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|name=Nightmares
|othernames=Phantasms <br> Phantoms
|image=[[File:NightmareInfobox.jpg|300px]]
|variant=
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|image=[[File:Destiny2-shadowkeep-crota.jpg|350px|Guardian is fighting against Crota Phantasm]]
|focalworld= [[Moon]]<br>[[Leviathan (ship)|The Leviathan]]
|Domain(s)= [[Moon]]<br>[[Lost Sector]]s
|goals=Psychologically torment [[Guardian]]s<br>Serve [[Emperor Calus]]
|Type= Apparition
|war= [[Vanguard]] <br> [[House of Light]] <br> [[Imperial Cabal]] <br> [[Sol Divisive]] {{C|partially}} <br> [[Hidden Swarm]] {{C|partially}} <br> [[Loyalists]] {{C|partially}} <br> [[House of Dusk]] {{C|partially}}
|Functions= Reserve Force
|ally= [[The Witness]] <br> [[Hidden Swarm]] {{C|partially}} <br> [[Sol Divisive]] {{C|partially}} <br> [[Loyalists]] {{C|partially}} <br> [[Scorn]] <br> [[House of Dusk]] {{C|partially}}
|Other names=
|height=Varies
|Conflicts=
|weight=Varies
|Leadership=
|distinctions=Trauma-induced apparitions of past enemies and other figures <br> Black and red miasma manifestations with faint tendrils <br> Shimmering blurry outlines
|Notable= Red aura
|lifespan=Indefinite
|notable-group=
|notable-person=[[Nightmare of Crota, Son of Oryx]] <br> [[Nightmare of Dominus Ghaul]] <br> [[Nightmare of Fikrul, the Fanatic]] <br> [[Nightmare of Omnigul, Will of Crota]] <br> [[Nightmare of Skolas, Kell of Kells]] <br> [[Nightmare of Taniks, the Scarred]] <br> [[Nightmare of Phogoth, the Untamed]] <br> [[Nightmare of Zydron, Gate Lord]] <br> [[Nightmare of Caiatl, Princess-Imperial]]
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{{Quote|The Nightmares appear to be extracted from our very psyche—violent manifestations that wreak havoc, tormenting us with our past trauma. They tease us with a life we once knew, prying into our minds and attacking our most vulnerable points. This assault on our emotions is aimed to weaken us and our sense of purpose.|Eris Morn.}}
{{Quote|The Nightmares appear to be extracted from our very psyche—violent manifestations that wreak havoc, tormenting us with our past trauma. They tease us with a life we once knew, prying into our minds and attacking our most vulnerable points. This assault on our emotions is aimed to weaken us and our sense of purpose.|Eris Morn.}}
'''Nightmares''' are phantom-like apparitions of trauma created from the [[Darkness]] by the [[Pyramids]], often manifesting as past figures and enemies to exploit the worst fears of [[Guardians]] and other beings. First appearing in ''[[Shadowkeep]]'', they took the form of several of [[The Guardian]]'s past foes, including [[Crota]], [[Fikrul]] and [[Ghaul]].
'''Nightmares''' are apparitions of [[Darkness]] utilized as a security system by the [[Black Fleet]] for psychological warfare; manifested as past figures and enemies to exploit the trauma and worst fears of [[Guardian]]s and other victims. First appearing following Eris Morn's discovery of the [[Pyramid (Luna)|Pyramid]] beneath the [[Moon]], the Nightmares include phantoms of some of [[Guardian]]s' deadliest foes, including [[Crota]], [[Fikrul]], [[Ghaul]] and [[Uldren Sov]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
Nightmares are the phantasmal creations made from the [[Darkness]]-attuned influences of the [[Pyramid]] found beneath Luna's surface by the [[Hive]] and then became active by [[Eris Morn]] upon her discovery. The energies of the Pyramid were of creation from pure entropy; Chaos and negation and the raw things that existed in the spaces between thought and fear.
[[File:NightmareCrota.gif|thumb|300px|Nightmare Veins circulating out of Crota's Nightmare]]


