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Nightmares are usually surrounded by a miasma of crimson reddish-black [[Darkness]] with radiating ghostly tendrils. Eris initially surmised that the true purpose of the Nightmares was a tool to manipulate and exploit [[Guardian]]s at their weakest; for the explicit temptation towards the [[Pyramids]] and their [[Stasis|promises of power]].<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], [[Lore:Letters from Eris]] - [[Lore:Letters from Eris#Regarding the Pyramid|Regarding the Pyramid]]''</ref> This would be recanted much later when she revealed that the Nightmares were in fact a defense mechanism to drive away those who would tamper with the lunar Pyramid.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/05/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUL5Vd5rleI Bound in Sorrow | Formulating a Plan]''</ref> | Nightmares are usually surrounded by a miasma of crimson reddish-black [[Darkness]] with radiating ghostly tendrils. Eris initially surmised that the true purpose of the Nightmares was a tool to manipulate and exploit [[Guardian]]s at their weakest; for the explicit temptation towards the [[Pyramids]] and their [[Stasis|promises of power]].<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], [[Lore:Letters from Eris]] - [[Lore:Letters from Eris#Regarding the Pyramid|Regarding the Pyramid]]''</ref> This would be recanted much later when she revealed that the Nightmares were in fact a defense mechanism to drive away those who would tamper with the lunar Pyramid.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/05/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUL5Vd5rleI Bound in Sorrow | Formulating a Plan]''</ref> | ||
The Nightmares are found primarily near and in the [[Scarlet Keep]] citadel, which was built in close proximity | The Nightmares are found primarily near and in the [[Scarlet Keep]] citadel, which was built in close proximity to the Pyramid. Beyond the moon, Nightmares had propagated on other celestial bodies, roosting in [[Lost Sector]]s as its previous enemy tenants.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], [[Lore:Letters from Eris]]: - [[Lore:Letters from Eris#Regarding the Spread of Nightmares|Regarding the Spread of Nightmares]]''</ref> [[Emperor Calus|Calus]], the exiled [[Cabal]] [[Emperor]], would weaponize the Nightmares to his bidding by communing a psychic bond between the dormant lunar Pyramid and his massive flagship, the [[Leviathan (ship)|Leviathan]]. This in turn transforms Calus' ship into an extension of the Pyramid's resonance and for new Nightmares to haunt the derelict vessel.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/05/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]], [https://www.bungie.net/7/en/Seasons/SeasonOfTheHaunted Season of the Haunted]''</ref> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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Nightmares are enemies that debut in ''[[Shadowkeep]]'' and are primarily encountered in [[Lost Sector]]s and during endgame activities like [[Nightmare Hunts]] and [[Altars of Sorrow]] on the [[Moon]]. They can vary in difficulty; such as [[Elite]], [[Major]], and [[Ultra]], and drop phantasmal orbs upon death that grants players an ''"Unstable Essence"'' damage buff on all other Nightmare enemies for ten seconds. Nightmare bosses are often accompanied by two Major mob enemies that can respawn if destroyed, most often when boss health reaches halfway and if there are no current Nightmare enemies standing then. | Nightmares are enemies that debut in ''[[Shadowkeep]]'' and are primarily encountered in [[Lost Sector]]s and during endgame activities like [[Nightmare Hunts]] and [[Altars of Sorrow]] on the [[Moon]]. They can vary in difficulty; such as [[Elite]], [[Major]], and [[Ultra]], and drop phantasmal orbs upon death that grants players an ''"Unstable Essence"'' damage buff on all other Nightmare enemies for ten seconds. Nightmare bosses are often accompanied by two Major mob enemies that can respawn if destroyed, most often when boss health reaches halfway and if there are no current Nightmare enemies standing then. | ||
[[Ultra]]-tier Greater Nightmares, especially the ones found in endgame activities, have an additional mechanic that renders them intangible with immunity to damage in | [[Ultra]]-tier Greater Nightmares, especially the ones found in endgame activities, have an additional mechanic that renders them intangible with immunity to damage in a reddish-black ethereal form after they spawn additional Nightmare mobs; forcing players to clear them first to initiate the next damage phase. | ||
Nightmares have | Nightmares have a chance of dropping ''"Phantasmal Fragments"'' and even rarer ''"Phantasmal Cores"'' as a resource to craft weapons and [[Dreambane Armor]] at the [[Lectern of Enchantment]], which are unlocked from '''Nightmare Essence''' weapon bounties (which can drop from bosses during [[Nightmare Hunts]] and randomly on the [[Moon]]). Even certain armor mods equipped to Dreambane armor are effective in both warding and boosting damage against Nightmare enemies. | ||
==Notable members== | ==Notable members== | ||
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*'''[[Nightmare of Anaphex, Sworn to Otzot]]''' | *'''[[Nightmare of Anaphex, Sworn to Otzot]]''' | ||
*'''[[Nightmare of Caiatl, Princess-Imperial]]''' - <small>Aspect of Regret</small> | *'''[[Nightmare of Caiatl, Princess-Imperial]]''' - <small>Aspect of Regret</small> | ||
*'''[[Nightmare of Crota, Son of Oryx]]''' - <small>Aspect of Despair</small> | *'''[[Nightmare of Crota, Son of Oryx]]''' - <small>Aspect of Despair</small> | ||
*'''[[Nightmare of Dominus Ghaul]]''' - <small>Aspect of Rage</small> | *'''[[Nightmare of Dominus Ghaul]]''' - <small>Aspect of Rage</small> | ||
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*[[Unrelenting Nightmare]] | *[[Unrelenting Nightmare]] | ||
*[[Valus Thu'ur, Vessel of Nightmares]] | *[[Valus Thu'ur, Vessel of Nightmares]] | ||
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*'''[[Nightmare of Cayde-6]]''' | |||
==Unique forces== | ==Unique forces== | ||
