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Spire of Stars

Released
Location
Leviathan
Status
Vaulted

Original Normal guide / vaultedSource review:

Read the room before the pull.

Three combat encounters are joined by the Power Conduit traversal. Orb passing teaches the opening rhythm; the Observatory adds weapon arming and ship calls; Val Ca'uor combines them under pressure.

Suggested ARG approach: use named receivers, one shape vocabulary and explicit confirmations for weapons armed, ships destroyed and all three robot throws ready.

The original route

01 / ENCOUNTER

Statue Garden

Raise all four pillars and score into the central cauldron.

Encounter list ↑

Receive, raise, relay

Name the next receiver. Confirm the catch. Keep the circuit moving.

Encounter sequence

  1. Make the opening throw

    Take the orb onto a pillar, then throw it into the center to begin.

  2. Raise and pass

    Holding the orb on a pillar raises it and clears Engulfed. Pass before Greed becomes lethal; the receiver confirms they are ready.

  3. Keep the circuit moving

    Repeat the circuit until all pillars are raised and the shield-lowered message appears. Low pillars threaten a wipe.

  4. Score three times

    Throw into the exposed center, then repeat for three scoring cycles after the opening throw.

If the attempt breaks down
  • If the next receiver is hidden, use a floater as a relay.
  • Call the recipient by name. A clear passing order is more useful than several players calling for the orb.

Shacknews: Statue Garden and optional chests

02 / TRAVERSAL

Power Conduit

Open the route through the engine and regroup at the Observatory.

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Pass, confirm, move

The chest relay is optional. Establish safe landing positions before sending the orb.

Encounter sequence

  1. Find the switches

    Use the orange-lit side rooms to extend the bridges. Work through the three switch rooms as a team.

  2. Cross the machinery

    Time jumps around the moving fans and continue toward the exit. Regroup before moving to the next section.

  3. Optional: relay the orb

    Release the first orb from the far-right platform mechanism, then pass it through the socket route. Greed makes solo carrying unsafe.

  4. Optional: take the chests

    Look above the third orb dropper for a hidden path. Carry the final orb into the left tunnel near the exit and throw it into the socket to unlock another chest.

If the attempt breaks down
  • Complete a safe crossing before adding the optional orb relay.
  • Place receivers on stable platforms and confirm catches before the next jump.

Gameranx: Power Conduit traversal · Shacknews: Statue Garden and optional chests

03 / ENCOUNTER

Celestial Observatory

Arm the Leviathan and destroy three attacking ships.

Encounter list ↑
Celestial Observatory: fleet above the Spire, Destiny 2
Celestial Observatory: fleet above the SpireBungie · Destinypedia

Encounter sequence

  1. Read one ship

    Hold all four large plates to activate the lift. Send a Superior Retainer up and call the highlighted ship's outer shape: square, circle or triangle.

  2. Arm the matching weapon

    Hold all three small symbol plates to open the doors. Charge an orb in the white mist, then throw it into the called door socket. Confirm the weapon is armed.

  3. Destroy the ship

    Hold the four outer plates again. A Superior Retainer takes another mist-charged orb up the lift and throws it at the highlighted ship.

  4. Repeat for the fleet

    Repeat the scout, arm and launch sequence until all three ships are destroyed.

If the attempt breaks down
  • Use shape names consistently; ignore the small graphic inside each outline.
  • The ordinary door throw does not require Superior Retainer. Going into space does.

Destinypedia: Spire of Stars mechanics

04 / ENCOUNTER

Val Ca'uor

Break the fleet, empower Calus and expose the commander.

Encounter list ↑
Val Ca'uor, Destiny 2
Val Ca'uorBungie · Destinypedia

Encounter sequence

  1. Cleanse the team

    Start at the Calus robot and retreat. When Engulfed hits everyone, pass the orb through all six players; the last throws it at the boss.

  2. Arm two weapons

    Clear the Gladiators. Hold four outer plates and send a Retainer to call two ships. Charge two orbs and throw into both matching sockets while the three door plates are held.

  3. Destroy both ships

    Two Retainers take new charged orbs up the lift. Each throws at a different called ship.

  4. Empower the robot

    Collect the next three orbs and charge them in mist. Pass within pairs to manage Greed. When Calus raises his glowing hand, throw all three into it together.

  5. Damage, then repeat

    Shoot the exposed boss; the back-mounted jetpack is a critical target. Repeat the mechanics if he survives.

