With all of the excitement surrounding E3 and the announcement of Destiny's new expansion, The Taken King, it's easy to forget that today is Tuesday — which means it's for new strikes, a new rotation in the Prison of Elders arena, and new inventory for Variks.
The Heroic Strike this week is The Nexus on Ishtar Sink, Venus, with the Heroic (enemies appear in greater numbers and are more aggressive) and Grounded (players take more damage while airborne) modifiers.
The Nightfall Strike is The Will of Crota on Ishtar Sink, Venus, with the following modifiers:
- Epic – Heavily shielded and highly aggressive enemies appear in great numbers.
- Nightfall – If all players die, your Fireteam is returned to Orbit.
- Angry – Minions of the Darkness won't flinch, even after massive damage.
- Juggler – No ammo drops for your equipped weapon.
- Void Burn – Void Damage from any source is greatly increased.
This week's Prison of Elders reset now offers:
Prison of Elders Level 32: Cult of the Worm
The Reef, Asteroid Belt Gulrot, Unclean has been summoned by the Worm Keepers. Don't let the beast's filth spread beyond the prison.
| Round | Enemy | Modifier(s) |
| 1 | Vex | Airborne – Players deal more damage while in the air. |
| 2 | Hive | Grounded – Players take more damage while airborne. |
| 3 | Vex | Void Burn – Void Damage from any source is greatly increased. |
| 4 | Hive | Angry – Minions of the Darkness won't flinch, even after massive damage. |
| 5 | Hive | Exposure – Guardian shields are increased but do not replenish. |
Level 34: Broken Legion
The Reef, Asteroid Belt Valus Trau'ug seeks to prove his might by crushing all who challenge him.
| Round | Enemy | Modifier(s) |
| 1 | Cabal | Juggler – No ammo drops for your equipped weapon. |
| 2 | Hive | Lightswitch – Minions of the Darkness deal much more melee damage. |
| 3 | Fallen | Catapult – Grenade recharge rate is greatly increased. |
| 4 | Hive | Brawler – Guardian Melee damage is greatly increased. |
| 5 | Cabal | Juggler – No ammo drops for your equipped weapon. |
Level 35: Skola's Revenge
The Reef, Asteroid Belt Skolas and his crew challenge the Guardians who captured him. Face him with a Fireteam of three. End him.
Remember, this is the first time you'll face Skola's since the release of yesterday's patch which gives him a shorter "life sentence."
| Round | Enemy | Modifier(s) |
| 1 | Hive | Exposure – Guardian shields are increased but do not replenish. |
| Brawler – Guardian Melee damage is greatly increased. | ||
| 2 | Vex | Grounded – Players take more damage while airborne. |
| Airborne – Players deal more damage while in the air. | ||
| 3 | Cabal | Catapult – Grenade recharge rate is greatly increased. |
| Arc Burn – Arc Damage from any source is greatly increased. | ||
| 4 | Fallen | Specialist – Special Weapon damage is favored. |
| Juggler – No ammo drops for your equipped weapon. | ||
| 5 | Fallen | Trickle – Recharge of abilities is significantly reduced. |
| Small Arms – Primary Weapon damage is favored. | ||
| 6 | Boss | Brawler – Guardian Melee damage is greatly increased. |
| Juggler – No ammo drops for your equipped weapon. |
The vendors from House of Wolves also update their inventory. Variks is now carrying the Six Dreg Pride Hand Cannon with no burn modifier and the ability to stund Fallen Captains. He's also carrying Kellhunter's Rally (Hunter Gauntlets, +116 Intellect), Kellbreaker's Gloves (Warlock +102 Strength), and Kellslayer's Grips (Titan Gauntlets, +107 Intellect)
