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Finding the mysteries of the Shattered Realm will get you extra loot
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- How to find Destiny 2 Enigmatic Mysteries
- Forest of Echoes
- Debris of Dreams
- Ruins of Wrath
Keep an eye out for Destiny 2 Enigmatic Mysteries as you complete runs of the new Shattered Realm activity in Season of the Lost. These mysteries are actually some very-well hidden chests that will require you to obtain certain abilities in order to reach them. You’ll be using your Wayfinder’s Compass to pass through barriers, reveal hidden platforms, and protect yourself from slowing Fields of Strife in the Shattered Realm. As you complete seasonal challenges and the Wayfinder’s Voyage quests in Destiny 2 Season of the Lost, you’ll be ranking up your compass and earning Parallax Trajectory to unlock and upgrade these abilities.
Each mystery you find and open has a chance to give you a piece of Season of the Lost gear, some Parallax Trajectory, and other materials like Glimmer and Destination Materials. Each one has its own Triumph attached to it, and a couple of seasonal challenges also require you to find Enigmatic Mysteries, as well as Ascendant and Trivial Mysteries. With the new Destiny 2 Agers Scepter Exotic, you can break certain rock walls to unlock Illusory Barriers concealing more chests and Ascendant Anchors. It’s well worth exploring the Shattered Realm to see what secrets – and loot – you can unlock. These are all the Destiny 2 Enigmatic Mysteries locations across the Shattered Realm variations.
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How to find Destiny 2 Enigmatic Mysteries
How to find Destiny 2 Enigmatic Mysteries
There are three different variations of the Shattered Realm. Each one is based on an existing location in Destiny 2 and has its own set of three hidden Enigmatic Mysteries. The Shattered Realm variation rotates weekly, so you’ll need to make sure you check in regularly to avoid missing out.
Unlocking the Enigmatic Mysteries is a lot more complicated than it sounds, however. Throughout Season of the Lost, you’ll be upgrading your Wayfinder’s Compass to unlock the three abilities – Barrier Breach, True Sight, and Safe Passage – that are required to gain access to Destiny 2 Enigmatic Mysteries. By now you should have several upgrades that will make finding most of these Enigmatic Mysteries much easier, but more will become available to you over the coming weeks as you upgrade the Wayfinder’s Compass at the HELM.
Once you’re in the Shattered Realm, you’ll notice lots of holographic devices that hold a Wayfinder’s Compass and have different creature symbols on them. Each one temporarily grants you one of the three abilities that you’ll need to find each mystery. You can also see the name of your current location under your motion tracker, so use this to help you get to the general area of each Enigmatic Mystery.
Unfortunately, these devices are inactive at the start of any run of the Shattered Realm as shown by their dark purple color. To activate all of them, you’ll need to follow the objectives to align both beacons. After each alignment, a message saying “Reactivated Ley Lines reignite old technology…” will appear in the text feed. This means the compass devices surrounding that beacon have been activated and will now glow brightly, allowing you to use them to unlock some mystery chests. The Shattered Realms aren’t linear either, so you can freely explore to find the Enigmatic Mysteries once you’ve aligned both beacons – just don’t align the final beacon to start the boss fight!
Forest of Echoes
Destiny 2 Enigmatic Mysteries in Forest of Echoes
The Forest of Echoes Shattered Realm is the one that looks like the EDZ, with the church and courtyard area from Trostland and some twisted trees like those found in the Dark Forest.
1. Courtyard Enigmatic Mystery in the church
There are two Destiny 2 Enigmatic Mysteries in the Courtyard area of the Forest of Echoes. This one can only is accessed inside the church where the first beacon is located. Head inside the front of the church and activate the Barrier Breach and True Sight compass devices on your left and right. Now, head straight towards the beacon and you’ll notice some small, floating platforms appearing that lead up to a room above the beacon. Jump up into this room and refresh your True Sight with the compass device.
