Here we have the next Strike Mission in Destiny that takes part in the moon and we will provide you with tips, tricks and best strategy guide to be able to complete the Destiny Moon strike mission The Summoning Pits in which is one of the hard task to do in the moon. At this point you will be at level 12 in the story which will take you through Hellmouth, Ocean of Storms and of course the Moon. If you complete it you will be rewarded XP Bonus, Armor Upgrade, and try to use Solar and Arc damage types.
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Objective: Enter Hive Fortress
Location: Hellmouth
head into the Gatehouse, eliminating the three Knights
Objective: Approach the Gate
Location: Gatehouse
Take on the big horde of Hive and finish them and move towards the sword room
Objective: Open the Gate
Approach the gate and deploy your Ghost and let him do his work while you are busy fighting the hive.
Objective: Repel the Hive
After opening the gate you will be three waves of enemies coming at you:
- The first wave consists of Thrall and Knights. Quickly strike down the Thrall before focusing on the Knights on the left balcony.
- Acolytes are joined by a couple Wizards and Knights on the right balcony.
- third wave is introduced in the back of the room, consisting of Cursed Thrall, Knights, and Acolytes
Objective: Find the Summoning Pits
Ghost opens the door. Follow the cave that leads into the Hive fortress. In the next room, an Ogre accompanies a Major Knight, while you get attack by hive. Exit out the doorway that Major Knight guarded and follow the caves and bridge until you reach the Circle of Bones.
Objective: Enter the Summoning Pits
Location: Circle of Bones
Follow the objective markers into the narrow overlook and two Major Knights will challenge you then head into the doorway on the left and follow the path to find The Summoning Pits
Objective: Defeat Phogoth
Location: The Summoning Pits
Taking on the Ultra Ogre chained up inside. The following strategy and tips, tricks will help you on how you can defeat it effectively and with less damage.
Phogoth Info
The weak spot is the chest and you will need to be careful as it favorite attacking moves are Eye Blast, Ground Slam
Eye Blast:
Phogoth Eye Blast is powerful and suppressive fire. Avoid it in the open area.
Ground Slam:
Get close to the behemoth and he releases a 360-degree ground slam that can induce you with lots of damage.
Stategy, tips and tricks on defeating Phogoth
You will need to be careful of It’s the huge amounts of Hive minions who occupy the platforms and are added in waves throughout the combat.
Stay on the move, switching between the floor and high balconies to avoid being caught by Phogoth
The lower platform at the end of the arena is often a good spot to escape to