Destiny 2 Root of Nightmares Raid Guide: Complete Walkthrough and Tips

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Intro

The Root of Nightmares raid from Destiny 2: Lightfall is here, and Guardians are ready to tackle this epic challenge aboard the Witness’ ship. With pinnacle rewards, secret chests, and powerful loot like the Conditional Finality Exotic Shotgun, this raid is a must-play for every player. Let’s dive into the mechanics, loot, and tips to conquer Root of Nightmares easily.

Overview

Feature Details
Launch Date March 10, 2023
Power Level (Regular) 1,770
Power Level (Master) 1,840 (-20 Power Delta)
Loot Highlights Agony, Trepidation, and Detestation armor sets; six Legendary weapons; Conditional Finality shotgun.
Difficulty Levels Regular and Master (stronger enemies, better rewards).

Root of Nightmares Loot Table

Encounter Rewards
Cataclysm Legendary weapons, armor pieces.
Scission Legendary weapons, armor pieces.
Macrocosm Legendary weapons, armor pieces.
Nezarec (Final Boss) Guaranteed Deepsight weapon (weekly), Conditional Finality Exotic Shotgun (chance).

Hidden Chests

  • Chest #1: Found after the Cataclysm encounter during the jumping puzzle. Defeat Psions, locate a square hole in the wall, and fight Shadow Legion to unlock the chest.
  • Chest #2: Found during the Nuclear Blast jumping puzzle after Scission. Locate and shoot a Darkness crux to open the chest.

Deepsight Resonance and Secret Mechanics

To guarantee a Deepsight Resonance weapon at the end of the raid, you’ll need to activate Light and Dark Seeds in specific rooms. Here’s how:

  • Seed Locations:
    • Room 1: Before the first encounter (Cataclysm).
    • Room 2: After the jumping puzzle, before the third encounter (Macrocosm).
    • Room 3: Before the final encounter (Nezarec).
  • Activation Steps:
    • Memorize the Light/Dark seed order displayed when you spawn.
    • In each room, activate the correct seed.
    • Upon successful activation, you’ll see: “Your actions take root…”.
    • After the final room, you’ll get the message: “A great harvest awaits…”.

Encounter Mechanics and Tips

1. Cataclysm

  • Objective: Use the Field of Light buff to activate nodes while managing the Sweeping Terror debuff.
  • Key Mechanics:
    • Tormentors spawn after Psions are killed. Focus on eliminating Tormentors to reset the timer.
    • Activate nodes by stepping into their aura and shooting the light figure.

Team Strategy:

  • Split into teams to handle Tormentors and nodes. Communication is essential to track activated nodes and manage debuffs.

2. Scission

  • Objective: Connect Light and Dark nodes across two platforms.
  • Key Mechanics:
    • Players must alternate between platforms, crossing gaps using jump pads.
    • Two node types (Light and Dark) must be activated simultaneously on separate platforms.

Team Strategy:

  • Assign two groups to handle each side. Designate players for crossing gaps and activating nodes efficiently.

3. Macrocosm

  • Objective: Align planets to the correct sides (Light or Dark) and damage the boss.
  • Key Mechanics:
    • Use glowing planets in the middle to determine the placement of outer planets.
    • Damage phases are triggered by standing on the correct plates corresponding to the boss’s shield color.

Team Strategy:

  • Assign players to manage planets and damage plates. Use heavy weapons like Gjallarhorn or Divinity to maximize DPS during damage phases.

4. Nezarec, Final God of Pain

  • Objective: Create two full node connections (Light and Dark) to initiate damage phases.
  • Key Mechanics:
    • Players are divided into two groups (Light and Dark) to activate nodes.
    • Nezarec uses abilities to disorient and damage players; avoid his attacks during setup phases.

Team Strategy:

  • Focus on survivability with builds like Starfire Protocol. Use burst-damage weapons such as Izanagi’s Burden or Outbreak Perfected for boss damage.
Class Subclass Weapons
Hunter Nightstalker, Threadrunner Gjallarhorn, Arbalest, Divinity
Titan Sunbreaker, Berserker Izanagi’s Burden, Outbreak Perfected, Grenade Launchers
Warlock Dawnblade, Shadebinder Starfire Protocol, Pulse Rifles, Scout Rifles

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