Destiny Weekly Reset (9/1/15): New Strikes and Prison of Elders Arenas

Where will you be fighting today, Guardian?

With The Taken King just two weeks away, the weekly reset will lead you right into Destiny's biggest expansion coming next Wednesday, September 15th. Each Tuesday Destiny's Strikes and Prison of Elders arenas reset with all new challenges. Below you can find out what's new this week, along with Varik's refreshed inventory. 

Heroic Strikes: The Shadow Thief

Ocean of Storms, Moon Board the Fallen Ketch above the Moon and defeat the notorious Taniks, the Scarred.

Modifiers

  • Heroic – Enemies appear in greater numbers and are more aggressive.
  • Angry – Minions of the Darkness won't flinch, even after massive damage.

Nightfall: Cerberus Vae III

Meridian Bay, Mars Confront Valus Ta'aurc, Fleet Commander of the Cabal Siege Dancers, before he destroys all of Freehold.

Modifiers

  • Epic – Heavily shielded and highly aggressive enemies appear in great numbers.
  • Nightfall – If all players die, your Fireteam is returned to Orbit.
  • Arc Burn – Arc Damage from any source is greatly increased.
  • Brawler – Guardian Melee damage is greatly increased.
  • Solar Burn – Solar Damage from any source is greatly increased.

Prison of Elders Level 32Broken Legion

The Reef, Asteroid Belt Valus Trau'ug seeks to prove his might by crushing all who challenge him.

Round Enemy Objective Modifier(s)
1 Cabal No Objective Juggler – No ammo drops for your equipped weapon.
2 Hive Destroy Mines Lightswitch – Minions of the Darkness deal much more melee damage.
3 Fallen Dismantle Mines Catapult – Grenade recharge rate is greatly increased.
4 Hive Kill Boss Brawler – Guardian Melee damage is greatly increased.
5 Cabal Kill the Boss – Valus Juggler – No ammo drops for your equipped weapon.

Prison of Elders Level 34Urrox's Grudge

The Reef, Asteroid Belt The Flame Prince Urrox vows to burn the Light until all that remains is Darkness and bone.

Round Enemy Objective Modifier(s)
1 Hive No Objective Trickle – Recharge of abilities is significantly reduced.
2 Cabal Dismantle Mines Small Arms – Primary Weapon damage is favored.
3 Cabal Eliminate the Target Exposure – Guardian shields are increased but do not replenish.
4 Hive Dismantle Mines Arc Burn – Arc Damage from any source is greatly increased.
5 Hive Kill the Boss – Urrox Solar Burn – Solar Damage from any source is greatly increased.

Prison of Elders Level 35Skolas's Revenge

The Reef, Asteroid Belt Skolas and his crew challenge the Guardians who captured him. Face him with a Fireteam of three. End him.

Round Enemy Objective Modifier(s)
1 Hive No Objective Exposure – Guardian shields are increased but do not replenish.
      Brawler – Guardian Melee damage is greatly increased.
2 Vex Destroy Mines Grounded – Players take more damage while airborne.
      Airborne – Players deal more damage while in the air.
3 Cabal Dismantle Mines Catapult – Grenade recharge rate is greatly increased.
      Arc Burn – Arc Damage from any source is greatly increased.
4 Fallen Eliminate the Target Specialist – Special Weapon damage is favored.
      Juggler – No ammo drops for your equipped weapon.
5 Fallen Kill the Boss – Servitor Trickle – Recharge of abilities is significantly reduced.
      Small Arms – Primary Weapon damage is favored.
6 Boss Kill the Boss – Skolas Catapult – Grenade recharge rate is greatly increased.
      Angry – Minions of the Darkness won't flinch, even after massive damage.

Variks Inventory

Armor:

Class Name Type Stats Perks
Hunter Kellhunter's Path Leg Armor 151 Discipline Heavy Weapon Mags // Cabal Stalker
Warlock Kellbreaker's Path Leg Armor 152 Intellect Heavy Weapon Mags // Cabal Stalker
Titan Kellslayer's Greaves Leg Armor 140 Intellect Heavy Weapon Mags // Vex Stalker

Weapon: Wolves' Leash (Scout Rifle) – Triple Tap // Mutineer