Menagerie

Menagerie
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The Menagerie was a 6-player matchmade PvE activity in Destiny 2 introduced during Season of Opulence. Located aboard Emperor Calus's ship, the Leviathan, it challenged Guardians to prove their worth through various combat encounters.

Overview

The Menagerie was a unique endgame activity that combined matchmaking accessibility with raid-like mechanics. It took place in previously unexplored areas of the Leviathan and featured rotating encounters culminating in boss fights. The activity was notable for its innovative loot system using the Chalice of Opulence.

History

Launched: June 4, 2019
Season: Season of Opulence
Removed: Content vaulted with Beyond Light (November 10, 2020)

Gameplay

Structure

Multiple rotating encounters
Progress bar system requiring encounter completions
Final boss fight upon reaching 100% progress
No failure state - teams continued until completion

Encounters

The Menagerie featured various encounter types:

The Gauntlet: Speed-running obstacle course
The Crystals: Hive crystal destruction
The Mockery: Survival arena
The Arkborn: Vex integration puzzles
The Hunted: Elimination targets
The Riposte: Sword combat focus

Boss Rotation

Three bosses rotated weekly:

Hasapiko, Beloved by Calus (Vex Minotaur)
Arunak, Beloved by Calus (Hive Ogre)
Pagouri, Beloved by Calus (Cabal Centurion)

Difficulty Modes

Normal Mode

Power Level: 690
Matchmaking enabled
Unlimited revives
One reward per completion

Heroic Mode

Power Level: 740
No matchmaking (premade fireteams required)
Limited revives
Enhanced rewards
Additional modifiers

Chalice of Opulence

Function

Central progression system
Allowed targeted loot farming
Required rune combinations for specific gear
Upgraded through gameplay

Rune System

Purple Runes: Determined gear slot
Green Runes: Influenced weapon/armor type
Blue Runes: Affected masterwork stat

Upgrades

Power and Efficiency improvements
Additional rune slots
Increased reward chances
Perfected chalice benefits

Rewards

Weapons

Notable Menagerie weapons included:

Austringer (Hand Cannon)
Beloved (Sniper Rifle)
Imperial Decree (Shotgun)
Drang (Baroque) (Sidearm)
Fixed Odds (Machine Gun)

Armor

Opulent armor sets for each class
Class-specific aesthetics
Random stat rolls
Seasonal mod slot

Unique Features

Loot Targeting

First activity with deterministic rewards
Players chose exact items to pursue
Reduced RNG frustration
Farming efficiency

Chest Glitch Era

Early exploit allowed multiple chest openings
Created generous loot economy
Eventually patched by Bungie
Remembered fondly by community

Reception

The Menagerie was widely praised for:

Accessible 6-player content
Rewarding loot system
Varied encounter design
Calus narrative expansion
No-fail completion system

Legacy

Influence on Future Content

Inspired Sundial activity design
Loot targeting adopted in later seasons
6-player matchmade activities continued
Player agency in rewards

Community Impact

Considered peak seasonal content
Frequently requested for return
Set standard for seasonal activities
Demonstrated value of player choice

Trivia

Name means "collection of wild animals"
Featured unique Calus dialogue
Contained hidden lore collectibles
Boss names referenced Greek cuisine

Content Vault

The Menagerie was removed from the game when the Leviathan was vaulted with the Beyond Light expansion. While the activity is no longer playable, its weapons were reissued in later content with origin traits.

References

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