A Destiny 2 raid usually takes about 1 to 3 hours, with experienced groups often finishing in around 1 to 2 hours and first-time or learning groups taking 3 to 6+ hours.

What changes the time

  • Experienced team: often 30 to 90 minutes for smoother runs.
  • Mixed or teaching group: usually around 2 to 3 hours.
  • All-new group: can stretch to 5 to 6+ hours, especially if everyone is learning mechanics from scratch.

Simple rule of thumb

If you are raiding with a coordinated squad that knows the encounters, plan for roughly 90 minutes to 2 hours. If it is a blind run or a teaching run, block off an evening instead.

Quick example

A polished fireteam might clear a raid in about an hour, while the same raid with several new players can easily take triple that time.

Group type| Typical time
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Experienced team| 30 to 90 minutes 74
Mixed experience| 1.5 to 3 hours 13
New/learning team| 3 to 6+ hours 13