More floating platforms will be visible near the compass device. Jump on these and follow them around as they spiral up towards a floating room from the church. You’ll find a chest inside which is the first Enigmatic Mystery.
2.Courtyard Enigmatic Mystery in front of the church
To find the next Enigmatic Mystery, you need to get to the statue that is opposite the church entrance that also has a Safe Passage compass device next to it – it will say “Suppress Field of Strife”. From this statue, head slightly left towards the cliff edge and activate the True Sight device. Now, run back to the Safe Passage device by the statue. You’ll notice a bunch of floating platforms appear, but you need to activate the Safe Passage device to be able to jump high enough to reach the first platform.
Activate Safe Passage and then jump up onto the first platform and quickly traverse the rest of them. They spiral up and to the right, eventually ending at a large circular platform. The chest is on this platform, so open it to solve both Enigmatic Mysteries in the Courtyard.
3. Sunken Cave Enigmatic Mystery
To reach the final Enigmatic Mystery in the Forest of Echoes, you need to get to the Sunken Cave area. The Sunken Cave is a floating island area that can be reached from almost any other location. You can get to it from the Dark Forest, the Harrowed Cliffs, and the Ruins through a combination of Barrier Breach and True Sight pathways. Look out for the location name under your motion tracker to see if you’re in the right area. You want to be on top of the floating island that is entirely enclosed by a Field of Strife with a tall rock spire in the middle. Next to the spire will be a hole in the ground blocked off by a Barrier Breach barrier. There will also be Safe Passage and True Sight devices close to the spire.
Exactly like the previous Enigmatic Mysteries, this one is on top of a platform that is accessed by jumping up a spiral of floating platforms. To get to the chest, you need to activate True Sight and then suppress the Field of Strife. You must then jump all the way up the platforms to reach the chest.
Debris of Dreams
Destiny 2 Enigmatic Mysteries in Debris of Dreams
The Debris of Dreams Shattered Realm is the one that looks a lot like the Tangled Shore with floating, craggy islands and large Eliksni facilities.
1. Ruined Outpost Enigmatic Mystery
This Destiny 2 Enigmatic Mystery can be found in the first island outside of the starting approach area. that features Scorn enemies in the Debris of Dreams. You’ll know you’re in the right place when the location under your motion tracker reads "The Ruined Outpost". The Enigmatic Mystery Chest is in a cave that’s inside the island. To get to it, you can jump through a slow-moving turbine on the island’s surface to land in the middle of the cave. Be aware that this cave has a few Scorn enemies inside and is completely covered by a Field of Strife which slows your movement and limits your jumping.
Once you’ve cleared out the cave, you need to look for the compass device that’s on top of a ledge. If your Mobility armor stat is high enough, you should be able to jump and mantle onto the ledge. Otherwise, you’ll need to use a small section of rock on the right of the ledge to hop up onto it.
You can then use the compass device to activate True Sight which will reveal a series of platforms that spiral up towards the turbine in the ceiling. At the top is a round platform with the chest on it. Jump across the platforms and open the chest to solve the Ruined Outpost Enigmatic Mystery.
2. Floating Islands near the Shattered Enclave Enigmatic Mystery
To get this Enigmatic Mystery, you need to head to the Shattered Enclave, which is the large island that holds the first beacon that you must align in Debris of Dreams. As you jump onto the enclave island from the Ruined Outpost island, head up the main path and you’ll be able to see a compass device at the top of the path. Activate the device to get True Sight and jump across the newly revealed path of floating platforms that leads to another floating island off to the right.
Once you’re on this new island, called the Vista, look for the Safe Passage compass device. It will be very close to another compass device that is on top of a rock. Activate the Safe Passage device to suppress the Field of Strife, then jump up to the device on top of the rock. Activate this device to get True Sight, then climb up the path of floating platforms until you reach a large disc-shaped platform. This platform will have the Enigmatic Mystery chest on it.
