Queen's Wrath (event)

Queen's Wrath is a Guardian faction and Story event presided over by Petra Venj. The event revolves around hunting the enemies of the Reef for special rewards.

Original version
"Accept her orders. Settle old scores."

- Original description The original Queen's Wrath occurred between September 23, 2014 and October 6, 2014.

Players had to complete a unique set of PvE and PvP bounties to gain Queen's Wrath reputation and unlock exclusive rewards at higher ranks. These bounties involved such goals as killing 200 Fallen with headshots, and winning 3 Crucible matches with a Queen's Wrath Emblem, Shader, and Class Item equipped. Turning in bounties occasionally dropped a Kill Order mission, a level 24 Fallen-related Story mission with the Epic modifier that always rewarded Queen's Wrath-themed Legendary gear.

Upon the event's conclusion, Bungie withdrew it from rotation for improvements in response to player feedback. This version of the event is no longer available.

Current version
"Petra Venj, the Queen's Emissary, has returned to the Tower in search of Guardians willing to hunt down the Fallen betrayers."

- Current description

The current Queen's Wrath was intended to begin on May 12, 2015, but was inaccessible due to a delay in the release of patch 1.2.0; the event will end on May 18, 2015.

Players must complete a unique set of "Wanted" bounties to gain Queen's Wrath reputation and unlock exclusive rewards at higher ranks. A new "Wanted" bounty is made available each day of the event. To complete the bounties, players must travel to the corresponding area and wait for a "Pack of Wolves" world event to occur. Several House of Wolves Skiffs will appear and drop enemies, including Scorch Cannon-wielding Scorch Captains. The last Skiff will drop the target of the bounty. Upon completing the bounty, players acquire a buff called "Ether Key" that lasts for 90 seconds which will allow them to open an Ether Chest that spawns at a random location in the area. Ether Chests contain randomized loot, including Glimmer, Decoherent and Legendary Engrams, planetary materials, ammo synths, and Treasure Keys. Once the "Ether Key" buff expires, the Ether Chest will disappear.

"Wanted" bounties normally reward +250 rep each toward Queen's Wrath. This amount is increased to 312 if the Radiant Light buff acquired from completing the Nightfall is active.

List of appearances

 * Destiny