Destiny Weekly Reset (7/7/15): New Strikes and Prison of Elders Arenas

It's Tuesday, which means it's time for Destiny's weekly reset to introduce new strikes and a new rotation in the Prison of Elders Arena.

The Heroic Strike this week is The Devils' Lair in Old Russia on Earth with the Heroic (enemies appear in greater numbers and are more aggressive) and Solar Burn (Solar Damage from any source is greatly increased) modifiers.

The Nightfall Strike is The Shadow Thief in Oceans of the Storms on the Moon. Modifiers include:

• Epic – Heavily shielded and highly aggressive enemies appear in great numbers.
• Nightfall – If all players die, your Fireteam is returned to Orbit.
• Arc Burn – Arc Damage from any source is greatly increased.
• Specialist – Special Weapon damage is favored.
• Lightswitch – Minions of the Darkness deal much more melee damage.

Moving on the the Prison of Elders Arena, here are the challenges you'll face at the various difficulties and levels:

Prison of Elders Level 32: The Forever Eater

The Reef, Asteroid Belt Qodron, a Vex chronovore, sees only one outcome: your demise. Prove it wrong.

Round	Enemy	Modifier(s)
1	Vex	Catapult – Grenade recharge rate is greatly increased.
2	Vex	Void Burn – Void Damage from any source is greatly increased.
3	Fallen	Brawler – Guardian Melee damage is greatly increased.
4	Vex	Small Arms – Primary Weapon damage is favored.
5	Vex	Trickle – Recharge of abilities is significantly reduced.

Prison of Elders Level 34: Machine Wrath

The Reef, Asteroid Belt Archon Servants have raised their own corrupted Servitor-god, Kaliks Reborn. Defeat it and be rewarded.

Round	Enemy	Modifier(s)
1	Cabal	Specialist – Special Weapon damage is favored.
2	Fallen	Lightswitch – Minions of the Darkness deal much more melee damage.
3	Fallen	Airborne – Players deal more damage while in the air.
4	Fallen	Exposure – Guardian shields are increased but do not replenish.
5	Fallen	Grounded – Players take more damage while airborne.

Prison of Elders Level 35: Skolas'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.

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	Small Arms – Primary Weapon damage is favored.
		Lightswitch – Minions of the Darkness deal much more melee damage.

As a reminder, today is Bungie Day,  an annual celebration that celebrates Bungie's fanbase dating back to 2007 when the company shared new details on Halo 3. As such, Bungie promises some big news today for Destiny players, including a reveal of the special rewards veteran players can earn to achieve "permanent legendary status."