Published , by Sam Chandler
Published , by Sam Chandler
The Dream Warrior Title is awarded to those Destiny 2 players who manage to complete all relevant Triumphs in the Root of Nightmares raid. With several pages to work through, and a few tied to the Master version, it’s going to take a bit of time and effort unlocking the Title. We’ve got some tips to help you on your way so you can bring sweet dreams to the Solar system.
There are 20 Triumphs in the Root of Nightmares raid to unlock for the Dream Warrior Title. Most of these will be easy enough for the average player to acquire. However, there are a couple of Triumphs that demand a lot, requiring tight communication or specific elements be used. Click the Triumph name to jump down to a larger explanation.
| Root of Nightmares Triumphs for Dream Warrior Title | |
|---|---|
| Triumph | Description |
| Raid: Root of Nightmares | Trophies from the Root of Nightmares raid. |
| Root of Nightmares | Complete any version of the Root of Nightmares raid. |
| Master Difficulty Root of Nightmares | Complete the Root of Nightmares raid on Master difficulty. |
| Collective Consciousness | Complete all encounters in Root of Nightmares with a full fireteam of clanmates. |
| Classic Horror | Complete all encounters in Root of Nightmares with a fireteam made entirely of the same Guardian class. |
| System Shock | Complete all encounters in Root of Nightmares with a full fireteam of Arc subclasses. |
| Infernal Pain | Complete all encounters in Root of Nightmares with a full fireteam of Solar subclasses. |
| Harbingers of Nothingness | Complete all encounters in Root of Nightmares with a full fireteam of Void subclasses. |
| Dream Weavers | Complete all encounters in Root of Nightmares with a full fireteam of Strand subclasses. |
| Terraformed Secrets | Loot all hidden chests in the Root of Nightmares raid. |
| Root of Nightmares Lore Book Unlocks | Unlock the Root of Nightmares lore book. |
| Illuminated Torment | Complete the Illuminated Torment challenge. |
| Psionic Purge | In Cataclysm, defeat all Psions within 1 second of each other. |
| Crossfire | Complete the Crossfire challenge. |
| Shields Up | In Scission, do not defeat any attuned shielded combatants on a floor until both node chains are complete on that same floor. |
| Cosmic Equilibrium | Complete the Cosmic Equilibrium challenge. |
| Singular Orbit | In Macrocosm, a player cannot gain Planetary Insight twice in the same Planetary Shift. |
| All Hands | Complete the All Hands challenge. |
| Synchronicity | During the final battle with Nezarec, activate both sets of nodes within 5 seconds of each other, for every activation, and complete the encounter. |
| Final Nightmare | Complete all encounter challenges on Master difficulty. |
This Triumph refers to Trophies from the Root of Nightmares raid. This is the Badges feature, an oft-forgotten tracker in Destiny 2 found on the Collections page. You only need to gather the loot on one Guardian class and acquire the Sparrow and Ship, not the Exotic weapon. Both of these are tied to Triumphs.
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
Do the raid. Easy. Use our Root of Nightmares guide if you need help.
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
Complete the Root of Nightmares raid on Master difficulty. This shouldn’t be too difficult for most teams, especially thanks to Strand and its ability to trivialize Champions.
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
Complete all encounters in Root of Nightmares with a full fireteam of clanmates. There are plenty of clans to find out there if you’re not in one!
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
Complete all encounters in Root of Nightmares with a fireteam made entirely of the same Guardian class. Pick a class that everyone has unlocked or use an LFG service to find other players looking to run this on the class you want. Warlocks are going to be a great option here what with the dominance of Well of Radiance.
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
Complete all encounters in Root of Nightmares with a full fireteam of Arc subclasses. Out of all the subclass options, this one might be the most difficult. There are no damage buffs or Supers that offer protection. Warlocks, anticipate using your Rift a whole lot.
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
Complete all encounters in Root of Nightmares with a full fireteam of Solar subclasses. No doubt the easiest one of all the subclass Triumphs. This is a freebie.
