How to solve all Reflect Hive Projectiles with Hive Sword Guard puzzles in Destiny 2

I must confess, it took my friend and I quite some time to crack the first exotic puzzle in The Final Shape in Destiny 2. Deciphering the runes puzzle by deflecting projectiles with the sword guard had us puzzled for a while.

How to Master the Runes Challenge

The key skill you need for this challenge in Destiny 2 is mastering the art of reflecting projectiles using the sword guard. Grab the relic sword, hold the guard button, and watch as the projectiles deflect and head towards your target. Keep in mind that there is a slight drop, so make sure to aim higher. Once you’ve got this down, it’s time to take on the challenge.

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The rune sword can be obtained by defeating the yellow bar enemies.

First Set of Runes

To tackle the first set of runes, simply deflect the hive projectiles being launched at you in Destiny 2 using the Rune Sword. Hold the guard, and activate each rune by bouncing the projectiles off them.

Second Set of Runes

Things start to get trickier now. Once you’ve obtained the rune sword from a yellow bar enemy, unlock the runes by destroying the green orb above each one. Use the ranged sword attack that sends out a slash to achieve this.

After unlocking the runes, you must reflect the hives’ projectiles into the correct rune using the Destiny 2 sword guard. Match the color of the projectiles sent out by the enemies to the corresponding rune. Once activated, eliminate all the enemies, and a new type will appear, each firing a different color of projectile that must be matched with the correct rune.

Third Set of Runes

Similar to the previous set, the next runes must be activated by breaking the green shield above them with the ranged slash. Then, collect the elemental orbs from their altars, throw them at the runes to overload them in Destiny 2, and defeat Savathun to progress to the next stage of Queens, Part 1.

Overloading Runes In Destiny 2
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The Final Set of Runes

Similar to the third set, this time you will need to activate six runes with matching elemental orbs. Precision aiming is crucial, especially with enemies attacking you. Having a fellow guardian by your side can be a great help. Once you complete this challenge and serve Savathun her eviction notice, you’ll be one step closer to acquiring the Ergo Sum exotic.


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