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Europa
Learn more about the Europa destination and the campaign vendor, quests and raid.

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  • House Salvation, led by Eramis, began to harness Darkness Powers known as Stasis when a Pyramid re-emerged from the ice on Europa.
  • Working with Eris Morn, the Drifter and the Exo Stranger, Guardians have been retaking control of the Rathmore Chaos region of Europa while facing off against the Eliksni and Vex within the region.
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Rathmore Chaos, Europa

Frequently Asked Questions

What do we know about Europa? Lore time!
  • Europa is one of the Galilean moons in orbit of the planet Jupiter.
    • Vex influence is known to be present on the icy moon. It is also the location of the Deep Stone Crypt and the resting point of a Pyramid that entered the Solar System during the Golden Age. 
  • Guided by messages from the K1 Anomaly, Clovis Bray I discovered an artifact or entity on Europa which he called “Clarity Control”, which granted him the ability to combine its power and Radiolaria to create an ingredient vital to the Exo project that he dubbed “alkahest.”
    • In doing this, the Deep Stone Crypt was constructed to facilitate the production of an alkahest, processing Vex from the blue hypergiant 2082 Volantis.
    • Following a series of mishaps involving Elisabeth Bray’s objections to the project, Clovis sealed his consciousness within the Crypt for eternity.
  • Nearly three years after the conclusion of the Red War and after the long journey of the main fleet back to the system, the Europan Pyramid re-emerged from the ice and out into the open surface, where it was quickly re-discovered.
    • Later, Eris Morn and the Drifter, who were contacted by the Exo Stranger, were seen headed towards Europa to find the very ship.
    • Guardians since then have been retaking the lost region of Rathmore Chaos against the Fallen House Salvation, working with allies new and old and harnessing new Darkness Powers known as Stasis. 
Who is the Stranger?
  • The Stranger, also known as the Exo Stranger, is Elsie Bray, a scientist from the Golden Age who was converted into an Exo. 
    • She was first seen during the events of Destiny 1 where the Guardian rises and makes their way back to the Last City.
  • She is the granddaughter of Clovis Bray I and the sister of Ana Bray. 
  • The Stranger has been trapped in a time loop, repeatedly experiencing failed timelines where the Darkness triumphs and the Last City falls.
  • Her primary goal is to prevent this dark future by guiding Guardians and teaching them how to use the Darkness without succumbing to its corrupting influence. 
Who is Ana Bray?
  • Ana Bray is a Hunter-class Guardian and researcher.
  • She is known for her connection to the Warmind Rasputin and the Clovis Bray facility on Mars, and also for her past life as a researcher during the Golden Age. She was also present at the Battle of Twilight Gap.
  • Before becoming a Guardian, Ana Bray was a psycholinguist who helped Rasputin develop the ability to think independently. She was also adopted into the Bray family, though she was actually the biological daughter of Clovis Bray II.
  • After being revived by a Ghost named Jinju, Ana became a Guardian and retained some memories of her past life, thanks to the Clovis Bray ID she wore.
How do I obtain Stasis?
  • To obtain Stasis, you’ll need to  progress through the main campaign of Beyond Light.
  • Once you complete the campaign, you can visit the Exo Stranger on Europa and she will sell aspects and fragments for glimmer.
EUROPA WEEKLY ROTATORS

