Destiny 2: A Shadow Overhead Guide
The new Season of Arrival is now live in Destiny 2 and with it comes a number of new additions to the game. Upon first launching the title you will trigger a new quest called A Shadow Overhead. To help you complete this new quest use our A Shadow Overhead guide below.
Investigate the Pyramid
When you start this mission you will be on the planet of IO. Make your way to the first quest marker which is at the Lost Oasis Landing Zone. At this location head inside the gravity lift (pictured above) to reach the pyramid. This will complete the first objective and will unlock the Into the Cradle step.
Into the Cradle
Make your way forward through the tunnels and take out any Fallen enemies you encounter along the way. During certain sections of the tunnels you will need to destroy black orb gates that halt your path forward. Simply shoot the black orbs in the center of these gates to continue forwards.
At the end of the tunnel system you will encounter an enemy called Savathun’s Witness. To defeat this enemy you need to take out the Fallen adds that spawn then shoot it when its eye is exposed. Repeat this process a few times (it will spawn an Ogre during one of the waves) until the enemy reaches roughly 50% health. At this point the enemy will disappear and you will be able to head into the next section which is basically just a platforming section.
Complete the brief platforming sequence and head through the final tunnel until you reach an area with a large silver tree. In this area Savathun’s Witness will spawn then a number of Fallen will spawn. Defeat the Fallen that spawn and head into the Tree of Silver Wings. Walk towards the artifact there to complete the objective Into the Cradle and teleport to a new area where you will need to destroy Savathun’s Witness.
Destroy Savathun’s Witness and Get the Seed of Silver Wings
From the spawn platform make your way across the suspended platforms so you reach the ground below. Defeat the enemies in the location to spawn in Savathun’s Witness. Deal damage to Savathun’s Witness exposed eye to trigger the next spawn of enemies. Defeat these enemies and then destroy Savathun’s Witness.
Once you’ve destroyed Savathun’s Witness a number of Savathun’s Witnesses will appear in the air around you. Simply wait for Eris to teleport you away to a new area. Approach Eris in this new area and speak to her. Eris will speak to you for a bit and grab the Seed of Silver Wings.
Upon collecting the seed you will complete the mission. After the seed is in your possession a cutscene will trigger between Eris, Zavala, and you. After the cutscene you will unlock the quest In the Face of Darkness. You will then be taken to the Annex on the Tower.
