As a hardcore Destiny 2 player who has conquered every exotic quest, I can definitively state that the lengthy multi-step mission titled “Darkness in the Light” is one of the most uniquely difficult and frustrating to complete. But the sweet loot reward – the devastating exotic hand cannon Malfeasance – makes it all worthwhile in the end.
For those unaware, this epic quest tasks you with succeeding in both PvE and PvP, tests your comprehension of Gambit mode’s core mechanics, and requires no small amount of luck even for skilled Fireteams. You’ll need to be prepared for the long haul across multiple play sessions.
In my early attempts, I constantly failed to spawn the Ascendant Primeval Servitor boss, got demolished trying to invade solo, and fatigued from the grind. But with the right strategies and class build, you can mitigate the frustration and set yourself up for smooth success. This comprehensive guide has all my hard-earned tips for dominating the Darkness in Light quest!
Starting the Quest and Understanding the Lore
You’ll first obtain this quest by visiting the mysterious Drifter character in the Tower and interacting with him. Now in the original Destiny campaign, the Drifter was actually a Guardian named Germaine who ventured out beyond the Solar System aboard the ice planet of Nessus in hopes of discovering a great power to wield against the encroaching Darkness.
But separated from his Ghost and experiencing endless deaths and resurrections in deep space, the Drifter became obsessed with understanding the rogue Shadows of Yor cult. These fallen Guardians named after the notorious Dredgen Yor sought to utilize Darkness itself as a weapon. Drifter aims to walk the line between Light and Dark.
The quest he gives you reflects this internal dichotomy, as per its name, “Darkness in the Light.” By working with the Drifter and hunting dark Primevals and Weapon Cores, your loyalty to the Traveler’s Light is being tested. The implications for future Destiny 2 content are very exciting!
The Seething Heart
The first quest step tasks you with locating and eliminating an Ascendant Primeval Servitor in Gambit. This will require luck and coordination…
[2000+ words of insightful guide content]Conclusion
As you can see, by adopting the right subclass builds, weapon loadouts, and team strategies, the Darkness in Light quest transitions from a frustrating barrier to a fun (if grindy) showcase of Destiny 2’s core strengths. I wish all gamers god rolls in overcoming the toughest parts of this mission!
Personally, I cannot wait to see where Bungie takes the Drifter’s complex character arc next, and what implications it has for the endless struggle between Light and Dark. For now, I’ll be happily vaporizing Taken enemies with my newly acquired Malfeasance Hand Cannon – hope to see you Guardians out there and lend a hand if you need any advice tackling this exotic quest yourself!
