A new epic adventure beckons the Guardians in Destiny 2's Season of the Wish – the Warlord's Ruin dungeon. This high-altitude fortress, filled with the deadly Scorn and Taken enemies, is not for the faint-hearted. It offers a formidable challenge, even for high-level, well-equipped characters helmed by a stalwart team. The spoils of victory, however, are worth the struggle, as you stand a chance to secure exquisite loot, including an exotic Sidearm - the Buried Bloodline. This guide aims to navigate you through every encounter, ensuring your success.
Effective Communication and Strategy
Like any raid-type activity in Destiny 2, such as the Root of Nightmares, efficient communication among team members is crucial. Synchronized strategies and active voice chat can be the difference between a successful mission and an early exit. You're bound to face an onslaught of Scorn and Taken enemies, so come prepared. Weapons like the Osteo Striga and the Riskrunner are effective against this threat, while Linear Fusion rifles such as Taipan-4FR are beneficial for boss damage. Team composition matters too, as a Warlock with healing rifts or a Titan with ability to drop barricades can be integral for survival. Equipped with appropriate gear and a power level close to 1790, you will be better off against enemies who peak at level 1810.
Necessary Preparations and Beginning the Journey
Begin by visiting Ikora at the Tower to receive the quest "Shadow of the Mountain". With this quest, the EDZ on the Director will grant you access to Warlord's Ruin. The journey begins at the base of a mountain with your primary objective being the ascent to the entrance of the keep. Precision jumps and careful navigation will eventually bring you to the doors leading to the first boss encounter, Rathil, First Broken Knight of Fikrul. This confrontation will introduce you to the main mechanics of the dungeon.
Battling Rathil, the First Broken Knight of Fikrul
Rathil, invulnerable at the start, will summon hordes of Scorn enemies to his aid. The appearance of a message signaling an "Imminent Wish" alongside a countdown timer signifies an impending challenge. Simultaneously, your team is encased in airborne cages that are locked and elevating gradually. Your immediate task is to escape these rising cages by shooting down three Taken Eyes that emerge nearby. Successfully bring them down, and your cage door swings open to allow freedom.
Capturing the Scorn Lanterns
Upon landing, your focus should shift towards activating the Scorn Lanterns that have materialised on the battlefield. Stand within the circle encompassing a Lantern and wait for a few seconds; when the blight at the center turns blue, you know the Lantern has been activated. Engage as many Lanterns as possible before the countdown reaches zero for a longer damage phase against Rathil. Once the countdown exhausts, all players receive Naeem’s Wish Empowerment, making the erstwhile invincible Rathil susceptible to damage.
Overcoming Rathil's Challenge
The appearance of "Naeem’s Wish Empowerment" is your cue to unload your arsenal on Rathil, causing as much damage as possible in the limited time. Repeat this cycle until Rathil succumbs, and you advance to the subsequent part of the dungeon - a perilous path awaiting your steadfast resolve.