Tracking down lost ghosts in Destiny 2’s The Final Shape expansion might initially seem like a side quest amidst the Witness’s looming threat. However, embarking on these mini-adventures is crucial for completing the Spirit Guide seasonal triumph and earning highly sought-after red-border destination weapons. This guide will walk you through the process of becoming a true Destiny 2 Spirit Guide, ensuring you don’t miss out on these valuable rewards.
These ghost-hunting quests become available after you’ve conquered The Final Shape’s main campaign and initiated the Ergo Sum exotic questline. It’s important to note that you can only pursue one lost ghost at a time, meaning the seasonal challenge will require a bit of patience. Nevertheless, the rewards are well worth the effort. These quests generously dispense red-border destination weapons, vital for crafting, and completing the initial missions unlocks the exotic weapon quest “Convalescence: Budding,” ultimately granting you the kinetic heavy trace rifle, Microcosm. Let’s dive into the first quest, Convalescence: Rootbound, to get you started on your journey as a Destiny 2 Spirit Guide.
Convalescence: Rootbound Lost Ghost Location Guide
The first step in your Destiny 2 Spirit Guide journey begins with the “Convalescence: Rootbound” quest. This questline initiates after completing The Final Shape campaign and the first mission of the Ergo Sum exotic quest, “Queens 1.” Once you’ve progressed to this point, you’ll find yourself in front of Micah-10’s Lost Ghost Analytics console in the Arbor of Light. Interact with this console to officially begin the Convalescence questline.
Caption: Interact with Micah-10’s Lost Ghost Analytics console in the Arbor of Light to begin your Destiny 2 Spirit Guide quests.
The “Convalescence: Rootbound” quest directs you to locate a lost ghost within The Forgotten Deep lost sector. You might remember this location from your campaign playthrough. However, if you need a refresher, simply open your map and locate the icon indicating the search area. Activate the waypoint, and follow the on-screen navigation markers to the entrance of The Forgotten Deep lost sector.
Caption: Follow the waypoint marker on your Destiny 2 map to reach The Forgotten Deep lost sector entrance for the Spirit Guide quest.
Venture into The Forgotten Deep lost sector and battle your way through to the final boss room. Once you reach the boss room, your focus shifts to locating the lost ghost. Scan the area between the colossal tree and the platform emanating a bright green light. You’ll spot the ghost with its distinct dark glow nestled in this spot.
Caption: The lost ghost in Destiny 2’s The Forgotten Deep is found between the large tree and the green light platform in the boss room.
Approach the lost ghost and interact with it to retrieve it. Your next objective is to return the ghost to the Arbor of Light, specifically to Micah’s Conduit, which is conveniently located near the Lost Ghost Analytics console. Upon returning the ghost to Micah, you’ll be rewarded with a valuable red-border weapon.
Caption: Retrieve the lost ghost in Destiny 2 by interacting with it to progress the Spirit Guide quest.
Caption: Claim your red border weapon reward from Micah-10 after returning the lost ghost in Destiny 2.
However, your task as a Destiny 2 Spirit Guide isn’t complete yet. The ghost you’ve recovered is still in need of healing. The Convalescence questline involves several additional steps to fully heal the ghost and complete the process. This includes accumulating Flickering Blessings by opening chests within the Pale Heart and participating in the new Overthrow event.
After gathering enough Flickering Blessings, you’ll be instructed to follow a spirit bird through The Refraction area. This avian guide will lead you to your first cyst, known as Sword Dance. This cyst is a short, straightforward dungeon where you’ll wield a Hive sword to hack through crystals and enemies. Completing the Sword Dance cyst is the final step required to heal the lost ghost. Once healed, return the ghost to the Arbor of Light one last time to finalize the Convalescence: Rootbound quest.
Caption: Follow the spirit bird in Destiny 2 to locate the cyst and heal the lost ghost as part of the Spirit Guide quest.
Completing the initial Convalescence missions, including “Convalescence: Rootbound”, unlocks the quest for the Microcosm exotic trace rifle, adding another significant reward to your Destiny 2 Spirit Guide achievements.
Caption: The Microcosm exotic trace rifle is unlocked by completing the initial Destiny 2 Spirit Guide Convalescence quests.
Expanding Your Destiny 2 Spirit Guide Journey
Once you’ve successfully returned and healed your first ghost, Micah-10 offers additional quests, continuing your path as a Destiny 2 Spirit Guide. The “Alone in the Dark” quest initiates the same process for a new lost ghost, this time located in a different lost sector. You can also acquire quests like “The Return,” “The Hellmouth,” and “The Shadows” from Micah. These quests task you with finding lost ghosts within activities in the Cosmodrome, on the Moon, and in the EDZ, respectively, expanding your ghost-saving missions across various Destiny 2 destinations.
By diligently pursuing these quests and embracing your role as a Destiny 2 Spirit Guide, you’ll not only complete the seasonal triumph but also amass a collection of powerful red-border weapons and the coveted Microcosm exotic trace rifle, enhancing your arsenal for the challenges that lie ahead in The Final Shape.
