Destiny: Rise of Iron – Guides and Tips in the Overview of “The Iron Lords’ Awakening”

In Destiny “Rise of Iron” there are numerous secrets, tricks, and interesting information. We summarize these in our extensive guide collection for year 3, for PS4 and Xbox One – in English!

Since the launch of “The Dawning of the Iron Lords” – and basically for weeks in advance – events in Destiny have been happening at a rapid pace. Here a riddle appeared, there a new weapon was discovered, suddenly mites buzzed around the heads of the Guardians – those who didn’t stay on top of things daily missed a lot. And even in the future, there is no end in sight to the flood of information.

Therefore, we now summarize all important guides, instructions, tips, and information so that the experienced Guardians among you have everything in an overview and beginners can find their way more easily.

Since “Rise of Iron” builds on “The Taken King”, it is also advisable to check out our guide collection for “King of the Taken”.

If you still have no idea what this Destiny actually is, that the cool kids on the street are talking about, we have here a few insights for beginners and returning players summarized.

Note: The following guide overview will be updated gradually.

Everything you need to know about the new PvE activities

For many Guardians, the PvE area is the highlight in Bungie’s MMO shooter. Here you can face the darkness together with your friends and shoot down nasty enemies. With “The Dawning of the Iron Lords”, fresh PvE content has been added.

Raid guide and the biggest secrets in “Wrath of the Machine”

“Wrath of the Machine” is the fourth raid in the game. In it, you confront the true origin of the SIVA outbreak.

• Here’s how Vosik works in challenge mode!
• Here’s how Aksis works in challenge mode!
• Here is our detailed raid guide to “Wrath of the Machine”.
• These items can be obtained in the raid.
• You can find the locations of all hidden Exotic chests here.
• The monitor puzzle and the complete path to “Outbreak Prime” can be found in this guide.
• In “Wrath of the Machine”, there are some inactive SIVA clusters to find.

What is offered in the Archon Forge?

The Archon Forge is the new PvE arena located in the Plaguelands. You need SIVA offerings to start the battles within.

• What is the “Archon Forge” in “Rise of Iron”?
• Here’s how to efficiently get SIVA offerings.

Info on the Strikes

Since RoI, there is a new strike called “The Fateful Eye” and two revamped strikes: Sepiks Prime has become Sepiks Perfected and Phogoth has become the Taken Monstrosity.

• Here we introduce “The Fateful Eye”.
• In this article, you can find “Sepiks Perfected”.
• The Dawning brought three new revamped strikes.
• In this overview, we present the strike-specific loot. Which items are available in which strikes?
• These weapons are only available in strikes and this is what they can do.
• All info on the skeleton keys and strike treasures can be read here.
• Info on strike scoring and medals can be found here.

The new PvP content on PS4 and Xbox One

The biggest novelty in the Crucible, the PvP area of Destiny, is the private matches. Now you can create your own PvP games and compete against each other. Since “Rise of Iron”, there is even more.

• All info about the private matches in Destiny can be found here.
• What does the new mode Domination offer?
• Four fresh PvP maps have been added which we present here.
• On the PvP maps, there are dead ghosts. Here are all the locations.
• The Trials of Osiris experienced few changes with RoI.
• Here you can see the “Year 3” Trials gear.
• Everything you need to know about the Iron Banner event since “The Dawning of the Iron Lords” can be found in this article.
• Here we present the best legendary primary weapons in PvP.

Info, locations, and reviews of new exotics and weapons in “Rise of Iron”

You can find the new exotic armor pieces in RoI; information, locations, and reviews for weapons follow:

New Exotics

• Here is the new Exotic sword “Howl of the Wolf”.
• Here we introduce the Unforgiven, the Trespasser.
• Here’s how you can get the Thorn from Year 3.
• Location and quest for the Khvostov 7G-0X.
• Here’s how to get the Gjallarhorn from Year 3.
• The exotic raid pulse rifle “Outbreak Prime” can be found here.
• Here you can see all weapon ornaments in RoI.
• We present the exotic Hunter gloves Shinobu’s Vow in detail.

Legendary Weapons

• You can find strong legendary weapons from the faction vendors in this article.
• We list the legendary raid weapons in this post.
• The best primary weapons for PvP are here.
• Strong legendary hand cannon is presented here.

Increase Light Level, farm items, artifacts, and other tips and tricks

How do you quickly increase your light level? Where do you have to search for specific items? And what is up with the “Iron Lord” artifacts? We will answer all remaining questions in this section.

• This is the new maximum light level in RoI.
• Here’s how you reach light level 400.
• Here’s how to efficiently increase your light level to 385.
• Information about the light level of the loot from some activities.
• Here’s how to farm splice keys.
• These are skeleton keys.
• Here’s how to obtain SIVA offerings for the Archon Forge.
• You can find all inactive SIVA clusters here.
• All functions and effects of the “Iron Lord” artifacts.
• Here’s how to obtain artifacts up to light level 385.
• Information about the Isenfyre token.
• Information about the ornaments.
• Here’s how to play the Iron song on the bells in the Iron Temple.
• Here’s how to get all the way up to Felwinter Peak.
• Everything the vendors have since “Rise of Iron”.
• The innovations at Xur on PS4 and Xbox One.
• Here you will find information about the Devil’s Splicers, the new enemies in RoI.
• Over 50 new perks came with RoI.
• You can find all info about “The Dawning” here.

Practical companion apps:

• This is what the “Destiny Item Manager” can do.
• This is what the app “Ishtar Commander” can do.

Good luck out there, Guardians.