3. Derelict Shipyard Enigmatic Mystery
For this Enigmatic Mystery, you need to reach the final boss arena area like you normally would. Go through the teleporter that leads to the arena, but do not align the third and final beacon to start the fight. Instead, run past the beacon towards the metal balcony platform on the left of the arena that overlooks the starting building and Ruined Outpost island.
You need to jump off the right corner of this balcony and land on a ledge just below where you’ll find a True Sight compass device. Activate it to reveal a broken path going off the ledge that leads to a chest. Open it to solve the Derelict Shipyard Enigmatic Mystery.
Ruins of Wrath
Destiny 2 Enigmatic Mysteries in Ruins of Wrath
The Ruins of Wrath Shattered Realm features a lot of Hive and Hive architecture, including a massive Hive Dreadship.
1. Outer Islands Enigmatic Mystery
This Destiny 2 Enigmatic Mystery is found quite close to the beginning of the Ruins of Wrath where the first beacon is – the area is called “The Staging Ground” according to your motion tracker. Looking left from the beacon should lead you to a Wayfinder’s Compass device that grants True Sight. You should also be able to see a distant island with another compass device on it. Use True Sight to hop across the chain of floating platforms to reach the other island. You’re in the right place if the location name now reads “The Outer Islands”.
Now you need to follow the natural path on the island which slopes down and to the left. You’ll eventually find a Barrier Breach compass device at the bottom of the slope. Get Barrier Breach and then keep following the path to find a cave on your left. Head inside before Barrier Breach times out and then open the chest inside.
2. Debris Field Enigmatic Mystery
Starting from the central debris field, you need to get to the rocky island on the right that’s between the Hive Dreadship and the tall Hive tower. This island will be marked as “The Debris Field” under your motion tracker. It’s best to explore this area first so you know what to expect before attempting to get the mystery.
Bear right and drop onto the lower ledge which will have a Barrier Breach compass device on it and an entrance to a cave that slopes upwards. Further up the cave will be a smaller cave on the right that requires Barrier Breach to access and houses a Trivial Mystery chest. At the top of the main cave, you’ll see a True Sight compass device and a barrier blocking a doorway.
To get this Enigmatic Mystery chest, you must get Barrier Breach from the first compass device on the lower ledge, run to the Trivial Mystery barrier cave, refresh your Barrier Breach timer, run to the True Sight device and activate it, and finally get through the barrier. Once through, you just need to follow the path of floating platforms up to the top of this island and the chest will be waiting for you.
3. Warbringer’s Tower Enigmatic Mystery in the Undercroft
The final Destiny 2 Enigmatic Mystery is in an area of the Ruins of Wrath that is only accessible once you’ve begun looking for an Ascendant Mystery in the same area. After you’ve aligned the first beacon, you’ll see a message saying “A dormant plate comes to life” in the text feed on the left of your screen. From the beacon, you need to head to the right and towards the tall Hive tower known as the Warbringer’s Tower. There’s a glowing Hive plate near the tower that you’ll need to stand on for a moment to activate it. Once it has been activated, the tower doors will unlock, and you’ll be able to head inside.
To reach the Enigmatic Mystery, you must go through the hole in the floor to reach the tower’s undercroft. After jumping down the first hole, you’ll have to invoke Barrier Breach, pass through a barrier, and jump down another hole which is full of spinning, spiky cylinders and swinging lanterns. Do your best to avoid these and the spikes on the floor.
Now that you’re actually in the Undercroft, you’ll have to face off against Xivu Arath’s son, Scoroboth. To take down his shield, you need to get Barrier Breach from the compass device that’s in a little nook between a pillar and a doorway on the right.
Once you’ve got it, head through that doorway and walk through the corridor full of Hive lanterns. Eventually, you’ll emerge into another room which holds a relic orb needed to take down Scoroboth’s shield. You’ll easily spot the Enigmatic Mystery chest as soon as you get into this room.
