Destiny 2 Crota’s End Raid Guide

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Intro

The legendary Crota’s End Raid from Destiny makes its triumphant return in Destiny 2, launching as part of Season of the Wish. Packed with nostalgia, this raid brings thrilling encounters, exclusive loot, and the coveted Necrochasm Exotic Auto Rifle. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know — from mechanics and loadouts to loot tables and secret chest locations — to successfully conquer Crota’s End.

Crota’s End Loot Table

Crota’s End offers a variety of rewards, including six Legendary Weapons, the Necrochasm Exotic Auto Rifle, and Dark Age-inspired armor sets for each class.

Weapons Loot Table

Weapon Type Ammo Element Source
Necrochasm Auto Rifle Primary Kinetic Final Encounter
Abyss Defiant Auto Rifle Primary Solar Random Drops
Fang of Ir Yût Scout Rifle Primary Strand Random Drops
Oversoul Edict Pulse Rifle Primary Arc Random Drops
Swordbreaker Shotgun Special Arc Random Drops
Word of Crota Hand Cannon Primary Void Random Drops

Unique Origin Trait: Cursed Thrall

After defeating a target with a melee attack, final blows with these weapons cause nearby enemies to explode.

Armor Loot Table

Each class gets its own Dark Age-inspired set:

Slot Titan Hunter Warlock
Helmet Willbreaker’s Watch Unyielding Casque Deathsinger’s Gaze
Arms Willbreaker’s Fists Dogged Gage Deathsinger’s Grip
Chest Willbreaker’s Resolve Relentless Harness Deathsinger’s Mantle
Legs Willbreaker’s Greaves Tireless Striders Deathsinger’s Herald
Class Item Mark of the Pit Shroud of Flies Bone Circlet

How to Prepare for Crota’s End

Team Composition

A balanced fireteam is essential:

  • Titans: Ward of Dawn for protection and damage buffs.
  • Hunters: Shadowshot for debuffing enemies.
  • Warlocks: Well of Radiance for healing and sustained survivability.

Recommended Weapons

For optimal performance, consider these loadout staples:

  • Boss DPS: Divinity, Gjallarhorn, Tractor Cannon, or Linear Fusion Rifles.
  • Ad-Clear: Thunderlord, Forbearance, or Tessellation.
  • Precision: The Supremacy, Succession, or any strong Sniper Rifle.
  • Slug Shotguns: Heritage or Nessa’s Oblation for high-damage phases.

Power Level Requirements

  • Normal Difficulty: 1790
  • Master Difficulty: 1820+

Crota’s End Walkthrough

1st Encounter: The Abyss

Objective: Traverse the darkness while managing the Weight of Darkness debuff by activating Hive lamps.

Key Mechanics:

  • Weight of Darkness: Slows movement and disables jumping at x10 stacks.
  • Chalice of Light: Charges over time at lanterns; use it to clear lamps and refresh debuff counters.
  • Engulfed in Darkness: A death timer activates without Chalice of Light.

Tips:

  • Pass the Chalice of Light between teammates to keep progress smooth.
  • Move quickly between lamps, as they explode shortly after activation.
  • Defend the final Hive plate from enemy waves to form the bridge to the next encounter.

2nd Encounter: The Bridge

Objective: Build the bridge and send Guardians across one at a time while defeating enemies.

Key Mechanics:

  • Chalice of Light: Required to pick up swords and cross the bridge.
  • Enlightened Buff: Grants access to the bridge and allows sword pickups.
  • Annihilator Totems: Must be activated to stabilize the bridge.

Strategy:

  • Split the team into two groups: one to charge the bridge, the other to hold off adds.
  • Use the Chalice of Light to cross the bridge and defeat Gatekeepers.
  • Repeat the process until all teammates have crossed and cleared enemies.

3rd Encounter: Ir Yût, the Deathsinger

Objective: Defeat Ir Yût before she finishes her Liturgy of Ruin, which wipes the team.

Key Mechanics:

  • Time-Limited DPS: You have 2:30 minutes to prepare and 30 seconds to defeat Ir Yût during her song.
  • Swordbearer: Drops a sword for melee damage.

Strategy:

  • Split into two teams to clear the left and right sides of the arena.
  • Defeat Wizards and Shriekers to gain access to Ir Yût’s room.
  • Use the Swordbearer’s weapon to finish Ir Yût before time runs out.

4th Encounter: Crota, Son of Oryx

Objective: Make Crota kneel and defeat him with the Swordbearer’s sword.

Key Mechanics:

  • Presence of Crota: Prevents shield and health regeneration. Use the Chalice of Light to heal.
  • Oversoul: A large sphere above Crota that triggers a wipe mechanic if not destroyed.
  • Enraged Phase: Crota summons Oversoul repeatedly; end the fight quickly.

Strategy:

  • Use heavy DPS to break Crota’s shield and make him kneel.
  • The Swordbearer uses the sword to damage Crota while others manage adds.
  • Coordinate damage phases to defeat him before entering the enrage phase.

 

Secret Chest Locations

1st Secret Chest

Location: In the Abyss, near the first Hive lamp. Turn left at the first column to find a hidden door.

2nd Secret Chest

Location: After the Bridge encounter, clear the Shriekers and access the door at the end of the hallway.

Crota’s End Rewards

Weapon Type Ammo Element Source
Necrochasm Auto Rifle Primary Kinetic Final Encounter
Abyss Defiant Auto Rifle Primary Solar Random Drops
Fang of Ir Yût Scout Rifle Primary Strand Random Drops
Oversoul Edict Pulse Rifle Primary Arc Random Drops
Swordbreaker Shotgun Special Arc Random Drops
Word of Crota Hand Cannon Primary Void Random Drops

 

Exotics and Cosmetics:

  • The War’s Lament Exotic Ship
  • Warped Rachis Shader
  • Necrochasm Catalyst

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