Destiny 2’s Ascendant Challenges are integral components of the Dreaming City’s intricate Curse, which cycles every three weeks.
The intensity of the curse varies from weak to strong to strongest, presenting ample treasure-hunting opportunities for those daring enough to venture into the Ascendant Plane. With a total of six Ascendant Challenges in Destiny 2, each rotating weekly, players can secure Dreaming City gear, including reissued versions of Waking Vigil, Tigerspite, and Twilight Oath, by completing them. While finishing an Ascendant Challenge guarantees a piece of Legendary gear, obtaining an extra drop is possible with Petra Venj’s weekly bounty.
Each week, Ascendant Challenges yield one gear piece, and Petra’s bounties grant an additional piece. As these objectives are character-based, players can amass six pieces of Dreaming City gear solely from Ascendant Challenges.
To locate the entrance to the Ascendant Challenge, utilize an item called Tincture of Queensfoil, obtainable from Petra Venj for five Legendary Shards or found in chests across the Dreaming City. Each Ascendant Challenge features a unique entrance, which remains consistent whenever it appears, despite the challenge changing weekly.
What is this week’s Ascendant Challenge in Destiny 2? (Feb. 13 to 20)
- Challenge: Shattered Ruins
- Entrance: Spine of Keres (Divalian Mists)
How to find and complete the Ascendant Challenge
The Shattered Ruins Ascendant Challenge necessitates a journey to the Spine of Keres, adjacent to the Divalian Mists landing zone. After consuming a Tincture of Queensfoil, proceed to the area with the Oracle Engine and descend. Utilize the Ascendant path near the bridge, if beneficial. Progress until you reach the portal towards the area’s conclusion and enter it to initiate the Ascendant Challenge.
Shattered Ruins is a straightforward Ascendant Challenge, focusing on vertical traversal. Ascend to the hole in the ceiling to confront an Elite adversary. The primary challenge lies in reaching this elevated position amidst the perilous terrain. Traverse ledges cautiously, avoiding hazards like the Taken portals. Upon reaching the summit, eliminate the Elite enemy to claim your reward.
How to get Dreaming City gear in Destiny 2
Dreaming City gear received a revamp with Season of the Wish, enhancing their relevance. Activities like Blind Well remain viable sources of these weapons, with perks like Voltshot on Waking Vigil augmenting their effectiveness. Moreover, Season of the Wish activities can also drop reissued weapons.
For those seeking Dreaming City gear through exploration, Petra offers a weekly bounty for completing the Ascendant Challenge, granting an extra gear piece. Additionally, Petra’s weekly quest, requiring Dark Fragments, yields an Offering to the Oracle. Presenting this Offering to the Oracle awards an extra drop and, during the strongest curse weeks, grants access to Queen Mara Sov’s throne room, where an Ahamkara Bone can be found.
Furthermore, Petra’s daily bounties offer gear rewards, and completing eight daily bounties alongside Petra’s weekly quest yields Dreaming City gear. These objectives have a weekly lockout per character but can be completed multiple times a week across different Guardians.
