New Warlock Player? Start Here | Destiny 2

Want to start playing Warlock in Destiny 2 but not sure where to begin? This 2026 Warlock beginner guide covers everything new players need to know — from choosing the best starter subclass to unlocking armor mods, crafting weapons, and building one of the strongest Void Warlock builds with Contraverse Hold. In this guide, we walk through the fastest way to start a new Warlock account, which New Light kit to choose, how to unlock Guardian Rank 3, and how to build an incredibly powerful Void Warlock build using Graviton Lance and Contraverse Hold. This walkthrough was created on a brand new account in 2026, so every step reflects the current Destiny 2 systems, quests, and progression paths — no outdated advice. Whether you're a brand new Destiny 2 player, returning after a long break, or switching to Warlock for the first time, this guide will help you build a powerful character fast. What You’ll Learn in This Guide • Why you should Skip the New Light campaign and Join the Front Lines • The best New Light kit for Warlocks (Void) • How to use Aspects and Fragments effectively • How to unlock armor mods and reach Guardian Rank 3 fast • The best early exotic weapon: Graviton Lance • How to unlock Contraverse Hold (top-tier Warlock exotic) • A powerful Void Warlock build for PvE • The best armor mods for new players • How to upgrade your Ghost for more materials • How to unlock weapon crafting (Witch Queen intro mission) • How to unlock Armor Transmog • Where to find Xur and earn Strange Coins Featured Build Void Warlock Build (Beginner Friendly) • Exotic Armor: Contraverse Hold • Exotic Weapon: Graviton Lance • Aspects: Feed the Void + Chaos Accelerant • Key Fragment: Echo of Expulsion • Gameplay Focus: Devour, grenade spam, and void explosions Best Activities for New Players • Sorrow’s Harbor (Altars of Sorrow) – fast ability kills • Portal Activities – quick Guardian Rank progress • Lost Sector: Exodus Garden 2A – exotic quest step • Weekly Xur visits – easy exotic gear If this guide helped you start your Warlock journey in Destiny 2, make sure to like, subscribe, and check out the next video where we cover the best exotics new players should unlock next. GG, Fireteam. 🔥 #Destiny2 #Destiny2Guide #WarlockBuild #VoidWarlock #Destiny2BeginnerGuide #Destiny2Warlock