Initial discovery of the Pyramid was made by the Hive that they experimented with its phantasmal essences using forbidden profane rituals, including the [[Cryptoglyph]] and the [[Scarlet Keep]], to immunize from its trauma-inducing influence. In the absence to bring Nightmares forth themselves, the Hive opted instead to made use of the Nightmares conjured by Eris and the Guardians, taking on a manifestation, as corporeal or incorporeal forms<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/regarding-nightmares?highlight=corporeal Regarding Nightmares]</ref> of various foes and tragic phantoms they have faced in the past. The [[Hidden Swarm]], under the command of the Daughters of Crota, even attempted to recreate the fallen [[Oryx, the Taken King]] as a Nightmare or even as a true version of himself; a necessary violation of the [[Sword Logic]] since the Taken King was never succeeded by his killers.
According to [[Hashladûn, Daughter of Crota|Hashladûn]], Nightmares are malleable creations of Nezarec's [[Pyramid (Luna)|Pyramid]], not truly alive but made of "chaos, negation, and the raw things found existing in spaces between thought and fear."<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/29)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], Item Description: [[Heretic#Lore|Heretic]]''</ref> They are extracted from the psyche of targets, wreaking havoc by provoking grief and trauma as well as presenting a physical threat.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], [[Lore:Letters from Eris]] - [[Lore:Letters from Eris#Regarding Nightmares|Regarding Nightmares]]''</ref>


Though found across the Solar System, the Nightmares can be encountered primarily near and in the [[Scarlet Keep]] citadel. Beyond the Moon, they roost in [[Lost Sector]]s taking the forms of its previous enemy tenants.
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 used by the [[Witness]] to manipulate and exploit [[Guardian]]s at their weakest; for the explicit temptation towards its side and [[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> This defense mechanism would also be utilized by the [[The Europan Pyramid|Europan Pyramid]] when [[Elisabeth Bray]] entered it in her attempt to relearn [[Stasis]].<ref>'''Bungie (2023/2/28)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Lightfall]] - Collector's Edition: [[Bitter]]''</ref>


The Nightmares are a very diverse force, taking the forms of the [[Hive]], [[Cabal]], [[Vex]] and [[Fallen]], bearing all their abilities only made much stronger and more durable with unstable phantasmal essence and can even regenerate their injuries. Some of the more powerful Nightmares grow so strong that they take the forms of the Guardians' most dangerous foes, each representing a certain aspect of trauma from their past and forcing them to conduct Nightmare Hunts to contain them. They can spawn lesser Nightmares to aid them in battle and become incorporeal from damage. Even the current enemies of humanity swear fealty to these Nightmares out of devotion to their previous counterparts. Armor forged with said essence are the only known vulnerability against these Nightmares.
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 forming a psychic bond between the dormant lunar Pyramid and his massive flagship, the [[Leviathan (ship)|Leviathan]]. This in turn transformed Calus' ship into an extension of the Pyramid's resonance and allow 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>


Initially thought to be limited to targeting traumas related to Guardians, a week after containment efforts began, a [[Nightmare of Horkis, Fear of Mithrax|Nightmare of significance]] was sighted in the [[Anchor of Light]], intriguingly titled after [[Mithrax, the Forsaken]] as a fear. It is stated that the creation of Nightmares can reach across the Galaxy.
==Gameplay==
[[File:PyramidNightmare.jpg|300px|thumb|Nightmares surrounding the Luna Pyramid]]


==Unique Forces==
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.
===Fallen===
*[[Nightmare Shank]]
*[[Nightmare Dreg]]
*[[Nightmare Wretch]]


===Hive===
[[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.
*[[Nightmare Thrall]]
*[[Nightmare Acolyte]]
*[[Nightmare Wizard]]
*[[Nightmare Ogre]]
*[[Swordbearer Nightmare]]
*[[Tormented Servant Nightmare]]


===Cabal===
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.
*[[Nightmare War Beast]]
*[[Nightmare Legionary]]


