Pleasure Gardens

Pleasure Gardens
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Pleasure Gardens is the second encounter in the Leviathan raid in Destiny 2. This stealth-based encounter challenges Guardians to navigate Emperor Calus's royal gardens while avoiding detection by patrolling War Beasts, gathering empowering spores to gain enough power to eliminate the beasts.

Overview

The Pleasure Gardens serves as both the location where royal nectar is produced and where the Royal Beasts are maintained for Emperor Calus. The encounter tests coordination, communication, and stealth tactics rather than pure combat prowess, making it unique among Destiny 2 raid encounters.

Arena Layout

Key Locations

Safe Room: Underground area with spore dispensers
Golden Dome: Houses two Prism Weapons
Eight Flowers: Scattered throughout the garden
Light Pools: Elevated positions for Prism holders
Beast Dens: Six fixed locations where beasts retreat

Environmental Features

Lush vegetation providing cover
Rock formations with light pools
Interconnected pathways
Multiple sightlines for spotters

Encounter Mechanics

Team Roles

Prism Weapon Holders (2 players)

Pick up Prism Weapons from golden dome
Navigate to elevated light pools
Guide spore carriers through safe paths
Activate flowers with charged shots
Eliminate Cabal reinforcements

#Spore Carriers (4 players)=

Collect pollen spores from safe room
Follow Prism holders' directions
Navigate between Royal Beasts
Stand near flowers during activation
Gain Empowering Spores buff

Phase Breakdown

Setup Phase

1. Clear initial enemies 2. Two players grab Prism Weapons 3. Four players enter safe room 4. Collect Royal Pollen from dispensers 5. Wait for callouts from Prism holders

Stealth Phase

1. Prism holders identify glowing flowers (one per side) 2. Guide spore carriers to avoid Royal Beasts 3. Navigate to each flower location 4. Prism holders shoot flowers to activate 5. Spore carriers gain stacking buff (12x per flower)

Damage Phase

1. Reach desired stack count (24x, 36x, or 48x) 2. Royal Beasts howl and return to dens 3. Each player assigned to specific beast 4. Use Heavy weapons, Supers, and abilities 5. Return to safe room before timer expires

Royal Beasts

Standard Mode

Six Royal Beasts total
Each has unique patrol pattern
Return to specific dens when howling
High health pools requiring coordination
Names correspond to den locations

Prestige Mode

Additional Royal Beasts added
Increased health pools
Altered patrol patterns
More aggressive detection
Reduced damage phases (3 instead of 4)

Empowering Spores

Stack Mechanics

Each flower grants 12x buff
Maximum practical stack: 48x (4 flowers)
Higher stacks = more damage
Buff persists through damage phase
Lost if detected prematurely

Damage Scaling

12x: Minimal damage increase
24x: Moderate damage boost
36x: Significant enhancement
48x+: Maximum efficiency

Detection Mechanics

Beast Behavior

Fixed patrol routes
Can detect through line of sight
Proximity triggers howling
Cannot see directly behind
Turn at specific locations

Safe Movement

Follow beast from behind
Use vegetation for cover
Coordinate crossing paths
Pause when beasts turn
Sprint only when safe

Challenge Mode

"Good Dog" Challenge

Each Prism holder shoots only ONE flower per phase
Limits buff to 24x per damage phase
Requires more phases for completion
Tests ammo conservation
Emphasizes perfect execution

Optimal Strategies

Communication

Clear, concise callouts
Identify flowers quickly ("Trees" or "Rocks")
Call beast positions
Coordinate safe paths
Announce when ready

Loadout Recommendations

High-damage Heavy weapons
Wardcliff Coil for burst damage
Cluster bomb Rocket Launchers
Damage-boosting Exotics
Rally Barricade for reloads

Beast Assignments

Pre-assign fireteam to specific beasts
L1, L2, L3 (Left side)
R1, R2, R3 (Right side)
Focus fire prevents heals
Rotate if beast dies early

Common Mistakes

1. Running ahead without callouts 2. Poor spacing causing detection 3. Missing flower activations 4. Incorrect beast assignments 5. Leaving safe room late

Rewards

Leviathan raid weapons
Raid armor pieces
Emperor Calus Tokens
Exotic engram chance
Raid-exclusive shaders

Lore Significance

The Pleasure Gardens represents Calus's opulence and his tests of worthiness. The Royal Beasts are specifically bred war animals, while the gardens themselves showcase the Cabal Empire's mastery over nature and warfare.

Tips for Success

1. Assign experienced players as Prism holders 2. Practice patrol patterns in early attempts 3. Use damage supers efficiently 4. Save heavy ammo for damage phases 5. Stay calm during stealth sections

Vaulted Content

The Pleasure Gardens, along with the entire Leviathan raid, was placed in the Destiny Content Vault with the release of Beyond Light, making it currently unavailable to play.

Trivia

Often considered the most challenging Leviathan encounter
Inspired by stealth sections in other games
Community developed various route strategies
Prestige mode significantly increased difficulty
Some teams preferred one-phase strategies at 48x

References