The Rites of the Deep quest is an essential component of Destiny 2’s Heresy Act II seasonal storyline. Following the gripping narrative introduced in Act I, which featured The Nether, Guardians, and Eris Morn, Act II delves deeper into unresolved mysteries surrounding Eris and the Hive Gods, providing players with much-needed answers.
This guide aims to assist players in navigating the Rites of the Deep quest in Heresy Act II. Please note that this article will receive weekly updates as new quest steps become available. For Week 1, players can complete the initial nine steps, with subsequent objectives being time-locked.
Detailed Guide to Rites of the Deep Quest in Destiny 2’s Heresy Act II
Prologue Mission Overview
Start your journey by activating the quest through the respective tab, then select “launch.”This will transport you to the Dreadnaught, specifically the Court of Blades activity. Your task is to overcome 10 bosses to complete the prologue step.
Investigating the Mysterious Rifts
Next, initiate the Nether activity and search for distinct green rifts, reminiscent of the example shown below.
You can spawn in any of the three locations in the Nether and your goal is to locate a total of four rifts to finish this quest step. Subsequently, interact with the Slab in Eris’ Flat, which will reward you with the Willbreaker Shard.
Gathering Willbreaker Shards
The Slab at Eris’ Flat presents you with quests to collect additional Willbreaker Shards. The previous interaction provides one Shard, requiring you to complete two more tasks for this quest step.
To acquire these Shards, you may need to defeat a secret boss in the Nether, eliminate Taken enemies with Swords, or venture into the Prophecy Dungeon. Complete any two of these quests to obtain the necessary shards.
Concluding the Mission: Renascence
As the final objective in Week 1, you must complete the mission titled Renascence. This segment features a linear questline that leads you through various encounters culminating in a boss fight.
Track the objective marker in The Nether and take down enemies as they appear. Be aware of the “no respawn”mechanic; if you or your fireteam falls, respawning will be disabled.
New players might struggle with the bomb mechanic featured in the early phases of this mission, which mirrors tactics from the King’s Fall Raid. Here’s how to navigate it effectively:
- Destroy three crystals to activate a protective barrier.
- Enter the bomb’s radius and remain there until the counter hits 100.
- Once it reaches 100, move into the protective barrier.
- Failing to stay within the barrier results in death.
Repeat this process three times to summon a Sword, use it to defeat all enemies, and follow the objective marker to the Hall of Souls. Once there, utilize the Sword again, clear out the enemies, interact with the Rift, and enjoy the ensuing cutscenes.
By following these steps, you should successfully complete all nine stages of the Rites of the Deep quest for Week 1.