Complete Guide to Conquering Verity in Destiny 2’s Salvation's Edge

Destiny 2 raids are renowned for their complex mechanics, and Salvation's Edge is no exception, especially when it comes to the Verity encounter. If Root of Nightmares can be likened to a training ground where a few players handle mechanics, then Verity is the final exam where every Guardian must be on point at all times. This fourth encounter in Salvation's Edge requires seamless teamwork and precision. While there are no bosses to defeat, the victory relies heavily on players mastering intricate symbol and statue mechanics. Here's everything you need to know to conquer Verity.

Preparation and Setting the Stage

Before diving into the encounter, make sure to familiarize yourself with the six statues in the room. These statues mirror the armor worn by you and your raid team, so it's crucial for everyone to adopt a unique appearance. This includes the Ghost shell, ensuring each player stands out distinctly. To commence the encounter, simply approach one of the statues and select the "Free Guardian" prompt.

Solo Room Dynamics

As the battle begins, three players will be teleported into separate rooms, isolated from each other. Each player must immediately identify the symbol their statue is holding and note the patterns on the wall. Typically, the wall displays two shapes that are not held by your statue. For instance, if your statue carries a triangle, the wall will display a square and a circle. These wall symbols indicate which symbols will drop upon defeating Hive Knights spawning in your room.

Key tasks for solo players include:

• Identify the symbol held by your statue.
• Note the wall pattern and verify with other teleported players.
• Defeat Hive Knights to obtain and move symbols to other statues.
• Coordinate with teammates to ensure correct symbols are available.

The ultimate aim is for each solo player to possess one symbol, while the wall shows the other two needed symbols when the final phase begins.

The Dissection Team’s Role

While the solo players are busy moving symbols, the remaining Guardians in the primary room have their tasks. The outside team is responsible for disassembling and forming three-dimensional shapes using the two-dimensional symbols provided by the solo players. Here’s a quick reference chart for the required symbols:

• Sphere: Circle + Circle
• Cube: Square + Square
• Pyramid: Triangle + Triangle
• Cylinder: Square + Circle
• Cone: Circle + Triangle
• Prism: Square + Triangle

The objective is to match these three-dimensional forms based on the solo players’ needs. Once aligned correctly, these forms will allow solo players to retrieve the needed symbols to exit their rooms.

The Witness’s Intervention

One of the most challenging aspects of the Verity encounter is the periodic intervention of the Witness. At certain intervals, the Witness notices the players and turns three of them into frozen statues. Outside players must then rescue these frozen teammates by retrieving and placing their Ghosts on the correct pedestals. This is where the distinct appearances become crucial, as it ensures quick identification and retrieval.

Rescuing the "dead" Guardians involves:

• Identifying and retrieving the Ghosts of Frozen Players.
• Placing these Ghosts on the correct invisible pedestals to revive teammates.
• Communicating with frozen players to navigate the location of their statues.

This mechanic recurs after the solo players have exited their rooms, requiring precise coordination to ensure successful rescues and prevent team wipes.

Final Phases and Repeat Process

After the initial revival phase, the team must repeat the process of solo room dynamics and dissection team responsibilities. Each loop increases in complexity, demanding even tighter coordination. Completing the cycle three times ensures victory over Verity. The final phase sees just one player standing, responsible for coordinating the revival of all others based on callouts from the "dead" players.

Successfully navigating these intricate phases rewards players with coveted loot and a path clear to face the Witness. Verity, while complex and demanding, is a testament to the teamwork and strategy that Destiny 2 raids champion. Embrace the challenge, and your team will emerge victorious, ready to claim the ultimate rewards.