Conquering the Vow of the Disciple raid in Destiny 2 requires a deep understanding of complex mechanics, fast communication, and symbol memorization. Located inside the sunken Pyramid within Savathun's Throne World, this endgame challenge pits fireteams against the formidable forces of the Witness. Mastering each section guarantees smooth runs and grants access to highly coveted raid weaponry and armor upgrades.
Navigating the Acquisition Ritual
The first major encounter demands exceptional teamwork and a shared vocabulary for the raid's extensive symbol suite. Players must divide into defensive units to protect three separate obelisks while designated runners hunt down glyphkeepers inside nearby rooms. Clear communication is vital here because symbols revealed by killing these targets dictate which obelisk needs to be activated.
Teams must manage overflowing waves of enemies alongside powerful champions that can halt progression if left unchecked. Once all three correct symbols are correctly identified, players must shoot them in quick succession to satisfy the obelisk mechanics. Repeating this sequence across three distinct phases completes the encounter and opens the path forward.
Overcoming The Caretaker
The second encounter shifts the battle toward a grueling multi-floor boss fight against a massive creature known as The Caretaker. Fireteams need to split responsibilities between dynamic roles, including obelisk stunners, add clear specialists, and dedicated symbol collectors who enter the central dark realm. The collectors must quickly gather glyphs and return to deposit them before their internal darkness stacks become lethal.
Meanwhile, the stun teams must continuously draw the boss's attention to slow down its steady march toward the central obelisk. When the obelisk is fully charged, a high-intensity damage phase begins across specific glowing plates on the floor. Players must maximize their heavy ammunition delivery across multiple floors to permanently defeat this resilient threat.
Surviving the Exhibition Challenge
The third encounter is a chaotic, fast-paced relic gauntlet that tests a fireteam's ability to adapt under extreme time constraints. Guardians must utilize three distinct narrative artifacts, including the linear fusion shield, the Taken blight cleanser, and the darkness chalice. Passing these relics between teammates is mandatory to clear terminal debuffs and remove immune enemy shields throughout the rooms.
Every section requires rapid movement and precise coordination to extend the global countdown timer before it reaches zero. Players must constantly call out matching symbols displayed on opposing walls to unlock the exit barriers. Successfully clearing all four containment rooms allows the fireteam to advance to the final arena.
Defeating Rhulk Disciple of the Witness
The ultimate confrontation takes place at the pinnacle of the Pyramid against Rhulk, the premier Disciple encountered in Destiny 2 history. The battle is divided into an initial barrier-breaking phase and a highly kinetic final arena struggle. Guardians must manipulate the Leeching Force buff by intentionally blocking incoming laser attacks to convert it into Radiant Force.
Depositing this upgraded energy into the correct corner conduits slowly dissolves Rhulk's physical shield and initiates the main damage phase. Once inside the close-quarters arena, players must constantly dodge devastating dash attacks while damaging localized weak points on his body. Balancing active survival tactics with optimal power delivery during the final stand ensures total victory.
