Do the Dreaming City Cats Respawn? A Comprehensive Guide
The short, definitive answer is: No, the Dreaming City cats do not respawn. Once you offer a Small Gift to a cat statue, it will disappear, and you cannot interact with it again on the same account. These adorable, enigmatic feline statues are a one-time collectible tied to an account-wide achievement, making them a unique and sought-after feature within Destiny 2’s Dreaming City. Let’s delve deeper into this topic, exploring what these cats are, where to find them, and the rewards they offer.
What are the Dreaming City Cats?
The Dreaming City cats are small, interactable statues scattered throughout the Dreaming City. These aren’t just decorative elements; they are integral to unlocking a hidden triumph and earning a unique emblem. Each cat statue requires a Small Gift, a consumable item that smells faintly of mint. When you give a cat a Small Gift, it will vanish, granting you a piece of Dreaming City gear before disappearing permanently.
Unlike other collectibles in Destiny 2 that may respawn daily or weekly, the cats are an account-wide, one-time interaction. This means that once you’ve found and interacted with a cat on any of your characters, it is gone from all of your characters.
How Many Cats Are There?
There are a total of nine cat statues to discover and interact with in the Dreaming City. They are distributed across the various zones of the city as follows:
- Divalian Mists: 3 cats
- Rheasilvia: 4 cats
- The Strand: 2 cats
Locating all nine cats and offering them a Small Gift will reward you with the “Remember Your Manners” hidden triumph and the “Ennead” Emblem.
Why Do They Not Respawn?
The decision to make the Dreaming City cats non-respawning is a design choice by Bungie. This adds a layer of permanence and reward to exploration. Once a player puts in the effort to seek them out, the reward is a unique emblem to show for the effort. Unlike repeatable activities, this makes them more of a memorable experience for the player. This design encourages players to explore every nook and cranny of the Dreaming City.
Detailed Locations of the Cats
Although specific locations can be found with a quick online search, here’s a general idea of where to find them:
Divalian Mists Cats
- Cat 1: Spine of Keres: Stay left when entering the Spine of Keres and look behind the Oracle temple. You will pass through a cave full of blue crystals on your way to it.
- Cat 2: In the Lost Sector, The Blind Well
- Cat 3: Near the large rock pillar close to the bridge that leads to the gardens
Rheasilvia Cats
- Cat 4: Inside the Harbinger’s Seclude, near a ruined structure
- Cat 5: On a ledge near the entrance to the Bay of Drowned Wishes Lost Sector.
- Cat 6: Close to the entrance of the Shattered Throne dungeon
- Cat 7: By the large waterfall near the entrance of the Gardens of Esila
The Strand Cats
- Cat 8: Located near the building with the huge door near the first bridge
- Cat 9: Near the entrance to the Chamber of Starlight Lost Sector
How to Obtain Small Gifts
Small Gifts are crucial for interacting with the Dreaming City cats. These gifts are random drops obtained by completing various activities within the Dreaming City. These activities include:
- Patrols
- Lost Sectors
- Blind Well (all tiers)
- Defeating enemies throughout the Dreaming City.
There is no guaranteed method for obtaining Small Gifts, making them a bit of a grind. However, completing various Dreaming City activities while focusing on defeating enemies provides the most chances.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the purpose of the Small Gifts?
Small Gifts are used exclusively to activate the cat statues in the Dreaming City, granting you Dreaming City gear and progressing the “Remember Your Manners” triumph.
2. Do Small Gifts have any other use?
No, Small Gifts have no other use in Destiny 2 besides being given to the cat statues.
3. Is the “Remember Your Manners” triumph character-specific?
No, the “Remember Your Manners” triumph is account-wide. Once you unlock it, it will be unlocked for all of your characters.
4. Can I farm Small Gifts?
Yes, you can farm Small Gifts by repeatedly completing activities within the Dreaming City. There isn’t any specific method to boost the drop rate, just playing and defeating enemies is the best method.
5. What kind of gear do the cats drop?
The cats drop various pieces of Dreaming City gear, including weapons and armor. The specific item dropped is random.
6. Do the cats provide any other rewards besides gear?
Besides gear, the cats are required to complete the “Remember Your Manners” triumph, granting the “Ennead” emblem.
7. Can I give a Small Gift to the same cat multiple times?
No, once you give a Small Gift to a cat, it disappears and cannot be interacted with again.
8. Do I need to complete the Forsaken campaign to access the Dreaming City?
Yes, you must complete the Forsaken campaign to unlock the Dreaming City and access the cats.
9. Can I track how many cats I have found?
Yes, you can track your progress via the “Remember Your Manners” triumph in your Destiny 2 triumph menu.
10. Can I use a Small Gift on another player’s cat?
No, you can only use a Small Gift on a cat that you have not previously activated.
11. Is there a limit to how many Small Gifts I can hold?
Yes, the inventory stack limit for Small Gifts is 1. After obtaining one, you have to use it on a cat or store it in the vault to obtain another one.
12. What is the rarest drop in Destiny 2?
While the cat statues are not a “drop,” the most notable rare weapon drop is Whistler’s Whim. However, there are other rare items, such as Day One Raid Emblems.
13. What should I do if I encounter the error code “CAT”?
The error code CAT usually signifies a networking issue. Try restarting your network hardware, checking your connection, or looking for any server-related issues with Destiny 2.
14. How is the “Awoken Talisman” related to the Dreaming City?
The Awoken Talisman is essential for gaining access to the Dreaming City. It is a quest item you obtain during the Forsaken campaign.
15. Are there other hidden collectibles in the Dreaming City?
Yes, the Dreaming City has other collectibles, such as Corrupted Eggs. The Corrupted Eggs can only be destroyed with the Wish-Ender bow, which is obtained from the Shattered Throne dungeon.
Conclusion
The Dreaming City cats offer a unique, collectible experience within Destiny 2. While they don’t respawn, finding and activating all nine is an essential step for dedicated players wanting to fully explore what the Dreaming City has to offer. The hunt for the cats encourages exploration, and the account-wide reward makes the effort worthwhile. Remember to look closely, and may your search for these mysterious feline statues be fruitful!