SAFEGUARD
EXO SIMULATION

SURVIVAL
EXO SIMULATION

AGILITY
EXO SIMULATION

CADMUS RIDGE
ECLIPSED ZONE

EVENTIDE RUINS
ECLIPSED ZONE

ASTERION ABYSS
ECLIPSED ZONE

THE TECHNOCRAT
EMPIRE HUNT

THE DARK PRIESTESS
EMPIRE HUNT

THE WARRIOR
EMPIRE HUNT

Variks' Inventory

  • Meet with Variks in Charon’s Crossing to acquire Europa specific Bounties, Empire Hunt Quests, and Weapon Quests.
  • Items offered by Variks will be unlocked through progressing the Beyond Light campaign. 
Variks Sabotage
  • When you complete the Beyond Light campaign, Variks will ask your for assistance in dismantling what remains of House Salvation.
  • This upgrade tree can be unlocked in tiers by completing the associated quests.
  • By doing so, you will unlock rewards and bonuses that will help with your efforts on Europa. 
Braytech Transponder
  • Variks also offers a unique consumable called the Braytech Transponder for 50 Herealways Pieces. When activated, this transponder will lead you to a House Salvation Techno Squad that had golden age tech. You can find them in the active Eclipsed Zone. 
  • Once you kill the House Salvation leader, you will be able to pick up the augmented buff with a specified title with a stack of 3. This title is a hint as to where you need to travel to. An example is “Riis-Reborn Sector x3,” which you would need to travel to that location on Europa. Do NOT Fast Travel, as you will lose the buff. 
  • Once you arrive, you should see small drones. Destroy each drone that is highlighted to receive a reward and gain triumph progression.
Penguin Souvenirs
  • Similar to the Dreaming City and the Moon, Europa has small collectible objects scattered around for Guardians to track down and grab.
  • Collect Penguin Souvenirs to earn loot and complete a secret triumph. 
  • To purchase Variks Sabotage quests, you must acquire Herealways Pieces, a new form of currency that can drop from doing activities on Europa such as Lost Sectors, Public Events, and Patrols.
  • Further upgrades from the Sabotage module will grant additional sources of Herealways Pieces, in addition to powerful reward and pinnacle challenges via new activities.
  • Sabotage quest progress is account-wide, meaning that your alternative characters will not need to unlock the quests again.

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Braytech Transponder
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The Stranger's Inventory

Aspects of Darkness
  • Once you complete the Beyond Light campaign, The Stranger will have additional quests for you to complete to enhance the capabilities of your new Stasis abilities.
  • The main quest lines will earn you Aspects of Darkness, key items that provide passive or active effects with your Stasis Abilities.
  • To get started, visit The Stranger in Beyond.

In Season 15, Aspect Quest Steps were reduced, making it easier to obtain Aspects!

Fragments
  • Like Aspects, The Stranger will offer another item called Fragments that further enhance your Statis capabilities, often giving unique traits and stat bonus/penalties.
    • Once an Aspect is obtained, Elsie will provide Fragment Quests.
  • As of recent updates, Guardians can purchase fragments from The Stranger.
Trophies
  • Completing certain Triumphs in the Europa section will earn you trophies that can be placed in the campsite in Beyond near The Stranger.
  • Applicable Triumphs will display the Trophy as a guaranteed reward from completing that triumph.

📖 Learn more about the Exo Stranger, Doctor Elisabeth Bray!

The Secrets and Treasures of Europa

Entropic Shards
Key to Unlocking Stasis.
Hidden throughout the lost wonders of Europa are 9 small obelisks of dark energy called Entropic Shards. Locating these shards is required on your journey to enhance your Stasis powers.  When you see them, use the Salvation's Grip to destroy them.
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Dead Exos
That Actually Works / Salvage The Past Triumphs
During your exploration of Europa, you may come across Dead Exo's that you can scan for dialogue. Locating all dead Exo bodies will complete the That Actually Works and Salvage The Past Triumphs.
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Stasis-Sealed Chests
Unlock Crystocrene Armor
Once you have fully unlocked your Stasis abilities, you will be able to unseal secret chests, which will reward armor pieces. Variks will also have quests tasking you to locate and unlock these chests. Acquire those for additional rewards!
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Story-Related Exotic Quests

The Stasis Prototype

Exotic Quest
What is it?
  • The Stasis Prototype Exotic Quest is a quest that rewards the Exotic Stasis Grenade Launcher, Salvation’s Grip.
  • Salvation’s Grip is one of the only few weapons that harness Stasis and can destroy Entropic Shards.
How to Unlock Quest
  • This quest is obtained from The Drifter after completing the Beyond Light campaign. 
  • The quest involves gathering intel on Europa, completing an Empire Hunt, defeating enemies affected by Stasis, and finally, completing a mission to obtain the weapon. 
Written Articles
Salvation's Grip | Stasis Grenade Launcher
SALVATION'S GRIP
Video Guide

The Lost Lament

Exotic Quest
What is it?
  • The Lost Lament Exotic Quest is a quest that rewards the Exotic Solar Heavy Sword, The Lament.
  • The Lament has an intrinsic anti-barrier mod, which is great for Champion-related activities, and does some hefty damage to combatants!
How to Unlock Quest
  • This quest is obtained from Banshee-44 after completing the Beyond Light campaign. 
  • The quest involves finding Dead Exos on Europa, defeating Vex with swords, and completing an Exo challenge. 
Written Articles
Anti-Barrier - The Lament
THE LAMENT
Video Guide

