Destiny 2: Sundered Doctrine Dungeon Guide

Return to Rhulk's Pyramid

The Sundered Doctrine dungeon, introduced with Destiny 2: The Final Shape, invites Guardians back into the depths of Rhulk’s Pyramid Ship within Savathûn’s Throne World. This dungeon blends intricate puzzles, intense combat, and unique loot, including an exclusive Exotic weapon and the highly sought-after Delver title.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through each encounter, share strategies for success, break down the loot you can earn, and explain how to claim your Bungie Rewards pin before the deadline.

Entering the Dungeon

To begin your journey, visit Ikora Rey in the Tower and pick up “The Drowning Labyrinth” quest. Once you have the quest, launch the dungeon from its dedicated node in Savathûn’s Throne World, located near the Vow of the Disciple raid entrance. The opening sequence is a gauntlet of environmental hazards—dodging rolling spiked boulders and navigating precarious ledges—punctuated by skirmishes with Hive and Scorn enemies. Keep an eye out for hidden passages and use cover wisely as you make your way to the first major puzzle room.

The Riddle: Darkness Lenses Puzzle

The first major encounter is a multi-room puzzle involving darkness beams and symbol plates. Your fireteam’s objective is to align beams with the correct symbols, which are revealed by defeating the Truthspeaker Major Grim in each room. Subjugator enemies drop special lenses that can be rotated and used to redirect the beams toward the appropriate plates. Be careful—each lens can only withstand three rotations before shattering, and sending a beam to the wrong plate will summon a dangerous Tormentor.

Success in this encounter depends on clear communication and efficient division of roles. Assign one player to manage lens placement and rotation, while the others focus on add control and clearing Subjugators. The puzzle escalates in complexity with each phase, so stay organized and keep the arena clear of enemies to avoid being overwhelmed.

Zoetic Lockset: Symbol Wheels & Strand Locks

The next challenge is a chamber filled with symbol wheels and a locked door. Here, you must defeat Perceptor Wizards to gain the Heightened Knowledge buff, which allows you to rotate the symbol wheels. Shooting above the wheels changes their direction. Meanwhile, Attendants drop the Unwritten Empowerment buff, letting you destroy the Strand locks that bar your progress.

The key to this encounter is memorizing symbol positions and communicating clearly with your team. Once the correct symbols are aligned, interact with the main symbol to unlock the door. Be ready to take cover immediately, as a deadly burning effect sweeps the room right after the door opens.

Final Encounter: Kerrev, the Erased

The dungeon’s climax is a fast-paced boss fight against Kerrev, the Erased. Once you solve the preceding puzzle, Kerrev’s shield drops and the damage phase begins. Kerrev moves quickly around the arena, so mobility is crucial. Weapons like Divinity, Linear Fusion Rifles, and high burst DPS options are highly effective here. After a short window, Kerrev’s shield regenerates, and you’ll need to repeat the mechanics to trigger more damage phases. Focus on add control between damage windows and conserve heavy ammo and supers for when Kerrev is vulnerable.

Dungeon Loot: What Can You Earn?

Sundered Doctrine offers a compelling loot table. Legendary weapons such as the Unloved hand cannon, Unsworn trace rifle, Unworthy scout rifle, and Unvoiced shotgun drop from various encounters, each with unique perks and elemental types. The Flain armor set, with pieces dropping throughout the dungeon, offers a sleek new look for your Guardian.

The dungeon’s crown jewel is Finality’s Auger, an Exotic Linear Fusion Rifle awarded for defeating Kerrev. This weapon is a weekly drop, so be sure to run the dungeon on multiple characters for more chances. Legendary weapons and armor can be farmed repeatedly by swapping checkpoints between characters, making this dungeon a great source of high-quality gear.

The Delver Title

For completionists, the Delver title is the ultimate badge of honor for Sundered Doctrine. Earning it requires a series of triumphs, including flawless runs, solo completions, and collecting every weapon and armor piece from the dungeon. Some triumphs are particularly challenging and may require multiple runs to complete, but the prestige of the Delver title is well worth the effort. Once you’ve met all the requirements, you can claim the title in-game.

Bungie Rewards Pin: Deadline and Details

If you complete the Delver title by May 6, 2025, at 9:59 AM PDT, you’ll qualify to purchase the exclusive Bungie Rewards Delver Title Pin from the Bungie Store. The purchase window for this collectible runs from February 4, 2025, to June 10, 2025, at 11:59 PM PDT. This pin is a unique memento of your triumph in Sundered Doctrine and is limited to one per player.

Tips for Success

Efficient farming is all about teamwork and communication. Use checkpoint swapping to maximize your loot drops, and focus on mastering the dungeon’s puzzles and mechanics to speed up your runs. Clear adds quickly, coordinate on lens and symbol management, and save your heavy firepower for the boss. With practice, you’ll be able to clear the dungeon smoothly and farm for the loot you need.

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Whether you’re chasing exclusive gear, the Delver title, or the limited-time Bungie Rewards pin, this dungeon is a must-play for every Guardian. Rally your fireteam, hone your strategies, and claim your place among the legends of the Pyramid Ship! Good luck, and may the Light guide your path.