Complete Guide to Destiny 2's Pit of Heresy Dungeon

The Pit of Heresy is one of the most iconic dungeons in Destiny 2, introduced with the Shadowkeep expansion. With powerful gear rewards, high-stat armor, and some of the best Moon weapons, this dungeon remains a favorite for both new and seasoned Guardians.

How to Access The Pit of Heresy

To unlock the Pit of Heresy dungeon, follow these steps:

1. Complete the Shadowkeep campaign.
2. Speak to Eris Morn on the Moon. She will give you the Deepening Wake questline.
3. Finish two objectives:
   • Open a Tier III chest at the Altars of Sorrow.
   • Kill 20 Nightmares during the Altars of Sorrow event.
4. Once completed, the dungeon will appear on the Moon map.

For better loot, consider completing Eris Morn's weekly bounties to obtain Hymn of Desecration, which increases weapon drop rates for Necropolis and Chamber of Suffering encounters.

Recommended Builds and Preparation

• Recommended Power Level: 1945 (minimum).
• Fireteam Size: Up to 3 players.
• Weapons:
  • Add Clearing: Riskrunner, Osteo Striga.
  • DPS: Xenophage, Linear Fusion Rifles, Witherhoard, Izanagi's Burden, Rocket Launchers.
  • Melee: Swords for Knight fights.
• Subclasses: Well of Radiance (Warlock), Thundercrash (Titan), and Shadowshot (Hunter) are optimal for survivability and DPS.

Dungeon Encounters

1. Necropolis: The Green Symbols

In the first encounter:

• Head to the red tower at the edge of the cliff to defeat a Swordbearer Knight and pick up their sword.
• Observe the three green Hive symbols on the tower walls. These indicate the objectives in the surrounding smaller towers.
• Travel to the towers marked by the symbols, kill the Pitkeeper Knights, and defeat the bosses inside:
  • Knight: Use sword melee attacks.
  • Wizard: Use heavy sword attacks.
  • Shrieker: Use the sword’s block ability to reflect attacks.
• Return to the center and use the Hive elevators to move between levels, but be cautious of glitches when carrying a sword.

2. Tunnels of Despair

• Navigate through tunnels while avoiding roaming Ogres.
• Destroy Hive webbing in caves to move between zones safely.
• Defeat yellow-bar Knights in three caves to collect orbs.
• Slam the orbs near the blocked doorways to disable runes and progress.
• Avoid engaging the Ogres directly; instead, focus on positioning and mobility.

3. Chamber of Suffering

• Stand on the totem platform to prevent a wipe.
• Manage the Curse of Suffering debuff by killing Heretical Knights and slamming their dropped orbs near the totem.
• After slamming six orbs, the chamber door will open.
• Recommended tools: Xenophage for one-shotting platform Knights and Well of Radiance for survivability.

4. The Harrow

• Avoid spike traps and navigate the pit to locate three Hive symbols.
• Kill the Wizards at locations corresponding to the symbols.
• Use your radar and carefully traverse the area to avoid traps and falling.
• After completing the objectives, follow the red doorway to the next phase.

5. Final Encounter: Zulmak, Instrument of Torment

• Defeat the three minibosses on platforms around the arena (Knight, Wizard, Shrieker) using the same sword mechanics.
• Slam the collected orbs near Zulmak’s platform to enable the damage phase.
• Stay within the green circle during the damage phase but leave the platform when Zulmak charges his crystal to avoid a wipe.
• Repeat the process if needed until Zulmak is defeated.

Loot Table

Conclusion

The Pit of Heresy dungeon offers thrilling mechanics, intense challenges, and incredible rewards. Whether you're hunting for Moon weapons or high-stat armor, this dungeon is a must-play for any Guardian. Prepare well, and you’ll emerge victorious!