===Scorn===
==Notable members==
*[[Nightmare Stalker]]
===Greater Nightmares===
*'''[[Nightmare of Anaphex, Sworn to Otzot]]'''
*'''[[Nightmare of Caiatl, Princess-Imperial]]''' - <small>Aspect of Regret</small>
*'''[[Nightmare of Crota, Son of Oryx]]''' - <small>Aspect of Despair</small>
*'''[[Nightmare of Dominus Ghaul]]''' - <small>Aspect of Rage</small>
*'''[[Nightmare of Elykris, the Machinist]]'''
*'''[[Nightmare of the Fanatic]]''' - <small>Aspect of Insanity</small>
*'''[[Nightmare of Gahlran, Sorrow Bearer]]'''
*'''[[Nightmare of Kethiks, Grief Unforgiven]]'''
*'''[[Nightmare of Navôta, Eir-Spawn]]'''
*'''[[Nightmare of Omnigul, Will of Crota]]''' - <small>Aspect of Anguish</small>
*'''[[Nightmare of Phogoth, the Untamed]]''' - <small>Aspect of Fear</small>
*'''[[Nightmare of Safiyah]]''' - <small>Aspect of Grief</small>
*'''[[Nightmare of Skolas, Kell of Kells]]''' - <small>Aspect of Pride</small>
*'''[[Nightmare of Taniks, the Scarred]]''' - <small>Aspect of Isolation</small>
*'''[[Nightmare of Uldren]]''' - <small>Aspect of Shame</small>
*'''[[Nightmare of Zydron, Gate Lord]]''' - <small>Aspect of Servitude</small>


===Vex===
===Other Nightmares===
*[[Nightmare Goblin]]
*[[Nightmare Harpy]]
 
==Known Nightmares==
===Major Nightmares===
*[[Nightmare of Crota, Son of Oryx]] - Aspect of Despair
*[[Nightmare of Dominus Ghaul]] - Aspect of Rage
*[[Nightmare of Fikrul, the Fanatic]] - Aspect of Insanity
*[[Nightmare of Omnigul, Will of Crota]] - Aspect of Anguish
*[[Nightmare of Phogoth, the Untamed]] - Aspect of Fear
*[[Nightmare of Skolas, Kell of Kells]] - Aspect of Pride
*[[Nightmare of Taniks, the Scarred]] - Aspect of Isolation
*[[Nightmare of Zydron, Gate Lord]] - Aspect of Servitude
 
