The Fire and Ice mission stands out as a pivotal part of the Renegades campaign, effectively reviving the classic Destiny 2 experience while weaving in elements reminiscent of Star Wars. This mission is heavy on combat and introduces a primary mechanic that integrates smoothly with its theme.
Fire and Ice can present a challenge, especially if you’re unfamiliar with its layout. The core mechanic—balancing the cosmic scales—might seem complex at first glance. This concept cleverly ties into the overarching themes of Light and Darkness, alluding to a deeper equilibrium, while also allowing for some nostalgia that fans of Star Wars will appreciate.
In this guide, we’ll delve into the key combat sections of the Fire and Ice mission in Renegades, helping you to master the mechanics and earn your Praxic Blade.
How to Balance the Scales in Fire and Ice in Destiny 2 Renegades
Here’s a breakdown of the steps involved:
- Defeat two Cleaved enemies to produce energy orbs. Killing two of the same type generates Paired Energy (white), whereas killing different enemy types results in Opposite Energy (black).
- Throw the energy orbs at a Blight to increase its size, ensuring the Blight isn’t too distant from its matching colored twin.
- Repeat until all four Blights are fully grown.
The Balance the Scales encounter introduces Fire and Ice’s unique mechanics. You’ll step into a lengthy room featuring a pendulum at its center, surrounded by four Taken Blights arranged in a symmetrical square. The arrangement is as follows: black Blights occupy the top-right and bottom-left, while white Blights occupy the top-left and bottom-right.
To your right, you’ll face Taken enemies, while Cabal will be on your left. Each Blight is guarded by a special glowing enemy: either a Cleaved Taken Centurion or a Cleaved Imperium Centurion. Defeating these foes grants you a buff: either Barant Energy (Cabal) or Taken Energy (Taken).
By eliminating two Cleaved enemies, you will generate energy orbs based on the type you defeated. Killing two of the same type yields Paired Energy (white), while eliminating two different enemies gives you Opposite Energy (black). If you have Barant Energy and take down a Taken, you will receive Opposite Energy, making it easy to remember—order doesn’t matter here either.
After generating two Cleaved enemies, use the energy orbs to grow the Blights. Each Blight can be up to two stages apart from its match; if one exceeds more than two stages, it resets, so be cautious not to overwhelm them. Stick to giving two energy orbs to each Blight for a safer bet.
As long as you maintain the Blights within two stages of their corresponding colors, keep generating and throwing the right energy orbs. You can tackle the colors separately for efficiency, starting with both white Blights before moving to black ones. Unless you’re specifically hunting for a catalyst for your Praxic Blade, this approach should lead you to the portal and the final confrontation with the Disciple of Harrow.
How to Beat Disciple of Harrow in Fire and Ice in Destiny 2 Renegades
At the end of Fire and Ice awaits the Disciple of Harrow, a Cabal armed to the teeth, presenting you with straightforward mechanics that develop in complexity as the fight progresses. Initially, focus on causing damage until it retreats. Once its health hits 75 percent, the Disciple will withdraw and generate a Cabal dome on the left side. After falling to 50 percent health, it will do the same on the right, culminating in an immune shield when it reaches 25 percent. Breaking through this shield requires you to utilize the mechanics you learned earlier.
How to Break the Disciple of Harrow’s Shield in Fire and Ice in Destiny 2 Renegades
Once the Disciple of Harrow reaches its final health segment, it activates its shield, summoning Cleaved Cabal enemies. Here’s the catch: there won’t be any white Blights present, so avoid killing the two Cabal enemies to evade generating Paired Energy. If you’re not tackling this mission solo, two players can coordinate the same type of energy for a smoother experience.
Collect the necessary buff, and navigate to the set of floating rocks in the arena’s center to access the artifact used in your mission. Engage with it to summon the second type of Cleaved enemies. Defeat these foes to produce black orbs, then throw them into the Blights, keeping them within a two-stage limit. Typically, throwing three orbs into one Blight and two into another will prepare you for the next damage phase.
Watch out during this boss encounter; Disciple of Harrow wields a rapid-firing minigun and has a knack for targeting guardians with it. Keep aware of your surroundings.
Defeating the Disciple of Harrow transports you to a new room in the Praxic Temple, where you can claim your Praxic Blade. You’ll receive one complete with either a green or blue crystal, and many other options await you as you continue playing, some of which can also be found in the Eververse.
With practice and knowledge of these mechanics, you’re well on your way to mastering the Fire and Ice mission. So, gear up and dive back into Destiny 2! For additional tips and guides, visit Moyens I/O.