With the release of Ghosts of the Deep, Guardians are thrown into one of the most intricate and atmospheric dungeons in Destiny 2. This guide will walk you through each encounter step by step, including the best strategies for clearing mechanics efficiently and optimal team setups to make your runs smooth and rewarding.
How to Start the Dungeon
Before jumping in, you must pick up the dungeon quest called Rise from Hawthorne in the Tower. Then, launch the dungeon from the HELM.
First Encounter: Ritual of the Statues
Objective:
Dunk Vestige of Light Powers into Hive Statues to progress.
Step-by-Step Mechanics:
- Find and kill the yellow-bar Ogre.
- You will see the message: “The Way Forward is revealed.”
- Follow the green goo trail until you find a glowing Rune/Symbol.
- This marks the correct dunking location.
- Kill Hive enemies until a Lightbearer Knight or Wizard spawns.
- Crushing their Ghost gives Vestige Power (1-minute timer).
- Kill the Vale Weaver Wizard to gain Deep Sight.
- This reveals which Hive Statue matches the Rune from earlier.
- Dunk the Vestige Power into the correct statue.
- Repeat the process until all statues are filled to complete the encounter.
Second Encounter: Jumping Puzzle (Underwater Maze)
Prepare for long swimming sections with limited oxygen.
Key Navigation Tips:
- If lost, always look for a downward path.
- At tricky areas, jump through holes in the wire mesh walls.
- Follow air bubbles to avoid drowning.
- Eventually, drop down into Hive architecture resembling the Dreadnought.
- Swim towards the green airflow vent to get blown into the next encounter.
Third Encounter: Ekthar, Lucent Hive Boss
Objective:
Drop Ekthar’s shields, then deal damage.
Step-by-Step Mechanics:
- Kill Hive to spawn three Blistered Knights.
- Defeat all three Knights to spawn an Ogre (Keeper of the Deep).
- Kill the Ogre to receive the message “Drown in the Deep” and spawn a Deep Sight orb.
- Activate Deep Sight, then look for three glowing symbols on a nearby wall.
- Swim underwater to find matching green runes in the walls.
- Avoid Ekthar as he will chase you!
- Activate the three correct runes (message: “The Runes Align”).
- Use the air vent to resurface and prepare for DPS.
- Find and kill the Lightbearer Hive, then crush its Ghost to get Vestige Power.
- Dunk the power into three Hive Statues at the top of the room.
- A Well-Keeper Knight will spawn – kill it, stand in the green goo, and DPS the boss.
- Repeat the cycle until Ekthar is dead.
Important:
- Squish Ekthar’s Ghost immediately after the fight or he may revive!
Final Encounter: Necromancer and Oryx’s Remains
Objective:
Stop the Hive from reviving Oryx by killing the Necromancer.
Step-by-Step Mechanics:
- Find three body parts of Oryx with green circles on the floor.
- Activate Deep Sight to reveal a green triangle pointing to three key locations.
- At each triangle point, stand in the large green circle and kill a Knight miniboss.
- A small green circle will appear in the air.
- Line up the small circle with an Oryx symbol to reveal a Hive Rune above the body part.
- Repeat the process at all three points to fully activate the encounter.
- Each team member enters a different side room through water walls.
- There are six water doors, but only three side rooms.
- Kill all Hive enemies, including a Lightbearer Hive mini-boss.
- Before crushing its Ghost, note the symbol above it.
- Take the Vestige Power back to the main room and dunk it at the matching symbol.
- Once all three Vestige Powers are dunked, stand in the green goo to start the DPS phase.
- De-shield the boss, then DPS freely until she retreats.
- Repeat the process until the Necromancer is defeated.
Final Warning:
- The boss has a Ghost – crush it immediately after the final DPS phase.
Recommended Loadouts
Best Team Composition:
- Well of Radiance Warlock (Phoenix Protocol) – Provides team sustain.
- Arc Titan (Cuirass of the Falling Star) – Maximizes boss DPS.
- Void Hunter (Orpheus Rigs) – Tether for crowd control and Orb generation.
Best Weapons:
- Legend of Acrius – High burst shotgun DPS for close-range fights.
- Swords (Falling Guillotine or The Lament) – Great for melee boss damage.
- Vex Mythoclast – Overcharge bonus + fusion rifle damage perks.
- Tanasha Mastery (Rocket Sidearm) – Stuns Barriers & Freezes Unstoppables.
Final Thoughts
The Ghosts of the Deep dungeon is one of Destiny 2’s most atmospheric and mechanically dense dungeons yet. By following these strategies, you’ll complete encounters faster and more efficiently.
Key Takeaways:
✔ Follow the green trails and air bubbles in the underwater maze. ✔ Use Deep Sight to reveal key mechanics in each encounter. ✔ Time your DPS phases properly and don’t forget to crush Ghosts. ✔ Coordinate team roles for maximum efficiency. ✔ Aggressive damage strategies (e.g., swords, shotguns) work well against bosses.
Good luck, Guardians! May your loot drops be plentiful!
My Gaming Tutorials 
Leave a comment