Destiny 2 Vow of the Disciple Raid Guide

Vow of the Disciple – Complete Raid Guide

The Vow of the Disciple raid, introduced in Destiny 2 with The Witch Queen expansion, immerses players in the depths of the Pyramid Ship within Savathûn's Throne World. This high-stakes raid tests Guardians with complex puzzles, relentless enemies, and challenging mechanics. Facing Rhulk, the Disciple of the Witness, at the raid's climax will push your Fireteam's skills to the limit. Below is a detailed guide covering every aspect of the raid, from preparation to hidden secrets and loot.

Preparation for Vow of the Disciple

Before entering this challenging raid, preparation is key. Here's what you'll need to know:

1. Power Level Requirements

• Ensure your Guardian is at least 1945 Power to handle the raid’s mechanics and enemy encounters effectively.

2. Loadout Recommendations

• Primary Weapons: Submachine Guns like Submission for crowd control.
• Special Weapons: Fusion Rifles (Deliverance) for quick bursts of damage or Sniper Rifles for longer-range engagements.
• Heavy Weapons: Linear Fusion Rifles (Cataclysmic) are perfect for DPS phases.
• Mods: Equip mods like Protective Light for survivability and Champion mods for Overload and Unstoppable enemies.

3. Fireteam Composition

• Warlocks: Use Well of Radiance for healing and a damage boost.
• Titans: Ward of Dawn provides an excellent defense and increases weapon damage.
• Hunters: Shadowshot weakens enemies and makes it easier to handle waves of adds.

4. Other Essentials

• Stock up on Upgrade Modules and Infusion Materials.
• Use Destiny Item Manager (DIM) to manage gear quickly.
• Plan for long sessions with food and drinks readily available.

Raid Encounters

1. Payload Encounter (Approach, Children)

In this encounter, Guardians escort a floating payload through swampy terrain while managing the Pervading Darkness debuff.

Mechanics:

• Pervading Darkness: A debuff that stacks up to 10, where you die at max stacks. Stand near the payload to clear it.
• Knowledge Bearers: Defeat these Abominations to collect Knowledge buffs, which must be deposited into the payload to advance it.
• Hidden Cruxes: Locate and shoot three Cruxes hidden around the area to unlock a hidden chest.

Tips:

• Assign roles: One group focuses on clearing adds while another collects and deposits Knowledge buffs.
• Use Blinding Grenades to manage crowd control effectively.

2. Acquisition Encounter (Obelisks – Truth. Symbolize. Is. Materialize.)

The Acquisition encounter introduces the raid's central symbol mechanic. Guardians must coordinate to solve puzzles while protecting obelisks from enemies.

Mechanics:

• Obelisk Symbols: Three symbols must be matched and shot on the obelisk.
• Glyphkeepers: These enemies, split into Light and Dark variants, must be defeated to reveal symbols.
• Callouts: Players must communicate symbols seen in rooms and match them with obelisk symbols.
• Reference Pillar: This indicates which symbols are required and their location.

Tips:

• Split the Fireteam into three pairs. Each pair manages one obelisk.
• Communicate clearly to ensure symbols are called out and matched correctly.
• Use crowd control abilities and weapons to handle waves of Scorn enemies.

3. Caretaker Encounter (Collection: Do Not Disrupt the Caretaker)

The Caretaker is the raid’s first major boss and demands tight coordination.

Mechanics:

• Symbol Collection: Enter dark rooms to collect symbols while avoiding Shadow Thralls and Wizards. Deliver nine symbols to the obelisk to begin the DPS phase.
• Caretaker Stuns: The boss can be stunned by shooting its face and back.
• Damage Phase: Damage is dealt on rotating plates that deactivate after 10 seconds each.

Tips:

• Assign roles for add clearing, symbol collection, and stunning the boss.
• Use Linear Fusion Rifles like Cataclysmic for sustained DPS.
• Save Supers and Heavy Ammo for the final stand phase.

4. Artifacts Encounter (Exhibition: Nothing More Than Meaningless Trinkets)

This encounter involves carrying artifacts through enemy-filled rooms while solving symbol puzzles.

Mechanics:

• Artifacts: The Relic cleanses debuffs, the Seed removes shields, and the Eye of Riven destroys Taken tethers.
• Symbol Matching: Glyphkeepers reveal symbols that must be matched to open the next room.
• Timers: Defeat Disciple’s Hourglass to extend the timer and deposit artifacts to progress.
  

Tips:

• Split the Fireteam into left and right groups to manage enemies and objectives efficiently.
• Use roaming Supers like Nova Warp or Arc Staff for add clearing.

5. Rhulk, Disciple of the Witness (Dominion: DrownDrownDrown)

The final encounter features Rhulk and tests your Fireteam’s coordination and damage output.

Mechanics:

• Leeching Force: A debuff acquired by shooting Rhulk’s glaive. This must be converted to Emanating Force by standing in Rhulk’s darkness blasts.
• Symbol Callouts: Match symbols on obelisks to progress through phases.
• Damage Phase: Stagger Rhulk by depositing Emanating Force at the correct obelisks and destroy his weak points.
  
  

Tips:

• Use Divinity to create precision weak points for increased damage.
• Assign specific roles for debuff management, symbol callouts, and DPS.

Hidden Chests

Hidden chests in the raid provide extra rewards, including raid mods and previously acquired loot:

1. First Chest: Found during the Payload Encounter by shooting three hidden Cruxes scattered around the swamp area.
2. Second Chest: Located after the Caretaker encounter. Requires solving a puzzle or following a specific sequence to access.

Loot Table for Vow of the Disciple

Raid Completion

Completing Vow of the Disciple rewards players with some of the most powerful and unique gear in Destiny 2. Whether you're chasing craftable weapons or iconic armor, the rewards are well worth the challenge. Communicate, coordinate, and conquer to make the most of this unforgettable raid experience.