Heresy Act II: Dive into Destiny 2's Latest Storyline and Activities

Guardians, get ready to dive into a wealth of new content as Destiny 2: Heresy Act II is here! This update brings thrilling activities, fresh rewards, and the return of the beloved Guardian Games event.

Story Content

The new story content in Act II continues the events unfolding on the Dreadnaught, the massive Hive ship that served as the setting for The Taken King expansion in the original Destiny. Players will hear whispers of a familiar foe, hinting at the return of a significant antagonist from Destiny's past. This storyline directly ties into the Court of Blades activity, with the first step of the Act II story quest requiring Guardians to complete one run of the new mode.

Court of Blades

The centerpiece of Act II is the new three-player activity called Court of Blades. Inspired by the original Destiny's Court of Oryx, this challenging mode pits Guardians against escalating waves of enemies in a battle for the Taken King's throne. Players can harness rune-based mechanics to enhance their playstyles and tackle increasingly difficult encounters. Here are the key details:

1. Gameplay: It's a boss rush-style activity where players face escalating waves of enemies within a 10-minute time limit.
2. Structure: Each phase features two bosses - one small and one major.
3. Augmentations: At the start, players select an Augmentation from statues in the entry room. These provide different conditions throughout the fight, and can stack for increased challenge.
4. Mechanics: The activity introduces rune-based mechanics that allow players to enhance their playstyles.
5. Challenges: Examples of challenges include:
   • Banish: Defeat three Taken Wizards quickly or be teleported to fight a separate miniboss.
   • Sharpen: Face an invincible Knight whose shield must be stripped using swords dropped by smaller knights.
6. Rewards: Loot is based on the number of phases completed. Platinum tier rewards are achieved after defeating at least 12 bosses in total.
7. Armaments: Between phases, players can use Runes earned from defeating bosses to activate Armaments, which help counter the Augment challenges.
8. Difficulty Levels: The activity offers both standard and expert difficulties.

The Court of Blades is designed to be a condensed, shorter matchmade activity that offers plenty of loot for players to earn. It provides a fast-paced, challenging experience that complements the existing seasonal activity, The Nether, while expanding on the Hive-themed content of the Heresy episode.

Guardian Games

The annual Guardian Games event makes its grand return, allowing Titans, Warlocks, and Hunters to compete for class-based glory. This year introduces an exciting new activity called Rushdown, a boss rush-style challenge featuring encounters from Destiny 2 campaigns, Seasonal story missions, and Exotic missions.

Rushdown offers three distinct modes with escalating difficulty. Completing at least three encounters in any mode guarantees a Guardian Games weapon drop. For the truly skilled, conquering Expert mode provides a chance to earn fully Masterworked Guardian Games weapons.

New Weapons and Rewards

Act II introduces five new Heretical Arsenal weapons, including a glaive, bow, fusion rifle, sidearm, and SMG. These weapons come in both Adept and Masterworked versions, giving players plenty of options to enhance their arsenal.

The five new Heretical Arsenal weapons that have been added to the loot pool are:

1. Refusal of the Call - Strand Adaptive Glaive
2. Anamnesis - Void Lightweight Bow
3. Division - Arc Sidearm
4. Mirror Imago - Strand Submachine Gun
5. Afterlight - Void Adaptive Fusion Rifle

These weapons come with various perks, including unique options like Sword Logick and Beacon Rounds.

Moments of Triumph

The annual Moments of Triumph event continues, celebrating Guardians' accomplishments throughout the year of The Final Shape. Players can complete Triumphs across various activities to earn exclusive rewards and the coveted MMXXIV Title.

Bungie is also offering special rewards for dedicated players. Those who complete specific Triumphs by May 6, 2025, can earn the opportunity to purchase exclusive items from the Bungie Store, including:

• Moments of Triumph T-Shirt
• Moments of Triumph Light and Darkness Pin
• MMXXIV Title Pin

With so much new content to explore, Destiny 2: Heresy Act II promises to keep Guardians engaged and excited for weeks to come. Whether you're battling through the Court of Blades, competing in Guardian Games, or chasing those elusive Triumphs, there's something for every type of player in this action-packed update. Don't miss a beat - team up with CarrySquad today!