===Minor Nightmares===
*[[Nightmare of Arguth, the Tormented]]
*[[Nightmare of Arguth, the Tormented]]
*[[Nightmare of Carun, Beastmaster]]
*[[Nightmare of Cek'ik, Seeker of the Deep]]
*[[Nightmare of Emonut, Sworn of Moli Imoli]]
*[[Nightmare of Evoks, the Burned]]
*[[Nightmare of Gothrax, Swarm Protector]]
*[[Nightmare of Gothrax, Swarm Protector]]
*[[Nightmare of Ha'lok, the Shield]]
*[[Nightmare of Horkis, Fear of Mithrax]]
*[[Nightmare of Horkis, Fear of Mithrax]]
*[[Nightmare of Hou'dal, Failed Assassin]]
*[[Nightmare of Jaxx, Claw of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Nightmare of Jaxx, Claw of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Nightmare of Ka'hok, Sworn of Umun'arath]]
*[[Nightmare of Ka'nok, Failed Assassin]]
*[[Nightmare of Kelnix Reborn]]
*[[Nightmare of Kelnix Reborn]]
*[[Nightmare of Kra'lok, the Sword]]
*[[Nightmare of Ky'leks, the Docked]]
*[[Nightmare of Lambiks-4]]
*[[Nightmare of Lambiks-4]]
*[[Nightmare of Loronvis, Council Hand]]
*[[Nightmare of Loronvis, Council Hand]]
*[[Nightmare Reaver Vandal]]
*[[Nightmare of Qalec, the Sniper]]
*[[Nightmare of Regor, Failed Assassin]]
*[[Nightmare of Reyiks, Actuator]]
*[[Nightmare of Reyiks, Actuator]]
*[[Nightmare of Rizaahn, the Lost]]
*[[Nightmare of Rizaahn, the Lost]]
*[[Nightmare of Rovikis, Council Hand]]
*[[Nightmare of Rovikis, Council Hand]]
*[[Nightmare of Sek're, Echo of the Voice]]
*[[Nightmare of Seresis, Council Hand]]
*[[Nightmare of Seresis, Council Hand]]
*[[Nightmare Servant of Ir Yût]]
*[[Nightmare of Sy'ad, the Unending]]
*[[Nightmare of Talgoth, Soul Smasher]]
*[[Nightmare of Talgoth, Soul Smasher]]
*[[Nightmare of Tlazat, Fed to Beasts]]
*[[Nightmare of Uaoc, Spine Breaker]]
*[[Nightmare of Uroa, Sworn of Shayotet]]
*[[Nightmare of Val Dumoar]]
*[[Nightmare of Val Sinu, Hellbringer]]
*[[Nightmare of Val Sinu, Hellbringer]]
*[[Nightmare of Volniks, Deathkeeper]]
*[[Nightmare of Volniks, Deathkeeper]]
*[[Nightmare of Xortal, Sworn of Crota]]
*[[Nightmare of Xortal, Sworn of Crota]]
*[[Nightmare Reaver Vandal]]
*[[Nightmare Servant of Ir Yût]]
*[[Primus Or'sek, Vessel of Nightmares]]
*[[The Drowned]]
*[[The Forgotten]]
*[[The Sunken]]
*[[Valus Thu'ur, Vessel of Nightmares]]
===Mentioned only===
*[[Nightmare of Ana Bray]]
*[[Nightmare of Cayde-6]]
*[[Nightmare of Shayura]]
==Unique forces==
{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-2}}
===Cabal===
*[[Atavist Illusion]]
*[[Dread Bearer]]
*[[Egregore Atavist]]
*[[Honored Bellkeeper]]
*[[Nightmare Bellkeeper]]
*[[Nightmare Centurion]]
*[[Nightmare Colossus]]
*[[Nightmare Gladiator]]
*[[Nightmare Incendior]]
*[[Nightmare Legionary]]
*[[Nightmare Phalanx]]
*[[Nightmare Psion]]
*[[Nightmare War Beast]]
*[[Standard Bearer]]
*[[Unrelenting Nightmare]]
*[[Vision of Gahlran]]
===Fallen===
*[[Nightmare Dreg]]
*[[Nightmare Shank]]
*[[Nightmare Wretch]]
{{Col-2}}
===Hive===
*[[Nightmare Acolyte]]
*[[Nightmare Knight]]
*[[Nightmare Ogre]]
*[[Nightmare Thrall]]
*[[Nightmare Wizard]]
*[[Swordbearer Nightmare]]
*[[Tormented Servant Nightmare]]
===Scorn===
*[[Dread Bearer]]
*[[Nightmare Abomination]]
*[[Nightmare Chieftain]]
*[[Nightmare Lurker]]
*[[Nightmare Raider]]
*[[Nightmare Ravager]]
*[[Nightmare Stalker]]
===Vex===
*[[Nightmare Goblin]]
*[[Nightmare Harpy]]
{{Col-end}}
==Guardian's Arsenal==
Utilizing [[Hive]] artifacts and makeshift relics such as the [[Cryptoglyph]], [[Eris Morn]] manages to develop refashioned, ancient weapons and armor infused with Nightmare energy.
;'''[[Legendary]] Armor sets'''
*[[Dreambane Armor]] set - [[Hunter]]/[[Titan (class)|Titan]]/[[Warlock]]
;'''Legendary Weapons'''
*[[A Fine Memorial]] - {{icon|Arc}} [[Machine Gun]]
*[[Arc Logic]] - {{icon|Arc}} [[Auto Rifle]]
*[[Dream Breaker]] - {{icon|Solar}} [[Fusion Rifle]]
*[[Every Waking Moment]] - {{icon|Void}} [[Submachine Gun]]
*[[Loud Lullaby]] - {{icon|Kinetic}} [[Hand Cannon]]
*[[Love and Death]] - {{icon|Solar}} Heavy [[Grenade Launcher]]
*[[Night Terror]] - {{icon|Arc}} [[Sword]]
*[[One Small Step]] - {{icon|Kinetic}} [[Shotgun]]
*[[Premonition]] - {{icon|Void}} [[Pulse Rifle]]
*[[Tranquility]] - {{icon|Kinetic}} [[Sniper Rifle]]
==Trivia==
*In a few bounties when the Haunted Forest was created, it is implied that the [[Vex]] are capable of creating [[Nightmares]] of their very own known as [[Terrors]]. They are said to prey on our greatest fears<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/haunted-terrors?highlight=haunted Haunted Terrors]</ref> and [[Ikora Rey|Ikora]] even asked if they would create shades of ourselves.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/colony-collapse?highlight=vex Colony Collapse]</ref>
*In an effort to create a puppet champion, the Daughters of Crota constantly resurrect the shattered [[Zulmak, Instrument of Torment]] by combining the phantasmal essence of the Nightmares with Zulmak's husk, creating the first hybrid of a Hive and a Nightmare.<ref name= Heretic>''' Bungie (2019/10/01)''',''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], Lore: [[Heretic]]''</ref>
*According to [[Toland]], the [[Pyramid (Luna)|Pyramid]] cannot conjure Nightmares from [[Hive]] minds. They require a [[human]] psyche: anguished, burdened, [[Risen|Lightbearing]] vessels. However, this seems to be contradicted by the existence of the [[Nightmare of Horkis, Fear of Mithrax]], unless Horkis had previously encountered the Guardians before manifesting as a Nightmare.
*Several Nightmares are effigies of individuals that are not deceased. For example, Toland exists beyond his physical form and Omar Agah's essence was transferred into an insect-like creature that now powers a weapon. This indicates the purely psychological intent of the Luna Pyramids conjuration of the Nightmares, and not, in fact, its ability to pull the spirits of the dead into being.
*Because of the connections to memory, the creation of Nightmares may be closely related to the powers of [[Deepsight]].
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Nightmare of Skolas.jpg| Nightmare of Skolas.
Nightmare Fikrul.jpg|Nightmare of Fikrul.
TaniksNightmare.jpg|Nightmare of Taniks.
NightmareZydron.jpg|Nightmare of Zydron.
DominusNightmare.jpg|Nightmare of Ghaul.
Destiny2-shadowkeep-crota.jpg|Nightmare of Crota.
PhogothNightmare.jpg|Nightmare of Phogoth.
NightmareofOmnigul.jpg|Nightmare of Omnigul.
Hive6.png|Another view of Crota.
Crota2.jpg|Nightmare of Crota normal.
RedCrota.jpg|Nightmare of Crota with Nightmare Veins.
Nightmare Thrall.png|Nightmare Thralls.
File:Nightmare.jpg|A [[Titan (class)|Titan]] overlooking a dormant Nightmare.
</gallery>


