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The Archive

Follow this Destiny walkthrough for The Archive mission. Learn how to defeat Simiks-3, fix Conduits, and complete the extraction to get your reward from the Cryptarch.

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Follow this Destiny walkthrough for The Archive mission. Learn how to defeat Simiks-3, fix Conduits, and complete the extraction to get your reward from the Cryptarch.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head down to the coast on your Sparrow and enter the hole to find the Ishtar Academy. Allow the battling Fallen and Vex to weaken each other before finishing them off.
  2. 2
    Exit the back of the room to reach the Ishtar Commons, where more Fallen and Vex are fighting. Head left through the door to the Hall of Whispers.
  3. 3
    In the Hall of Whispers (a Darkness Zone), you must defeat the Fallen. Focus on the Major Servitor named Simiks-3, as it will regenerate the health of nearby Dregs and Vandals. Use side rooms for cover to recover health and reload.
  4. 4
    At the back of the Hall of Whispers, deploy your Ghost to gain access to The Archive.
  5. 5
    Inside The Archive, head down the steps and deploy your Ghost at the main computer on the left for information.
  6. 6
    Pick off initial Fallen enemies, but prioritize the Servitor that appears.
  7. 7
    Your objective will shift to fixing the Conduits. Repair the main Conduit first, then repeat the process for the other one. Be wary of Stealth Vandals and the Servitor.
  8. 8
    After fixing the Conduits, you will face a Major Captain, Elder Vandals, and Stealth Vandals. If playing with a team, you'll be attacked from all angles. If playing alone, focus on smaller enemies and use Heavy Weapons and Super Abilities on the larger threats.
  9. 9
    Complete the extraction with your Ghost.
  10. 10
    Head back to the Tower to receive a reward from the Cryptarch.
Tips
  • In the Ishtar Academy and Ishtar Commons, let the Fallen and Vex fight each other to weaken them before engaging.
  • In the Hall of Whispers, prioritize taking out Simiks-3 quickly to prevent it from healing other enemies. Use the rooms for cover.
  • In The Archive, use heavy weapons and Super Abilities against the Major Captain and Elder Vandals, especially if playing solo.
  • Be aware of Stealth Vandals that can sneak up on you.
  • If playing with a team, coordinate to handle enemies attacking from multiple directions.

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