How to Damage Morgeth in Destiny 2: A Comprehensive Guide

Damaging Morgeth, the Spirekeeper, in the Last Wish raid requires a coordinated effort revolving around Taken Blights, Taken Essence, and strategically timed super abilities. The encounter involves two key phases: the setup phase where you prepare for damage, and the damage phase itself. Here’s a breakdown of how to successfully damage and defeat Morgeth:

1. Initiate the Encounter: The fight begins with the appearance of a single Taken Strength buff at a fixed location. This is the starting point for the entire encounter.

2. Taken Blight Collection: After clearing the initial wave of enemies, Taken Blights will spawn. Teams of two players should be assigned to collect these blights. Each blight picked up grants Taken Strength, a vital buff needed for damage.

3. Building Strength: Throughout the encounter, players collect multiple Taken Blights to increase their Taken Strength. This strength level is displayed on the character’s UI, and it’s important to note that two players will accumulate this strength.

4. Final Taken Essence Spawns: After enough enemies have been defeated, a final Taken Strength buff will spawn in the same spot where the initial one appeared at the start of the fight. A player needs to pick this up to initiate the damage phase. This final buff will not grant strength, it only starts the damage phase.

5. Damage Phase Begins: Once the final Taken Strength is claimed, the damage phase will begin. Morgeth will become vulnerable to attack.

6. Damage Output: During this phase, the goal is to deal as much damage as possible to Morgeth while he accumulates his own strength. High damage weapons like Fusion Rifles and Shotguns are optimal.

7. Staggering Morgeth: Once Morgeth’s strength reaches around 80%, the player holding the Taken Essence (final buff) needs to use their super ability to stun him. This pause allows for more damage to be dealt, while his strength regens.

8. Repeat if Needed: If Morgeth is not defeated in one damage phase, you’ll need to repeat steps 2-7 until he is defeated.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Morgeth

1. How Many Players Are Needed for Morgeth?

It is highly recommended to tackle Morgeth with a team of six players, split into two teams of three. In each team, two players focus on collecting Taken Blights and accumulating Taken Strength, while one player acts as a support role, clearing enemies and calling out the Eye of Riven.

2. What Weapons are Best for Morgeth?

Fusion Rifles and Shotguns are the most effective weapons for dealing damage to Morgeth. Focus on maximizing your damage output during the damage phase with these weapons. Linear fusion rifles can also be very effective for burst damage.

3. What is the Wipe Mechanic in the Morgeth Encounter?

If Morgeth accumulates too much strength, he will initiate a wipe mechanic, ending the encounter. This emphasizes the importance of staggering him with a super when he reaches the 80% threshold.

4. How Do You Know When To Stun Morgeth?

Morgeth’s strength is displayed on screen, and the person holding the Taken Essence should be ready to use their Super ability when his strength is at approximately 80%.

5. What is the “Eye of Riven” and its Role?

The “Eye of Riven” is a mechanic that appears during the encounter, often in the form of an enemy. The support player in each group is responsible for identifying and eliminating the “Eye of Riven”. This is an important task to not overwhelm the team with adds.

6. Where Does the Chest Spawn After Morgeth?

After defeating Morgeth, progress to the next outdoor area. Climb the large rocky pillar on the right side to find the chest. Remember, you must have entered the correct wish code in the Wishing Wall to spawn the chest.

7. What is the Morgeth Challenge?

The Morgeth challenge requires that players do not kill any of the Ogres that spawn during the fight. These Taken Ogres are present early in the encounter and require players to manage them without directly killing them.

8. What is the “Penumbra” and “Antumbra” Mechanic?

Penumbra is LEFT, and Antumbra is RIGHT, these terms are primarily used during the plates phase of the encounter with Riven, not in the Morgeth encounter. However, they are important terms to understand for the whole raid.

9. Can You Backtrack to Morgeth from the Vault Encounter?

Yes, it is possible to backtrack to Morgeth from the Vault. Use the Wishing Wall to teleport to the Vault, and utilize a solar class with a dive super to make your way down to the arena.

10. What is the Fastest Weapon Leveling Method Related to the Last Wish Raid?

The Shuro Chi encounter in the Last Wish raid is known to be the fastest way to level weapons. It allows for constant kills on weak adds, and can be solo farmed through the Wishing Wall.

11. What Are Some Recommended Craftable Weapons for Morgeth and Other Content?

Some of the most useful craftable weapons in Destiny 2 include:

• Acasia’s Dejection (Trace Rifle)
• Forbearance (Wave Frame GL)
• Rufus’s Fury (Auto Rifle)
• Cataclysmic (Linear Fusion Rifle)
• Submission (SMG)
• Nezarec’s Whisper (Glaive)
• Nessa’s Oblation (Shotgun)
• Lubrae’s Ruin (Glaive)

12. Do Salvage Bosses Rotate?

Yes, salvage bosses rotate on a weekly basis. Make sure to check the current rotation before starting your play session.

13. Can You Solo the Last Wish Raid?

Yes, it is possible to solo the Last Wish raid to a limited extent. Some players use the Wishing Wall to quickly access specific encounters, but the entire raid is nearly impossible to solo.

14. What is Considered the Easiest Raid in Destiny 2?

Currently, Root of Nightmares is considered the easiest raid in Destiny 2, based on complexity and mechanics.

15. Is Last Wish Farmable?

Yes, Last Wish is farmable on a weekly farm reset. This means you can run it multiple times for loot. Kalli is the most common encounter to farm, but some players will want to farm the Morgeth encounter on the farm weeks for the loot.

By understanding these mechanics and frequently asked questions, players can approach the Morgeth encounter with greater confidence and efficiency. Remember, communication and coordination are key to conquering this challenging boss.