Written by Ivo Teel — October 26, 2023 at 05:20
The iconic Crota's End makes a triumphant comeback in Destiny 2's Season of the Witch. This reprised version of the classic Destiny raid brings refreshed mechanics and even more powerful enemies that promise to challenge Guardians to the fullest.
Crota's End offers four engaging encounters, culminating in an epic showdown with the Son of Oryx as the ultimate boss. The rewards are as enticing as the challenges: six Legendary weapons, the fantastic Necrochasm Exotic Auto rifle, and stunning armor sets tailored for each class.
In this guide, we'll provide essential loadout recommendations and share some tips to ensure a smoother run through the raid. And for an even more elevated experience, consider getting a Crota raid carry from WowVendor. Teaming up with seasoned professionals will guarantee a comfortable and efficient raid run, complete with terrific rewards and expert guidance.
It's time to gear up, rally your fireteam, and let the adventure unfold!
Loadout Suggestions
For this raid, you should prioritize a loadout geared for solid and quick DPS. Equip shotguns and swords for maximum impact, and consider at least one Divinity and Tractor Cannon per team. Weapons such as Gjallarhorn, Thunderlord, and Wish-Ender will also prove invaluable in different encounters.
While the Lament is a popular choice among swords, we recommend opting for the Falling Guillotine if you have a solid roll for it. This sword is more consistent and offers bigger damage output, also leaving your Exotic slot open for other options.
Clear weapons like Osteo Striga or Riskrunner will also prove useful throughout the run. Having Unstoppable weapons and mods will help you handle Champions effectively.
For team support, ensure at least one Warlock is equipped with a Well of Radiance.
Crota's End Raid Tips
Get the Whole Team Enlightened Before Bridge Crossing
The best way to deal with the Bridge Encounter is to make sure everyone is Enlightened before you start crossing the bridge.
It's not that hard to do — just cover the Totems and build the bridge, keeping that buff rotation going. Once all your teammates are charged up, the Chalice holder and the sword-bearer can go across together. With everyone Enlightened, there's no need to worry about passing the Chalice back and forth. Just deposit the Chalice and provide assistance to the player dealing with the Gatekeeper. As the third player joins you on the other side, all you have to do is repeat the plate mechanic to help the remaining team members get their swords and cross the bridge safely.
Avoid Eager Edge If Struggling
If you're having trouble with Eager Edge swords, switch to simple jump swings or Strand Grapple movements. This might not give you a speedy run, but will definitely prevent falling into holes and sword-swiping into teammates.
Use Riskrunner in the Abyss
In the Abyss Encounter, boost your damage resistance with Riskrunner. Since Thralls will be hitting you with Arc energy, this SMG will not only get your Arc resistance pumped up but also buff your attacks, providing a much-needed strategic advantage.
Try Divinity and Cenotaph Mask for Infinite Ammo
Dominate the Ir Yut encounter by having one player with Divinity and Cenotaph Mask spawn tons of heavy ammo. Then you can unleash Thunderlord to melt the boss, easily slicing off half of her health in one phase.
Scout with Radar or Wish-Ender
While scouting for Wizards in the Ir Yut fight, use Wish-Ender to find out where they are and call out their locations to your team. You can also keep an eye on your radar for vehicle markers. Shriekers, being classified as vehicles, are marked as red circles, so if you spot a circle coming your way, it will definitely not be a Wizard.
Move Around and Take Cover
Do not just sit in the middle out in the open, making yourself an easy target for Crota and everyone else in the final fight. Instead, move around the arena and take cover underneath the bridge. Boomers will hardly hit you there and you will have much better chances at avoiding Crota's devastating blasts. Head to the middle only when necessary: when getting a sword, for example, or switching the Chalice.
Start Shield Breaking with Tractor Cannon
To max out your damage in the final encounter, you can send in a Tractor Cannon player first, preferably veering off to the side for a sneaky shot on Crota. This move creates an opening for sword-bearers, amping up the damage Crota takes and turning those swords into absolute shield-shredding beasts. There's no need for a Stronghold Titan bait, and you'll do just fine with only two swords instead of three.
That's a wrap for today's guide! We hope these tips and recommendations will be of use on your raiding adventures. Stay tuned for more Destiny 2 content. Happy gaming, Guardian
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