  6. Finish the final stand

    Take the six final orbs, one each, and throw them at the boss. Shoot away any remaining shield.

If the attempt breaks down
  • Use one caller for the simultaneous robot throw; confirm all three holders first.
  • Agree on separate ship targets before launching so two throws do not hit the same ship.

Gamepur: Val Ca'uor sequence

Prestige: what changed

Original Prestige used weekly weapon-type restrictions and an activity modifier. Bungie did not add separate encounter mechanics to the Prestige lairs. Plan enemy control and boss damage within the permitted loadout, while keeping the same passing and ship sequences.

Bungie: original Prestige raid-lair rules

Triumphs & historical challenges

HISTORICAL / TRIUMPH

On Your Way Up

Complete the original Spire of Stars raid lair.

  • Val Ca'uor defeated

HISTORICAL / TRIUMPH

A Superior Retainer

Complete Spire of Stars on Prestige difficulty.

  • Prestige clear

HISTORICAL / MOMENTS OF TRIUMPH 2020

Spire of Stars Raid

Time-limited event completion record, separate from On Your Way Up.

  • Event raid clear

RewardLuxurious Toast; Praetorian Visage; Calus's Shadow

Bungie manifest records, via light.gg: Leviathan legacy records

light.gg: Spire of Stars Raid, Moments of Triumph 2020

Original raid loot

Original collection - not a current Pantheon drop table
CategoryItems / setsContext
WeaponsLast of the Legion (sidearm); The Emperor's Envy (fusion rifle)Original raid-lair versions
Hunter armorEquitis ShadeOriginal class set
Titan armorTurris ShadeOriginal class set
Warlock armorInsigne ShadeOriginal class set
CosmeticsLuxurious Toast emoteHistorical raid reward; also granted by the 2020 event record
PrestigeSleeper Simulant catalystHistorical catalyst source, not a Sleeper weapon drop

Original collection only, not a current loot table. Spire had no dedicated title seal. The catalyst entry records its historical source; current acquisition is outside this guide.

Collection

All 22 items Bungie’s game data credits to this raid (source: Leviathan, Spire of Stars raid lair.). Fetched 29 September 2026.

Weapons 2

  • Last of the LegionSidearm
  • The Emperor's EnvyFusion Rifle

Titan armor 5

  • Turris Shade GauntletsGauntlets
  • Turris Shade GreavesLeg Armor
  • Turris Shade HelmHelmet
  • Turris Shade MarkTitan Mark
  • Turris Shade PlateChest Armor

Hunter armor 5

  • Equitis Shade BootsLeg Armor
  • Equitis Shade CloakHunter Cloak
  • Equitis Shade CowlHelmet
  • Equitis Shade GripsGauntlets
  • Equitis Shade RigChest Armor

Warlock armor 5

  • Insigne Shade BondWarlock Bond
  • Insigne Shade BootsLeg Armor
  • Insigne Shade CoverHelmet
  • Insigne Shade GlovesGauntlets
  • Insigne Shade RobesChest Armor

Cosmetics 5

  • Atop the SpireEmblem
  • Grind UnderfootEmblem
  • Praetorian VisageShader
  • Spire StarEmblem
  • Together, For Glory!Emblem

Bungie: Update 1.2.3 catalyst sources · light.gg: Spire of Stars Raid, Moments of Triumph 2020

GosuNoob: original Spire collection

Pantheon 2.0

Val Ca'uor is not listed in the reviewed Pantheon 2.0 lineup. The returning Leviathan bosses covered here belong to other raids: Calus, Argos and Gahlran. Their activity changes should not be applied to the original Spire walkthrough.

Shattered Vault: Pantheon encounter lineup

A full Spire of Stars return remains a separate subject. Revised encounters and rewards will need their own review when Bungie publishes details.

Reprised raid: awaiting details

The original raid remains vaulted. Bungie has announced restoration work, but individual release dates, revised mechanics, loot and returning record requirements are not specified in that announcement.

Reprised raids status →

Bungie: The Next Chapter for Bungie

Sources & scope

Historical Normal walkthrough with a separate Prestige summary. Suggested roles and callouts are teaching recommendations. Pantheon notes distinguish community observations from Bungie announcements. No live player progress or invented rarity is shown; this guide has not been tested in game.

Existing local encounter artwork retains its attribution. Text reference panels cover stages without a dedicated image. The pre-rewrite page is preserved in the project reference archive.

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