Wish-Ender Bow: Exotic Quest Guide

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The Dreaming City, a realm woven from starlight, secrets, and sorrow, holds many relics of the Awoken's enigmatic past. Among the most potent is Wish-Ender, more than just a bow – it is a key, a memory, the very instrument of Sjur Eido, the first Queen's Wrath. Before her mysterious fall, Sjur wielded this bow with legendary skill, her sharp sight piercing deception as readily as her arrows pierced her foes. To seek Wish-Ender is to embark on an expedition into the heart of Awoken history, facing trials within the treacherous Shattered Throne dungeon to prove oneself worthy of her legacy.

This formidable weapon is defined by its unique capabilities, setting it apart in any Guardian's arsenal:

• Queen's Wrath (True Sight): Its most iconic perk grants the wielder spectral sight when aiming down sights with a fully drawn arrow, revealing the outlines of enemies concealed behind walls and obstacles. This tactical advantage allows Guardians to anticipate enemy movements, line up devastating shots, and gain unparalleled battlefield awareness, as if peering through the veil of reality itself.
• Broadhead: Wish-Ender's arrows are no ordinary projectiles. They are designed to pierce clean through targets, inflicting damage upon both entry and exit. A single arrow can overpenetrate multiple adversaries caught in its path, making it devastating against clustered foes and surprisingly potent against larger, more resilient targets where multiple hits can register. This multi-hit property is fundamental to its surprising damage output for a primary weapon.
• Intrinsic Anti-Barrier: Forged to overcome any obstacle, Wish-Ender possesses an inherent Anti-Barrier capability. A fully drawn shot can shatter the protective shields of Barrier Champions with contemptuous ease, a vital asset in the most demanding endgame activities like Grandmaster Nightfalls and Master Raids. This intrinsic property frees up armor mod slots and allows for greater loadout flexibility.

Wish-Ender stands as a testament to Awoken power, a kinetic primary weapon that punches far above its weight class. Its journey from a niche PvP tool to a PvE powerhouse, particularly after gaining its intrinsic Anti-Barrier properties, makes it a highly sought-after Exotic. This guide will illuminate the path to claiming Sjur Eido's bow and mastering its unique potential. Prepare, Guardian, for your own expedition into the Shattered Throne.

The Trailhead: Prerequisites and Quest Start

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Before embarking on this quest into the Dreaming City's depths, ensure the path is open. This journey demands specific access and the correct initial steps to claim the legacy of the Queen's Wrath.

Prerequisite Checklist: Access Granted

The primary requirement for undertaking the Wish-Ender quest is ownership of the Destiny 2: Forsaken Pack. This pack, typically available for purchase on digital storefronts (around $19.99, though sales occur), unlocks access to crucial content necessary for the quest:

• The Dreaming City Destination: The enigmatic home of the Awoken, where the quest begins and ends.
• The Shattered Throne Dungeon: A unique three-player endgame activity set within the Dreaming City's Ascendant Plane influences. This dungeon is the proving ground where the core quest steps take place.
• Last Wish Raid: While not directly required for Wish-Ender, it's part of the Forsaken Pack's content offering.

Acquiring the "Hunter's Remembrance" Quest

With access secured, the next step is to formally begin the hunt. The quest for Wish-Ender is now titled "Hunter's Remembrance". Note that older guides might refer to different quest names or steps involving talismans and tokens – these are outdated, as the process was streamlined.

To acquire the current quest:

1. Visit Petra Venj: Locate Petra Venj in The Dreaming City (her location rotates weekly within the city). Speak with her, and she should offer the "Hunter's Remembrance" quest.
2. Check the Quest Archive: Alternatively, the quest may be available at the Quest Archive terminal. This terminal is found in the Tower (to the left of the Postmaster) or in the H.E.L.M. Look under the "Exotics" or potentially a "Legacy" tab.

The Awoken Memento: The Key Item

Upon accepting "Hunter's Remembrance," typically after speaking with Petra Venj (even if initially picked up from the Archive), Guardians will receive a crucial item: the Awoken Memento. This item is unique because it occupies the Kinetic weapon slot in the inventory.

• Inventory Space: Ensure there is an empty slot in the Kinetic weapons inventory before accepting the quest or speaking to Petra to receive the Memento. If the inventory is full, the Memento might be sent to the Postmaster or Vault, requiring retrieval before entering the dungeon.
• Do Not Delete: Avoid deleting the Awoken Memento. While some bugs related to deletion have workarounds, deleting it, especially on a character that is later deleted, can lead to significant issues or potentially lock the quest permanently for some players.

