Acquiring the Harbinger's Echo Sparrow in Destiny 2: A Comprehensive Guide
The Harbinger's Echo is an Exotic Sparrow in Destiny 2, obtainable through a specific questline tied to the Dreaming City. This guide provides a factual, step-by-step approach to acquiring this Sparrow, focusing on verifiable information and avoiding conjecture.
Understanding the Corrupted Eggs
The Harbinger's Echo Sparrow is earned by destroying all 40 Corrupted Eggs scattered throughout the Dreaming City and its associated activities. These eggs are only vulnerable to the Wish-Ender Exotic Bow. Therefore, obtaining the Wish-Ender is a prerequisite for acquiring the Sparrow.
Wish-Ender Acquisition: The Wish-Ender quest originates from the Tangled Shore, initiated by interacting with the quest marker after defeating the boss in the Shattered Throne dungeon. Completing the quest involves several steps:
Step 1: Begin the "???" quest on the Tangled Shore.
Step 2: Enter the Shattered Throne dungeon.
Step 3: Interact with the statues to begin the Wish-Ender quest proper.
Step 4: Complete the dungeon, defeating all bosses.
Step 5: Charge three tokens within the dungeon by defeating specific bosses with unique modifiers.
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Step 6: Complete the final encounter to receive the Wish-Ender.
Note that the Shattered Throne is only accessible during the weeks when the Dreaming City is at its highest curse strength. The curse cycles weekly, progressing through weak, medium, and strong stages.
Locating the Corrupted Eggs: A Detailed Breakdown
The 40 Corrupted Eggs are located in various areas, requiring access to different activities within the Dreaming City. Below is a structured guide to finding them:
Dreaming City Open World (10 Eggs)
These eggs are scattered throughout the three main zones of the Dreaming City: Divalian Mists, Rheasilvia, and The Strand. Exact locations can be found using online resources, including detailed maps and videos. Many are hidden in out-of-reach areas, requiring precise jumping or specific routes.
Ascendant Challenges (6 Eggs)
Each week, a new Ascendant Challenge is available from Petra Venj in the Dreaming City. Completing these challenges grants access to specific areas containing Corrupted Eggs. Ascendant Challenges require consuming a Tincture of Queensfoil to become Ascendant, allowing players to see and interact with the Ascendant Realm.
Challenge Locations Rotate Weekly: Keep track of the current Ascendant Challenge to find the corresponding Eggs.
Tincture of Queensfoil: Obtainable from chests and activities within the Dreaming City.
Shattered Throne Dungeon (5 Eggs)
The Shattered Throne dungeon contains five Corrupted Eggs. Access to the dungeon is only available during the high curse week in the Dreaming City.
Strikes (5 Eggs)
The Corrupted and Warden of Nothing Strikes each contain Corrupted Eggs. These Strikes must be launched directly from the Dreaming City destination map to access the areas containing the Eggs.
The Corrupted Strike: Contains Eggs in the Ogre room and during the elevator sequences.
Warden of Nothing Strike: Contains Eggs in the prison section and during the final boss encounter.
Last Wish Raid (14 Eggs)
The Last Wish raid contains the highest number of Corrupted Eggs. These are located throughout the raid encounters, requiring specific knowledge of the raid mechanics and routes. Accessing these Eggs typically requires completing at least portions of the raid.
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Riven Encounter: Multiple Eggs are located within the Riven encounter.
Morgeth Encounter: Eggs can be found in the Morgeth encounter area.
Vault Encounter: Several Eggs are hidden in the Vault encounter.
Destroying the Corrupted Eggs
Once located, the Corrupted Eggs are destroyed using the Wish-Ender Exotic Bow. Aiming at the Egg with the Wish-Ender equipped will highlight the Egg. Simply fire the bow to destroy it.
Tracking Progress: The "Eggs to Order" Triumph tracks the number of Corrupted Eggs destroyed. Progress can be viewed in the Triumphs section under Destinations > Dreaming City.
Acquiring the Harbinger's Echo
Upon destroying all 40 Corrupted Eggs, the Harbinger's Echo Sparrow is automatically awarded. There is no need to visit a specific vendor or complete an additional quest step.
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Challenges and Considerations
Wish-Ender Requirement: The Wish-Ender quest can be challenging, particularly the Shattered Throne dungeon. Consider grouping up with other players to complete this activity.
Dreaming City Curse Cycle: The Shattered Throne dungeon and certain Ascendant Challenges are only available during specific weeks in the Dreaming City curse cycle. Plan accordingly.
Raid Requirement: Access to the Last Wish raid is necessary to obtain a significant portion of the Corrupted Eggs. Forming a raid team or joining an existing one is recommended.
Time Investment: Acquiring all 40 Corrupted Eggs requires a significant time investment due to the number of locations and the activities required to access them.
Troubleshooting and Common Issues
Egg Not Breaking: Ensure the Wish-Ender is equipped. Some Eggs may be difficult to target, requiring precise aiming. Check that the Wish-Ender is fully charged before firing.
Progress Not Tracking: Verify that the "Eggs to Order" Triumph is tracking correctly. If there are discrepancies, ensure that the correct Eggs are being targeted and that the Wish-Ender is being used.
Ascendant Realm Visibility: A Tincture of Queensfoil is required to see the Ascendant Realm and access the Ascendant Challenge areas containing Corrupted Eggs.
Conclusion: Key Takeaways
The Harbinger's Echo Sparrow is acquired by destroying all 40 Corrupted Eggs located throughout the Dreaming City. This requires obtaining the Wish-Ender Exotic Bow and accessing various activities, including Ascendant Challenges, Strikes, the Shattered Throne dungeon, and the Last Wish raid.
Key Steps:
Obtain the Wish-Ender Exotic Bow.
Locate all 40 Corrupted Eggs.
Destroy the Eggs using the Wish-Ender.
Claim the Harbinger's Echo Sparrow.
The acquisition process can be time-consuming and challenging, but the Harbinger's Echo serves as a testament to perseverance and mastery of Destiny 2's Dreaming City content.
