Destiny: The Taken King Part 18 covers defeating Phogoth the Unchained and finding Dead Ghosts on Venus. Learn how to avoid Phogoth's Eye Blast.
- 1Head left and defeat the two Major Knights guarding the entrance to the Summoning Pits.
- 2Engage Phogoth, the Unchained, an Ultra Ogre. He constantly uses an Eye Blast that deals significant damage, but you can avoid it by ducking behind cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects).
- 3Prioritize defeating the Hive enemies that attack as a team on the upper levels before focusing on Phogoth, as their numbers will rapidly increase and could overwhelm your Fireteam.
- 4Maintain distance from Phogoth, as getting too close will trigger a groundshaking slam that knocks you back.
- 5Aim for Phogoth's chest, which is his weak spot, though it can be difficult to hit due to his frequent slouching.
- 6Use your most powerful weapons against Phogoth.
- 7Only revive teammates if you can do so safely, especially if you are the last one standing.
Venus Overview:
Venus is a planet with lush jungles and abundant water, featuring universities, museums, and libraries now overgrown. It is home to the Vex and also sees infiltration by the Fallen. Spirit Bloom can be collected here.
Dead Ghost Locations:
Dead Ghost #1
Location: Headlands - "A Stranger's Call"
From the starting point, head across the first pool of water and towards the second. At the back of the second pool, behind a small rock formation, you will find the Dead Ghost.
Dead Ghost #2
Location: Ishtar Academy - "The Archive"
Enter from the Shattered Coast. Look down the main hall towards a large angelic statue. Before reaching the statue, turn left and leap onto the balcony of the third floor. Down the hallway on the left side, you'll find the Dead Ghost on a shelf.
Dead Ghost #3
Location: Ishtar Commons - "The Archive"
Head outside towards the large tree in the center of the area. Turn left and leap onto the roof to find the Dead Ghost nestled against a support beam.
Dead Ghost #4
Location: Ishtar Commons - "The Archive"
Heading towards the big tree again, turn right and go up the stairs. Before the end of the pathway, look right to find an opening where the Dead Ghost sits on the ground amidst rubble.
Dead Ghost #5
Location: N/Gen Branch
Enter the building with the blue circle symbol. Turn right and proceed down the hallway, turning left at the end to reach the N/Gen Branch. Go up the steps and take a right turn to leap onto a platform with another staircase. Climb both levels and look on the end of the balcony to find the Dead Ghost.
Dead Ghost #6
Location: Dig Site 4
This Dead Ghost is best found after Dead Ghost #5. From the top, look across from the staircase to find a hole in the wall; a Double Jump (a second jump in mid-air) will get you there. Follow the path into Dig Site 4 and turn right at the red sign into the Ishtar Laboratory. Head into this room and proceed down the left side to the opposite end. In the kitchen area, look in a sink to find the Dead Ghost.
Dead Ghost #7
Location: Hall of Whispers - "The Archive"
Enter from the Ishtar Commons and head up the right set of stairs. Turn right and follow it around to a corner where you need to leap into the tree to find the Dead Ghost on a branch.
Dead Ghost #8
Location: Shattered Coast - "A Stranger's Call"
There is a cliff with a dilapidated structure at its end and several rundown cars in front of it, where you can set up your Ghost to unlock the use of your Sparrow (a vehicle for faster travel). The small car has the Dead Ghost in the back seat.
Dead Ghost #9
Location: Ishtar Cliffs - "Ishtar Collective"
Enter from the Shattered Coast. You will see the Ishtar camp on a hill ahead. Stick to the water and turn left to spot a tree. Climb up the cliff here to find the Dead Ghost upon it.
Dead Ghost #10
Location: Waking Ruins - "Ishtar Collective"
From the start, ride your Sparrow and go down the right path. Stick to the path until you see an opportunity to break off to the right where a structure is located. Instead of going right, turn left and dismount. You can normally find a mission beacon here on Patrols (a mode of free roam (the open-world mode where you move and play without an active mission) play). Climb up the cliff and circle around to the left through an archway. Jump atop the highest point of the formation at the end of the cliff to find the Dead Ghost.
Dead Ghost #11
Location: Campus 9 - "Ishtar Collective"
From the starting location, you can see a large building with a satellite on top. Head down the path and to the right of this building, leaping atop a smaller red structure. Reach the cliff from this location then make a running Double Jump across the large gap. The Dead Ghost is on the ledge.
Dead Ghost #12
Location: Endless Steps - "Eye of a Gate Lord"
Head left from the gate and across the river. Above the ledge here is a smaller platform you can reach. Leap left from here to another small platform and then onto the structure high above where you can see water trickling down. The Dead Ghost can be acquired here.
Dead Ghost #13
Location: Ember Caves - "Scourge of Winter"
Enter from the Headlands and race towards the Ishtar camp with their blue flags; it should be a mostly straight path. There is a cave just before it to the right; follow it to the end to find the Dead Ghost.
- Use cover effectively to avoid Phogoth's Eye Blast.
- Prioritize eliminating adds (additional enemies) before focusing on the boss.
- Be mindful of Phogoth's ground slam and maintain a safe distance.
- Revive teammates only when it is safe to do so.
- Explore thoroughly to find all Dead Ghosts.
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