That’s all nine Enigmatic Mysteries available in the Shattered Realm activity. Make sure you check off all the Triumphs that they unlock to get up your score. You can also reopen them each week to potentially get more Season of the Lost gear rolls, Parallax Trajectory, and Destination Materials. Other than that, we’re not sure if getting all of them will have some other effect, but keep an eye here as we’ll update this guide if anything else happens with these mysteries in Destiny 2 Season of the Lost.
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Will Sawyer is a guides writer at GamesRadar+ who works with the rest of the guides team to give readers great information and advice on the best items, how to complete a particular challenge, or where to go in some of the biggest video games. Will joined the GameRadar+ team in August 2021 and has written about service titles, including Fortnite, Destiny 2, and Warzone, as well as some of the biggest releases like Halo Infinite, Elden Ring, and God of War Ragnarok.
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FAQs
Where can I find enigmatic mysteries in Destiny 2? ›
There are two Destiny 2 Enigmatic Mysteries in the Courtyard area of the Forest of Echoes. This one can only is accessed inside the church where the first beacon is located. Head inside the front of the church and activate the Barrier Breach and True Sight compass devices on your left and right.
Where are the trivial mysteries in the Shattered Realm? ›The Enshrined Trivial Mystery can be found around the Shrine area. To access it, you first need to complete the second beacon, which is on the other side of the Shattered Realm. This is your starting point. After aligning the second beacon, head all the way back towards the entrance of Forest of Echoes.
Where is the crypt in the Shattered Realm? ›Head to the beacon inside the church. With the beacon behind you, check the left wall for a small hole, blocked by a rock you can destroy with Ager's Scepter (it's in the same place as the entrance to the Lost Sector here in Trostland). Drop down the hole and you'll get a shortcut to the Crypt, your final destination.
How do you get the enigma again in Destiny 2? ›You obtain The Enigma through the course of completing the Witch Queen campaign in Destiny 2. It's the first pattern you unlock for crafting, so you can craft your desired roll. Note that you cannot obtain random drops of The Enigma — it's only available via crafting.
How do you get Enigma memento in Destiny 2? ›Mementos drop at the end of an activity. For example, upon completing a Gambit match (win or lose) you have a chance of receiving a Memento. It is entirely up to luck whether you get one, but the general word in the community is that streak bonuses positively impact your odds of unlocking one.
How many trivial mysteries are in Shattered Realm? ›There are 10 Trivial Mysteries to find in the Forest of Echoes, a location in the Shattered Realm. Hunting them down requires specific Wayfinder's Compass upgrades, so make sure you're unlocking the critical ones as you progress through the season.
What is the current Shattered Realm? ›The Shattered Realm is a destination introduced in the Season of the Lost Wayfinder's Voyage storyline, and is comprised of three missions - Forest of Echoes, Debris of Dreams and Ruins of Wrath.
Where are the data caches in the Shattered Realm? ›This Data Cache is found in Shattered Realm: Debris of Dreams - debuting during Week 5 of the season - and is recommended you unlock Sight: Frequency Echoes by completing the mission once first. The Corsair's Tale Data Cache can be found around The Overlook area.
Where does the relic go in the Shattered Realm? ›Use the Barrier Breach markers in the area and drop down beside the stairs at the doorway to find a small alcove you can enter underneath. Grab the relic there and finish to Scoroboth, and a chest will appear in the middle of the room to cap off this Ascendant Mystery.
What are ascendant mysteries in Shattered Realm destiny 2? ›Destiny 2's Ascendant Mysteries are location-based chests scattered around the Shattered Realm. Seeing a debut during Season of the Lost, and working in a similar way to Atlas Skews, they are part of a seasonal activity.
Can you get a Glaive without witch queen? ›
In order to get the very first Legendary glaive, players will have to complete the first campaign mission of The Witch Queen.
