This weekend, a new paid dungeon was released in Destiny 2 and players agree: “The Ruin of the Warlord” is probably one of the best dungeons Bungie has ever created. MeinMMO explains why this dungeon is worth its price.
This blew the players away: Bungie opened the gates to the new dungeon “The Ruin of the Warlord” in the European Dead Zone on Friday at 6:00 PM. There, the Guardians were greeted with a cold snowy landscape in the mountains and a dangerous, decaying castle fortress full of scorn and the Taken who have set themselves up as the new castle lords.
The path to the peak of the mountain winds through ancient ruins and includes three boss fights, several secrets with great replay value, and a locked surprise.
- Boss No. 1 is “Rathil, the first broken knight of Fokrul”
- Boss No. 2 is “Origin of the Wailing Grief”
- The final boss is called “Hefnd’s Revenge, Chimera of Decay”
The Chimera leads players through a battle across three levels and with a bit of luck, you will be rewarded with the exotic pistol called “Buried Bloodline”. Additionally, you can earn a new type of material in the form of a legendary rocket pistol.
However, despite the praise for the gameplay and design of the dungeon, there is also criticism.
What the community says about the new dungeon
What is praised: After the players explored the dungeon for the first time, community manager Cozmo wanted to know from them how they feel about it. And here, not only was the response great, but the opinions were full of praise.
The player Demonjoe even praised the dungeon as “one of the best dungeons [Bungie] has ever made” and he is far from alone in this opinion.
- Loïc Ralet finds: “Love the encounters. Love the medieval feeling. The landscapes are breathtaking, the work on ambient light, snow, clouds, and particle effects is crazy good.”
- BigDaddyTeej is equally excited: “Atmosphere: 100, Music: 100, Mechanics: 100. It’s like a DnD dungeon with nods to Souls and Skyrim. It’s really something special. I’ve been through it twice now and I’m looking forward to more runs! […]”
- Sam writes: “I definitely like this one more than [the dungeon ‘Depths of the Echo’]. I liked ‘Depths of the Echo’ too, but I think the new dungeon has a much better pace. The fights don’t feel endless or like a chore, even though the bosses have about the same health as the echoes. The mechanics feel good, and the art and environment are, as always, top-notch.”
Even the challenging puzzles are praised. In particular, the hilarious prison break, where even experienced Guardians and content creators in Destiny 2 were trapped for half an hour on their first attempt until everyone understood what was happening and how the mechanics worked. Desperate Titans were even said to have tried to escape with thundercrash.
However, all these experiences and impressions were not everything that players provided as feedback to Bungie.
What is criticized: Despite the praise for the gameplay and design, there is also criticism. The loot in the dungeon is perceived as somewhat meager, apart from the striking rocket pistol “Buried Bloodline”.
Some players found the armors and loot not appealing or special enough – even if they fit thematically. Therefore, after receiving the exotic pistol early, they had no desire to run through the dungeon again to earn everything. In the dungeon Pillar of the Guardian
it was exactly the opposite.
Furthermore, even though “The Ruin of the Warlord” impresses with great content now, for some, it does not change the fact that Destiny 2 is still not performing well in other areas. The dungeon alone cannot make up for the delay of the upcoming DLC by several months, no matter how good the activities in it are.
A first step in the right direction: Currently, Guardians are watching Bungie’s actions and releases closely, as the developer needs to regain their trust.
The Season 23 is also looked at critically, as it has recycled parts of the Dreaming City. However, Bungie has stressed that it is currently Week 1 of the “Season of Wishes” and that we should wait and see.
Despite mixed opinions, the overall response to the dungeon “The Ruin of the Warlord” is positive, and many players hope that Bungie will build on such experiences in the future.
Have you explored the dungeon “The Ruin of the Warlord” yet? What is your conclusion and what challenges and special moments have you experienced? Feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments and let us know if the dungeon fascinated you and if you will revisit it.
Here you can find all information about the dungeons in Destiny 2 including guides and secrets: Destiny 2: All playable dungeons 2023 in overview – How to master them
