While Bungie plans their next big update in Destiny that will address issues with PvP (including weapon and guardian balancing), another Weekly Reset has arrived bringing a new Nightfall, Court of Oryx boss, and Bounties. Traditionally, Variks Inventory update would also be included in this, but he's so Year One.
We still have to wait on the Iron Banner to resume in Destiny later today, but in the meantime we can take a look at this week's new activities.
Nightfall: Shadow Thief (Taniks)
A ruthless Fallen mercenary commanding the Wolfship Kaliks-Syn has been spotted near the Moon. Board the Ketch and end the reign of Taniks, the Scarred.
Modifiers
- Epic: Heavily shielded and highly aggressive enemies appear in great numbers.
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Solar Burn: Solar damage from any source is greatly increased.
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Airborne: Players deal more damage while in the air.
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Catapult: Grenade recharge rate is greatly increased.
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Exposure: Guardian shields are increased but do not replenish.
Court of Oryx Tier 3 Boss: Kagoor
Lord Shaxx Bounties
| Name | Description | How To |
| Individual Achievement | Win 2 Crucible matches with an individual score of at least 1500 points. | Win two matches with a personal score over 1,500. I would recommend either Rift and being the Spark Runner. One dunk will net you that score. Or play Clash or Control, and make sure you get kills, which will be about 15 kills pending assists, headshots, or control point captures. |
| Making an Impact | Win 7 matches. | Invite some firends, hop on your favorite /r/Fireteams site, create a Fireteam, communicate, win. Above all, have fun. |
| Crucible Combat | Win one game in three different Crucible game modes. | Play and win 3 different games, in 3 different games in 3 different Crucible modes for example you could win 1 control match, 1 rift match and 1 rumble. |
| Featured Matches | Earn points in any featured playlist. Crucible wins are worth 3 points. Starting a new match costs 1 point. | Win at all costs, Guardian! Don't leave matches before they end. You could miss out on 3 points otherwise! |
| Returning Victor | Complete the Crucible Daily on 3 different days. | Play the Daily Crucible Match, 3 times on 3 different days. You do not need to win for this to count. |
| The True Meaning of War | Complete all 5 of Shaxx's weekly bounties in one week. | Complete a total of 5 of Shaxx's Weekly Bounties. Must have this bounty on your character BEFORE completing the other 5 bounties. |
Arcite 99-40 Bounties
| Name | Description | How To |
| Ballistic Trauma | Win 3 matches in any playlist with a minimum of 6 Hand Cannon kills. | Grab your favorite Hand Cannon. The Hawkmoon works great for this, or just about any Hand Cannon will work. Hop in a match and win 3 matches with 6+ Hand Cannon kills in each match. I recommend either Clash or Control. Play it safe and work with your teammates. Be sure to steal their kills. |
| Bullet Grouping | Win 3 matches in any playlist with a minimum of 6 Pulse Rifle kills. | Grab your favorite Pulse Rifle. The Messenger or Hopscotch Pilgrim will work great for this. Hop in a match and win 3 matches with 6+ Pulse Rifle kills in each match. I recommend either Clash or Control. Play it safe and work with your teammates. Be sure to steal their kills. |
| Ballistic Trauma Expert | Win a match in any playlist with a minimum of 9 Hand Cannon kills. | Grab your favorite Hand Cannon. Hawkmoon works great for this. Rack up 9 kills with Hand Cannons in a single match, then win that match. |
| Ballistic Scalpel Expert | Win a match in any playlist with a minimum of 9 Scout Rifle kills. | Grab your favorite Scout Rifle. Boolean Gemini works great for this. Rack up 9 kills with Scout Rifles in a single match, then win that match. |
Petra Venj Bounties
| Name | Description | How To |
| Take the Wanted | WANTED: Irxori, Lost to Oryx. Cosmodrome. Fireteam recommended. | Patrol Cosmodrome. Head left through Mothyards, into the building at the top, all the way through, and eventually you will reach the Skywatch. |
| Take Them Out | Kill 12 Consumed or named Fallen, Hive, Cabal, or Vex on Venus. | Patrol Venus, enter a Taken Event, and be sure to kill the Named or Consumed enemies. |
| Take Them All | Kill 100 Taken. | Patrol the Dreadnaught. Find the Taken Blights with the enemies spawning and start killing them. They will keep spawning until a mini boss shows up. Playing Court of Oryx helps as well as they usually show up in most of the boss fights. |
