Crown of Sorrow Bounty

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Crown of Sorrow Bounty refers to the series of quests and bounties associated with unlocking and preparing for the Crown of Sorrow raid during Season of Opulence. These bounties were distributed through Emperor Calus's robot frames and culminated in gaining access to the raid.

Overview

The Crown of Sorrow bounty system was introduced as part of the Season of Opulence content, serving as both an introduction to the season's mechanics and a prerequisite for accessing the Crown of Sorrow raid. Players received Imperial Summons that led them through a series of tasks preparing them for the challenges ahead.

Quest Steps

Imperial Summons

1. Receive Imperial Summons upon logging in during Season of Opulence
2. Visit Benedict 99-40 in the Tower
3. Travel to Werner 99-40 on the Imperial Barge on Nessus

The Invitation

1. Complete "The Invitation" quest from Werner 99-40
2. Recover the Chalice of Opulence from the Conflux Lost Sector on Nessus
3. Defeat Cabal forces threatening the Imperial Barge
4. Return to Werner 99-40

Imperial Treasure Maps

Players received treasure map bounties directing them to specific locations:

• Well of Flames - Nessus treasure chest location
• Spine of Keres - Tangled Shore treasure location
• Various other Destinations based on weekly rotation

Chalice Upgrades

Bounties provided:

• Runes for slotting into the Chalice of Opulence
• Imperials for upgrading the Chalice
• Access to Power and Efficiency upgrades

Raid Access Requirements

To unlock the Crown of Sorrow raid, players must:

1. Complete the entire Imperial Summons questline
2. Fully unlock the Chalice of Opulence
3. Open the final chest on the Imperial Barge
4. Receive the "Crown of Sorrow" raid node on the Leviathan destination

Rewards

Direct Rewards

• Access to Crown of Sorrow raid
• Chalice of Opulence artifact
• Initial set of Runes
• Imperials currency

Indirect Benefits

• Access to The Menagerie activity
• Ability to craft specific weapons and armor
• Tribute Hall access prerequisites
• Seasonal Title progress

Bounty Types

Weekly Bounties

• Required completing Menagerie runs
• Specific weapon or ability kills
• Gambit, Crucible, or Strike completions
• Rewarded significant Imperials

Daily Bounties

• Smaller tasks completable in patrol zones
• Precision kills with specific weapon types
• Collecting planetary materials
• Rewarded minor Imperials and Glimmer

Treasure Map Bounties

• Directed players to hidden chests
• Required defeating specific enemies near chest locations
• Rewarded Runes and Imperials

Connection to Season of the Haunted

During Season of the Haunted, the Crown of Sorrow artifact reappeared at the H.E.L.M., where players could:

• Interact with it to receive the Bound in Sorrow quest
• Focus Umbral Engrams using the Crown
• Progress seasonal storylines involving Emperor Calus and Eris Morn

Strategies

• Complete bounties while doing other activities for efficiency
• Stack similar bounty requirements
• Prioritize weekly bounties for maximum Imperials
• Use Tribute Hall bounties in conjunction for dual progress

Trivia

• The Crown of Sorrow itself was created by Savathûn to corrupt and control those who wore it
• Gahlran, the raid boss, was driven mad by wearing the Crown
• The bounty system taught players about Calus's relationship with the Hive
• These bounties were some of the most generous in terms of rewards during Year 2

References

• This Week at Bungie - 6/6/2019
• Shacknews - How to Unlock Crown of Sorrow
• PC Gamer - Season of Opulence Preparation Guide