Weapon Enhancement Prisms are Legendary upgrade materials in Destiny: Rising. You'll use them to upgrade your weapons, which increases their stats and raises your Power Level. If you're serious about building a strong arsenal, you'll need a lot of them.
Don't Waste Your Resources
Before spending any Weapon Enhancement Prisms, make sure you understand what they do and which weapons they work with. The golden rule in Destiny: Rising is simple: if you're not sure what a resource does, don't spend it until you are.
The Four Types of Enhancement Prisms
Weapon Enhancement Prisms come in four varieties, each one working with specific weapon categories. Knowing which prism works with which weapons is critical for managing your resources effectively.
How to Get Weapon Enhancement Prisms
You've got plenty of options for getting Weapon Enhancement Prisms in Destiny: Rising. We've organized them by accessibility and difficulty so you can start farming right away.
Beginner-Friendly Methods
These methods are open to all players, regardless of Team Level or how far you've progressed.
Dismantling Weapons
You can get Weapon Enhancement Prisms by dismantling Legendary and Rare weapons from your inventory. Just open the Weapons menu and dismantle weapons you don't plan to use.
This is one of the most straightforward methods for getting prisms. You're converting unwanted gear into useful upgrade materials, which gives you steady prism income throughout your playthrough.
Public Events Participation
Join Public Events to earn Weapon Enhancement Prisms as rewards. Check your map to see if any Public Events are available in your area.
Public Events appear periodically and don't require specific prerequisites, making them perfect for newer players.
Jiangshi Metro Exploration
Exploring the Jiangshi Metro map will net you Weapon Enhancement Prisms through various activities:
- Searching fallen drones
- Opening chests
- Discovering Golden Age Legacies
- Finding Points of Interest
Thorough exploration serves two purposes. You'll collect prisms while also raising your Reputation Rank in the area, which provides even more prism rewards.
Opening Choice Chests
Choice Chests are special bundles containing items of similar types. When opened, these chests can give you Weapon Enhancement Prisms.
You can get Choice Chests from:
- Rewards from various Activities
- Purchase from the Fortuna Dust shop
- Purchase from the Shifting Gates shop
Progression-Based Methods
These methods become available as you advance through the game.
Jiangshi Metro Reputation Rank Rewards
Raising your Reputation Rank in Jiangshi Metro gives you Weapon Enhancement Prisms as rewards.
You can increase Reputation by:
- Completing Daily Commissions
- Participating in Public Events
- Completing Patrols
- Exploring the Jiangshi Metro area thoroughly
Reputation grinding pays off because it provides consistent, predictable prism rewards while you're doing other activities anyway. It's an efficient use of your time.
Premium Battle Pass Rewards
If you purchase the Premium Battle Pass, you'll get Weapon Enhancement Prisms as you level it up. Premium Battle Pass holders can claim both free tier rewards and exclusive premium rewards.
Vendor and Exchange Methods
These methods let you trade other resources for Weapon Enhancement Prisms.
| Vendor | Location | Currency Required | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifting Gates Vendor | Store menu, Exchange tab | Translation Credits | Monthly |
| Ata (Jiangshi Metro) | Near hub in Jiangshi Metro | Ether Lotus | Weekly |
Shifting Gates Vendor Exchange
Location: Store menu, under the Exchange tab
What you need: Translation Credits (earned from Shifting Gates activity)
There's a monthly limit on how many prisms you can exchange through this vendor. Plan your exchanges accordingly to get the most value.
Jiangshi Metro Specialty Exchange
Vendor: Ata (located near the hub in Jiangshi Metro)
What you need: Ether Lotus
There's a weekly limit on exchanging prisms through this vendor. The weekly reset allows for consistent but controlled acquisition.
High-Level Activity Rewards
These methods require Pinnacle Energy and become available at specific points in your progression.
Strike Completions
Completing Strike runs rewards you with Weapon Enhancement Prisms.
Prerequisite: You need Pinnacle Energy to participate in Strikes.
Strikes give you reliable prism rewards while offering challenging combat encounters that test your current weapon loadout.
Morgran's Prey Activity
Access this activity through the Activities menu to earn Weapon Enhancement Prisms as rewards.
Prerequisite: You need Pinnacle Energy for this activity.
Target: Morgran
Calamity Ops
This activity unlocks once you reach Team Level 71.
Prerequisite: You need Pinnacle Energy to participate in Calamity Ops.
Enhancement Prism Chests (Special Method)
Enhancement Prism Chests deserve special attention. Unlike other sources that give you random prism types, these chests let you get the specific Weapon Enhancement Prism type you need.