Can you only get one exotic Glaive? ›The Witch Queen answers this question with a resounding "yes." There is not only one Exotic Glaive but three at launch. Not only are there three Exotic Glaives, but Bungie has managed to integrate the new weapon crafting system into obtaining the three Glaives. It's a "two new birds with one exotic stone" kind of deal.
Will Destiny 2 bring back Leviathan? ›Got it! Destiny 2 surprised fans when they brought back not just the Leviathan for Season of the Haunted, but the Leviathan as an actual patrol space, which indicates it's going to be around for a long while after being content vaulted with Beyond Light.
What is the max level for the enigma Destiny 2? ›The Enigma what is the max weapon level ? If you need a max then its usually 16 for all enhanced perks and 30 when you are able to use the shader exclusive to a memento applied to a crafted weapon otherwise there is no max level.
Can you get more than one Gambit Memento? ›You can only have one Memento type in your inventory at a time, so it's probably wise for you to actually use them if you want for others to drop in the future. They're a fairly rare drop, but hey, this shouldn't come as a surprise.
How many levels does Shattered Realm have? ›The Realm contains 73 custom levels, which load randomly. Levels are grouped into Shards. A Shard consists of three levels, or Chunks, plus a Boss level. Difficulty increases with each successive Shard, until the player chooses to end the session and claim the reward.
How often does the Shattered Realm change? ›Bungie posted a notice in-game that the Shattered Realm and the Ascendant Anchors will now follow a daily rotation. The Shattered Realm activity is broken into three locations, each with its own secrets and challenges.
How many anchors are in Shattered Realm? ›There are ten to find in the Shattered Realm and you'll need to do a lot of jumping around to find them. Before you can do this, though, complete the Wayfinder's Voyage challenge and get the Barrier Breach upgrade for the Wayfinder's Compass. You'll need to gather Parallax Trajectory to access it, too.
What weapons are best for shattered throne? ›Sniper rifles are the ultimate choice but might feel like a waste of weapon slot for some, so using a long-range pulse rifle or scout rifle is probably the best, most convenient option. Players feeling a bit adventurous can even go for a linear fusion rifle if they so wish.
Can you do the shattered throne solo? ›Some of the sequences get real hectic, so it is best not to solo. However, some high-skill players have soloed the Shattered Throne, and if you want to have a go at it, what's stopping you, right? Solo or with a team, you should go in as Titan and try our much suggested Titan build for a better shot.
Are the Seven Realms and shattered realms related? ›
The Shattered Realms series is a new books series by New York Times bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima. It was released on April 5th, 2016 by Harper Collins. It is a continuation of the Seven Realms series and uses many of the characters from the Seven Realms and their descendants.
Is the Shattered Realms series good? ›I really enjoyed it and give it 4.25 stars. Chima's books have it all: intriguing characters, a unique magical system, and great worldbuilding. My love for this world grows with each installment, just as it did in Seven Realms, Chima's original series in…
Is Shattered Realm daily rotation? ›Rotation Change: The weekly rotation of Ley Lines has accelerated to a daily rotation. The branch of the Shattered Realm and the location of Ascendant Anchors will now rotate daily.
How do I find caches? ›- In Google's search box, type the website or page you're trying to see.
- Beside the URL, click the down arrow.
- Select "Cached".
- You are now viewing the cached page.
The data in a cache is generally stored in fast access hardware such as RAM (Random-access memory) and may also be used in correlation with a software component. A cache's primary purpose is to increase data retrieval performance by reducing the need to access the underlying slower storage layer.
How many secret chests are in shattered throne? ›We've updated this guide with a loot table for this dungeon, more information on specific strategies, and sections explaining how you can reach this dungeon's two hidden chests that grant Dreaming City gear.
What does the Broken Relic do? ›Equipping the Broken Relic has no effect on the player. Instead, the player just has to buy it to access the Angel and Demon boss fight in the Graveyard. After defeating this boss, the Broken Relic will turn into the Cursed Relic.
