Destiny 2 Elemental Orbs are a drop which appear as part of the annual Solstice of Heroes event.
These have two uses – one, collecting them as a requirement for upgrading Solstice armour, and two, providing Elemental Empowered Buffs, giving you a new offensive attack.
Elemental Orbs have been central to the Solstice event for several years now, so knowing their various quirks will help you progress through the event as quick as possible – many of which are mentioned below.