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
Complete all encounters in Root of Nightmares with a full fireteam of Void subclasses. Void tethers and Ward of Dawn makes this one almost as easy as the Solar option.
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
Complete all encounters in Root of Nightmares with a full fireteam of Strand subclasses. Given that Strand is the newest element type, this one might be slightly difficult, especially given the lack of group protection. In saying that, Titans can use Tangles to give everyone Woven Mail. It’s a massive bump in resistance, so don’t forget about it.
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
Loot all hidden chests in the Root of Nightmares raid. There are two hidden chests to find in the Root of Nightmares raid.
The first secret chest is in the jumping puzzle after the first encounter, Cataclysm. As you’re running across the branches in the huge gaps, look for three large holes in the wall. Jump into the middle one, fight your way to the end, and enjoy your reward.
The next secret chest is in the jumping puzzle with the pulsing Overwhelming Power. Work your way through the section until you move through a door into a valley with stairs that zigzag up to the top. Climb to the top and instead of continuing forward, go over to the edge and look down to spot a node. Shoot the node to unlock a door granting you access to the building opposite the one that leads to the final encounter.
Finding both chests will also reward you with a couple of lore books. Speaking of which…
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
Unlock the Root of Nightmares lore book. We’ve got a handy guide on all the lore book locations. This will also help you find the secret chests. This will take at least three weeks as the red chest at Nezarec drops one per week.
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
Our Illuminated Torment Challenge guide has a detailed explanation of how this one works. This challenge requires the Tormentors be defeated by someone with the Field of Light buff.
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
In Cataclysm, defeat all Psions within 1 second of each other. Assign two players the job and have them do a countdown.
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
Check out our Crossfire Challenge guide for some extra insight. Basically, you cannot shoot the piston activation button on your own side. Get someone across the gap to shoot it if you need to cross. This applies to the ones that launch you to the next level.
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
In Scission, do not defeat any attuned shielded combatants on a floor until both node chains are complete on that same floor. You know the Redolence enemies that spawn? You can’t kill any of them until both nodes chains are completed. Remove any chance of them accidentally dying by never getting the Flux of Darkness or Field of Light unless you are the person creating the node sequence. Use Disorienting Grenades on them if they’re becoming a problem. Or string them up with Strand!
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
We’ve got a thorough Cosmic Equilibrium Challenge guide for you to read over. This one takes place in the Macrocosm section against Zo’Aurc, Explicator of Planets. Instead of swapping the odd-one-out, you’ll need to move the two that are the same to the opposite side. All Darkness planets to the left, all Light planets to the right.
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
This challenge is a bit of an odd one. The Triumph states, “A player cannot gain Planetary Insight twice in the same Planetary Shift.” Planetary Insight is earned by defeating a Terrestrial Lieutenant and collecting a planet begins the Planetary Shift.
To complete this, have one player on each side defeat both Terrestrial Lieutenants before anyone collects a planet. If you’re on the left, defeat the top Colossus and then the lower Colossus, and then call out the planets. The same applies if you’re on the right.
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
Take a look at our All Hands Challenge guide for more information. The main goal of this Triumph is that each player must activate a Light and Darkness node every phase. If you activate two of one color during a phase, the challenge will fail.
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
During the final battle with Nezarec, activate both sets of nodes within 5 seconds of each other, for every activation, and complete the encounter. The real challenge for this Triumph will be coordination. Try to keep comms clear so that the runners can communication when they are about to activate a node.
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
The last Triumph is to complete all encounter challenges on Master difficulty. If you’ve managed to clear the raid on Master and have already completed the challenges on Normal, this shouldn’t be too much of a problem. Lean into the meta, neutralize the Champions as quick as you can, and focus on survival.
Back to the Root of Nightmares Triumph table.
Most of the Triumphs for the Dream Warrior Title are easy to get, but there are a couple of outliers. Start whittling away at the Triumphs, and even try to get multiple knocked out in one run, and you’ll earn yourself the Root of Nightmares Title in no time. For more Title and raid guides, check out our Destiny 2 strategy guide.