Detailed Walkthrough for Warlord's Ruin Dungeon in Destiny 2
Destiny 2: Warlord’s Ruin Dungeon Guide
Welcome to our comprehensive guide for Destiny 2: Warlord’s Ruin, the latest dungeon introduced in Season of the Wish on December 1. This guide covers encounter mechanics, secret chest locations, recommended loadouts, and the loot you can acquire, including Legendary weapons, Exotics, and new armor sets. Prepare to tackle this challenging dungeon and claim its valuable rewards.
Loot Overview: Warlord’s Ruin
Weapons:
Weapon | Type | Ammo | Element | Source | Craftable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buried Bloodline | Sidearm | Special | Void | Warlord’s Ruin Dungeon | No |
Dragoncult Sickle | Sword | Heavy | Strand | Warlord’s Ruin Dungeon | No |
Indebted Kindness | Sidearm | Primary | Arc | Warlord’s Ruin Dungeon | No |
Naeem’s Lance | Sniper Rifle | Special | Strand | Warlord’s Ruin Dungeon | No |
Vengeful Whisper | Combat Bow | Primary | Kinetic | Warlord’s Ruin Dungeon | No |
All Warlord’s Ruin weapons include the exclusive origin trait Sundering: Destroying vehicles or constructs grants bonus reload speed and charge rate.
Armor: The dungeon introduces a unique Dark Age armor set for each class:
Slot | Titan | Hunter | Warlock |
|---|---|---|---|
Helm | Dark Age Helm | Dark Age Mask | Dark Age Visor |
Arms | Dark Age Gauntlets | Dark Age Grips | Dark Age Gloves |
Chest | Dark Age Chestrig | Dark Age Harness | Dark Age Overcoat |
Legs | Dark Age Sabatons | Dark Age Strides | Dark Age Legbracers |
Class Item | Dark Age Mark | Dark Age Cloak | Dark Age Bond |
Preparing for Warlord’s Ruin
Recommended Loadouts:
Solar Weapons: Solar damage excels this season. Consider using Sunshot (Exotic Hand Cannon).
Precision Weapons: Sniper Rifles and Linear Fusion Rifles are ideal for boss fights, especially in critical phases.
Subclass Abilities:
Warlocks: Use Well of Radiance for survivability.
Hunters: Equip Celestial Nighthawk for precision damage.
Titans: Utilize a Berserker build to sustain boss damage if ammo runs low.
Unlocking Warlord’s Ruin
Requirements:
Power Level: 1945+ (Normal), 2000+ (Master).
Access: Lightfall Deluxe Edition or Lightfall Dungeon Key (2,000 Silver).
Starting the Dungeon:
Collect the quest "In the Shadow of the Mountain" from Ikora Rey in the Tower.
Launch the dungeon via the node in the EDZ (far right).
Dungeon Walkthrough
Encounter 1: Rathil, the First Broken Knight of Fikrul
Mechanics:
Equip the From Whence You Came perk in the Seasonal Artifact for increased damage against Taken and Scorn enemies.
Focus on clearing waves and managing buffs to defeat Rathil efficiently.
Encounter 2: Locus of Wailing Grief
Mechanics:
Manage debuffs and maintain sustained damage while navigating environmental hazards.
Encounter 3: Hefnd’s Vengeance, Blighted Chimera
Mechanics:
Precision damage and boss positioning are critical. Use cover to avoid overwhelming damage and focus fire during DPS phases.
Secret Chest Locations
Between Second and Third Encounters:
Look for a glowing blue chest among decoys. Only the correct chest contains loot.
Open Area After Second Encounter:
Continue along the mountain path to find the next secret chest.
Warlord’s Ruin Rewards
Notable Drops:
Exotic Sidearm: Buried Bloodline (from final boss, Hefnd’s Vengeance).
Exotic Ghost Shell: Zira’s Shell.
Dungeon Title: Wrathbearer.
Emblems:
Shattered Fortress (regular completion).
Tattered Regalia (solo-flawless completion).
Farming: The dungeon’s Legendary loot can be farmed multiple times per week, but Exotic rewards are limited to one per character weekly.
Conclusion We hope this guide equips you to conquer Warlord’s Ruin with confidence. Should you face challenges, services like Dving are available to assist with dungeon completions. Good luck, Guardian!