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Part 20
Destiny: The Taken King

Part 20

Complete walkthrough for Part 20 of Destiny: The Taken King, covering Campus-9, The Archive, and Scourge of Winter missions. Includes enemy strategies and rewards.

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Complete walkthrough for Part 20 of Destiny: The Taken King, covering Campus-9, The Archive, and Scourge of Winter missions. Includes enemy strategies and rewards.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After defeating the Vex, collect the Vex Mind Core and proceed to Campus-9.
  2. 2
    In Campus-9 (Darkness Zone), eliminate Fallen enemies (Dregs, Vandals, Shanks).
  3. 3
    At the research center, deploy your Ghost to analyze the Mind Core. This will trigger three waves of Vex enemies (Harpies, Goblins, Hobgoblins, Minotaurs). Stay agile and use cover.
  4. 4
    Defeat the multiple Minotaurs in the final wave. If overwhelmed, retreat outside the building for a better choke point.
  5. 5
    Return to your Ghost and collect the Radiolaria.
  6. 6
    Take the Radiolaria to your Vanguard Mentor for an Armor reward.
  7. 7
    Travel to the Ishtar Sink on Venus. Head to the coast and enter the hole to reach the Ishtar Academy.
  8. 8
    In the Ishtar Academy, Fallen and Vex are battling. Allow them to weaken each other before finishing them off.
  9. 9
    Exit to the Ishtar Commons, where more Fallen and Vex are fighting. Proceed through the door to the Hall of Whispers.
  10. 10
    In the Hall of Whispers (Darkness Zone), defeat the Fallen, including the Major Servitor Simiks-3, which heals other Fallen. Use side rooms for cover.
  11. 11
    At the back room, deploy your Ghost to gain access to The Archive.
  12. 12
    In The Archive, descend the vault and deploy your Ghost at the main computer on the left for information.
  13. 13
    Clear out some Fallen before they advance, but focus on the Servitor that appears.
  14. 14
    Your objective shifts to fixing the Conduits. Reach the main Conduit, being wary of Stealth Vandals and the Servitor. Repair it with your Ghost.
  15. 15
    Repeat the process for the other Conduit, facing similar challenges.
  16. 16
    If in a team, be prepared for enemies attacking from all angles. If alone, focus on smaller enemies and use Heavy Weapons/Super Abilities for larger threats like Major Captains and Vandals.
  17. 17
    Complete the extraction with your Ghost and return to the Tower for a reward from the Cryptarch.
  18. 18
    Proceed to the Ember Caves to find the Fallen hideout on the left. Use platforms to ascend.
  19. 19
    Defeat the Fallen blocking your path and enter the cave at the back to reach Winter's Lair.
  20. 20
    Clear out the Fallen in the entrance of Winter's Lair before facing the Kell Guards.
  21. 21
    Defeat the three Kell Guards (two with Shock Blades, one with an Assault Rifle). Use Grenades or Super Abilities for melee attackers, or a Hand Cannon/Shotgun.
  22. 22
    Continue through the cave to The Cinders.
  23. 23
    Your objective is to board the Ketch Ship. Use a Sniper Rifle or Scout Rifle from your elevated position to pick off weaker Fallen.
  24. 24
    Deal with the Servitor and Captain at the bottom.
Tips
  • A Heavy Weapon is preferable for a swift defeat of the Vex Mind Core.
  • When facing multiple Minotaurs in Campus-9, retreating outside the building can provide a better choke point.
  • In the Ishtar Academy and Commons, letting the Fallen and Vex fight each other first can save you ammo and health.
  • Use the rooms to the side in the Hall of Whispers for cover to recover health and reload.
  • When fixing Conduits in The Archive, if playing alone, prioritize smaller enemies and use Heavy Weapons/Super Abilities for Major Captains and Vandals.
  • In The Cinders, use the elevated position to your advantage with a Sniper Rifle or Scout Rifle against weaker Fallen.
  • Armor from your Vanguard Mentor after returning Radiolaria.
  • XP +3000 (or +3600 for Heroic) for The Archive.
  • XP +3000 (or +3600 for Heroic) for Scourge of Winter.
  • A reward from the Cryptarch upon returning to the Tower after The Archive.

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