Understanding the shift from the old, multi-step token system to the current Memento-based quest is vital. Many common issues and points of confusion arise from players referencing outdated information or encountering bugs related to this transition, particularly if they started the quest long ago and returned later. The "Hunter's Remembrance" quest consolidates the process into a single (albeit complex) run through the Shattered Throne, focusing on defeating hidden bosses to "cleanse" the Memento.

Delving into the Shattered Throne: The Proving Ground

With the "Hunter's Remembrance" quest active and the Awoken Memento secured, the path leads into the Shattered Throne dungeon. This is not merely a backdrop but the crucible where worthiness is tested, weaving the quest objectives into the very fabric of this corrupted Ascendant space.

Dungeon Overview for the Quest

Located within the Dreaming City, the Shattered Throne is a descent into madness, a place where the lines between reality and the Ascendant Plane blur. For the Wish-Ender quest, the objective isn't simply to reach the end, but to uncover secrets hidden within its major sections: the Labyrinth of Erebus, the treacherous Descent, and the arena of Vorgeth, the Boundless Hunger. These secrets involve finding hidden relics (arc orbs) and presenting them to specific Awoken statues to summon powerful Taken adversaries. Successfully defeating these hidden bosses cleanses the Awoken Memento, step by step.

While the quest objectives guide players through most of the dungeon's path, completing the final encounter against Dûl Incaru is not strictly necessary to obtain Wish-Ender itself. The prize is claimed from a statue encountered after defeating the second major boss, Vorgeth. Be aware that upon exiting the Shattered Throne, a known bug might place the Guardian in the Dreaming City's Confluence area instead of Orbit.

Recommended Loadout Philosophy

Preparing for the Shattered Throne involves balancing add clear, survivability, and targeted damage against powerful Taken enemies like Phalanxes, Knights, Ogres, and Wizards. Consider the following:

• Enemy Types: Primarily Taken. Weapons effective against Taken are beneficial (e.g., Malfeasance, or Wish-Ender itself which has Anti-Taken Fletching).
• Range: Encounters vary from close-quarters (Thrallway) to long-range engagements (Erebus, Descent rafters). A versatile loadout is key. Sniper Rifles, Scout Rifles, or Bows are excellent for distant threats. SMGs, Sidearms, or Shotguns handle closer enemies.
• Champions: The quest itself doesn't add Champions, but the dungeon normally contains Unstoppable Ogres in higher difficulties (though not relevant for the base quest run). The primary concern for the quest is dealing with the hidden bosses (Minotaurs, Captain, Ogre) and the main dungeon boss, Vorgeth. Wish-Ender itself, once obtained, is exceptional here due to its Anti-Barrier nature and high damage against Taken.
• Survivability: Healing grenades (Solar), Void invisibility/devour/overshields, Strand Woven Mail, or high Resilience builds are highly recommended, especially for the challenging hidden boss steps and the Vorgeth encounter.
• Damage: A good Special or Heavy weapon for damaging Vorgeth and the hidden bosses is useful. Linear Fusion Rifles, Rocket Launchers, or powerful Special weapons can suffice.
• Time: A coordinated team can navigate the quest steps within the dungeon in approximately 15-25 minutes, though solo attempts or unfamiliar teams may take longer.

The Shattered Throne is more than a series of encounters; it's an atmospheric journey tied to the Dreaming City's three-week cycle and the legacy of the Awoken. Approach it with the mindset of an explorer uncovering ancient secrets.

The Labyrinth Trial: Cleansing the Querim Memento

The first trial lies within Erebus, the Labyrinth encounter that opens the Shattered Throne. Here, Guardians must deviate from the standard path to locate a hidden relic and awaken the first challenge.

Erebus Navigation & Relic Location

Upon entering the vast Erebus chamber, characterized by various Awoken symbols and roaming Taken Labyrinth Architects, ignore the usual objective of finding matching symbols. Instead, veer left upon entering the main area, heading towards the large structure known as the Tower of the Deep.

The path requires platforming:

1. Locate the large, partially buried Awoken statue head protruding from the rock near the Tower of the Deep.
2. Jump onto the statue's head.
3. From the head, leap across the gap to the balcony or platform on the Tower of the Deep structure.
4. Here, tucked away, lies the first relic, an interactable orb.

Statue Interaction & Hidden Boss (Querim)

With the relic in hand, the Guardian must transport it to its designated statue:

1. Carry the relic back towards the entrance area by jumping from the Tower balcony back onto the statue's head.
2. From the statue head, jump across to the opposite rooftop or platform, situated above the general area where Guardians first entered the Labyrinth proper.
3. On this platform, search for a smaller Awoken statue that is missing an orb or sphere in its hands. Several statues may be present, but only one will accept the relic.
4. Approach the correct statue and deposit the relic.

