Destiny 2: Mastering The Coil Activity - Unlocking the Ultimate Rewards in Season of the Wish

This season in Destiny 2 introduces two new activities set in Riven's Lair during the Season of the Wish. Both events differ significantly while taking place in the same location. The Coil, one of the activities, incorporates roguelite elements and emphasizes the score earned during gameplay.

To access The Coil, completing the first week's story missions unlocks it. However, Destiny 2 does not provide a thorough explanation of the mode unless you hover over its node in the Director map. Even after reading the details, it may still be confusing. This article provides all the information needed about The Coil, what can be gained from it, and why it is worth investing time in during the Season of the Wish.

Before you start: Get Lair Keys

To earn extra rewards when completing The Coil, you will need special keys to unlock special chests at the end of each run. Running The Coil without Lair Keys is not as profitable, so it's essential to stock up on them between sessions.

Lair Keys can be obtained from various activities in Destiny 2, such as Strikes, Gambit matches, Crucible matches, Riven's Lair events, increasing seasonal reputation with Riven, and reward chests from activities like Lost Sectors or public events. Essentially, any activity other than The Coil can yield keys, so be sure to gather them while working towards your other goals.

How The Coil works

The Coil event bears resemblance to the Riven's Lair activity, involving traversal through interconnected rooms, a major enemy encounter, and a boss fight. However, while Riven's Lair concludes upon defeating the boss, The Coil allows players to return to Riven after completing each "pathway" and embark on a new one. Essentially, The Coil is an expanded and more intricate version of Riven's Lair.

In The Coil, the main focus is not simply on completion, but on achieving a high score. The activity can be played for an extended period, but unlike the endless Altars of Summoning in the Season of the Witch, The Coil has a finite duration. Players have the option to exit The Coil at any time, but the ultimate objective is to successfully complete four total pathways to earn the best rewards the activity has to offer.

As you progress through each new pathway, the difficulty ramps up. In The Coil, the enemies become tougher as you complete more pathways. Initially, enemies start at your level but increase by five levels with each new pathway. This means that in Pathway 2, they will be five levels above you; in Pathway 3, they will be 10 levels above you; and in Pathway 4, they will be 15 levels above you, similar to the challenge of a Legend difficulty event.

Completing all four pathways rewards you with the best rewards, but you can also claim high-quality rewards along the way and choose to bypass the higher-difficulty pathways if you prefer.

Roguelite elements

The Coil is a full-extinguish activity, meaning that if your entire team perishes and you have no revive tokens, you'll be booted out of the activity and back to orbit. Revive tokens are used up each time you bring a teammate back to life or respawn yourself after your timer runs out, so minimizing unnecessary deaths is crucial--especially with all the traps lurking in the platforming areas of The Coil pathways.

Roguelite elements

The Coil introduces additional mechanics compared to Riven's Lair. When you select the event on the Director map, you can view a breakdown of the event's modifiers, including surges for various weapons and elemental types, as well as enemy buffs. You can also see a list of the specific encounters you'll encounter when running The Coil. These are likely to change on a weekly basis, so you won't have to keep up with new modifiers every day.

As you begin The Coil, your first stop will be Riven, with whom you can interact just like you would with a seasonal vendor. Riven offers a selection of buffs for you to choose from, and each time you return to her between pathways, you can purchase additional buffs to aid you in your run. The available buffs from Riven are randomly generated at the start of each run.

To purchase these buffs, you'll need a currency known as Wishing Glass. As you defeat enemies and progress through Coil encounters, keep an eye out for pyramid-shaped motes that drop. Gathering these motes will earn you Glass, with different types of motes yielding varying amounts of currency. Clear (white) motes reward 100 Glass, red motes give 500 Glass, and other colored motes provide even higher amounts.

Break pots to collect more Wishing Glass as you journey through The Coil.

You can also acquire Glass by shooting glowing pots found along the paths. These are especially abundant during the trap-filled platforming sections of the pathway, of which there are always two: one before the first enemy encounter and one after it, before the boss. Pots are scattered throughout the area but are often positioned near traps, so exercise caution when gathering the Glass they release.

The more Glass you collect, the more buffs you can purchase, and they are categorized by tier. Better buffs become available later in a run. Glass also impacts your score, so collecting as much as possible is important.

You can also use Glass to buy a revive token from Riven at times, and messages will appear on your screen as you play to indicate that you or your teammates have found additional revive tokens. These extra tokens seem to be obtained from killing specific enemies or collecting a certain amount of Wishing Glass. While tokens are limited, you can earn more to compensate for losses in later pathways as you progress through The Coil.

Scoring for rewards

To maximize your rewards in The Coil, focus on eliminating as many enemies as possible while avoiding deaths. Collecting Wishing Glass will also help increase your score. Accumulating enough points will grant access to secret chests that are concealed during the platforming sections. Look for hidden pathways along the side walls to locate and activate three plates, and open a portal leading to the next area.

Unlock these doors and discover hidden chests by achieving a high score. Keep an eye out for a notification on your screen indicating that your team's score qualifies for access.

The more pathways you finish, the greater rewards you will receive for each one, such as top-tier armor and improved weapon enhancements. Achieve a Platinum-level score after completing four pathways to gain entry to the Chamber of Wishes, where even more rewards await.

Stay tuned for additional details as we explore the various pathways in The Coil and uncover its hidden secrets.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I am excited about the new Destiny 2: Mastering The Coil Activity - Unlocking the Ultimate Rewards in Season of the Wish. I have been playing Destiny 2 for a long time, and I am always looking for new challenges. The Coil seems like a great way to test my skills and earn some awesome rewards.

I like that The Coil is a full-extinguish activity. It means that I will have to be careful not to die, or I will lose all my progress. This will make the activity more challenging, but it will also be more rewarding when I finally complete it.

I also like that The Coil has a finite duration. It means that I won't have to spend hours and hours grinding to complete it. I can just play it for a few hours each week, and I will eventually reach my goal.

Overall, I think The Coil is a great addition to Destiny 2. It is a challenging and rewarding activity that will keep me entertained for hours on end. I can't wait to jump in and start playing!