In Destiny 2, the most activity points usually come from the objective-based part of the current activity, not from random enemy kills. In most cases, completing high-value objectives, finishing the main encounter, or clearing bonus targets gives far more points than farming adds. If you mean seasonal or event activity points , the best source is usually the biggest objective completion inside the activity, followed by chests, high-value targets, and major mechanics completions. If you mean XP , the highest returns are typically from bounties and seasonal challenges rather than standard playlist runs.
For general play, the fastest way to rack up points is to:
- Prioritize objective completions over kills.
- Grab any chests, high-value targets, or bonus drops in the activity.
- Finish weekly and daily tasks if your goal is XP rather than score.
- Run the activity type that lets you clear objectives quickly and consistently.
So the short answer is: the most activity points come from completing the main objectives and bonus targets of the activity, not from basic combat alone. For XP specifically, bounties and seasonal challenges are usually better than farming normal activities.