Depositing the relic triggers the appearance of two powerful Taken Minotaurs. One of these formidable foes is Querim, the Waking (sometimes referred to as Theratos, Archersbane, though Querim is the target for the Memento). Defeating Querim (and likely its dangerous companion) is necessary to progress the quest. Upon Querim's defeat, the first stage of the Awoken Memento will be cleansed.

This first step establishes the pattern for the subsequent trials: locate a hidden relic, navigate to a specific statue, deposit the relic, and vanquish the summoned Taken champion. Precision in following the path and identifying the correct statue is key.

The Descent Trial: Cleansing the Eriviks Memento

Having proven worthy in the Labyrinth, the journey descends deeper into the Shattered Throne. The next trial unfolds across the perilous rafters and within the suffocating Thrallway, demanding careful navigation and the placement of two separate relics to summon the second hidden champion.

Rafters & Thrallway Navigation & Relic Locations

Proceed past the completed Erebus encounter into the next major section, known as The Descent. This involves traversing narrow beams and platforms suspended over a vast chasm, heavily guarded by Taken Ogres whose knockback attacks are lethal.

Relic 1 (Rafters):

1. Enter the large rafter room. It is highly recommended to eliminate all Taken Ogres first to ensure safe passage while carrying the relic.
2. Return to the entrance platform of the rafter section. Look immediately to the right, behind a large pillar, to find the second relic orb.
3. Carefully carry this relic across the beams. The destination statue is located on the far side wall relative to the entrance, often described as the leftmost statue in a pair or group situated on a platform along the right-hand path through the rafters. Depositing the orb here may trigger a voice line from Riven.

Relic 2 (Thrallway):

1. Continue past the rafters into the next area, infamously known as the "Thrallway". Here, Guardians are afflicted with a debuff that slows movement, disables special jumps (like double jump or glide), and prevents natural health regeneration (though healing abilities still function). The area is filled with swarming Shadow Thrall.
2. Upon entering the Thrallway, turn immediately right. The third relic orb is located in the first alcove or side room on the right.
3. Carry this relic through the hazardous Thrallway towards the exit. Teammates can help clear Thrall.
4. At the end of the Thrallway, drop down to the lower level. The destination statue is immediately on the right after landing the drop. Deposit the relic here.

Statue Interactions & Hidden Boss (Eriviks)

Successfully depositing both the Rafters relic and the Thrallway relic triggers the next step. Instead of turning right to follow the normal dungeon path after the Thrallway, a large, previously sealed door directly ahead will now be open.

Enter this newly opened chamber. This is the arena for the second hidden boss: Eriviks, the Waking, a powerful Taken Captain. The encounter may involve waves of Taken Psions swarming the area before Eriviks appears, demanding swift add clear. Focus fire on Eriviks to defeat him. His demise marks the cleansing of the second part of the Awoken Memento.

Troubleshooting Wipes/Bugs

This section is notoriously prone to bugs if the fireteam wipes, particularly while carrying the Thrallway relic. A wipe can cause the Thrallway relic to despawn or fail to respawn, and the hidden door to Eriviks's arena may not open even if the Rafters relic was deposited.

The Eriviks trial tests precision under pressure and punishes mistakes harshly due to its wipe mechanics. Clear communication and careful execution are paramount.

The Vorgeth Trial: Cleansing the Xavoth Memento

The final Memento cleansing takes place within the arena of Vorgeth, the Boundless Hunger, the second major boss of the Shattered Throne. This trial requires integrating the quest steps directly into the boss encounter's mechanics.

Vorgeth Encounter Overview

Before initiating the quest steps here, understand the basic flow of the Vorgeth fight:

1. The arena is a large square room with Vorgeth (a massive Taken Ogre) in the center.
2. Four Taken Wizards (Archersbane Wizards) are located on platforms around the room. They are initially immune.
3. Killing adds causes Vorgeth to expose a vulnerability; damaging this temporarily lowers the Wizards' shields.
4. Killing a Wizard drops a buff called Petitioner's Mark, which lasts for approximately 40-45 seconds.
5. Players must collect four stacks of Petitioner's Mark by killing all four Wizards within the time limit (each new stack refreshes the timer).
6. Holding four stacks transforms the buff into Petitioner's Burden.
7. Dunking Petitioner's Burden at one of the four altars/plates around the central area breaks Vorgeth's immunity shield, initiating a damage phase.

Summoning the Fleeting Shade & Relic Location

To cleanse the final Memento, deviate from the standard Vorgeth strategy:

1. Execute the normal mechanics: kill adds, kill the four Wizards, gather four stacks of Petitioner's Mark to obtain Petitioner's Burden.
2. Dunk the Petitioner's Burden at one of the altars to break Vorgeth's shield.
3. CRITICAL STEP: DO NOT immediately start damaging Vorgeth.
4. Instead, after the shield breaks, scan the arena for a specific enemy to spawn: a red-bar Taken Minotaur named the Fleeting Shade.
5. The Fleeting Shade's spawn location is generally reported as being towards the back or exit side of the room, often near the top of the stairs or on the right side when facing the exit. Be vigilant, as it can turn invisible.
6. Quickly locate and defeat the Fleeting Shade. Its destruction causes the final relic orb to appear, typically near where the Shade was slain.

