My Journey to Earn Destiny 2's Heretic Title in the Dreadnaught

Hey Guardians, let's talk about that glorious Heretic title – the ultimate flex for anyone who's conquered Destiny 2's Heresy episode. I've been grinding through the creepy corridors of the Dreadnaught, and let me tell you, this isn't your average seasonal title. It demands exploration mastery across all three Acts, with Triumphs that'll test your patience and skill. Think you've got what it takes? By the time you're reading this in 2025, Act 3 is fully live, meaning we can finally complete those pesky time-gated objectives! The journey requires collecting hundreds of boons, mastering Expert activities, and uncovering every dark secret aboard Oryx's derelict ship. I've compiled everything I learned from my own grueling grind – consider this your survival guide to becoming a certified Heretic. 🏴‍☠️

Chosen Path

Complete "The Taken Path" quest chain – your starting point in Act 1. This introductory quest unlocks after the season's opening mission. Don't rush it though; pay attention to those eerie Taken mechanics because they'll haunt you later!

Dreadful Discoveries

Here's where things get tricky: You must finish ALL of Sloane's side quests across all three Acts. Each Act has three quests:

• Act 1: Hive Hacking chain (PvE focus)

• Act 2 & 3: Unlock additional questlines later

Pro tip: Your reward for this Triumph? A slick free ship that's perfect for Dreadnaught flybys!

Mastery: Path Of Resolve

Attune to Path of Resolve at the Shaping Slab and grind to Rank 16. Remember:

• This changes Barrow-Dyad's exotic perk behavior

• Later paths (Ambition/Adherence) require separate grinds

• Use your favorite add-clear builds for efficient reputation farming

People Also Ask: How long does this title actually take?

Honestly? 15-20 hours if you optimize. Focus on overlapping objectives – like running Nether while hunting collectibles. And yes, you absolutely need a fireteam for Expert activities!

Will-Forged Power

Unlock all 40 permanent enhancements at the Whisper Slab. Here's the breakdown:

Enhancement Type	How to Unlock	Effect
Runic Enhancements	Purchase with Sigil Shards	Activity-specific buffs
Mysterium	Find in missions/rank-ups	Boosts boon acquisition

By Sigil And Scripture

Farm scriptures (rare drops from Dreadnaught enemies/chests) and earn 15 ritual rewards. The Tome of Want lets you target farm weapons – essential for optimizing your loadouts! 💀

Nether Dominance

Three Triumphs live here:

1. Nether Rites: Collect 300 boons (Major/Corrupted give bonus progress)

2. Expert Nether: Complete with Champions/Overcharge active (no matchmaking!)

3. Nether Encounters: Farm encounters (Expert gives 2x progress)

Court of Blades Mastery

For the arena-style activity:

• Rune-Burner: Buy 150 armaments using runes (higher tiers = more progress)

• Prolific Challenger: Slay 200 bosses (~20 full clears)

• Expert Court: Defeat 5 bosses in one Expert run (bring heavy DPS like Queenbreaker)

Dreadnaught Secrets

Time to channel your inner detective:

• Collector: Find all 50 collectibles (Osseous Fragments/Hive Worms)

• Dreadful Secrets: Discover 50 hidden rooms/encounters in Nether

• Gateways in Shadow: Unlock two portal chests (Mausoleum & Hall of Souls)

Pro tip: Watch for "Something Strange Is Near..." radar notifications! 👁️

People Also Ask: Can this be done solo?

Technically yes... but why torture yourself? Expert activities demand coordination. LFG is your best friend for those 5-boss Court runs!

So Guardians – ready to claim your place among Destiny's most dedicated Heretics? Grab your fireteam, stock up on ammo synths, and let's conquer that haunted ship! What's your first target? Share your war stories below! ⚔️