I still remember the first time I turned in a Platinum Medallion during Guardian Games. The Tower was packed, Eva Levante was smiling, and my Warlock’s medal case was overflowing with potential. But let’s be honest—farming those high-tier medals can feel like a second job if you don’t know the tricks. So, what’s the fastest way to fill your case with Gold and Platinum in 2026? I’ve spent the last three Guardian Games perfecting my routine, and I’m here to share it.

Why Bother With Gold and Platinum?

Guardian Games is a friendly competition between Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks. You contribute by turning in medallions at the Tower, and the class with the most points wins bragging rights until the next event. But let’s not pretend we’re only doing it for class pride. The rewards scale with medal tier: Bronze and Silver give you blues and basic materials, while Gold and Platinum can drop Legendary armor, upgrade materials, and random rolls for the limited-time weapon. Back in 2022, that weapon was The Title, a Void SMG with a guaranteed Grave Robber/Vorpal Weapon roll from the intro quest Best In Class. In 2026, the weapon has changed, but the principle remains: if you want the best version, you need to turn in Gold and Platinum Medallions. So, isn’t it worth spending a few extra minutes to aim high?

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The Cards You Need to Buy

Eva Levante sells two types of cards that directly award high-tier medallions: Contender Cards (100 Laurels) and Platinum Cards (200 Laurels). The trick is knowing which ones to pick up. I’ve tested every card type across multiple Guardian Games, and here’s my honest breakdown:

Card Type Laurel Cost Best Activity Completions Needed Medal Earned
Vanguard Contender 100 Strikes 1–2 strikes 🥇 Gold
Witch Queen Contender 100 Witch Queen activities 2–3 activities 🥇 Gold
Lost Sector Platinum 200 Lost Sectors (Master) 2 clears 💎 Platinum
Lost Sector Platinum 200 Lost Sectors (Legend) 3 clears 💎 Platinum

The Vanguard Contender card is my go-to for Gold because it’s almost brainless—just queue into a couple of strikes and you’re done. The Witch Queen Contender card offers more flexibility since those activities take longer, but you can chip away at it while doing other things. For Platinum, the Lost Sector Platinum card is king. You finish off powerful opponents, and on Master difficulty you’ll complete the card in just two Lost Sector clears. Legend difficulty takes three clears, which is still efficient if you’re not comfortable with Master.

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My Step-by-Step Farming Loop

Here’s the loop I run every time I log in during Guardian Games. It keeps my medal case full without burning me out:

  1. 🏛️ Visit Eva Levante in the Tower. Pick up a Vanguard Contender card and a Lost Sector Platinum card (if you have the Laurels).

  2. ⚡ Knock out the Vanguard card first—one or two strikes, depending on the playlist. That’s a quick Gold Medallion in the bag.

  3. 💎 Head to a Lost Sector on Master difficulty. Two clears will finish your Platinum card. If Master feels too sweaty, drop to Legend and do three clears.

  4. 🔁 Return to the Tower, turn in both medallions, and pick up another Lost Sector Platinum card. Repeat the loop.

  5. 🎯 Bank your Laurels by completing activities and bounties—you’ll need them to keep buying cards.

Is this the most exciting gameplay loop? Not always. But when you see that Platinum Medallion drop and your class score jumps, it feels worth it. Plus, the rewards are genuinely useful—especially if you’re chasing a god roll on the limited-time weapon.

A Word on the 2026 Meta

I know what you’re thinking: “Didn’t this all change since 2022?” The core system has stayed remarkably consistent. Eva still sells cards, medallions still come in four tiers, and Lost Sectors are still the most reliable source of Platinum. The only difference is the seasonal weapon and some minor tuning to Laurels. So, if you’re a returning player like me, don’t overthink it. The old strategies work.

One last tip: don’t hoard your cards. Turn them in as soon as they’re complete so you can pick up a new one immediately. The faster you cycle through cards, the more medallions you’ll earn. And isn’t that the whole point of Guardian Games?

So, there you have it—my personal routine for farming Gold and Platinum Medallions in 2026. It’s not glamorous, but it’s efficient. Now go out there and make your class proud. 🏆