Europa: The Frozen Frontier of the Beyond
Europa, the icy moon of Jupiter, is a desolate yet breathtaking destination introduced in the Beyond Light expansion. Shrouded in perpetual twilight and scarred by ancient Vex and Fallen conflicts, it is a land of frozen wastes, towering glaciers, and hidden Vex architecture. As Guardians, you'll explore its harsh beauty while confronting the formidable Kell of Darkness, Eramis, and uncovering the secrets of Stasis.
The Beyond Light campaign centers around Eramis, a Fallen leader who has embraced the power of Darkness to exact revenge on the Guardians and the Traveler. Europa becomes the primary battleground for this conflict, with players venturing into its various regions to thwart Eramis's plans and master the new Stasis subclass. The moon's unforgiving environment poses its own challenges, from blizzards to treacherous ice formations.
Key locations and quest steps on Europa include:
- Cadet's Landing: The initial landing zone and introduction to Europa's environment.
- Eventide Ruins: A derelict Fallen settlement that serves as a hub for many early campaign missions.
- Charon's Crossing: A key area for accessing other parts of the moon and engaging in public events.
- The Perdition: A Vex-infested area where players often seek out Vex technology or combat Eramis's forces.
- The Deep Stone Crypt: The raid location, a massive Clovis Bray facility holding ancient secrets.
- Variks's Sabotage Missions: A series of quests given by Variks to disrupt Eramis's operations across Europa.
- Stasis Shard Hunts: Players will be tasked with collecting Stasis Shards to unlock and upgrade their Stasis abilities.
- Confronting Eramis's Lieutenants: Several missions involve taking down key figures in Eramis's command structure.
The campaign's narrative is deeply intertwined with the lore of the Exo Stranger and Clovis Bray I, the creator of the Exos. Guardians will learn about the Vex's presence on Europa, their attempts to harness its power, and the origins of the Darkness itself. The introduction of Stasis abilities is a core gameplay element, allowing players to freeze and shatter enemies, fundamentally changing combat dynamics.
The ultimate goal of the Beyond Light campaign on Europa is to confront and defeat Eramis, Kell of Darkness. This climactic battle will test your mastery of Stasis and your combat skills against a powerful foe. Europa is not just a setting but a character in itself, its frozen beauty hiding ancient dangers and the promise of new power. The moon offers a wealth of activities beyond the campaign, including Lost Sectors, Empire Hunts, and the aforementioned Deep Stone Crypt raid.
Europa's Unique Elements:
- Stasis Subclass: The primary new ability introduced with Beyond Light.
- Harsh Environment: Blizzards and treacherous terrain add to the challenge.
- Fallen Houses: Engage with various Fallen factions, including Eramis's Kell's Scourge.
- Vex Presence: Discover and combat Vex constructs scattered across the moon.
- Clovis Bray Lore: Uncover the history of the Exo program and its creator.