Destiny 2 also offers a corresponding raid with every DLC release, this time it is called “Root of Nightmares” and is intended to challenge many guardians. To know when the raid in Lightfall takes place, what its theme is, and what to watch out for, we summarize all this information for you here in our overview.
– 8 strong weapons in Destiny 2 that will give you a chance in the new Day-One raid of Lightfall
March 9: The new raid will take place on the Pyramid ship that the Traveler shot with its light beam. This can be recognized in the new Bungie trailer announcing the World-First run.
Additionally, we have provided the emblems that can be earned in the raid for Worlds First and afterwards.
When does the new raid of Lightfall start? Mark your calendars for Friday, March 10, at 6 PM.
- On March 10 at 6:00 PM, the raid “Root of Nightmares” will start for all players, but first in Contest Mode.
- The Contest Mode will run until Sunday, March 12 at 6:00 PM.
- You have 48 hours to master this difficult challenge in Contest Mode and either achieve solo victory or earn the Prestige raid emblem.
- The Contest Mode of the raid “Root of Nightmares” will have a power cap of 1780 for all encounters, Bungie announced on March 3.
- After the Contest Mode expires, all guardians can normally enter the raid and experience the new content without the extra challenges of the Contest Mode.
We will now show you in the following section what you should know about the Contest Mode and where the venue could be located.
Raid in Lightfall – Everything about Day-One and the Venue
Will there be a Day-One run? Yes, there will also be a Day-One run for the raid “Root of Nightmares”, and it will be held in the form of Contest Mode.
Bosses also become real sponge-like beings that can absorb massive damage. Basically, it is a nightmarish version of the affected raid, where guardians will struggle for hours.
After the Contest Mode, players who successfully survive and complete the raid first will be rewarded with a prestigious championship belt and an emblem.
All others who were slower but still complete the raid within the Contest Mode timeframe will receive an exclusive raid emblem that can likewise only be earned within the first 48 hours.
What should I watch out for? So far, it is still unclear which weapons, exotics, and equipment you should bring. However, there are already some leaks:
Furthermore, the patch notes have clarified what you should keep an eye on:
- Legendary linear fusion rifles will be weakened in terms of damage
- Grenade launchers will be buffed and receive more damage
- Machine guns will also receive a buff to their damage
- The strand aspects have been fully unlocked and can also be used
Nevertheless, in every Day-One raid, the rule is: Take everything that could be useful, because you never know when you might need these items. The altered conditions regarding armor build may necessitate changes in the week leading up to the raid that should be planned for.
For weapon selection in the new raid, we recommend these options:
Where will the raid take place? The new raid will take place on the Pyramid ship attacked by the light, where the Witness resided before crossing through its portal.
In the Destiny community, there is already speculation about whether it involves Dark Dreams and the revival of the old “Galaxy Pools”. Whether there will be a giant tormentor in the raid has also been discussed. However, all of this is currently just theory. Bungie itself describes the situation around the new raid with the following words:
A terrifying being from an unknown time and place has made itself known. We must now confront the ancient threat growing at the gates of our home.
via bungie.net
But despite all the speculation: Which being stands as an opponent is still unknown. It could also be Nezarek. The fact is, however, no matter how you spin it, there are many interpretation possibilities in this topic for guardians to exchange. But that makes it even more exciting for all players who will be the first to explore the raid on March 10.
What do you think? Where will the new raid take place? Is it a time raid? Feel free to leave your theory in a comment!
