Destiny players are just three weeks away from The Taken King launch on the PlayStation and Xbox. This Tuesday, August 25, brings another weekly reset though with a new round of Strikes, Prison of Elders encounters, and Crucible gametypes to take on. The screaming banshee known as Omnigul headlines the Nightfall this week but a new Iron Banner event also launched. You can get the full details here .
As always, this rotation of Destiny activities will last through the following Tuesday at approximately 5 a.m. ET / 2 a.m. PT. A new set of activities will launch then.
Nightfall – The Will of Crota
Old Russia, Earth: Omnigul, the mastermind of Crota’s armies, nests in the Cosmodrome. Eliminate this horror and purge its spawn.
Modifiers
- Epic – Heavily shielded and highly aggressive enemies appear in great numbers.
- Nightfall – If all players die, your Fireteam is returned to Orbit.
- Angry – Minions of the Darkness won’t flinch, even after massive damage.
- Juggler – No ammo drops for your equipped weapon.
- Void Burn – Void Damage from any source is greatly increased.
Rewards
- Radiant Light Buff – Increases all XP gains untill the weekly refresh.
- Reputation x 500
Rewards
- Etheric Light
- Exotic Weapons
- Exotic Armor
- Legendary Weapons
- Strange Coins
Heroic Strike – The Nexus
Ishtar Sink, Venus: Pierce the Vex labyrinth and defeat the mind responsible for the transformation of Venus.
Modifiers
- Heroic – Enemies appear in greater numbers and are more aggressive.
- Grounded – Players take more damage while airborne.
Rewards
- Strange Coin x 9
- Vanguard Marks x 10
- Vanguard Reputation x 400
Prison of Elders Level 32 – Cult of the Worm ( Guide )
Gulrot, Unclean has been summoned by the Worm Keepers. Don’t let the beast’s filth spread beyond the prison.
| Round | Enemy | Objective | Modifier(s) |
| 1 | Vex | None | Airborne – Players deal more damage while in the air. |
| 2 | Hive | Eliminate Target | Grounded – Players take more damage while airborne. |
| 3 | Vex | None | Void Burn – Void Damage from any source is greatly increased. |
| 4 | Hive | Destroy Mines | Angry – Minions of the Darkness won’t flinch, even after massive damage. |
| 5 | Hive / Gulrot | Boss Fight | Exposure – Guardian shields are increased but do not replenish. |
Rewards
- House of Judgment x 200
- Armor Core
Prison of Elders Level 34 – Broken Legion ( Guide )
Valus Trau’ug seeks to prove his might by crushing all who challenge him.
| Round | Enemy | Objective | Modifier(s) |
| 1 | Cabal | None | Juggler – No ammo drops for your equipped weapon. |
| 2 | Hive | Destroy Mines | Lightswitch – Minions of the Darkness deal much more melee damage. |
| 3 | Fallen | Dismantle Mines | Catapult – Grenade recharge rate is greatly increased. |
| 4 | Hive | Mini-Boss | Brawler – Guardian Melee damage is greatly increased. |
| 5 | Cabal / Valus Trau’ug | Boss Fight | Juggler – No ammo drops for your equipped weapon. |
Rewards
- House of Judgment +300
- Weapon Core
- Etheric Light
Prison of Elders Level 35 – Skolas’ Revenge ( Guide )
Skolas and his crew challenge the Guardians who captured him. Face him with a Fireteam of three. End him.
| Round | Enemy | Objective | Modifier(s) |
| 1 | Hive | None | Exposure – Guardian shields are increased but do not replenish. Brawler – Guardian Melee damage is greatly increased. |
| 2 | Vex | Destroy Mines | Grounded – Players take more damage while airborne. Airborne – Players deal more damage while in the air. |
| 3 | Cabal | Dismantle Mines | Catapult – Grenade recharge rate is greatly increased. Arc Burn – Arc Damage from any source is greatly increased. |
| 4 | Fallen | Eliminate Target | Specialist – Special Weapon damage is favored. Juggler – No ammo drops for your equipped weapon. |
| 5 | Fallen | Mini-Boss | Trickle – Recharge of abilities is significantly reduced. Small Arms – Primary Weapon damage is favored. |
| 6 | Fallen / Skolas | Boss Fight | Brawler – Guardian Melee damage is greatly increased. Juggler – No ammo drops for your equipped weapon. |
Rewards
- House of Judgment x 500
- Armor Core
- Weapon Core
- Etheric Light
New Crucible Playlists
- Control (House of Wolves)
- Inferno Skirmish(House of Wolves)
- Salvage
Queen’s Wrath Bounties
- Wanted: Grayor, Wolf Assassin – Mothyards, Earth
- Wanted: Veliniks, the Ravenous – Hellmouth, Moon
- Wanted: Skoriks, Archon-Slayer – “The Archon-Slayer” mission, Moon
- Wanted: Queensbreaker Captain – Dock 13, Earth
- Wanted: Wolves’ Guard – Campus-9, Venus
- Wanted: Ether Runner – Endless Steps, Venus
What Variks Is Selling
- Helmet for 1 Armor Core
- Wolfborn Oath Shotgun for 1 Weapon Code
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