Destiny 2: Vow of the Disciple Raid Guide

Overview

A comprehensive guide to mastering the Vow of the Disciple raid in Destiny 2, based on numerous Sherpa-led runs and hands-on experiences. This guide is updated and focused on ensuring success with any team.

Key Concepts

• Symbols: Essential throughout the raid. Half of them must be learned for the first encounter.
• Dark and Light Sides: Appearing throughout the raid; Dark side is Pyramid, and Light side is Traveler.
• Obelisks and Totems: Play crucial roles in encounters, particularly for tracking symbols and managing ads.
• Roles: Typically involve a mix of Defenders and Runners.
• Teams: Agree on symbol names and divide tasks among team members.

Acquisition Encounter

1. Introduction: Symbols & Layout

   • Central room with light (Traveler) and dark (Pyramid) areas.
   • Obelisks: Pyramid-like structures important for next steps.
   • Doors with symbols above them.
   • Taken Knights play a critical role.
   • Nut in the middle opens closed doors.

2. Roles & Teams

   • Each team has a Defender and a Runner.
   • Key task: Identify the side (light or dark) where the Taken Knight spawns and kill it.
   • Enter rooms with specific symbols to kill Glyph Keepers and gather symbols.
   • Defend against ads and manage obelisks.

3. Process

   • Runners gather and communicate symbols through the doors.
   • Defenders manage ads and assist runners as needed.
   • Rotate through three cycles of symbols to complete the encounter.

Caretaker Encounter

1. Setup

   • Divide into three groups of two.
   • Manage Caretaker’s gaze similar to Golgoroth from King’s Fall raid.

2. Roles

   • Gazers: Stun and attract the Caretaker.
   • Runners: Enter rooms and gather symbols while managing pervading Darkness buff.
   • Ad Clear: Manage incoming enemies and assist with Runners’ tasks as needed.

3. Phases & Strategy

   • Gather symbols and stun the Caretaker to prolong time for Runners.
   • Alternate between gazers and runners to gather symbols needed for progression.
   • Damage phases occur at specific points; aim to manage each phase proficiently to defeat the Caretaker.
   • Ammo management and ad control are critical.

4. Navigation

   • Move through increasingly complex rooms with multiple doors and jumping puzzles.
   • Use visibility mechanics and specific subclass benefits for easier navigation.
   • Repeat similar mechanics on subsequent floors with increasing difficulty.

Exhibition Encounter

1. Roles and Relics

   • Relics: Taken Nut (laser), Aegis (Pervading Darkness control), Eye of Riven (Remove taken blights).
   • Relics have fixed spawn points and certain cooldowns; coordination is essential.

2. Strategy

   • Glyph Keepers: Kill to display symbols; alternating roles between relic holders and symbol readers.
   • Relics Mobility: Move strategically to support different parts of the team and manage buffs and debuffs.
   • Ad Clear: Vital throughout the room transitions and larger room setups.
   • Symbol Management: Accurate symbol calling and matching for door progression.

3. Room Navigation

   • Follow specific sequences in larger rooms; prioritize mobility and strategic relic usage.
   • Manage blight removal and glyph identification efficiently.
   • Communication and symbol alignment are crucial for successful progression.

Rhulk, Disciple of the Witness Encounter

1. Setup

   • Enter main room with remarkable visuals; note boss position and key markers (totems and plates).
   • Coordinate symbol markers (L1, L2, L3, R1, R2, R3) for clearer communication.

2. Mechanics

   • Start by shooting the crystal for leaching Force buffs.
   • Exchange leaching Force with other members by shooting left and right crystals.
   • Avoid pervading darkness by using available cover.

3. Combat Flow

   • Kill ads to spawn glyph Keepers, revealing necessary symbols.
   • Coordinate dunks of emanating Force to progress.
   • Handle encounters with Abomination effectively to advance phases.

4. Boss Fight

   • Recognize the phase when DPS can commence: when the music changes and boss positions become stationary.
   • Manage DPS phases effectively using designated heavy weapons and supers.
   • Adapt mobility strategies during the boss fight; Divinity usage can simplify crit spot targeting.

5. Final Stand

   • Prepare for an intense phase with rapidly increasing pervading Darkness.
   • Reserve high-damage supers and heavy ammo for the final DPS push to avoid team wipes.

Tips for Success

• Communication: Key for symbol calls and role assignments.
• Practice: Each encounter may require some trial and error to perfect.
• Loadouts: Choose subclasses and weapons that aid in ad clear, mobility, and boss DPS.
• Team Coordination: Work together and support each role; flexibility can help balance weak spots.

Keep practicing, coordinate well with your team, and good luck with your raid!