Destiny 2 Error Code: Baboon
What is this error?
Destiny 2 detected packet loss between your device and Bungie's servers. Baboon specifically indicates network instability on your end.
Common causes
- packet loss on your network
- Wi-Fi interference
- ISP congestion
- router firmware issue
- bandwidth saturation
- bad Ethernet cable
How to fix it
- Switch to wired connection
- check for packet loss
- restart router
- reduce network congestion
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Error Code: Baboon in Destiny 2 is Bungie telling you that YOUR network is dropping packets. Unlike Weasel, Baboon specifically points to instability on your end.
Fix it:
- Test for packet loss right now: open Command Prompt, run 'ping -n 100 8.8.8.8' — if ANY packets show as lost, you have a network problem
- Switch to wired Ethernet immediately if you're on Wi-Fi. This fixes Baboon for most people. Even a powerline adapter is better than Wi-Fi for Destiny 2
- Stop all downloads, streaming, and other devices using bandwidth. Someone watching Netflix while you raid will cause Baboon
- Restart your router and modem — unplug both for 60 seconds
- Check your Ethernet cable — a damaged cable causes intermittent packet loss. Try a different cable
- Update your router firmware — old firmware can cause random packet drops
- If on Wi-Fi and can't switch: move closer to the router, use 5GHz band instead of 2.4GHz, avoid having walls between you and the router
- Contact your ISP if packet loss persists on wired — they may have congestion or equipment issues on their end
- Port forward for Destiny 2: TCP 80, 443, 1935-1936, 3097, 3478-3480 — UDP 3074, 3097, 3478-3479
When to seek help
If this error keeps happening after trying the fixes above, it may point to a deeper hardware or system issue. Consider professional help if:
- The crash occurs across multiple games or applications
- You see the same error after a clean Windows install
- Your PC is less than a year old (could be a warranty issue)
- You smell burning or hear unusual sounds from your PC
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