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Destiny: The Taken King

Part 33

Learn how to defeat Atheon in Destiny: The Taken King and discover all Crucible Bounties, including rewards like Crucible Reputation and Experience.

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Learn how to defeat Atheon in Destiny: The Taken King and discover all Crucible Bounties, including rewards like Crucible Reputation and Experience.

  1. Three players must be designated to hide near the door, ready to be teleported.
  2. The remaining players must defend the Confluxes and Sync Plate outside.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Atheon teleports three players to either the past (desert) or future (jungle).
  2. 2
    The teleported group must immediately pick up the Relic.
  3. 3
    Past: Two players shoot Hobgoblins to expose their Solar Shields, then the Relic wielder uses a leaping smash. Destroy Oracles that spawn in a fixed order. Cleanse the Mark of the Void periodically with the Relic.
  4. 4
    Future: Two players shoot the Praetorian with Void damage to break its shield, then the Relic wielder defeats it. Destroy Oracles that spawn in a fixed order. Cleanse the Mark of the Void periodically with the Relic.
  5. 5
    The outside group must defeat exploding Supplicant Harpies, ideally by standing on Sync Plate columns to allow the portal to spawn.
  6. 6
    Once all Oracles are destroyed, Time's Vengeance triggers, and the teleported group returns to the present.
  7. 7
    Upon returning, turn right if from the future, left if from the past, and group on the floating platform between portals.
  8. 8
    The Relic wielder uses their shield effect (hold L1/Left Trigger/Grenade) while the group stands behind them to damage Atheon without taking damage, thanks to the recharging Time's Vengeance buff.
  9. 9
    Split back to positions around the 3-4 second mark and repeat the cycle.
  10. 10
    It takes approximately 4-5 cycles to defeat Atheon.
  11. 11
    Consider dropping a Ward of Dawn before teleporting to avoid damage.
Tips
  • The Relic's Super Ability can quickly defeat the Gatekeeper in the future.
  • Players defending outside must prevent sacrifices to the Conflux or control of the Sync Plate.
  • Baiting Supplicants and Double Jumping is risky; standing on Sync Plate columns is safer.
  • The Relic wielder should call out when everyone is through the portal.
  • Stand directly behind the Relic wielder to avoid splash damage from Atheon.

Crucible Bounties:

All For One

  • Complete 5 Skirmish Matches.

Ash and Dust

  • Defeat 15 Guardians with a Rocket Launcher.
  • Reward: Crucible Reputation +50, Experience +2500

Back Scratcher

  • Earn 50 Assists in the Crucible.
  • Reward: Crucible Reputation +50, Experience +2500

Broken Scholar

  • Defeat 25 Warlocks in the Crucible.
  • Rewards: Crucible Reputation +75, Experience +3750

Death or Glory

  • Complete 5 Clash Matches.
  • Reward: Crucible Reputation +100, Experience +5000

Dominion

  • Complete 5 Control Matches.
  • Reward: Crucible Reputation +100, Experience +5000

Electrocutioner

  • Earn 10 Fusion Rifle Sprees in the Crucible.
  • Reward: Crucible Reputation +100, Experience +5000

First Blood

  • Earn 3 First Blood medals.
  • Reward: Crucible Reputation +100, Experience +500

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