Video Guides

Europa Video Guides
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Exotic Quests
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Raid

Weekly Activities on Europa

Exo Challenges

  • An Exo Challenge is a weekly-rotating activity tasked by the Clovis Bray AI that can be unlocked after completing the Beyond Light Campaign.
  • These small range activities put Guardians through combat and strategic simulations that, when completed, grant rewards each week.
Pinnacle Upgrade
  • You can upgrade the Exo Challenge to have it reward improved loot by completing the European Explorer III Sabotage Perk, which is available at Variks in Charon’s Crossing.
Heroic Variants
  • Completing future Aspect Quests will require you to complete a Heroic Variant of the Exo Challenge, which is a higher light, features Champions and has additional modifiers.
  • The concept and objective are both the same, so don’t let the higher difficulty discourage you!
SAFEGUARD

Clovis requires you to defend territory against an invading Vex force. Defend the structure and draw out the Vex boss from the Simulated Portal. Destroy Vex Cubes to temporarily stun the invading force.

SURVIVAL

Clovis challenges you to battle the harsh weather of Europa while facing Vex on this jumping puzzle-like simulation. Use the heating areas to warm up before getting damaged by the cold. Venture to the top and face the Vex boss. Stay warm!

AGILITY

Clovis tests your skill at maneuvering against shifting platforms while facing Vex forces. Watch your step and keep an eye out for mobile Vex forces that are out to get you!

Empire Hunts

  • Empire Hunts are a brand new cooperative activity that can be unlocked by completing campaign content in Beyond Light.
    • Variks will offer quests that will task you to hunt down these targets.
    • Once you complete all of the Hunts, Variks will offer replayable variants of these Hunts that will reward targeted loot for you to earn.
    • These quests cost 40 Herealways Pieces, which are obtained by defeating targets with stasis.
  • There is a Playlist format that rotates a featured Empire Hunt each week with multiple difficulty options.
  • Completing the Empire Hunts will provide Rewards, depending on how much you have upgraded in the Sabotage Quest tab offered by Variks.
    • Play in the Playlist version for a chance to earn Cloudstrike.
    • The Empire Hunts also have specific triumphs! 
The Technocrat
  • The Technocrat uses traps and advanced technology to counter your assault.
  • Venture through Bray Exoscience and face this Fallen Tech Wizard in Eternity!
The Dark Priestess
  • The Dark Priestess attempts to resurrect her leader and it is your mission to stop that from happening.
  • Head to where you last faced off against Eramis to take out this Fallen Officer.
The Warrior
  • The Warrior challenges you and your fireteam to combat in the Vex Nexus point.
  • Head through the Nexus and take down this Fallen Officer.

How to Acquire Cloudstrike

Europa_Cloudstrike
CLOUDSTRIKE (EXOTIC SNIPER RIFLE)
THE TECHNOCRAT
THE DARK PRIESTESS
THE WARRIOR

Raid: The Deep Stone Crypt

  • The Deep Stone Crypt is the orginal source of all Exos and was a mystery to many until the rediscovery of the legendary location during the conflict against House Salvation. 
  • Guardians had to take back control of the Deep Stone Crypt, prevent the Fallen from learning the secrets of the Crypt and prevent the total destruction of Europa.
  • The raid tasks a team of 6 to venture into the Crypt, make their way through a series of Security Levels, venture into Space and defeat an old foe that just doesn’t seem to ever die.
  • Raid Mechanics in a nutshell:
    • Crypt Security: This encounter involves disabling security measures to proceed further into the Crypt. It focuses on clearing enemies and using specific augmentations to interact with terminals. 
    • Atraks-1, Fallen Exo: This encounter involves fighting multiple replications of the boss Atraks-1 on two floors. Players must manage debuffs, use augmentations, and coordinate to destroy the replications.
    • Rapture: This encounter involves a descent into the Deep Stone Crypt, with a focus on platforming and overcoming environmental challenges.
    • Taniks, the Abomination: This is the final boss fight. It involves suppressing Taniks, depositing nuclear cores, and executing a damage phase. 
 

Note: Raids are endgame activities. Use communication and of course – be patient! 

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