Follow this Destiny walkthrough for The Shrine of Oryx mission. Learn how to defeat Exiled Baron Frigoris, an Ogre, and Sardok, the Eye of Oryx, to progress.
Walkthrough
- 1Head down towards the Gatehouse in the Hellmouth, engaging Acolytes and three Cleaver Knights. Backpedal and use close-range weapons for headshots.
- 2As you reach the Gatehouse, let the Fallen and Hive fight, then eliminate all remaining enemies, including a Hive Wizard and Fallen Servitor. Use a Heavy Weapon or Sniper Rifle for these.
- 3Proceed to face Exiled Baron Frigoris. Be aware of Stealth Vandals attempting to sneak up on you while engaging Dregs and Acolytes. Use Heavy rounds to defeat the Baron.
- 4Maintain a safe distance from the Baron until other Fallen are cleared, paying special attention to Stealth Vandals.
- 5Enter the Hall of Wisdom, a Darkness Zone leading to the Circle of Bones. Use cover to pick off Fallen and Hive enemies.
- 6Clear out Acolytes, a Knight, and a Wizard blocking the path to the shrine.
- 7An Ogre and some Acolytes will emerge. Use a Super Ability and Heavy Weapon to defeat the Ogre.
- 8Move forward to face waves of Thrall and a Knight just before the shrine.
- 9Deploy your Ghost at the Shrine of Oryx to awaken Sardok, the Eye of Oryx Knight.
- 10Engage Sardok, an Ultra Knight. Use Super Abilities and Heavy Weapons for quick damage.
- 11At 70% and 35% health, Sardok will call for backup: a Wizard and some Knights. Prioritize defeating the Wizard to avoid its slowing darkness.
- 12After defeating Sardok, return to the Tower to choose a new Primary Weapon.
Tips
- Backpedal from Cleaver Knights and use powerful close-range weapons to headshot them.
- Use a Heavy Weapon or a Sniper Rifle to deal with the Hive Wizard and Fallen Servitor in the Gatehouse.
- Keep a safe distance from Exiled Baron Frigoris until other Fallen enemies, especially Stealth Vandals, are dealt with.
- Use cover in the Hall of Wisdom to quietly pick off enemies.
- Ogres shoot powerful purple lasers; be very careful.
- You can snipe Acolytes as you approach the shrine.
- Defeat the Wizard backup Sardok calls for to avoid its slowing darkness.
- Use Super Abilities and Heavy Weapons to deal quick damage to tough enemies like the Ogre and Sardok.
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