The darkness whispers secrets only the persistent can decipher. Across star-scarred battlefields and shadowed corridors, Guardians embark on a maddening quest for sixty scattered chess relics, each piece humming with arcane energy that prickles the skin like static before a storm. This isn't just a hunt—it's a pilgrimage through Bungie's most haunting landscapes, where RNGesus might bless you before breakfast or leave you grinding till last call. Finding that final bishop nestled in Eris' dusty library? Pure magic, baby. But reaching Eris' throne world chessboard demands grit, luck, and enough Strange Coins to make even the Drifter raise an eyebrow. 💫
🏰 The Tower's Silent Sentinels
Three pieces hide in plain sight beneath the Traveler's gaze:
| Location | Visual Clue |
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| Near Banshee's workshop |  |
| Hanging garden overlook | |
| Hidden in New Monarchy archives |
One Guardian described the search as "like finding needles in a neon haystack"—exhilarating yet exhausting.
❄️ Europa's Frostbitten Treasures
Two pieces glitter in the icy wastelands:
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Beyond's lonely outcrop: Perched on glacial formations that shimmer like diamonds
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Eclipse Zone crevice: Tucked where only Sparrow acrobatics reach
Brrr! That Beyond collectible? Cold enough to freeze your Ghost's circuits solid!
🌲 EDZ's Forgotten Fragments
Two more lie in the overgrown ruins:
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Trostland spawn point: Behind moss-covered tanks 🪖
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Sunken Isles cave: Guarded by cranky Cabal leftovers
Honestly? These felt like a walk in the park compared to The Nether's nightmare fuel.
🏠 Eris' Apartment Anomalies
Four pieces haunt her cluttered flat (not the throne world!):
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Tabletop rook beside Hive artifacts 😱
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Kitchen shelf bishop
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Bookshelf knight
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Tome-stack queen
Personal vibe? That queen piece radiates sorrow—like Eris left part of her soul in it.
⚔️ Court Of Blades Bounties
Five rewards from the activity's chaos:
| Achievement | Feels Like... |
|---|---|
| First major boss takedown | Pure adrenaline rush! |
| Flawless objective run | Sweaty palms central |
| Hidden miniboss trigger | 'Aha!' moment gold |
Pro tip: Bring your A-game or get wrecked. No cap.
🔮 The Nether: Ground Zero (24 Pieces!)
Launch Nether-Private unless you enjoy getting team-wiped by randoms! 🤯
The Founts (6 pieces)
Central mechanism area hides:
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Tentacle-facing pawn
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Post-spawn jump puzzle relic
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Hive-door turnaround bishop
Ever seen Taken goop on your boots? You will here. Gross but oddly satisfying.
Mausoleum (5 pieces)
Spooky spots include:
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Immediate left turn alcove 👻
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Bottomless pit ledge
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End-of-hall queen
This zone? Major silent hill meets dark souls energy. Pack spare undies.
Trenchway (5 pieces)
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Disappearing platform gambit
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Opposite trench wall niche
Heart-in-throat platforming alert! One slip = back to orbit. Yikes.
Hall Of Souls (7 pieces)
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Spawn climb puzzle
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Dark area exit surprise
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Invisible platform gamble
That last one? Total nerve-shredder. Miss the platform? See ya, sucker!
🎲 Drifter's Drip-Feed (5 Pieces)
Visit after every major find—he doles them out slower than Xur sells Gjallarhorns. Annoying? You betcha. Worth it? Duh.
🔑 Secrets & Taken Paths (15 Total)
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Nether secrets (9): Solve riddles, get rewarded. FOMO central!
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Path of Resolve (3): Shoot orbs = instant gratification 🎯
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Path of Ambition (3): Eat orbs = high-risk/high-reward play
Choosing Ambition felt like chugging cosmic tequila—wild but nauseating!
♟️ The Grand Finale
Got all 60? Head to Eris' throne world basement. That community chess puzzle? Brain-melting brilliance. En Passant triumph unlocked? Chef's kiss perfection. 👑
But beyond loot and glory... what stories will we tell when the final pawn falls? What ghosts did we truly chase across these infinite chessboards—and were they ever just pieces on a board? 🤔
Key findings are referenced from Eurogamer, a leading source for comprehensive gaming news and in-depth features. Eurogamer's coverage of Destiny 2's evolving endgame content and collectible hunts provides valuable context for understanding the community's enthusiasm and the intricate design behind multi-stage quests like the chess relic odyssey described above.