Hey Guardian! Ready to dive deep into one of Destiny 2’s most beloved dungeons? Whether you’re a fresh-faced Lightbearer or a seasoned veteran who’s tackled every Raid and Nightfall, The Prophecy Dungeon offers a blend of challenge, beauty, and loot that makes it stand out in Destiny 2’s sandbox.
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In this guide, I’ll have everything you’ll need to know about this esoteric dungeon broken down for you — from mechanics and loadouts to boss battles and secret gems. Let’s dive in.
What is The Prophecy Dungeon?
Initially released in Season of Arrivals, Prophecy is a Nine-made dungeon within the Destiny universe. The dungeon guides Guardians through a dreamlike and surreal world based on light and dark contrasts, shrouded in beautiful visuals and psychedelic landscapes.
The Prophecy Dungeon is free-to-play and available to all Destiny 2 players, making it one of the best entry points for players wanting to experience dungeon content.
Recommended Power Level and Fireteam
- Recommended Power Level: 1580+ (for comfortable clears)
- Fireteam Size: 1-3 players
- Solo-able? Yes! But prepare for a challenge. Prophecy is considered one of the more solo-friendly dungeons thanks to its mechanics and room for kiting enemies.
What You’ll Need: Loadouts and Mods
Before we dive into the mechanics, let’s discuss loadouts.
Best Loadout Suggestions:
- Main Weapon: A good Void or Solar Pulse Rifle, Scout Rifle, or SMG based on one’s choice. Funnel web, Graviton Lance, or even Outbreak Perfected (if one feels retro) all work well.
- Special Weapon: A Shotgun, Sniper Rifle, or Grenade Launcher. A good Wave Frame GL, such as Forbearance, or slug shotgun like Heritage, works well for close quarters.
- Heavy Weapon: Linear Fusion Rifles (Cataclysmic, Stormchaser) are kings here, but Rocket Launchers (like Gjallarhorn or Hothead) also slap, especially on boss phases.
Mods:
- Concussive Dampener and Sniper Resist mods are great, as you’ll take a lot of ranged damage.
- Elemental well or orb generation mods help with super and ability spam.
Elemental Affinity:
Prophecy favors Void and Solar damage (with loads of Taken and Cabal foes), so Void 3.0 builds excel. Devour Warlock builds, Void Titan over shield builds, or Invisibility Hunter builds are perfect.
Encounter 1: Phalanx Echo (First Boss)
Room Breakdown:
You’ll fall into a large round arena where the Phalanx Echo is waiting. This battle exposes you to the Light/Dark mote mechanic, which you’ll encounter in the dungeon.
Mechanics:
- Kill enemies that drop motes (light or dark, depending on where you’re standing).
- Deposit 5 Light motes on Light plates and 5 Dark motes on Dark plates to trigger damage phases.
- Light motes are created when you’re standing in bright zones. Dark motes come from standing in shadows when getting final blows.
Tips:
- Keep moving to avoid the Phalanx’s knockback and Taken blasts.
- Focus on clearing adds before damage phases.
- During DPS, whack him with LFRs or rockets when his shield drops.
Pro Tip:
You can dump all 10 motes (5 Light, 5 Dark) simultaneously by multitasking effectively. Soloing, kite contributes to the room while banking notes incrementally.
The Desert: Sparrow Section
What’s Happening Here?
Hop aboard your Sparrow and zoom along maze-like dunes, avoiding Taken snipers and traps. You have to track down three blights and take them out to access the portal for the next challenge.
Pro Tip:
- Stay moving. Snipers will butcher you if you stand.
- Be on the lookout for radiant blights buried beneath dunes and cliffs.
It’s a breather area but still deadly if you are irresponsible.
Encounter 2: Hexahedron (Cube Room)
The Room:
You’re in a giant floating cube, and yes—it rotates. Your goal is to cleanse corrupted plates on each side of the cube.
Mechanics:
- Like before, collect Light or Dark motes and deposit them on the appropriate plates.
- After each cleanse, the cube rotates to reveal a new side with another plate.
Enemies:
- Taken Psions, Hobgoblins, Knights, and a hefty boss-like Taken Centurion.
Tips:
- Prioritize clearing snipers fast.
- Make use of the geometry of the cube to your advantage by crouching behind the raised center to dodge crossfire.
- LFRs and GLs are ideal for adding clear and boss DPS.
Pro Tip:
Get to the next side before all adds die so that you can gear up your next mote collection in an efficient manner.
The Wasteland: Open-World Puzzle
This whimsical wasteland zone is reminiscent of a Taken-sustained fever dream. Walk through a big open area with blights, sparrow platforms, and secret pathways.
- Identify and destroy blights with glowing white rings.
- Search for the portal which opens after destroying all marked blights.
Several secret chests (perfect for farming loot) are present in this zone as well.
Encounter 3: Kell Echo (Final Boss)
The Room:
Welcome to one of the most visually stunning final boss rooms in Destiny 2. The Kell Echo awaits in a triangular arena split into three sections.
Mechanics:
- Phase 1 (Tri-split arena):
- Bank motes on Light/Dark plates just like previous encounters.
- Once all plates are cleansed, a portal opens for the showdown.
- Phase 2 (Boss Damage Phase):
- Inside the portal, you’ll fight the Kell Echo’s real form.
- Clear ads while injuring the boss, and be aware of teleportation.
DPS Strategy:
- Stack LFR crits or rockets while the Kell Echo is not teleporting.
- Supers such as Nova Bomb or Thunder crash are perfect here.
Tips:
- Always clear Psions promptly to not get overwhelmed.
- Drop healing rifts, barricades, or dodge to come back from the continuous ranged attacks.
- If soloing, hold your damage and do not get greedy—survival is important.
Hidden Chests & Secret Triumphs
- Secret Chests: There are two secret chests in the dungeon (Wasteland & Cube Room). These provide extra Prophecy loot and re-rolls of dungeon weapons.
- Triumphs: There are solo, flawless, and time trial triumphs associated with Prophecy. Finishing these rewards you with seals, titles, and bragging rights.
The Loot Table:
The Prophecy Dungeon is among the limited areas to farm Trials of the Nine-themed armor and Daito Foundry weapons. Here is what you have to look forward to:
Weapons:
- Judgment (Hand Cannon)
- Darkest Before (Pulse Rifle)
- The Long Walk (Sniper Rifle)
- A Sudden Death (Shotgun)
- The Swift Verdict (Sidearm)
Armor:
The Nine-themed armor is some of the coolest-looking in the game, with a minimalist and futuristic design.
Final Thoughts:
Prophecy mixes mechanics that are easy to grasp but hard to master. The way it plays with Light/Dark duality, combined with its dreamlike visuals, makes it a fan-favorite.
Whether you’re running it for loot, the experience, or a solo flawless title, Prophecy delivers every time. Plus, with it being free to all players, there’s no reason not to jump in.
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