Season of Plunder in Destiny 2 revolves around one core theme: Adventure. From crashing opposing pirate ships to exploring hideouts of pirate lords, the adventure never ends. This trend continues in the current seasonal quest called Cryptic Quatrains, where players must go and explore multiple locations throughout the game to find clues that will eventually lead them to some buried treasure. So today, let’s discuss how to complete all of the Cryptic Quatrains quests in Destiny 2.
How to Complete Cryptic Quatrains 1 in Destiny 2
How to complete Cryptic Quatrains 1 in Destiny 2
- Reach Rank 7 with the Star Map
To gain access to the first Cryptic Quatrain quest, you’ll have to reach rank seven with the star map in the H.E.L.M. You can do so by completing bounties and the Ketchcrash or Expedition activities. Once you rank up, you can grab the Small Treasure Beacon, which will begin the first Cryptic Quatrain.
- Head to the moon and complete the K1 Revelation Lost Sector
Begin your journey by heading over to the moon and complete the K1 Revelation Lost Sector in Sorrow’s Harbor. Your quest will then update upon completion.
- Go to the Cosmodrome and complete the Fallen Saber Strike
After clearing the Lost Sector, make your way to the Cosmodrome and launch the Fallen Saber Strike. Your quest will update once more upon beating the final boss of the strike.
- X marks the spot
Head to the crane in the Eventide Ruins on Europa and dig up the treasure marked with the Fallen sigil. The sigil will be easy to notice as it shines bright green. Upon digging up your treasure you will have completed Cryptic Quatrains 1.
How to complete Cryptic Quatrains 2 in Destiny 2
How to complete Cryptic Quatrains 2 in Destiny 2
- Reach Rank 10 with the Star Map
To gain access to the second Cryptic Quatrain quest, you’ll have to reach rank ten with the star map in the H.E.L.M. You can do so by completing bounties and the Ketchcrash or Expedition activities. Once you rank up, you can grab the Medium Treasure Beacon, which will begin the second Cryptic Quatrain.
- Complete the Bay of Drowned Wishes Lost Sector in the Divalian Mists
Begin your journey by heading over to the Dreaming City and complete the Bay of Drowned Wishes Lost Sector in the Divalian Mists. Your quest will then update upon completion.
- Defeat the final boss in the Lake of Shadows Strike
After clearing the Lost Sector, make your way to the EDZ and launch the Lake of Shadows Strike. Your quest will update once more upon beating the final boss of the strike.
- X marks the spot
Go to the area north of the Well of Flame and your buried treasure will be awaiting you. Upon grabbing your treasure, you will have completed Cryptic Quatrains 2.
How to complete Cryptic Quatrains 3 in Destiny 2
How to complete Cryptic Quatrains 3 in Destiny 2
- Reach Rank 16 with the Star Map
To gain access to the final Cryptic Quatrain quest, you’ll have to reach rank 16 with the star map in the H.E.L.M. You can do so by completing bounties and the Ketchcrash or Expedition activities. Once you rank up, you can grab the Large Treasure Beacon, which will begin the third Cryptic Quatrain.
- Complete The Quarry Lost Sector in The Sunken Isles
Begin your journey by heading over to the moon and complete the Quarry Lost Sector in Sunken Isles in the north end of the EDZ. Your quest will then update upon completion.
- Defeat the final boss of the Exodus Crash Strike without dying once
After clearing the Lost Sector, make your way to Nessus and launch the Exodus Crash Strike. You must defeat the final boss without dying once throughout the entire strike. This only applies to you, not your teammates. Your quest will update once more upon beating the final boss.
- Complete Ketchcrash with an arc subclass and an arc hand cannon equipped
Load up Ketchcrash from the helm and complete it while using an Arc Subclass and Arc Hand Cannon. After completion, the quest will update afterwards.
- Go to the Forgotten Shore in the Cosmodrome
Head to the ship in the south part of the area by the Veles Labyrinth Lost Sector. Activate the Fallen sigil on its deck. Proceed to the final destination.
- X marks the spot
Travel to the north end of the Forgotten Shore to find the buried treasure in a cave by three pillars, just below where the Navota strike begins. Upon grabbing your treasure, you will have completed the final Cryptic Quatrain quest.
That’s all for now. Upon completing all of the Cryptic Quatrain quests you will be rewarded with a new exotic sparrow, some seasonal weapons, and more. For more related info and other Destiny 2 news, including frequent updates of what’s coming in the universe, check our related articles below.
Published: Sep 6, 2022 11:50 am