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The Verdant Forest is a limited-time PvE activity in Destiny 2 that serves as the centerpiece of The Revelry spring event. This activity transforms the Infinite Forest on Mercury into a vibrant, nature-themed combat arena where Guardians race against time to clear as many branches as possible.
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Overview
The Verdant Forest reimagines the Vex Infinite Forest with spring colors and themes, creating a randomly generated dungeon experience similar to the Haunted Forest from Festival of the Lost. Unlike its Halloween counterpart, the Verdant Forest features bright, verdant environments filled with plant life and springtime aesthetics.
Activity Mechanics
Branch Progression
- Each arena is called a "branch"
- Branches contain powerful red-bar enemies that must be defeated
- Clearing branches opens paths to new areas
- No limit to the number of branches a skilled team can clear
Time System
The Verdant Forest uses a unique time management system:
- Every enemy killed adds time to the match timer
- Each branch completed adds time to the final boss phase
- Opening hidden chests grants 8 seconds per player (24 seconds for full fireteam)
- Strategic time management is crucial for maximizing rewards
Boss Phase
- After the timer expires, players teleport to the boss arena
- Face 5 different bosses in sequence
- Time remaining determines how many bosses can be defeated
- Each boss defeated increases Reveler's Essence rewards
Access Requirements
- Available during The Revelry event only
- Power Level requirement: 200 (accessible to all players)
- Accessed from the Tower map in the Director
- Matchmaking enabled for solo players
- Option to run solo without matchmaking
Rewards
Primary Rewards
- Reveler's Essence: Main event currency
* ~35 Essence for defeating all 5 bosses * Additional amounts from chests and enemies
- Inaugural Revelry Armor Set: Event-exclusive armor
* Drops from bosses in the final arena * Full set available across multiple runs
Hidden Treasures
- Vex statues containing treasure chests
- Located in optional side areas of cleared branches
- Provide bonus Reveler's Essence and time extensions
Strategy Tips
Efficiency Tactics
1. Prioritize red-bar enemies to progress quickly 2. Split up to cover more ground in larger branches 3. Call out chest locations for time bonuses 4. Save Super abilities for dense enemy spawns 5. Coordinate ability usage with Reveler's Tonic buffs
Time Management
- Balance speed with thoroughness
- Don't skip chests—time bonus is significant
- Focus on branch completion over individual kills
- Plan routes to minimize backtracking
Boss Phase Preparation
- Save heavy ammunition for boss encounters
- Coordinate Super usage among fireteam
- Focus fire on one boss at a time
- Utilize Reveler's Tonic buffs for ability spam
Differences from Haunted Forest
- Bright, colorful aesthetic vs. dark Halloween theme
- Time-based progression vs. fixed branch limit
- 5 boss encounters vs. single nightmare boss
- Spring-themed rewards vs. Festival masks
- Reveler's Essence currency vs. Fragmented Souls
Event Integration
The Verdant Forest synergizes with other Revelry mechanics:
- Reveler's Tonic provides enhanced abilities
- Progress contributes to event Triumphs
- Efficient farming location for Arbalest quest
- Central to "Party Hard" triumph completion
Lore Context
The transformation of the Infinite Forest represents:
- Eva Levante's influence on Guardian celebrations
- Temporary override of Vex simulation protocols
- The resilience of life and growth themes
- Community celebration overcoming darkness
Reception
- Praised for improvement over Haunted Forest mechanics
- Time system created more dynamic gameplay
- Matchmaking options satisfied solo and team players
- Springtime aesthetic well-received as seasonal content
Trivia
- First Infinite Forest variant with unlimited progression potential
- Inspired future seasonal activity designs
- Only appeared during 2019's Revelry event
- Community speedrun strategies emerged for branch clearing
