Savathûn's Spire

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Savathûn's Spire
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Savathûn's Spire is a three-player matchmade seasonal activity in Destiny 2 introduced in Season of the Witch. Players must ascend through Savathûn's spire to defeat Lucent Hive and uncover secrets needed to combat Xivu Arath.

Story Context

When the Vanguard learned from Ahsa that Savathûn knows how to follow The Witness, they reached out to Immaru. He agreed to help resurrect Savathûn, but only after dealing with Xivu Arath, God of War. The spire holds what they need for this confrontation, leading Eris Morn to transform herself into the Hive God of Vengeance.

Gameplay

Objective Types

The activity features diverse challenges:

  • Combat Encounters: Fight through waves of Lucent Hive
  • Platforming Sections: Navigate vertical environments
  • Puzzle Segments: Match symbols and enter correct portals
  • Crystal Objectives: Interact with elemental crystals

Crystal Mechanics

Different crystals require specific interactions:

  • Void Crystals: Melee to destroy
  • Solar Crystals: Solar damage required
  • Arc Crystals: Arc damage required

Symbol Puzzles

Similar to The Witch Queen campaign:

  • Match correct Hive symbols
  • Enter corresponding portals
  • Progress through puzzle rooms

Deck of Whispers Integration

The activity utilizes Season of the Witch's card system:

  • Earn and unlock cards throughout the season
  • Equip cards for various empowerments
  • Customize buffs based on playstyle

Secret Chests

Hidden throughout the platforming sections:

  • Marked by floating Hive runes
  • Color-coded by element (purple = Void, orange = Solar, blue = Arc)
  • Shoot with matching element to spawn chest
  • Rewards weapons, armor, and engrams

Access

  • Launch from the H.E.L.M. destination map
  • Available as a playlist activity
  • Matchmaking enabled for all difficulties

Rewards

Loot Table

Notable Weapons

Environment

The spire features:

  • Vertical architecture typical of Hive structures
  • Multiple traversal routes
  • Hidden pathways to secret chests
  • Lucent Hive aesthetic throughout

Strategy Tips

  • Bring weapons of each element for crystals
  • Explore thoroughly for secret chests
  • Coordinate with teammates for puzzles
  • Use Deck of Whispers cards strategically

See Also

References