Where is relic located? ›To find the Relic location, you want to be watching around one third into the sequence. This is when Yorinobu is one the phone at the far side of the apartment. Switch to the thermal layer, and make sure you are in a free-cam mode. Now look at the far corner of the apartment.
Where can I find Shattered Realm ascendant anchors? ›- The first anchor you'll find is as you approach the church and the first beacon, at the base of a tree not far from the catacombs.
- Head to the church, which is where you'll find the first beacon.
Summary: The Shattered Throne dungeon takes players into the Ascendant Realm, where you will face several different encounters, including bosses. The rewards for completing each step of the quest are powerful drops and is also a step toward earning the Wish-Ender exotic bow.
How do I get the magnum opus quest in destiny? ›
Speak to Xur, who will progress the To The Daring Go The Spoils quest step by handing over the Treasure Key earned from completing a round of Dares of Eternity, then opening the nearby chest. Return to Xur, who will then give you the Magnum Opus quest.
How do you get the Vox Obscura Quest in destiny? ›Before you head onto the Operation Elbrus questline, make sure that you've reached the minimum power requirement level of 1550. Once you complete the quest on Normal difficulty, you'll be eligible to complete it at Master difficulty (the minimum power level for this is 1580).
Where is the secret vendor in Destiny 2? ›Destiny 2 Yuna: Who Is She? First and foremost, Yuna is a vendor that operates out of the Tower. She sells exotic items, and her inventory rotates through a variety of weapons and armour. She has a stall in the Bazaar section of the Tower, located between Ikora and Hawthorne.
How do I get Cayde 6 quest? ›Once you've collected all the Cayde Caches in Destiny 2, you'll then be instructed to complete the Ace in the Hole mission on Titan. Now, at long last, you can return to Banshee-44 and be granted with the Ace of Spades, Cayde-6's elite Exotic hand cannon. Have fun!
Can you get the forerunner without 30th anniversary? ›The Forerunner was a sidearm that was introduced to Destiny 2 along with the 30th Anniversary expansion. Unlike the Gjallarhorn, this weapon can be acquired without purchasing the 30th Anniversary expansion.
Why is Xur quest not showing up Destiny 2? ›Hey, If Xur does not have the quest for you, then it's likely you've picked up the quest and abandoned it.
Is it possible to solo Vox Obscura? ›It's fairly easy to do if at the proper power level and you focus on the objective. Vox is pretty easy to solo once you get a rythm going. Only "tough" part is the final room, and you have more trouble fighting the timer rather than the boss itself.
How do you trigger Vox Obscura? ›Vox Obscura is accessed through the Director in the Throne World section of the galaxy map. It has a recommended power level of 1550, although you should be able to handle it at around 1540 (and maybe a little lower) as long as you're in a fireteam with some strong pals.
Can you farm the Vox Obscura Sparrow? ›The only way to get the Ivory Empress Exotic Sparrow is to complete the Vox Obscura Exotic quest that came as part of The Witch Queen DLC and the Season of the Risen. You can obtain this quest by completing Rising Tensions, which will at some point turn into Operation Elbrus.
Does Xur still sell exotics? ›He sells Legendary and Exotic items for Legendary Shards. He only appears on the weekends between 12 PM EST on Friday to 12 PM EST on Tuesday, and his location changes each week. He will appear in the public sector of any of the four worlds: European Dead Zone, Titan, IO, and Nessus or in the Tower.
Can you still buy exotics from Xur? ›
Xur will always have Exotic engrams, and every week, you can purchase one for 97 Legendary Shards. You can also get a second one with an Exotic Cypher, which you can earn by getting a quest from Xur and completing the objectives.
Where is Xur polygon? ›The weekly Exotic item merchant Xur hangs out in random locations around the world of Destiny. In Destiny 2, he can appear all over the map, as well as inside the Tower. This week, you can find Xur in the EDZ, hanging out in the Winding Cove on the cliff overlooking the Ketch.