The swirling mists of the Moon beckon you closer, tantalizing secrets just beyond your reach. Your fireteam readies their weapons, prepared to plunge into the shadowy depths. The cryptic objectives given by the Lectern of Enchantment drive you onward to uncover a valuable piece of forbidden knowledge—the location of the necromantic strand.
Many Guardians have gotten tangled in the web of winding tunnels below Luna‘s surface, never returning to tell the tale of where this elusive item lies. But with this guide, you‘ll traverse the treacherous pathways to emerge triumphant with the strand in hand.
Prerequisites for Seeking the Necromantic Strand
Before descending into the moon‘s shadowy underbelly in search of the strand, ensure you‘ve met the proper prerequisites:
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Own the Shadowkeep expansion: The necromantic strand can only be obtained by completing a questline introduced in Shadowkeep content.
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Unlock the Lectern of Enchantment: This special vendor located near Eris Morn offers the "Essence of Brutality" quest leading to the strand as one of its objectives.
Once you‘ve got those two boxes checked, it‘s time to gear up and prep for the journey ahead. Stock up on ammo, coordinate your fireteam‘s composition, and make sure you‘ve equipped abilities to aid navigation of the treacherous terrain.
Overview of the Essence of Brutality Quest
The Lectern‘s foreboding Essence of Brutality quest tasks you to:
- Complete 50 activities
- Get 50 hand cannon kills
- Find the necromantic strand
While the first two objectives may take time, they‘re straightforward enough. It’s pinpointing the evasive strand’s location hidden deep in the moon’s underground maze that sends many Guardians into tailspins of confusion.
Thankfully, this guide will shed light through the darkness, steering you directly to the necromantic strand.
Step-by-Step Guide to the Hall of Wisdom and the Strand
With your objectives clear, it‘s time to chart a course through winding corridors and shadowy depths to finally secure the strand. Here is an exact route to take:
Start at Eris and Head Toward Archer‘s Line
Open your Moon map and set a waypoint to guide you from Eris Morn to Archer‘s Line. Hug left along the dusty pathways, dispatching nightmares and staying alert until you arrive at the area‘s entrance.
Enter the Domed Building
Amidst Archer Line‘s rubble and ruins stands an small, unassuming dome structure. Duck inside and you‘ll notice a conspicuous door built into the wall…
Pass Through the Door into the Underground Labyrinth
This door cracks open into a shadowy portal, the suggestion of a maze stretching out before you. Steel yourself and enter this passage, following it as it slopes further down into the Moon‘s depths.
Use Traversal Abilities to Reach the Bottom
Now underneath the Moon‘s surface, you must take a great leap downwards through the dark. Use your class‘s traversal tools to safely descend. We recommend equiping increased aerial mobility Exotics like Lion Rampant leg armor on Titans or St0mp-EE5 for Hunters. Warlocks can opt for Burst Glide as their jump for the greatest descent speed.
Locate the Central Hive Structure
At the bottom floor of this shadowy abyss lies your target—a bone-white, Hive structure with a waypoint flagging an item of interest. Approach it to trigger the next waypoint.
Follow the Waypoint to the Necromantic Strand
With the Hive structure‘s clue, your HUD lights up showing you the last bit of your journey. Chase the waypoint a short distance and bask in the glow of the necromantic strand awaiting you, finally in hand.
Return Victorious from the Depths
Revel for a moment in the glory of overcoming the immense challenge of locating the strand. But don‘t dally too long—Ir Anûk and her brood won‘t tolerate intruders in their domain forever.
Trace your steps back through the maze, ascending through the Moon‘s crust to return to Eris on the surface, eager to show her your hard-won prize. No doubt the strand will serve as a crucial component in her fight against the Pyramid‘s malevolent Nightmares.
For those seeking even greater treasures from the Lectern‘s vaults, remember the route through to the Hall of Wisdom. That perilous dungeon awaits more revelations for those brave enough to enter it. But for now, enjoy the sweet taste of completing a hard-fought quest that sent lesser Guardians fleeing in dismay from Luna‘s dark face.
Destiny‘s greatest rewards don‘t come easily. But armed with the knowledge to overcome the nightmare‘s veil of confusion, you can now reap the treasures they hide and grow ever stronger. Bravo, Guardian!
