Altars of Summoning
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Altars of Summoning is a three-player matchmade seasonal activity in Destiny 2 introduced in Season of the Witch. Players offer sacrifices to Eris Morn in her role as the Hive God of Vengeance.
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Overview
Altars of Summoning takes place in a patrol-like space where players complete encounters to fill a tithe bar. The activity is unique in that it doesn't end after completion - players can continue indefinitely, with matchmaking automatically filling empty slots as players leave.
Mechanics
Starting the Activity
- Launch from the H.E.L.M.
- Perform the Ritual of Induction at the central pool
- Choose an altar and make an offering
Offering System
The difficulty and rewards scale with the offering type:
- Feeble Offering: Tier 1 difficulty, minimal progress
- Robust Offering: Tier 2 difficulty, moderate progress
- Powerful Offering: Tier 3 difficulty, maximum progress
Encounter Types
Each encounter has a 7-minute timer and unique mechanics:
Spire Integration (Vex)
- Prevent Hobgoblins from converging with a spire
Arc Crystals (Hive)
- Punch electrified crystals to gain Arc energy
- Use Arc energy to destroy uncharged crystals
- Remove boss shields
Void Crystals (Scorn)
- Destroy Hive crystals to remove Abomination shields
- Defeat as many Abominations as possible
Tribute (Hive)
- Defeat Wizards to collect tribute
- Deposit tribute at glowing altars
- Repeat three times to remove boss shields
Deck of Whispers Integration
Players can use cards from the Deck of Whispers to gain powerful buffs:
- Solar weapon scorching rounds
- Escalating damage buffs
- Various other seasonal modifiers
- Configure deck at the Lectern of Divination
Rewards
Upon filling the tithe bar:
- Seasonal weapons and armor
- Offerings
- Opaque Cards
- Witch's Engrams
- Witch's Keys
- Ritual Table reputation
Enemy Variety
Unlike other Hive-focused activities, Altars of Summoning features nearly every enemy type in Destiny 2:
Unique Features
- Continuous play without returning to orbit
- Automatic matchmaking replacement
- Scalable difficulty system
- Integration with seasonal card system
Strategy
- Use higher tier offerings for better rewards
- Coordinate with teammates for encounter mechanics
- Configure Deck of Whispers for optimal buffs
- Stay for multiple rounds to maximize efficiency
See Also
References
- https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-the-witch-altars-of-summoning-activity-guide-rewards/
- https://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-2-altars-of-summoning-guide-how-to-complete-seasonal-activity-season-22/1100-6517119/
- https://www.destinypedia.com/Altars_of_Summoning_(activity)
- https://dotesports.com/destiny/news/destiny-2-altars-of-summoning-guide-explained
