Let’s take a look at the Season of the Deep – salvage activity and rewards guide and dive into the depths of this exciting new Season and unravel the mysteries that await.
Destiny 2 takes players on an exhilarating journey through a vast, immersive universe. As a Guardian, you wield incredible powers and embark on epic missions to defend humanity against formidable enemies. Engage in intense combat, uncover ancient secrets, and forge alliances with other players in this ever-evolving world of adventure.
With each new Season, Destiny 2 introduces exciting content and activities to keep players engaged and entertained. Bungie, the developers of Destiny 2, continuously strive to deliver fresh experiences that push the boundaries of the Destiny universe. From new storylines and exotic weapons to challenging raids and multiplayer modes, there’s always something new to explore and conquer in each Season of Destiny 2.
In the latest Season of the Deep, Destiny 2 unveils an all-new activity called Salvage. As part of this activity, players will dive into the depths of dangerous locations, scavenging for valuable relics and artifacts. However, they must also face off against relentless enemies who seek to claim these treasures for themselves.
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Salvage Activity Guide
Salvage is reminiscent of the Sundial and Menagerie activities, requiring your fireteam to complete three random jobs before descending into the depths of Titan to confront a formidable boss. Elemental Surges and Threats add a dynamic twist to the activity, altering incoming and outgoing damage. With no Champions to face, feel free to bring any loadout that suits your playstyle.
Additionally, the Strand weapon proves particularly effective in dealing with the high enemy density and navigating the sprawling combat arenas. To kick off the Salvage activity, your fireteam must reach a job site. The jobs include Site Security, Site Reliability, Ordnance Disposal, and Engineering, each presenting unique objectives that require coordination and strategic execution.
Site Security tasks you with defending three salvage piles against waves of Hive enemies, while Site Reliability requires protecting a Hive ritual portal from continuous enemy assaults. Ordnance Disposal involves destroying ritual crystals and defeating Ritual Wizards, while Engineering revolves around repairing salvage cranes by escorting parts. Each job poses its own challenges, but with the right approach, victory is within reach.
Site Security
In the Site Security job of the Salvage activity, players must defend three salvage piles from waves of Hive enemies. The fireteam splits into pairs to strategically defend each section, with marked salvage piles on the H.U.D. indicating the points of interest.
The objective is to protect the defense points by eliminating the Hive forces, ensuring the shield icon surrounding each salvage pile’s marker remains intact. Coordination and efficient teamwork are crucial to successfully repel the enemy onslaught and complete the Site Security job.
Site Reliability
Site Reliability in the Salvage activity requires players to defend a Hive ritual portal from a constant stream of Hive enemies. Thrall and Cursed Thrall pose a significant threat as they prioritize reaching the portal.
The fireteam can position themselves near the portal and eliminate the approaching Hive. Staying alive and thwarting the relentless Hive forces are essential to maintaining the portal’s integrity. Guardians must remain vigilant, adapt to the enemy’s tactics, and eliminate threats to ensure the successful completion of the Site Reliability job.
Ordnance Disposal
The Ordnance Disposal job in Salvage presents a two-part task. Initially, players must defeat Taken Ogres to acquire a weapon pickup, which is essential for destroying ritual crystals scattered throughout the rig. Splitting the fireteam enables faster elimination of the Ogres to obtain the necessary number of weapons.
Once armed, Guardians can demolish the ritual crystals while fending off any remaining enemies. After destroying the crystals, Ritual Wizards spawn, requiring the fireteam’s concentrated firepower to eliminate them and conclude the Ordnance Disposal job.
Engineering
The Engineering job in the Salvage activity involves repairing salvage cranes by escorting parts. When a nearby device is declared inoperable, multiple crane fuses are marked on the H.U.D. Guardians must pick up a fuse and safely escort it to the designated destroyed object for repair.
Repeating this process several times enables the completion of the Engineering encounter. During this job, players holding a crane fuse can utilize a melee attack to propel themselves forward, while Strand users can leverage the Grapple grenade to navigate the rig while carrying a fuse swiftly.
Ordnance Disposal
In the second instance of the Ordnance Disposal job, players face a fairly short task. The Fallen begin spawning various explosive devices around the arena. Guardians must swiftly locate and deactivate the marked devices on the H.U.D. to prevent them from exploding.
Successfully disabling each explosive grants five additional seconds, while any device that detonates deducts ten seconds from the remaining time. Disabling approximately a dozen explosives within the given timeframe signifies the completion of the Ordnance Disposal job, contributing to the overall progress of the Salvage activity.
Locate The Disruption
Once you’ve completed the jobs, it’s time to locate the disruption. Drifter will lead you to investigate a deep signal underwater, taking you to an underground section of Titan. As you descend into the ocean’s depths, be mindful of your suit’s pressure meter, which slowly depletes over time. Replenish it by walking into floating oxygen bubbles and following the path to confront the final boss, Azshradat.
Defeat Azshradat
This two-part fight requires obtaining buffs from specific plates in the arena to damage the Runekeepers and break Azshradat’s immunity shield. Coordinate with your fireteam, utilize Rally Flags for ammo and Super replenishment, and unleash your might to emerge victorious. Defeating Azshradat grants access to a chest at the center of the arena, where you can claim your well-deserved loot.
Expect a weapon from Season of Deep’s selection of Taken-themed guns, and if you possess a Salvage Key, it will be consumed to provide an additional chance of obtaining a weapon or armor piece. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you dive into the Salvage activity of Destiny 2: Season of the Deep and reap the rewards that await brave Guardians like yourself.
Salvage Keys
Salvage Keys are consumable items that can be acquired from various sources such as the Season Pass, Deep Dive clears, rewards from vendors at the H.E.L.M., and occasionally from ritual activities like Vanguard Ops, Crucible, and Gambit matches.
Just like last Season’s Defiant Keys, there is a limit to the number of Salvage Keys you can carry at a time. When opening the end-of-mission chest, these keys are automatically used, providing additional seasonal rewards for Guardians.
It’s important to note that Salvage Keys are distinct from Deep Dive Keys and serve different purposes. While both types of keys can be obtained from ritual activities and the Season Pass, they are utilized for different activities within Destiny 2. Make sure to differentiate between the two keys and use them accordingly to maximize your rewards and progression throughout the Season.
Deep Engram Focusing
By completing Salvage missions in Season of the Deep, you will not only progress your reputation with the Sonar Station but also unlock valuable rewards. Each rank earned with the Sonar Station grants you a Deep Engram, a special seasonal Engram that can be decrypted into various weapons and armor pieces from the Season of the Deep.
These Deep Engrams encompass the unique Taken guns found in core seasonal content like Salvage and Deep Dive, as well as the reissued Reckoning guns specific to this Season’s new fishing activity. Aside from reputation gains, you can obtain Deep Engrams through other means as well.
The Season Pass and the Sonar Station’s reward track also provide opportunities to earn these valuable Engrams. Additionally, opening Salvage or Deep Dive chests will yield Deep Engrams, provided you have unlocked the appropriate vendor upgrade.
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In conclusion, Season of the Deep’s Salvage activity offers an engaging and dynamic experience for Guardians. Whether defending salvage piles, protecting a Hive ritual portal, disposing of ordnance, repairing salvage cranes, or deactivating explosives, each job presents unique challenges that require coordination and skill. By mastering these tasks and working together as a fireteam, players can progress through the activity and confront the final boss, Azshradat.
