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'''Arena''' is a new game mode introduced in the [[House of Wolves (expansion)|''House of Wolves'']] expansion.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref> It also features in [[The Taken King]] and [[Rise of Iron]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2016/20/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref>
'''Arena''' is a game mode introduced in the [[House of Wolves (expansion)|''House of Wolves'']] expansion with the [[Prison of Elders]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref> It's also featured in [[Destiny 2]] with [[The Reckoning]], the [[Menagerie]], the [[Vex Offensive]], [[The Sundial]] and [[Battlegrounds]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
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===Prison of Elders===
===Prison of Elders===
The [[Prison of Elders]] is located in [[The Reef]] and features a randomized base mode with matchmaking available, as well as several higher-level challenge modes that rotate each week, offering more rewards. It applies a different [[Modifier]] each round, and a different set of Modifiers per week, and may contain critical objectives that the three-player team must complete, or else the team wipes.<ref>[http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Arena '''IGN''' - ''Arena'']</ref>  
The [[Prison of Elders]] is an [[Arena]] located in [[The Reef]] and features a randomized base mode with matchmaking available, as well as several higher-level challenge modes that rotate each week, offering more rewards. It applies a different [[Modifier]] each round, and a different set of Modifiers per week, and may contain critical objectives that the three-player team must complete, or else the team wipes.<ref>[http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Arena '''IGN''' - ''Arena'']</ref>  


In the [[April Update]], this was expanded with the [[Challenge of the Elders]] with an [[Elder's Sigil]] required to gain access with scoring system implemented; points are deducted after five minutes have passed.<ref>[http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Challenge_of_Elders '''IGN''' - ''Challenge of Elders'']</ref>
In the [[April Update]], this was expanded with the [[Challenge of the Elders]] with an [[Elder's Sigil]] required to gain access with scoring system implemented; points are deducted after five minutes have passed.<ref>[http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Challenge_of_Elders '''IGN''' - ''Challenge of Elders'']</ref>


===Court of Oryx===
===The Reckoning===
The [[Court of Oryx]] is located in the [[Hall of Souls]] on the [[Dreadnaught]], and is a special, three-tier Public Event that requires players to unlock with a specific type of rune for each tier. Once started any player can join from the open-world [[Patrol]]; however there is a limit of nine players per Court, but as little as one player can start it.<ref name="Court">[http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Court_of_Oryx '''IGN''' - ''Court of Oryx'']</ref>
The Reckoning is an Arena Activity on the [[The Haul|Haul]] in Destiny 2.


Each boss requires different rune types to summon, and operate by various mechanics that must be figured out to defeat them. Third-tier bosses rotate weekly. Rewards are gifted to participating players, along with a [[Calcified Fragment]], with the initiating player getting the greatest rewards.<ref name="Court"/>
Wager motes to attempt to gain the favor of the [[Nine]].


===Archon's Forge===
Wager your motes to fight waves of [[Taken]] to earn the prizes and accolades of the Nine.
[[Archon's Forge]] is located at [[the Archon's Keep]] in [[the Plaguelands]]. Like the Court it is a three-tier Public Event that players can initiate with SIVA offerings, each encounter dependent on the quality of the offering. Also like the Court once started players can join in from the outside world but only if they possess a [[Splicer Key]]. Unlike the Court there are no specific bosses to defeat except stronger variants of [[Splicer Devil]]s, and is described as a "Horde Mode".<ref name="Forge">[http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Archon%27s_Forge '''IGN''' - ''Archon's Forge'']</ref><ref name="Guide">[https://www.polygon.com/destiny-rise-of-iron-guide/2016/9/28/13089434/archons-forge-walkthrough-help-location-items-requirements-boon '''Polygon''' - ''Destiny: Rise of Iron guide: Everything you need to know about Archon's Forge'']</ref>


Sometimes [[Iron Battle Axe]]s will spawn if the players destroy specific objects called SIVA Blooms, and can be used to destroy Splicers more easily. However if a player dies and respawns on their own they appear outside of the event arena and need a Splicer Key to reopen the door. Rewards are random and are based on SIVA offering type.<ref name="Forge"/><ref name="Guide"/>
Modifiers apply and change every day to the Tiers.
 
As of [[Beyond Light]]'s launch, this activity is no longer available.
 
===The Menagerie===
The Menagerie was a 6-player Arena activity that took place aboard the [[Leviathan]]. It required players to persevere through a series of 7 different encounters before finally facing one of 3 randomized bosses.
 
