The Earth: Skywatch — Destiny: The Taken King Walkthrough
Skywatch on Earth is a familiar yet significantly altered location in Destiny: The Taken King, now a hotbed of Taken activity. This mission segment requires you to infiltrate this area, which was once a Fallen stronghold, to disrupt Oryx's growing influence and gather intelligence on his forces. Expect a challenging encounter with a mix of Fallen and Taken enemies.
Your objective in Skywatch is to locate and destroy a Taken summoning ritual or a key piece of enemy equipment. This area is known for its open spaces and verticality, making it a challenging environment to navigate and defend. Fallen Interceptors and Vandal Vandals are common threats, but the introduction of Taken units adds a new layer of danger.
Key Objectives and Locations:
- Skywatch Tower: The central structure of Skywatch is a primary objective area. You'll likely need to ascend or defend positions around this tower.
- Fallen Patrol Routes: Be aware of the patrol routes of Fallen enemies, as they can converge on your position.
- Taken Spawn Points: The Taken will emerge from rifts or appear suddenly. Keep an eye on your radar for their distinctive blips.
Combat Strategies:
Skywatch presents a dynamic combat arena. The combination of Fallen and Taken enemies requires a flexible approach:
- Utilize Verticality: The multi-tiered nature of Skywatch allows for strategic positioning. Use elevated platforms to gain an advantage and rain down fire on enemies below.
- Control the Open Areas: The large open spaces can be dangerous. Use cover provided by fallen debris and structures to your advantage.
- Target Priority: Focus on eliminating Taken Captains and Fallen Captains first, as they are high-threat units. Taken Vandals with their Suppressor grenades can be particularly disruptive.
- Weapon Choice: Weapons with good range and area-of-effect capabilities, like pulse rifles, scout rifles, or rocket launchers, can be effective in clearing out groups of enemies in the open.
- Team Coordination: If playing with a fireteam, coordinate your pushes and defensive positions. Designate roles for covering different angles.
Encountering the Taken:
The Taken in Skywatch are more than just reskinned enemies. They possess unique abilities:
- Taken Phalanx: Their shields can reflect projectiles, making them dangerous at close range.
- Taken Knight: These formidable foes can teleport and unleash devastating attacks.
- Taken Captain: Their Blinding Nova ability can disorient your entire team.
Successfully navigating Skywatch requires a keen awareness of your surroundings, effective use of cover, and a prioritized approach to eliminating threats. This mission segment is crucial for understanding the extent of Oryx's invasion on Earth.