Published , by Sam Chandler
Published , by Sam Chandler
The Ascendant Challenges in Destiny 2 are on a weekly schedule where each location pops up on a 6-week rotation. A lot of players end up wondering where is the Ascendant Challenge and which Ascendant Challenge it is as many are chasing the Corrupted Eggs. Below is a table listing all Ascendant Challenge rotations and locations in Destiny 2.
There are six different Ascendant Challenges in the Dreaming City in Destiny 2. Each one is in a different, difficult-to-reach location. Completing an Ascendant Challenge is a great way to get Dreaming City loot, complete a high-XP bounty, or find Corrupted Eggs. Here is a table showing the full schedule for the Ascendant Challenge and its location. Further below are tips on how to reach the location.
| Ascendant Challenge schedule 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Reset | Ascendant Challenge | Location | Curse Strength |
| January 2 | Shattered Ruins | Spine of Keres | Medium |
| January 9 | Keep of Honed Edges | Harbinger's Seclude | Strong |
| January 16 | Agonarch Abyss | Bay of Drowned Wishes | Weak |
| January 23 | Cimmerian Garrison | Chamber of Starlight | Medium |
| January 30 | Ouroborea | Aphelion's Rest | Strong |
| February 6 | Forfeit Shrine | Gardens of Esila | Weak |
| February 13 | Shattered Ruins | Spine of Keres | Medium |
| Feburary 20 | Keep of Honed Edges | Harbinger's Seclude | Strong |
| February 27 | Agonarch Abyss | Bay of Drowned Wishes | Weak |
| March 5 | Cimmerian Garrison | Chamber of Starlight | Medium |
| March 12 | Ouroborea | Aphelion's Rest | Strong |
| March 19 | Forfeit Shrine | Gardens of Esila | Weak |
| March 26 | Shattered Ruins | Spine of Keres | Medium |
| April 2 | Keep of Honed Edges | Harbinger's Seclude | Strong |
| April 9 | Agonarch Abyss | Bay of Drowned Wishes | Weak |
| April 16 | Cimmerian Garrison | Chamber of Starlight | Medium |
| April 23 | Ouroborea | Aphelion's Rest | Strong |
| April 30 | Forfeit Shrine | Gardens of Esila | Weak |
| May 7 | Shattered Ruins | Spine of Keres | Medium |
| May 14 | Keep of Honed Edges | Harbinger's Seclude | Strong |
| May 21 | Agonarch Abyss | Bay of Drowned Wishes | Weak |
| May 28 | Cimmerian Garrison | Chamber of Starlight | Medium |
| June 4 | Ouroborea | Aphelion's Rest | Strong |
| June 11 | Forfeit Shrine | Gardens of Esila | Weak |
| June 18 | Shattered Ruins | Spine of Keres | Medium |
| June 25 | Keep of Honed Edges | Harbinger's Seclude | Strong |
| July 2 | Agonarch Abyss | Bay of Drowned Wishes | Weak |
| July 9 | Cimmerian Garrison | Chamber of Starlight | Medium |
| July 16 | Ouroborea | Aphelion's Rest | Strong |
| July 23 | Forfeit Shrine | Gardens of Esila | Weak |
| July 30 | Shattered Ruins | Spine of Keres | Medium |
| August 6 | Keep of Honed Edges | Harbinger's Seclude | Strong |
| August 13 | Agonarch Abyss | Bay of Drowned Wishes | Weak |
| August 20 | Cimmerian Garrison | Chamber of Starlight | Medium |
| August 27 | Ouroborea | Aphelion's Rest | Strong |
| September 3 | Forfeit Shrine | Gardens of Esila | Weak |
| September 10 | Shattered Ruins | Spine of Keres | Medium |
| September 17 | Keep of Honed Edges | Harbinger's Seclude | Strong |
| September 24 | Agonarch Abyss | Bay of Drowned Wishes | Weak |
| October 1 | Cimmerian Garrison | Chamber of Starlight | Medium |
| October 8 | Ouroborea | Aphelion's Rest | Strong |
| Ocotober 15 | Forfeit Shrine | Gardens of Esila | Weak |
| October 22 | Shattered Ruins | Spine of Keres | Medium |
| October 29 | Keep of Honed Edges | Harbinger's Seclude | Strong |
| November 5 | Agonarch Abyss | Bay of Drowned Wishes | Weak |
| November 12 | Cimmerian Garrison | Chamber of Starlight | Medium |
| November 19 | Ouroborea | Aphelion's Rest | Strong |
| November 26 | Forfeit Shrine | Gardens of Esila | Weak |
| December 3 | Shattered Ruins | Spine of Keres | Medium |
| December 10 | Keep of Honed Edges | Harbinger's Seclude | Strong |
| December 17 | Agonarch Abyss | Bay of Drowned Wishes | Weak |
| December 24 | Cimmerian Garrison | Chamber of Starlight | Medium |
| December 31 | Ouroborea | Aphelion's Rest | Strong |
An Ascendant Challenge can only be seen and accessed after using a Tincture of Queensfoil. This consumable allows you to see things that would otherwise be hidden from view. The first is, as mentioned, the Ascendant Challenge portals and the other are the many Ascendant Chests. If a portal does not appear, leave the area and return.
The Cimmerian Garrison Ascendant Challenge is located in the Chamber of Starlight, the Lost Sector in Rheasilvia. Enter the Lost Sector and fight all the way to the back, the portal is up on the rear shelf where the Taken Hobgoblins spawn.
The Ouroborea Ascendant Challenge is located in Aphelion’s Rest, the Lost Sector in The Strand. Head inside and fight through to the ramp just before the boss, the portal will be floating on the outcropping.
The Forfeit Shrine Ascendant Challenge is located in Gardens of Esila, an area to the south of the Dreaming City, accessed via The Strand of the connective tunnels below the map. The portal to the Forfeit Shrine is on the left side of the Gardens of Esila, tucked behind the large rocky formations.
The Shattered Ruins Ascendant Challenge is located in the Spine of Keres, the location where the Oracle Engine is located. From the Divalian Mists spawn point, head straight and then left into the blue crystal cave. Follow the path into the Divalian Mists and through the Oracle Engine building. Continue along to reach the end of the bridges, the portal is floating behind the rocks above the mist.
The Keep of Honed Edges Ascendant Challenge is located in the Harbinger’s Seclude, inside the main building in Rheasiliva. To reach this portal, head to Rheasilvia and inside the building. Pass through the hallways to reach the large underground cavern, cross it and continue over the elevator to reach a statue out on a walkway – the portal is floating above the statue.
The Agonarch Abyss Ascendant Challenge is located in the Bay of Drowned Wishes, the Lost Sector in the Divalian Mists. From the spawn point, turn around and head into the Bay of Drowned Wishes. Stick to the right-hand side to enter a little pass opposite the bay – the portal is floating above the ground.
The curse affecting the Dreaming City is on a three week cycle. The curse stats off weak, progresses into medium, and finishes on strong. There are visual clues in the world that tell you what the curse strength is, but the easiest method is to look where Petra Venj is standing:
Knowing which Ascendant Challenge is available and where to find it can be difficult, even for players who have clocked countless hours in the Dreaming City. Be sure to utilize this Ascendant Challenge schedule and location table each week in order to track down the portal. Check out the Shacknews Destiny 2 complete strategy guide for more helpful tables and information.