How to Complete the Dreadful Discoveries Triumph in Destiny 2

Bullish Coder

March 23, 2025

Destiny 2

Dreadful Discoveries Triumph in Destiny 2: The Complete Guide

By Bullish Coder

This guide details the steps required to complete the Dreadful Discoveries triumph in Destiny 2, a time-gated challenge that tests your skills and dedication. Successfully finishing this triumph rewards you with the highly coveted Ruinous Flame Legendary ship, a purple variant of the Vanguard gunship. Whether you’re a seasoned Guardian or a newcomer, this complete guide will help you navigate through its two main objectives: Hive Hacking and collecting all six Willbreaker shards.

Alt text: Destiny 2 The Summoning Pits location

Triumph Objectives in Destiny 2

The Dreadful Discoveries triumph is split into two main objectives, each with its distinct tasks. Below is an overview of what is required to claim your reward:

Objective	Requirements
Hive Hacking	Complete three specific side quests obtained from the Shaping Slab in the Last City. These involve hunting down and eliminating designated Hive Wizards on the Moon: Lightsinger’s Limb – Defeat Yor-Halaku in the Summoning Pits (Sorrow’s Harbor). Cultist’s Limb – Eliminate the designated Hive enemy near Iyx ur Anûkru in the Catacombs. Blade Navigator’s Head – Complete tiers of Altar of Sorrow public events.
Willbreaker Shards	Collect a total of six shards by completing various side quests across the system. Side quest highlights include: Shattered Will: Vorok, Sentinel Eternal – Defeat Vorok in The Nether using lantern summons. Willbreaker: Dreadnaught – Gather fragments by defeating enemies in Court of Blades or looting chest fragments in The Nether, then deliver them to the Drifter in the Tower. Shattered Shards: An Entity Manifested – Eliminate all Expression of Many enemies in the Cosmodrome. Shattered Shards: Lost in Prophecy – Tackle bosses in the Prophecy dungeon or defeat Taken foes across the system. Shattered Shards: Innermost Power – Defeat Taken or Hive using special abilities, with progress boosted by seasonal activities like The Nether and Court of Blades.

Objective

Requirements

Hive Hacking

Complete three specific side quests obtained from the Shaping Slab in the Last City. These involve hunting down and eliminating designated Hive Wizards on the Moon:

Lightsinger’s Limb – Defeat Yor-Halaku in the Summoning Pits (Sorrow’s Harbor).
Cultist’s Limb – Eliminate the designated Hive enemy near Iyx ur Anûkru in the Catacombs.
Blade Navigator’s Head – Complete tiers of Altar of Sorrow public events.

Willbreaker Shards

Collect a total of six shards by completing various side quests across the system. Side quest highlights include:

Shattered Will: Vorok, Sentinel Eternal – Defeat Vorok in The Nether using lantern summons.
Willbreaker: Dreadnaught – Gather fragments by defeating enemies in Court of Blades or looting chest fragments in The Nether, then deliver them to the Drifter in the Tower.
Shattered Shards: An Entity Manifested – Eliminate all Expression of Many enemies in the Cosmodrome.
Shattered Shards: Lost in Prophecy – Tackle bosses in the Prophecy dungeon or defeat Taken foes across the system.
Shattered Shards: Innermost Power – Defeat Taken or Hive using special abilities, with progress boosted by seasonal activities like The Nether and Court of Blades.

Hive Hacking

The first step in your journey is the Hive Hacking objective, which is connected to the main Act One story quest, Echoed Warnings. To get started, head to the Last City and pick up the three Mission Dossier side quests from the Shaping Slab. These quests task you with locating and defeating specific Hive Wizards on the Moon.

Your route begins at Sorrow’s Harbor on the Moon. Follow the in-game markers to systematically locate and eliminate the following Hive Wizards:

Lightsinger’s Limb: Hunt down Yor-Halaku in the Summoning Pits.
Cultist’s Limb: Track and defeat the wizard near Iyx ur Anûkru in the Catacombs.
Blade Navigator’s Head: Complete successive tiers of Altar of Sorrow public events to secure this objective.

After defeating these targets, return to Eris’s apartment in the Last City and submit your findings at the Shaping Slab to complete the Hive Hacking portion of the triumph.

Willbreaker Shards

The second objective revolves around collecting Willbreaker shards, which ties into Act Two’s Rites of the Deep questline. Although the main quest initially calls for three shards, the triumph requires a total of six, meaning you must complete additional side quests throughout the system.

To obtain these extra shards, focus on the following activities:

Shattered Will: Vorok, Sentinel Eternal: Defeat Vorok in The Nether by summoning him with lanterns and targeting him with sword strikes.
Willbreaker: Dreadnaught: Collect fragments in either the Court of Blades or The Nether by defeating enemies and looting chests, then deliver the fragments to the Drifter in the Tower.
Shattered Shards: An Entity Manifested: Clear out all Expression of Many entities in the Cosmodrome.
Shattered Shards: Lost in Prophecy: Overcome bosses in the Prophecy dungeon or take on powerful Taken foes, a task often facilitated by seasonal activities.
Shattered Shards: Innermost Power: Defeat Taken or Hive adversaries using special abilities, with additional progress possible during the Court of Blades seasonal activity.

The Court of Blades seasonal activity, in particular, is effective for gathering fragments due to its constant stream of challenging Taken enemies.

Triumph Rewards

Successfully completing both objectives—Hive Hacking and the collection of all six Willbreaker shards—will reward you with the Ruinous Flame Legendary ship. This purple variant stands out in your fleet, featuring the distinctive season three logo in its top left corner. The design is reminiscent of other legendary ships like the Alpha Umi (season three) and the Egbe-01X (season six), making it a prized addition for any Guardian.

Alt text: Ruinous Flame Legendary Ship Icon

Conclusion

The Dreadful Discoveries triumph in Destiny 2 presents a unique challenge that requires strategic completion of both the Hive Hacking and Willbreaker shard objectives. By meticulously following the side quests—tracking down Hive Wizards on the Moon and collecting shards via various encounters—you can secure the Ruinous Flame Legendary ship, a reward that highlights your accomplishment during seasonal events. Embrace the investigative journey, and watch as each step brings you closer to mastering this challenging triumph.