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|name= Altar of Sorrows | |name= Altar of Sorrows | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
The Altars of Sorrow were first discovered upon the raising of the [[Scarlet Keep]], during the [[Vanguard]]'s [[Shadowkeep Campaign|investigation]]. They are rituals meant to sacrifice Nightmares for their [[Darkness]] essence. They were set up by the [[Voshyr|remaining]] [[Kinox|leadership]] of the [[Hidden Swarm]] to resurrect [[Zulmak, Instrument of Torment]].<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/29)''',''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hev8IF4neTw The Deepening Wake]''</ref> However, the transfer of energy caused seismic activity, which prompted [[Eris Morn]] to send a [[Guardian]] fireteam to [[Pit of Heresy|investigate]] the depths of the Keep. The Guardians managed to | The Altars of Sorrow were first discovered upon the raising of the [[Scarlet Keep]], during the [[Vanguard]]'s [[Shadowkeep Campaign|investigation]]. They are rituals meant to sacrifice Nightmares for their [[Darkness]] essence. They were set up by the [[Voshyr|remaining]] [[Kinox|leadership]] of the [[Hidden Swarm]] to resurrect [[Zulmak, Instrument of Torment]].<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/29)''',''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hev8IF4neTw The Deepening Wake]''</ref> However, the transfer of energy caused seismic activity, which prompted [[Eris Morn]] to send a [[Guardian]] fireteam to [[Pit of Heresy|investigate]] the depths of the Keep. The Guardians managed to defeat Zulmak and thwart the Swarm's plans, but the Altars remained active, allowing the sisters to continue attempting the resurrection.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/29)''',''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=genP9gQOaL0 Lingering Torment]''</ref> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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====Tier 3==== | ====Tier 3==== | ||
After killing 4 Nightmares, their spawning will be blocked by 2 [[Major]] [[Wizard]]s, floating next to the start point altar and protected by immunity shields. [[ | After killing 4 Nightmares, their spawning will be blocked by 2 [[Major]] [[Wizard]]s, floating next to the start point altar and protected by immunity shields. [[Elite]] [[Swordbearer Nightmare]]s will soon exit that altar, and they must be killed to obtain their [[Cleaver]], which can be used to destroy the Wizards' shield. Each Wizard killed adds 5 seconds to the timer, and killing them all will resume the waves of Nightmares. 6 Nightmares must be killed to succeed. | ||
====Tier 4==== | ====Tier 4==== | ||
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The Guardians will have to go to the final altar, in front of the Scarlet Keep's gate. There, the Final Nightmare will appear. Two other Altars, to the right and left, will activate as starting points, and start pouring hordes of Hive, as well as the one further up from the Keep as an end point. [[Knight]]s in this tier will have [[Arc]] [[Absorption Shield]]s. | The Guardians will have to go to the final altar, in front of the Scarlet Keep's gate. There, the Final Nightmare will appear. Two other Altars, to the right and left, will activate as starting points, and start pouring hordes of Hive, as well as the one further up from the Keep as an end point. [[Knight]]s in this tier will have [[Arc]] [[Absorption Shield]]s. | ||
After the Final Nightmare has lost a third of its health, it will become immune, and 2 Nightmares will appear from the side altars, soon followed by 2 more from the boss' sides. These will try to sacrifice to the end point, drastically shortening the timer. Once all these Nightmares are dead or sacrificed, the boss will become vulnerable again. This must be repeated again for the last third of its health. Killing the Final Nightmare will end the event, | After the Final Nightmare has lost a third of its health, it will become immune, and 2 Nightmares will appear from the side altars, soon followed by 2 more from the boss' sides. These will try to sacrifice to the end point, drastically shortening the timer. Once all these Nightmares are dead or sacrificed, the boss will become vulnerable again. This must be repeated again for the last third of its health. Killing the Final Nightmare will end the event, awarding the player the daily weapon and large amounts of [[Phantasmal Fragment]]s. | ||
==Enemies== | ==Enemies== | ||
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===Sacrificial Nightmares=== | ===Sacrificial Nightmares=== | ||
* | *[[Nightmare Knight]] | ||
* | *[[Nightmare Ogre]] - Major and Ultra | ||
* | *[[Nightmare Wizard]] - Major and Ultra | ||
* | *[[Swordbearer Nightmare]] - Elite and Ultra | ||
===Other enemies=== | ===Other enemies=== | ||
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*[[Acolyte]] | *[[Acolyte]] | ||
*[[Knight]] | *[[Knight]] | ||
*[[Wizard]] - Minor and Major | |||
*[[Wizard]] | |||
*[[Ogre]] | *[[Ogre]] | ||
==Rewards== | ==Rewards== | ||
Each weapon is associated with a specific Final Nightmare, and can only be obtained on the day that Nightmare is available. | Each weapon is associated with a specific Final Nightmare, and can only be obtained on the day that Nightmare is available. The quality and quantity of rewards depends on the amount of tiers completed. | ||
*[[Apostate]] | *[[Apostate]] | ||
*[[Heretic]] | *[[Heretic]] | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*This is one of the few activities where Cursed Thralls can be seen running. | *This is one of the few activities where Cursed Thralls can be seen running. | ||
==List of Appearances== | |||
*[[Destiny 2]] | |||
**[[Shadowkeep]] {{1st}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||