This chest allows you to select the exact Weapon Enhancement Prism type you need, making it the only guaranteed way to target specific prism varieties.
Since most methods provide random prism types, Enhancement Prism Chests are your only guaranteed way to target specific prism varieties. Save these chests for when you have a weapon you know you want to invest in heavily.
Use Enhancement Prism Chests when:
- You've found a weapon you plan to use long-term
- You need a specific prism type and can't get it through random methods
- You want to upgrade a weapon immediately without waiting for the right prism type to drop
Best Farming Strategies
Here's how to optimize your Enhancement Prism farming based on your current Team Level.
Focus on:
- Explore Jiangshi Metro thoroughly for chests and fallen drones
- Participate in every Public Event you encounter
- Dismantle Rare and Legendary weapons you don't need
- Begin working on Jiangshi Metro Reputation through Daily Commissions
These methods don't require Pinnacle Energy or high Team Levels, so you can steadily accumulate prisms while learning the game.
Focus on:
- Continue Jiangshi Metro Reputation grinding
- Exchange at Shifting Gates Vendor (monitor monthly limits)
- Exchange at Jiangshi Metro Specialty Exchange with Ata (monitor weekly limits)
- Begin running Strikes for prism rewards
- Run Morgran's Prey when Pinnacle Energy is available
Balance your Pinnacle Energy spending between different activities to get the most prisms while progressing other game systems.
Focus on:
- Run Calamity Ops regularly
- Max out vendor exchanges (both weekly and monthly limits)
- Continue Strike and Morgran's Prey runs
- Use Enhancement Prism Chests strategically for specific weapon upgrades
At this level, prioritize activities that give you the highest prism-per-time-invested ratio while keeping things varied so you don't burn out.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Test weapons before upgrading them
- Track your prism type distribution
- Complete vendor exchanges regularly
- Save Enhancement Prism Chests for targeted upgrades
- Balance activities for efficient farming
- Upgrade weapons without testing them first
- Ignore prism type distribution in your inventory
- Miss vendor resets and exchange limits
- Rush to endgame activities unprepared
- Waste Enhancement Prism Chests on random weapons
Upgrading Weapons Without Testing Them First
Don't upgrade weapons until you're confident they fit your playstyle and build. Test weapons at their base level before committing prisms to avoid wasting resources.
Ignoring Prism Type Distribution
Most methods give you random prism types, so you might end up with tons of one type while lacking others. Track your inventory and adjust your farming accordingly. Use Enhancement Prism Chests to fill gaps.
Missing Vendor Resets
The Shifting Gates Vendor and Jiangshi Metro Specialty Exchange have purchase limits. Missing exchanges means losing out on potential prisms. Make these vendors part of your regular routine.
Rushing to Endgame Activities
Calamity Ops and advanced activities provide prisms, but they require Team Level 71 and Pinnacle Energy. Trying to rush progression can lead to inefficient resource use. Build a solid foundation through exploration and reputation grinding first.
How Weapon Upgrades Work
When you use Weapon Enhancement Prisms to upgrade your weapons:
- Weapon stats increase
- Your Power Level rises
- You must use the correct prism type for each weapon category
Open the Weapons menu to access weapon upgrades. Make sure you have enough prisms of the right type before you start the upgrade process.
Priority Framework for Prism Farming
With so many ways to get prisms, here's how to structure your farming routine:
Farming Schedule
- Complete Daily Commissions in Jiangshi Metro (Reputation rewards)
- Check for available Public Events (immediate prism rewards)
- Exchange at Ata if weekly limit not reached (requires Ether Lotus)
- Reset exchange limit at Jiangshi Metro Specialty Exchange
- Run Strikes, Morgran's Prey, and Calamity Ops based on available Pinnacle Energy
- Track Shifting Gates Vendor monthly limit
- Assess Battle Pass progress and available prism rewards
- Dismantle unwanted Legendary and Rare weapons continuously
- Explore Jiangshi Metro systematically for chests and fallen drones
- Save Enhancement Prism Chests for targeted weapon upgrades
Final Tips
Building a powerful arsenal in Destiny: Rising takes a lot of Weapon Enhancement Prisms. Since most sources give you random prism types, you'll need to farm multiple sources consistently.
What matters most:
- Understand which prism type each weapon requires before upgrading
- Use Enhancement Prism Chests strategically for specific needs
- Balance your time between multiple farming methods
- Don't skip lower-level methods even after reaching endgame content
- Monitor vendor limits to get the most resources
- Save prisms until you're confident about your weapon choices
Follow this guide and stay disciplined about resource management, and you'll build the prism stockpiles you need for a fully upgraded weapon arsenal.