Rite of the Nine: Destiny 2’s Ultimate Dungeon Hunt: Unlock Every Collectible!2025
It’s time to prepare for the cosmic mayhem of Destiny 2’s Rite of the Nine event, Guardians! Featuring redesigned versions of three classic dungeons—Spire of the Watcher, Prophecy, and Ghosts of the Deep—as well as new mechanics, exclusive loot, and, most importantly, collectibles that will make your Triumph tab sing, this limited-edition PvE extravaganza, which was released on May 6, 2025, is a love letter to dungeon enthusiasts.
This guide is your go-to resource for unlocking every collectible in the Rite of the Nine event, whether your goal is to obtain every shiny item or the coveted Eternal title. Using hints, techniques, and a dash of Guardian grit, let’s dissect it encounter by encounter and dungeon by dungeon.
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What Is Rite of the Nine?
Let’s set the scene before we search for those elusive collectibles. Part of Episode: Heresy Act 3, Rite of the Nine is a free-to-play, dungeon-focused event that runs from May 6 to July 15, 2025. With three difficulty modes—Explorer, Eternity, and Ultimatum—that range from beginner-friendly to Grandmaster-level pain, it’s made to appeal to both novices and seasoned pros. With new loot pools, updated mechanics, and a new social hub called The Third Spire—where the enigmatic Emissary of the Nine distributes quests and rewards—the event centres on three beloved dungeons.
You must locate six hidden objects throughout the three dungeons (two in each) in Rite of the Nine in order to obtain the collectibles linked to the Seeker of the Nine Triumph. These golden engrams are essential to obtaining the Eternal title and its unique Astrograph shader, so they’re not merely for show. They also provide an enjoyable excuse to explore every inch of these exquisitely designed dungeons. Let’s explore each dungeon and determine the precise location of these treasures.
Spire of the Watcher: Wild West Collectible Hunt
With its Tex Mechanica flair and Vex-slaying action, Spire of the Watcher, which takes place in a retro-futuristic Warmind facility on Mars, opens the Rite of the Nine rotation. The Arctrician buff, shooting red wires, and figuring out vertical jumping puzzles are the main focus of this dungeon.
New modifiers (such as Brawn in Eternity mode, which increases health but kills regen) and a new Vex Hydra boss, Amphion, Awakened Mind, in higher difficulties have added some spice to Rite of the Nine. You can locate its two collectibles here.
Prophecy: A Surreal Search for Secrets
The surreal masterpiece of the Nine, Prophecy, is a favourite among fans due to its beautiful graphics and simple mechanics. It is an excellent place to start for solo players or those who are unfamiliar with dungeons because it is based on gathering Light and Dark motes from Taken Knights to dunk on plates. Updated encounter pacing and a more difficult Kell Echo battle in Ultimatum mode are just two of the new twists that Rite of the Nine introduces.
Prophecy hasn’t been added to the weekly rotation as of May 12, 2025, but you can prepare by practicing it through the Legends tab. According to Spire’s patterns and community speculation, this is where its collectibles are most likely to be.
Collectible #1: TBD (Phalanx Echo Encounter)
The first collectible is expected after the Phalanx Echo boss, the dungeon’s opening encounter. This fight involves dunking motes to remove the boss’s shield and deal damage.
- Location: After defeating Phalanx Echo, you’ll enter a transitional area with floating platforms and Taken enemies. Look for a hidden alcove or platform off the main path, possibly near a wall with Nine-themed symbols. Community posts on X suggest a golden engram might be tucked behind a Taken blight or on a high ledge, similar to Spire’s puzzle placement.
- Tips: Use a sword for mobility to scout high platforms. Explorer mode’s tooltips can help you navigate without pressure, but keep an eye out for environmental clues like glowing symbols. Since Prophecy isn’t in rotation yet, stay tuned for updates when it goes live (likely May 20, based on the expected rotation).
Ghosts of the Deep: Underwatr Treasure Hunt
Set in Titan’s methane oceans, Ghosts of the Deep is infamous for its complex mechanics and vicious solo flawless runs. Rite of the Nine is a beast in Ultimatum mode because it increases the difficulty with new modifiers and updated encounters. We can deduce their placement based on Spire’s structure and community buzz, but its collectibles are also pending rotation (anticipated around May 27).
These collectibles are a badge of honour that connects you to the story of the Eternal title and the lore of the Nine, even beyond the Seeker of the Nine Triumph. The stories of the dungeons are enhanced by each engram; for example, Prophecy and Ghosts probably relate to the Nine’s cosmic schemes and Hive rituals, while Theogonia and Aition in Spire allude to Vex-Warmind ties.
Additionally, finishing the set advances you closer to the Astrograph shader, a holographic beauty that exclaims, “I defeated Rite of the Nine!”
Final Thoughts
Rite of the Nine is a masterwork of Destiny 2’s dungeon design, combining endgame difficulty with accessibility and rewarding exploration with collectibles that are rich in lore. The quest for these six golden engrams is worthwhile, regardless of whether you’re a Day One veteran taking on Ultimatum for Adept loot or a New Light switching to Explorer mode.
As Prophecy and Ghosts of the Deep rotate in, keep an eye out for them after finishing Spire of the Watcher’s Theogonia and Aition. You can quickly cross off the Seeker of the Nine Triumph with a little perseverance, a good loadout, and this guide.