As of [[Beyond Light]], this activity is no longer available
 
===Vex Offensive===
[[Vex Offensive]] was a 6-player Arena activity that sent players back into the [[Black Garden]] to stop a [[Vex]] incursion from happening on the [[Moon]]. The final boss was [[Crotheon, Gate Keeper]], who was replaced by [[The Undying Mind]] during the Final Assault. As of the end of the [[Season of the Undying]], it is no longer available.
 
===Battlegrounds===
[[Battlegrounds]] is a 3-player Arena activity, in which the Guardians challenge Caiatl's champions in ritual combat. It is accessible from the Vanguard playlist.
 
===The Wellspring===
[[The Wellspring]] is a six-man Arena matchmaking activity that takes place within [[Savathûn's Throne World]], introduced with the launch of ''[[The Witch Queen]]'' expansion. It has two versions that rotate daily, '''The Wellspring: Attack''' and '''The Wellspring: Defend'''. It has both a Legendary and Master version.


==Arenas==
==Arenas==
*[[Prison of Elders]]
*[[Prison of Elders]]
*[[Court of Oryx]]
*[[The Reckoning]]
*[[Archon's Forge]]
*[[The Menagerie]]
*[[Vex Offensive]]
*[[The Sundial]]
*[[Battlegrounds]]
*[[The Wellspring]]
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Season of the Drifter]]''
**''[[Season of Opulence]]''
**''[[Shadowkeep]]''
**''[[Season of Dawn]]''
**''[[Season of the Chosen]]''
**''[[Season of the Splicer]]''
**''[[Season of the Lost]]''
**''[[30th Anniversary Pack]]''
**''[[The Witch Queen]]''
**''[[Season of the Risen]]''
**''[[Season of Plunder]]''
**''[[Season of the Seraph]]''
**''[[Lightfall]]''
**''[[Season of Defiance]]''
**''[[Season of the Deep]]''
**''[[Season of the Witch]]''
**''[[Season of the Wish]]''
**''[[Into the Light]]''


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 08:43, August 18, 2024

"Test yourself."
— Arena description

Arena is a game mode introduced in the House of Wolves expansion with the Prison of Elders.[1] It's also featured in Destiny 2 with The Reckoning, the Menagerie, the Vex Offensive, The Sundial and Battlegrounds.

Overview[edit]

Arena is a special cooperative game mode that pits players against a series of trials.[2] It is a cross between Raids and Strikes.

Prison of Elders[edit]

The Prison of Elders is an Arena located in The Reef and features a randomized base mode with matchmaking available, as well as several higher-level challenge modes that rotate each week, offering more rewards. It applies a different Modifier each round, and a different set of Modifiers per week, and may contain critical objectives that the three-player team must complete, or else the team wipes.[3]

In the April Update, this was expanded with the Challenge of the Elders with an Elder's Sigil required to gain access with scoring system implemented; points are deducted after five minutes have passed.[4]

The Reckoning[edit]

The Reckoning is an Arena Activity on the Haul in Destiny 2.

Wager motes to attempt to gain the favor of the Nine.

Wager your motes to fight waves of Taken to earn the prizes and accolades of the Nine.

Modifiers apply and change every day to the Tiers.

As of Beyond Light's launch, this activity is no longer available.

The Menagerie[edit]

The Menagerie was a 6-player Arena activity that took place aboard the Leviathan. It required players to persevere through a series of 7 different encounters before finally facing one of 3 randomized bosses.

As of Beyond Light, this activity is no longer available

Vex Offensive[edit]

Vex Offensive was a 6-player Arena activity that sent players back into the Black Garden to stop a Vex incursion from happening on the Moon. The final boss was Crotheon, Gate Keeper, who was replaced by The Undying Mind during the Final Assault. As of the end of the Season of the Undying, it is no longer available.

Battlegrounds[edit]

Battlegrounds is a 3-player Arena activity, in which the Guardians challenge Caiatl's champions in ritual combat. It is accessible from the Vanguard playlist.

The Wellspring[edit]

The Wellspring is a six-man Arena matchmaking activity that takes place within Savathûn's Throne World, introduced with the launch of The Witch Queen expansion. It has two versions that rotate daily, The Wellspring: Attack and The Wellspring: Defend. It has both a Legendary and Master version.

Arenas[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard
  2. ^ Planet Destiny - No Raid with House of Wolves
  3. ^ IGN - Arena
  4. ^ IGN - Challenge of Elders

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