The Drowning Labyrinth: A Deep Dive into Destiny 2’s Lore
The Drowning Labyrinth quest in Destiny 2 is a intricate journey that delves deep into the lore surrounding the Sundered Doctrine, one of the most significant dungeons in the game’s narrative. Completing the quest opens up new areas within Rhulk’s Pyramid and culminates in the final secret: a massive door behind Kerrev, the Erased. Each week, the game introduces three sets of worm collectibles scattered throughout the Sundered Doctrine dungeon, which are crucial for progressing the quest. Each step of the quest involves defeating Kerrev, the Erased, the dungeon’s final boss, and receiving additional intel. The quest combines elements from other dungeon quests, such as Warlord’s Ruin and Vesper’s Host, requiring players to find hidden collectibles to advance.
Initiating the Quest: Becoming a First-Tier Initiate
To begin the Drowning Labyrinth quest, you must return to the Hidden base camp at the start of the Sundered Doctrine dungeon and pick up the Hidden report from the stand to the right. Interact with the dial wheel at the end of the room and input the code "Savathûn Enter Pyramid." This initiates the quest and grants you the First-Tier Initiate buff, tasking you with finding three Laboratory Worms. These worms can be found in specific locations: the first by the bridge, the second between the first and second encounters, and the third after the second encounter. Each location is marked with a symbol: Witness, Give, and Darkness, respectively.
Discovering the Hive Secrets: Advancing to Second-Tier Initiate
After completing the first set of worms, return to the Hidden base camp and pick up another Hidden research to gain the Second-Tier Initiate buff. This time, you need to find three more Laboratory Worms. The first worm is in the room where you drop down before the first encounter, marked with the Hive symbol. The second worm is in the area with spiky ball traps, marked with the Grief symbol. The third worm is in the room with the giant Worm symbol. Once you find all three worms, you must input the code "Hive, Grief, Worm" to proceed. This opens a new secret spot, where you must destroy a wall by bringing a glowing worm to a specific location. This reveals the second Pyramid Data.
Final Worms and the Control Center
The final set of worms follows the same pattern, but their locations are slightly different. The first worm is before the first encounter, marked with the Guardian symbol. The second worm is before the second encounter, marked with the Knowledge symbol, and the third worm is before the third encounter, marked with the Fleet symbol. Once you find all three worms, input the final code "Guardian, Knowledge, Fleet" to unlock the Pyramid’s control center. This involves solving a light puzzle in a large room with Shriekers and mirrors. Shine the light into the panel to unlock the control room and receive the final set of symbols: "Hive, Grief, Darkness," "Fleet, Knowledge, Witness," and "Worm, Give, Guardian."
Unlocking Rhulk’s Vault
After completing the final puzzle, the wall behind Kerrev’s machine will open, leading you to Rhulk’s vault. Inside, you will receive the dungeon’s class item and another Pyramid data. If you have the Sundered Doctrine Exotic weapon, you will also unlock the catalyst for the Finality’s Auger linear fusion rifle. From a lore perspective, Rhulk’s vault contains a tool from the Taken King himself: the chisel Oryx used to carve the Tablets of Ruin, which give him the power to Take. This artifact is a prized possession due to its prestige, and Ikora reveals that the Disciple carved a connection between the chisel and his ship to keep any foes from accessing the vault.
The Rewards and Lore Significance
The Drowning Labyrinth quest not only provides substantial rewards, such as the class item and Pyramid data, but also deepens the lore of Destiny 2. The artifacts and information you gather throughout the quest offer insights into the history of the Hive and the Taken King, enriching the game’s narrative. Completing the quest also grants the Laboratory Inspector triumph, which increases the drop rate for Finality’s Auger. Overall, the Drowning Labyrinth is a vital part of the Sundered Doctrine dungeon, offering both significant gameplay challenges and rich lore rewards.
Is the Drowning Labyrinth Time-Gated?
Initially, the Drowning Labyrinth quest was time-gated, with each set of worms becoming available at specific times. However, as of Feb. 18, the last door became available, allowing players to complete the dungeon’s secrets at their leisure. This change makes it possible for new players to experience the full depth of the quest without the need to wait for weekly resets. The quest remains a rewarding and engaging part of Destiny 2, offering a blend of challenging puzzles, hidden collectibles, and compelling lore.
