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Destiny 2

How to Beat Strike Boss: Protheon, Modular Mind (The Inverted Spire)

Learn how to beat Protheon, the Modular Mind in Destiny 2's Inverted Spire strike. Focus fire on its eye and dodge void attacks in this Nessus encounter.

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Location:

Nessus (The Inverted Spire Strike)

Phases:

  1. Initial Platform: Protheon will attack from a central platform.
  2. Lower Arena: The floor will drop, moving the fight to a lower, larger arena with Vex milk.
  3. Final Stand: Protheon loses its head, becoming more aggressive.

Strategy:

  • Phase 1: Focus fire on Protheon's critical spot (its eye). Dodge its void attacks. Clear any Goblins or Harpies that spawn.
  • Phase 2: When the floor drops, you'll be in a large arena with pools of Vex milk that deal damage. Stay out of the milk. Protheon will summon more Vex, including Minotaurs. Prioritize clearing adds to avoid being overwhelmed. Continue to damage Protheon's eye.
  • Phase 3: Protheon will lose its head, making its critical spot its central core. It will become more aggressive and frequently teleport. It will also summon more powerful Vex. Use your Supers and heavy weapons to burst it down. Keep moving and use cover.

Weaknesses:

  • Critical spot (eye, then central core).
  • Arc damage (for shields on some Vex adds).

Rewards:

  • Legendary Gear
  • Glimmer
  • XP