the stacked loadout isolated.
Best Artifact Perks to Duplicate in Destiny 2 2026
Not every perk is worth stacking. These are the combinations players have confirmed as the most effective following the Monument of Triumph artifact glitch discovery.
Thunderous Retort x7 — Best for Titans
Thunderous Retort increases Super damage while you are Amplified or at critical health. At 7 stacks, it turns Titan’s Thundercrash into a kill that can one-phase most raid and dungeon bosses. Players have shared clips showing Thundercrash dealing damage that would normally require an entire fireteam’s DPS phase. Use the NPA Repulsion Regulator artifact and max out your Super stat for the fastest Thundercrash uptime.
Pack Tactics x7 — Best for Strand Warlocks
Pack Tactics increases Threadling damage. At 7 stacks, combined with the Mataiodoxia Exotic, the result is a Threadling swarm that tears through boss health bars at a rate far beyond any normal Threadling build. This is arguably the most visually absurd version of the glitch — a horde of Threadlings doing multiplied damage simultaneously. Use the Implement of Curiosity artifact, which has Pack Tactics in Column 1.
Kindling Flame x7 — Best for Solar Builds
Kindling Flame applies Ignition on hits against unscorched enemies. A single stack is already strong. Seven stacks means every single hit on a fresh target triggers an Ignition explosion. This turns any Solar weapon into a constant chain of explosions with no cooldown. It works across all three classes and does not require a specific Super, making it the most flexible option for players who are not Titan mains or Strand Warlocks.
Is the Destiny 2 Artifact Glitch Bannable?
Based on everything Bungie has communicated, no. This is an unintended exploit, not an external cheat or mod. Bungie has explicitly responded to the exploit publicly, telling players to enjoy it before the patch arrives. Their exact response was to destroy some bosses and do their thing — that is about as close to a green light as you will get from a developer on a glitch.
The one area where caution applies is PvP. Using stacked artifact perks in Crucible, Trials, or Iron Banner gives you an unfair advantage over players who have not done the glitch. It is strongly recommended to stick to PvE content only — raids, dungeons, Pantheon, Nightfalls. Bungie is more likely to take a harder look at PvP abuse, and it ruins the experience for other players who are just trying to play normally.
When Will Bungie Patch the Artifact Glitch?
Bungie has confirmed an upcoming patch will fix the near-infinite damage bug introduced by Monument of Triumph. Developers at Bungie have decided to delay the fix to let more players experience the exploit, with the window being approximately one week from discovery on June 16, 2026.
That puts the likely patch window around late June 2026. There is no confirmed date. Check Bungie’s official patch notes before each session — if the patch has dropped, your stacked loadout will likely have the duped perks reset automatically.
If you want to make the most of the window, prioritise the hardest content you have been struggling with. The artifact glitch pairs well with the Insurrection Prime Ward of Dawn cheese — running both at the same time gives you two separate layers of broken power stacked on top of each other for maximum Pantheon farming efficiency.
Artifact Glitch Tips: Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not skip the loadout save. This is the step most players miss. If you exit the activity without saving, the stacked perks are gone.
- Do not overwrite your stacked loadout with the same artifact at normal settings — it resets everything.
- Do not use the glitch in PvP — keep it in PvE where you are not ruining other players’ matches.
- Pick the right artifact for your target perk. A perk only stacks as many times as it appears in that artifact’s slots — check before you queue.
- Act fast in the loading screen. You have a limited window to equip all 7 slots before the match fully loads.
While you have a broken build running, it is worth farming rewards you have been putting off. Check where Xur is this week for Exotic pickups, grind out Calus Resplendent Pantheon encounters for Spoils of Conquest, and make sure your armor is ready to pair with the damage boost — the Ferropotent armor set and its Built From Scratch ammo perk work well alongside any of these high-damage glitch builds. For a full list of new catalysts worth chasing before the patch closes the window, see the Monument of Triumph new Exotic Catalysts guide.
