Unlocking the Imbaru Engine in Destiny 2
The Imbaru Engine, a special area tied to Savathun, the Witch Queen, is now open in Destiny 2. This mysterious space serves as a testing ground for Guardians, offering gifts and insight to those who prove themselves worthy. To access the Imbaru Engine, follow these steps:
- Open the Director.
- Navigate to the H.E.L.M.
- Select the Imbaru Engine location at the bottom.
Once you’re inside the Imbaru Engine, you’ll find yourself in a luminal space within Savathun’s Altars of Summoning. Previously, this area contributed to Savathun’s power, but now it’s your chance to prove your worth as a Guardian.
Cracking the Imbaru Engine Puzzles
Test of Cunning
The first challenge within the Imbaru Engine is the Test of Cunning. In this battle of wits against Savathun, you’ll need to open a series of chests, deciphering which ones hold treasure and which ones are traps. Here’s how to solve the Test of Cunning:
- Visit the Lectern of Divination in the Athenaeum and collect the minor arcana card “A Gift of Cunning”.
- Enter the Imbaru Engine via the Director.
- Identify the chest marked with the Hive Rune and open it.
- Defeat the enemies that spawn and locate the chests marked with the symbol.
- Open all the correct chests to progress to the next wave.
- Repeat the process of finding the symbols and opening the correct chests until you pass the Test of Cunning.
Successfully completing the Test of Cunning will reward you with both loot and lore.
Test of Strength
The second challenge within the Imbaru Engine is the Test of Strength. To begin this test, you’ll need to find the minor arcana card “A Gift of Strength”. Follow these steps:
- Launch the Savathun’s Spire activity from the H.E.L.M. in the Director.
- Progress through the activity until you reach the final room of portals.
- Locate the card on the ground near the rightmost portal.
Once you have the card, enter the Imbaru Engine and make your way to the room where the Test of Cunning took place. From there, interact with the door near where the first chests spawned and ascend the Tower. Throughout your ascent, keep an eye out for doors that open as you approach. Avoid the traps and continue until you reach a tall room with arrows on the ground.
In this room, interact with the glowing orb of light to initiate the test. Hive enemies will spawn on each arrow, and you must eliminate them in the correct order. The Deepsight Vision will guide you to the first target. Follow the pattern of the arrows and eliminate the enemies accordingly. Be careful not to kill the wrong target, as doing so will force you to restart the puzzle.
Once you reach a smaller chamber, the pattern shifts. Eliminate the first enemy, skip the next one, and continue eliminating every second enemy in the chain. When you receive the message “You have conjured war”, you’ll know you’ve passed the Test of Strength and completed the mission.
Ready to Prove Your Worth?
The Imbaru Engine in Destiny 2 offers Guardians the chance to test their skills and earn valuable rewards. Whether you’re up for the battle of wits in the Test of Cunning or the challenge of strength in the Test of Strength, embrace the opportunity to delve into this mysterious space tied to Savathun.
So gear up, Guardian, and venture into the Imbaru Engine. Unleash your power and show Savathun what you’re made of!