How to Get the Memory Alembic in Destiny 2: A Comprehensive Guide
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The Memory Alembic quest in Destiny 2 is a key part of exploring the mysteries within Savathûn’s Throne World. It’s not immediately obvious how to acquire this quest, which leaves many Guardians scratching their heads. This article will break down precisely how to start the Memory Alembic quest and offer additional insights through a series of frequently asked questions.
Starting Your Journey: Getting the Memory Alembic Quest
The Memory Alembic quest isn’t given directly to you; it’s unlocked through a series of steps involving Qualichor. Here’s the definitive path to obtaining the Memory Alembic:
- Find the Qualichor: You’ll need to locate a Lucent Hive Executioner in Savathûn’s Throne World. These enemies aren’t always visible, they’re hidden.
- Scan Scorn Corpses: The process to find these Executioners involves locating Scorn corpses. Interacting with these corpses begins a slime trail, which you must follow.
- Follow the Slime Trail: The slime trail will lead you directly to a Lucent Hive Executioner. Be prepared for a fight.
- Defeat the Executioner: Once you defeat the Executioner, a chest will spawn.
- Loot the Chest: Inside the chest, you’ll find the Qualichor item.
- Speak with Fynch: Return to Fynch at the Enclave on Mars.
- Receive the Quest: After obtaining your first Qualichor and speaking with Fynch, he will grant you the Memory Alembic quest.
Once you’ve received the quest, it will prompt you to follow the glowing trail to a mini-area where you will fight a boss called Secret of Severed Flesh. This process also needs to be repeated several days, as only one Lucent Hive Executioner, and thus one Qualichor, can be obtained daily per account, and the Memory Alembic quest requires a total of eight Qualichor.
Related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here’s a deeper look at related aspects of the Memory Alembic quest and other mechanics within Destiny 2:
1. How much Qualichor can you get per day?
Guardians are limited to obtaining one Qualichor per day per account. This restriction prevents farming and encourages daily engagement with the game. You can obtain the Qualichor by completing the steps mentioned above.
2. Where are all the Lucent Moths located?
The Lucent Moths are scattered throughout Savathûn’s Throne World and are related to a different Triumph. Here are the known locations:
- Quagmire
- Apothecary
- Alluring Curtain
- Temple of Cunning
- Temple of the Wrathful
- Miasma
- Witch’s Echo
3. How often do Hive Inquisitors spawn?
The spawn location of Lucent Hive Inquisitors is random each day. Players should linger in each major location until they receive the message “Lucent Hive Inquisitors in your sector.” Keep an eye out for these, as they can also drop Qualichor.
4. What is Refined Qualichor used for?
Refined Qualichor is used to open a secret chest located at the end of the Lucent Brood event. You get one Refined Qualichor after giving Fynch eight Qualichor. These chests are often part of triumphs and provide loot. Specifically, you need it to open the chest connected to the Deepsight orb near the Executioner location.
5. Can you get more than one Refined Qualichor?
Yes, you can get more than one Refined Qualichor, but not through the daily Qualichor method. Lucent Hive Inquisitors, Commanders, and Lightbearers can randomly spawn, and defeating all waves of this random event will spawn a chest that provides an additional Qualichor.
6. What is the name of Savathûn’s ghost?
Savathûn’s ghost is known as “First Ghost,” and its actual name is Immaru. In the lore, the name “Immaru” translates to “light” in Sumerian.
7. Can you farm the Heartshadow exotic?
The Heartshadow sword is an exotic drop from the Duality dungeon with a 5% drop chance, which can be slightly enhanced with in-game Triumphs. However, it cannot be farmed. Dungeon exotics are normally limited to one drop per character per week.
8. Where can you farm exotics?
While exotics are generally not farmable in the traditional sense, the best option is to complete Legendary Lost Sectors when they provide a specific loot drop, as well as running high-level Nightfall Strikes. Additionally, the exploration missions can potentially provide more exotics.
9. Why didn’t Savathûn’s ghost revive her?
Savathûn’s resurrection process is unusual. The lore suggests that a Ghost reassembles a Guardian based on timelines where they survive. When these timelines are scarce, resurrection becomes more difficult. This likely explains why she was not immediately revived.
10. How do you unlock memory fragments in Destiny 2?
Memory Fragments are unlocked through the Aspects of Control questline. After completion, the Exo Stranger will unlock quests that allow you to choose between Crucible, Vanguard, and Gambit Fragments. Completing these quests will earn you a Memory Fragment.
11. How long does it take to get the Osteo Striga catalyst?
The Osteo Striga catalyst is available to owners of The Witch Queen Deluxe Edition. It can be obtained by leveling up the Osteo Striga to Level 10, simply by using it in combat and defeating enemies.
12. How do you get the Gjallarhorn?
To obtain the Gjallarhorn, you’ll need to complete the following steps:
- Complete the Dares of Eternity event.
- Talk to Xur in the Treasure Hoard to pick up the And Out Fly the Wolves quest.
- Talk to Shaw Han in the Cosmodrome.
- Complete the Grasp of Avarice dungeon.
13. Can you infuse exotics?
Yes, you can infuse Exotics and Legendary gear using other pieces of gear of higher power. The process requires one Legendary Shard and 500 Glimmer. Mods are considered, but only on the lower gear and are not transferred.
14. Is Cayde-6 alive?
No, Cayde-6 was killed during the introductory story of the Forsaken expansion. His Ghost, Sundance, was also destroyed, preventing his resurrection.
15. Is Eris Morn the Witch Queen?
While Eris Morn has had connections to the Hive and the Darkness, there is no solid evidence that she is the Witch Queen. The “Dark Future” storyline does reveal a possible version of Eris Morn as the Witch Queen, leading an army of corrupted Guardians, but this is a potential future and not the current timeline in the game.
Conclusion
Getting the Memory Alembic in Destiny 2 is a multi-day process that requires patience and persistence. By understanding the steps involved in obtaining Qualichor and engaging with the various mechanics of Savathûn’s Throne World, Guardians can navigate this quest successfully. Be sure to revisit the game daily to collect your Qualichor and unlock the secrets of the Memory Alembic quest. This process will not only reward you with lore but will also contribute to your overall progression and understanding of the story.