With the launch of the latest episode, Heresy, in Destiny 2, players return to the Dreadnaught, now hovering over Saturn, where they can engage in a new activity called the Nether. This activity introduces unique mechanics for obtaining loot, along with its distinct set of challenges.
Limited Health and Ammo Mechanics
In the Nether, player groups face distinct limitations: the number of revives is restricted, and health regeneration is disabled. Players cannot regain health automatically after exiting combat; instead, healing is provided through white orbs dropped by defeated enemies. However, other support abilities like Warlock Healing Rifts are still functional. Moreover, special and heavy ammo drops are scarce, requiring players to rely on weapon perks, armor mods, and destructible objects to replenish their ammunition.
Completing Nether Objectives
When players enter the Nether, they are welcomed with objectives like "Destroy Weapon Systems" displayed on their HUD. To identify the next task, players can summon their Ghost, which indicates the location of objectives often protected by notable enemies. Objectives can include:
- Defending a location by standing on marked areas while battling waves of foes culminating in a miniboss.
- Depositing relics found in the environment into designated receptacles.
- Destroying glowing orange spores that can be found along walls and corners.
- Defeating a significant Tormentor boss, which might require addressing smaller objectives first.
Upon completing these tasks, players collect Boons and loot, leading to the final boss battle after fulfilling all sub-objectives. This battle generally includes phases of invulnerability, where players must complete certain actions to return the boss to a vulnerable state.
Secret Loot in the Nether
The Nether is also filled with hidden treasures and collectible items. Players can discover chests that contain valuable loot such as materials for the Tome of Want, seasonal gear, or weapons. Loot from chest encounters includes:
- Pieces of Apostate’s Blade armor
- Adamantite auto rifle
- Psychopomp grenade launcher
- Abyssal Edge heavy sword
Additionally, players can collect Metastasized Essentia nodes, which are significant for obtaining materials in the H.E.L.M. Players need to gather up to 10 Essentia, which they can turn in for rewards including weapons, Essence of Desire, and Enhancement Cores upon visiting Eris Morn’s Taken Altar.
For those seeking to enhance their experience, strategies for using the Shaping Slab and the Tome of Want can help in curating gear and maximizing buffs during the Nether activities. Additionally, players can reference guides for the best builds for each class in Destiny 2’s Heresy episode.
