Story quest

Legacy: Shadowkeep

Quest steps (from game data)

1. Investigate the strange Hive behavior near the Scarlet Keep.
   • "In Search of Answers" completed
2. A Nightmare of Omnigul has stormed through the lunar encampment. Return to Sanctuary to speak with Eris Morn.
   • Eris Morn visited in Sanctuary
3. Eris believes the Essence dropped by the Nightmare of Crota is a key to entering the Pyramid and learning the truth behind its presence on the Moon. Cleanse the Essence of Despair to allow Eris to learn its secrets. Complete the quest "Essence of Despair."
   • "Essence of Despair" completed
4. The Essence of Despair is cleansed. Its true purpose may now be uncovered. Return to Eris Morn with the Cleansed Essence.
   • Eris Morn visited in Sanctuary
5. Eris used a Hive talisman of her own to create the first piece of protective armor. To pass beyond the Pyramid's warding and discover what lies within, you'll need to wear a full set of Dreambane armor. Take the first step and hunt the Nightmare of Omnigul.
   • Nightmare of Omnigul defeated
6. Speak with Eris Morn to learn what she believes lies within the Scarlet Keep.
   • Eris Morn visited in Sanctuary
7. Investigate the Scarlet Keep to locate more Hive curios and discover a connection between the Hive and the Pyramid. Launch the strike "The Scarlet Keep" from the Moon on the Director.
   • Strike "The Scarlet Keep" completed
8. Cleanse the Essence of Anguish dropped by Omnigul. It can be viewed in the Quests tab of the Director.
   • "Essence of Anguish" completed
9. Hashladûn's death has yielded information of great value: the existence of the Hive Cryptoglyph and where to find it. Return to Eris Morn with news of the Hive Cryptoglyph uncovered during the strike "The Scarlet Keep."
   • Eris Morn visited in Sanctuary
10. Somewhere in the horrific depths of the Hellmouth lies the Hive Cryptoglyph. With it, Eris Morn can craft further Dreambane armor for your quest to find a way inside the Pyramid. The Cryptoglyph is yours to take from the Hive… if you can.
    • "In the Deep" completed
11. Taking the Cryptoglyph from the Catacombs has interrupted the dark rituals planned by the Hidden Swarm… for now. With the Cryptoglyph and Eris's magic, you should be able to craft further Dreambane armor. Return to Eris Morn with the Cryptoglyph.
    • Eris Morn visited in Sanctuary
12. Use the Cryptoglyph to empower the Lectern of Enchantment near Eris Morn.
    • Lectern of Enchantment empowered
13. Ikora has arrived on the Moon to see the Pyramid for herself and deliver a message. Take the portal near Eris to meet Ikora in the Enduring Abyss on the Moon.
    • Ikora visited on the Moon
14. Defeat the three remaining Nightmare bosses to collect their Essences: the Essence of Fear, the Essence of Isolation, and the Essence of Pride. Each piece of Dreambane armor crafted is another step closer to entering the Pyramid and searching within for anything that can help stave off the impending threat Ikora has warned us about.
    • Dreambane armor pieces created (0/3)
15. You now have a full set of Dreambane armor. Return to Eris Morn for final preparations before entering the Pyramid.
    • Eris Morn visited in Sanctuary
16. What secrets lie within the Pyramid? It sits in silence, waiting for you. Head to the Enduring Abyss, past the Pyramid's warding, and find a way inside.
    • "Beyond" completed
17. Return to Eris Morn with the Unknown Artifact.
    • Eris Morn visited in Sanctuary
18. Share your findings from the Moon with the Vanguard leaders in the Tower.
    • Speak with Zavala
19. Share your findings from the Moon with the Vanguard leaders in the Tower.
    • Speak with Ikora

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Category: Quests · Last edited 2026-10-01 23:22:44 UTC