Unraveling the Witch Queen: One Campaign or Three? A Destiny 2 Guide
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No, you do not need to complete The Witch Queen campaign on all three of your Destiny 2 characters to access all of its content. While certain benefits are character-based, the core campaign completion and associated unlocks apply account-wide.
Why the Confusion?
The root of this question comes from past Destiny 2 expansions and the way their campaign progress impacted character progression. In the past, some subclass unlocks or specific quest steps did require repeating the campaign on each character. Thankfully, Bungie has evolved its approach, streamlining the experience while still respecting player choice and time. Let’s dive into the details of The Witch Queen and what it means for your Guardians.
The Witch Queen Campaign: What’s Account-Wide?
The most significant benefits of completing The Witch Queen campaign are tied to your entire account. These include:
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Story Progression: Once you’ve completed the campaign on one character, the narrative is considered complete for your account. You understand the lore, witnessed the events, and unlocked the major story beats.
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Weapon Crafting: Unlocking weapon crafting at The Enclave is a crucial part of The Witch Queen. This system, allowing you to shape and enhance weapons to your precise specifications, unlocks for your entire account after the initial questline completion. You don’t need to repeat the introductory crafting missions on your other characters.
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Throne World Access: The Throne World destination, Savathûn’s unique realm, is unlocked account-wide. All your characters can freely explore the Throne World, participate in its activities, and earn rewards once the campaign is completed.
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Void 3.0 Subclass Aspects & Fragments: While subclass fragments often require individual character progression, the initial unlocking of the Void 3.0 aspects is tied to campaign completion. You don’t need to replay the campaign to use the Void 3.0 subclass on all your characters.
What’s Character-Specific?
While the core campaign completion offers broad account-wide benefits, some elements remain character-specific:
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Campaign Rewards: Completing missions on each character will grant you additional rewards like gear and enhancement materials. This is particularly relevant if you want to gear up your alts quickly.
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Specific Quests & Bounties: Certain quests and bounties tied to the Throne World or related activities may need to be completed on each character to gain reputation, rewards, or unlock specific items.
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Subclass Fragment Acquisition: While Void 3.0 is available to all your characters once unlocked, earning subclass fragments involves completing challenges and quests that are specific to each Guardian.
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Power Level Progression: Each character’s power level needs to be raised independently. Campaign completion on one character won’t magically boost the power level of your alts. However, you can transfer weapons from your main character to help speed up the process.
Legendary Difficulty: One and Done?
Completing The Witch Queen campaign on Legendary difficulty is a rewarding challenge. The increased difficulty offers double loot and a sense of accomplishment. Crucially, the unique reward of a full set of high-level gear is granted upon initial completion.
You do not need to complete the Legendary campaign on all three characters to receive this reward. Completing it once on any character unlocks this benefit for your entire account. Therefore, most players focus on tackling the Legendary campaign with their main Guardian and then transitioning to a more relaxed experience with their alts.
Should You Replay the Campaign?
While not required, replaying The Witch Queen campaign on your other characters can still be beneficial:
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Story Immersion: If you genuinely enjoyed the narrative and want to experience it again from a different perspective (with a different class), replaying the campaign can be a fun way to revisit the story.
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Additional Rewards: Each completion rewards you with gear and resources that can help level up your alts.
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Practice and Skill Development: Playing through the campaign again can refine your skills and strategies, particularly on Legendary difficulty.
Ultimately, the decision to replay the campaign on multiple characters comes down to personal preference and your goals within Destiny 2. If you’re primarily focused on maximizing efficiency, completing it once on your main character is sufficient to unlock the major benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about The Witch Queen Campaign:
1. Can I skip The Witch Queen campaign on my alts after completing it once?
There is no direct “skip” option like there is for Lightfall. However, since the core benefits are account-wide, you can simply jump into other activities with your alts after completing the campaign once on any character.
2. Do I need to redo the introductory weapon crafting quest on each character?
No, weapon crafting at The Enclave unlocks account-wide. Once you complete the initial questline, all your characters can access and utilize the weapon crafting system.
3. Does completing the Legendary campaign on one character unlock the higher power level gear for all my characters?
Yes, completing The Witch Queen campaign on Legendary difficulty once grants the high-level gear set that applies account-wide. You will need to pick it up on each character from Ikora.
4. Do I have to do all the Throne World quests on each character?
Not necessarily. While some Throne World quests and bounties are character-specific for reputation and rewards, the core quests that unlock new areas or activities are usually account-wide.
5. If I buy The Witch Queen DLC on one platform, do I have to buy it again on another platform to play the campaign?
Yes, Destiny 2 DLC purchases are platform-specific. If you want to access The Witch Queen campaign on multiple platforms (e.g., PlayStation and PC), you’ll need to purchase the DLC on each platform.
6. Is it possible to play The Witch Queen campaign solo?
Yes, The Witch Queen campaign can be played solo on any difficulty, including Legendary.
7. What’s the recommended power level for tackling The Witch Queen campaign on Legendary difficulty?
It is recommended to be at or near the power level cap for Legendary difficulty, however, it is doable at lower levels.
8. Can I replay campaign missions after completing them?
Yes, you can replay campaign missions through the Destinations tab.
9. How long does it take to complete The Witch Queen campaign on Normal versus Legendary?
On Normal difficulty, it takes approximately 12 hours. On Legendary, expect to spend 10-12 hours, depending on your skill and experience.
10. What are the best rewards for completing The Witch Queen campaign on Legendary?
The best rewards include a full set of 1520 Power level gear, access to exclusive emblems, and bragging rights.
11. Does The Witch Queen campaign content get vaulted like previous expansions?
No, The Witch Queen campaign and its associated content are not currently planned to be vaulted.
12. Can I play The Witch Queen campaign if I only own the Lightfall expansion?
No, you need to own The Witch Queen expansion to access its campaign and associated content.
13. Where do I start The Witch Queen campaign?
You can start The Witch Queen campaign by selecting it from the Destinations tab.
14. Are there any specific subclasses or weapons that are particularly effective for the Legendary campaign?
Void subclasses are powerful for Legendary difficulty, as are weapons with good ad-clearing capabilities and high single-target damage.
15. Is there any educational value in playing Destiny 2 and campaigns like The Witch Queen?
Absolutely! Destiny 2 promotes teamwork, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and resource management. Games like Destiny 2, with its rich narratives and engaging gameplay, can be powerful learning tools. You can find more information on the educational benefits of gaming at the GamesLearningSociety.org website.