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.
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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
- Season of the Witch weapons and armor
- Offerings for Altars of Summoning
- Opaque Cards for Deck of Whispers
- Seasonal engrams
- Reputation gains
Notable Weapons
- Brya's Love - Scout Rifle
- Kept Confidence - Hand Cannon
- Eleatic Principle - Auto Rifle
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
- https://www.theloadout.com/destiny-2/savathuns-spire
- https://www.destinypedia.com/Savath%C3%BBn's_Spire_(activity)
- https://kyberscorner.com/destiny2/savathuns-spire/