==List of Appearances==
==List of Appearances==
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Shadowkeep]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Season of the Lost]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Haunted]]''
**''[[Lightfall]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Kuang Xuan's Logbook]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==
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{{Enemy factions}}
[[Category:Black Fleet]]
[[Category:Nightmares|*]]
[[Category:Races]]
[[Category:Enemies]]
[[Category:Enemies]]
[[Category:Enemy factions]]

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Nightmares
NightmareInfobox.jpg
Overview

Goals:

Psychologically torment Guardians
Serve Emperor Calus

At war with:

Vanguard
House of Light
Imperial Cabal
Sol Divisive (partially)
Hidden Swarm (partially)
Loyalists (partially)
House of Dusk (partially)

Allied with:

The Witness
Hidden Swarm (partially)
Sol Divisive (partially)
Loyalists (partially)
Scorn
House of Dusk (partially)

Average height:

Varies

Average weight:

Varies

Distinctions:

Trauma-induced apparitions of past enemies and other figures
Black and red miasma manifestations with faint tendrils
Shimmering blurry outlines

Average lifespan:

Indefinite

Notable individuals:

Nightmare of Crota, Son of Oryx
Nightmare of Dominus Ghaul
Nightmare of Fikrul, the Fanatic
Nightmare of Omnigul, Will of Crota
Nightmare of Skolas, Kell of Kells
Nightmare of Taniks, the Scarred
Nightmare of Phogoth, the Untamed
Nightmare of Zydron, Gate Lord
Nightmare of Caiatl, Princess-Imperial

Other names:

Phantasms
Phantoms

 

"The Nightmares appear to be extracted from our very psyche—violent manifestations that wreak havoc, tormenting us with our past trauma. They tease us with a life we once knew, prying into our minds and attacking our most vulnerable points. This assault on our emotions is aimed to weaken us and our sense of purpose."
— Eris Morn.

Nightmares are apparitions of Darkness utilized as a security system by the Black Fleet for psychological warfare; manifested as past figures and enemies to exploit the trauma and worst fears of Guardians and other victims. First appearing following Eris Morn's discovery of the Pyramid beneath the Moon, the Nightmares include phantoms of some of Guardians' deadliest foes, including Crota, Fikrul, Ghaul and Uldren Sov.

