Circle of Bones is a special location found in Destiny 2 Shadowkeep, and it is related to the all-new Deathbringer Exotic Rocket Launcher and its unique questline. Here, you’re going to learn exactly what you need to do to earn this bad boy.
The Deathbringer is a Void Rocket Launcher with perks that modify its behavior into that of an artillery gun. Already billed as the baby-Gjallarhorn, the Deathbringer is a great addition to any arsenal, and we’ll show you how to get one of your own.
Deathbringer Quest Steps
Firstly, keep in mind that the Deathbringer quest is exclusive to the Shadowkeep DLC. This means that free-to-play players won’t be able to get it, even if they go and purchase the ongoing Season Pass. With how powerful the Deathbringer is, it’s as valid a reason as any to get Shadowkeep, though.
#1: Faculties of the Skull
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Investigate the Circle of Bones under the surface of the Moon. </b>
Reference the screenshot above to see exactly where Circle of Bones can be found, but keep in mind that the location is underground, and that you'll have to mow down lots of Hive as you make your way through the lunar tunnels. Interrupt the ritual you'll come across at the Circle of Bones by killing every Hive in the surrounding area. This will lead you to the next step of the questline.
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#2: Tainted Lullaby
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Take the Silent Skull to Eris Morn. </b>
Simple - all you need to do is go back to the starting Moon zone and speak with Eris.
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#3: Marrow’s Elegy
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Complete public events near the Hellmouth, the Lost Sector K1 Revelation in Sorrow’s Harbor, and kill a wandering Bone Collector on the Moon. </b>
To complete this part of the quest, you're going to have to collect three different types of Hive chitin: Festering Bone, Ritualistic Bone, and the Bone Collector's Marrow. This may take some time, and it will require a powerful character, so beware.
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#4: Thy Honored Conduction
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Complete the Scarlet Keep Strike mission, slay the High Conductor, Sulmakta. </b>
High Conductor, Sulmakta is a unique mini-boss encounter found in the Scarlet Keep strike. Feel free to grab a friend, as you can quickly get outnumbered and outgunned here. The quest step is straightforward, though.
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#5: Of Darkest Harmony
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Defeat 700 normal enemies, 110 Elites and mini-bosses, and 50 Guardians. </b>
This quest step may take the longest for an average player to complete. It's quite simple, but it requires a whole lot of slaughter to get through. It does call for some time in the Crucible and/or Gambit, but we'd recommend Crucible, as that's where you'll stack your Guardian kills comparatively quickly. A good tip to keep in mind for the PvE part of the objective is to kill enemies on the Moon: that will afford you the quickest progression.
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#6: Choir of the Damned
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Complete the Circle of Bones. </b>
You'll need to go back to the Circle of Bones and complete its unique objective, as well as defeating two boss Hive: Aria and Deathsinger, Ir Airam. By the time you're done, you'll have the Silent Skull again, and need to return to Eris yet once more.
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#7: A Death of Nightmares
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Speak with Eris Morn. </b>
This is the wrap-up, where Eris will award you your newest implement of warfare. The Deathbringer does not disappoint.
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Deathbringer Perks
As we mentioned before, Deathbringer calls for a unique approach to combat. We’ll let its Perks speak for themselves:
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INTRINSIC: Dark Deliverance - Fires remotely-detonated projectiles that drop Void orbs on enemies.
EXOTIC: Dark Descent - The further a Void orb falls, the more damage it deals.
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This means that the majority of Deathbringer’s damage output may come from its Void orbs. The jury is still out on how to approach this set of Perks, but our bet is that you want to maintain high ground and reign purple fire and brimstone on the unsuspecting Hive beneath you.
Deathbringer Ornament
If you’re unhappy with Deathbringer’s basic ragged, Hive-like looks, you can turn it into the comparatively high-tech Peacebringer with this Ornament. At the time of writing, it is an Eververse-only Silver purchase cosmetic, but Bungie did mention that this season’s items will be available for Bright Dust two weeks after the launch.
We expect for Peacebringer to be farmable then, but stay tuned for more on that.
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We hope this short guide helps you in getting your very own Deathbringer. If it sounds like too much work, we don’t blame you. Eriana’s Vow is far, far easier to get, and all you need to do is follow our guide on how to unlock it.