Overview[edit]

Nightmare Veins circulating out of Crota's Nightmare

According to Hashladûn, Nightmares are malleable creations of Nezarec's Pyramid, not truly alive but made of "chaos, negation, and the raw things found existing in spaces between thought and fear."[1] They are extracted from the psyche of targets, wreaking havoc by provoking grief and trauma as well as presenting a physical threat.[2]

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 used by the Witness to manipulate and exploit Guardians at their weakest; for the explicit temptation towards its side and promises of power.[3] 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.[4] This defense mechanism would also be utilized by the Europan Pyramid when Elisabeth Bray entered it in her attempt to relearn Stasis.[5]

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 Sectors as its previous enemy tenants.[6] Calus, the exiled Cabal Emperor, would weaponize the Nightmares to his bidding by forming a psychic bond between the dormant lunar Pyramid and his massive flagship, the Leviathan. This in turn transformed Calus' ship into an extension of the Pyramid's resonance and allow for new Nightmares to haunt the derelict vessel.[7]

Gameplay[edit]

Nightmares surrounding the Luna Pyramid

Nightmares are enemies that debut in Shadowkeep and are primarily encountered in Lost Sectors 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 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 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[edit]

Greater Nightmares[edit]

Other Nightmares[edit]

Mentioned only[edit]

Unique forces[edit]

Cabal[edit]

Fallen[edit]

Hive[edit]

Scorn[edit]

Vex[edit]

Guardian's Arsenal[edit]

Utilizing Hive artifacts and makeshift relics such as the Cryptoglyph, Eris Morn manages to develop refashioned, ancient weapons and armor infused with Nightmare energy.

Legendary Armor sets
Legendary Weapons

Trivia[edit]

  • In a few bounties when the Haunted Forest was created, it is implied that the Vex are capable of creating Nightmares of their very own known as Terrors. They are said to prey on our greatest fears[8] and Ikora even asked if they would create shades of ourselves.[9]
  • In an effort to create a puppet champion, the Daughters of Crota constantly resurrect the shattered Zulmak, Instrument of Torment by combining the phantasmal essence of the Nightmares with Zulmak's husk, creating the first hybrid of a Hive and a Nightmare.[10]
  • According to Toland, the Pyramid cannot conjure Nightmares from Hive minds. They require a human psyche: anguished, burdened, Lightbearing vessels. However, this seems to be contradicted by the existence of the Nightmare of Horkis, Fear of Mithrax, unless Horkis had previously encountered the Guardians before manifesting as a Nightmare.
  • Several Nightmares are effigies of individuals that are not deceased. For example, Toland exists beyond his physical form and Omar Agah's essence was transferred into an insect-like creature that now powers a weapon. This indicates the purely psychological intent of the Luna Pyramids conjuration of the Nightmares, and not, in fact, its ability to pull the spirits of the dead into being.
  • Because of the connections to memory, the creation of Nightmares may be closely related to the powers of Deepsight.

Gallery[edit]

  • Nightmare of Skolas.

    Nightmare of Skolas.

  • Nightmare of Fikrul.

    Nightmare of Fikrul.

  • Nightmare of Taniks.

    Nightmare of Taniks.

  • Nightmare of Zydron.

    Nightmare of Zydron.

  • Nightmare of Ghaul.

    Nightmare of Ghaul.

  • Nightmare of Crota.

    Nightmare of Crota.

  • Nightmare of Phogoth.

    Nightmare of Phogoth.

  • Nightmare of Omnigul.

    Nightmare of Omnigul.

  • Another view of Crota.

    Another view of Crota.

  • Nightmare of Crota normal.

    Nightmare of Crota normal.

  • Nightmare of Crota with Nightmare Veins.

    Nightmare of Crota with Nightmare Veins.

  • Nightmare Thralls.

    Nightmare Thralls.

  • A Titan overlooking a dormant Nightmare.

    A Titan overlooking a dormant Nightmare.

List of Appearances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bungie (2019/10/29), Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Item Description: Heretic
  2. ^ Bungie (2019/10/1), Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Lore:Letters from Eris - Regarding Nightmares
  3. ^ Bungie (2019/10/1), Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Lore:Letters from Eris - Regarding the Pyramid
  4. ^ Bungie (2022/05/24), Destiny 2: Season of the Haunted, Bound in Sorrow | Formulating a Plan
  5. ^ Bungie (2023/2/28), Destiny 2: Lightfall - Collector's Edition: Bitter
  6. ^ Bungie (2019/10/1), Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Lore:Letters from Eris: - Regarding the Spread of Nightmares
  7. ^ Bungie (2022/05/24), Destiny 2: Season of the Haunted, Season of the Haunted
  8. ^ Haunted Terrors
  9. ^ Colony Collapse
  10. ^ Bungie (2019/10/01),Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Lore: Heretic

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