Statue Interaction & Hidden Boss (Xavoth)

With the final relic secured amidst the chaos of the Vorgeth arena:

1. Grab the relic orb dropped by the Fleeting Shade.
2. Transport the relic to its designated statue. This statue is consistently described as being on the opposite side of the room from the Shade's spawn/relic drop, typically near the entrance area, often on the left side platform when facing into the room from the entrance.
3. Deposit the relic into the statue.

Depositing this final relic summons the last hidden champion: Xavoth, the Waking, another formidable Taken Ogre. Xavoth often spawns near Vorgeth but is significantly weaker and lacks an immunity shield. Focus fire and defeat Xavoth. Its defeat cleanses the third and final part of the Awoken Memento.

This final trial demands mastery of the Vorgeth encounter's core mechanics while simultaneously executing the precise steps to summon and defeat Xavoth. Success hinges on coordination and prioritizing the Fleeting Shade immediately after breaking Vorgeth's shield.

Claiming the Legend: Acquiring Wish-Ender

With all three hidden champions vanquished and the Awoken Memento fully cleansed, the prize is within reach. The final steps involve concluding the battle with Vorgeth and presenting the purified Memento to the waiting statue of Sjur Eido.

Defeating Vorgeth

After eliminating Xavoth, the fireteam must now focus on defeating Vorgeth, the Boundless Hunger. If Vorgeth's shield regenerated during the Xavoth fight, repeat the standard mechanic: kill Wizards, collect four Petitioner's Marks, dunk the Burden, and initiate a damage phase. Utilize Wells of Radiance, Tethers, high-damage Supers, and powerful weapons to bring the Ogre down. Once Vorgeth falls, the way forward will open.

Interacting with the Sjur Eido Statue (Presenting Memento)

Proceed through the newly opened passage after Vorgeth's defeat. This path leads to a chamber dominated by a large, majestic statue of an Awoken warrior holding a bow – this is the statue of Sjur Eido, and the bow she holds is Wish-Ender.

Approach the statue. In front of it, three bowls should now be visibly glowing, signifying that all three Mementos associated with Querim, Eriviks, and Xavoth have been successfully cleansed. An interaction prompt, likely "Collect Loot" or similar, should appear.

Interact with the statue. This action will consume the cleansed Awoken Memento from the Guardian's Kinetic weapon slot and award the Wish-Ender Exotic Bow. Congratulations, Guardian – the weapon is yours!

Troubleshooting Common Acquisition Bugs

This final interaction is the most frequent point of failure for the quest, often leaving players frustrated despite seemingly completing all steps. If the statue interaction prompt reads "Requires Purified Mementos" or similar, preventing the collection of the bow, systematically check the following potential issues:

1. Awoken Memento Location: Is the Awoken Memento currently in the character's Kinetic weapon slot? This is the most critical check. Verify inventory, Postmaster, and Vault. It must be equipped or in the character's on-person inventory.
2. Correct Character: Is the Memento on a different character? While quest progress might track account-wide, the physical Memento item is character-bound for the final interaction. Log in to other characters and check their Kinetic slots. If found, that character must reach the statue to claim the bow (potentially requiring another run or joining someone at the checkpoint).
3. Deleted Memento: Was the Memento accidentally deleted at some point?
   • Try visiting Petra Venj in the Dreaming City again. Some players report she may offer the Memento again.
   • Check the Quest Archive terminal (Tower/H.E.L.M.) for the "Hunter's Remembrance" quest; reacquiring it might grant the Memento, but this is inconsistent.
   • Be aware that some reports suggest deleting the Memento can lead to a permanently bugged state.
4. Deleted Character: Was the character originally holding the Memento deleted? This appears to be a common cause for being permanently unable to complete the quest, as the game state becomes irrecoverable for some players. Reacquiring the quest may not fix this specific issue.
5. Legacy Quest State: Did the player start the quest years ago under the old token system and never finish? Abandoning any old related quests and picking up the current "Hunter's Remembrance" quest from Petra or the Archive is essential.
6. Interaction Point: Try interacting with different parts of the statue base; some anecdotal reports suggest the prompt can be finicky.
7. Re-Run Dungeon: As a last resort, some players have found success by ensuring they have the Memento, visiting Petra, then re-running the Shattered Throne, potentially just defeating Vorgeth and proceeding directly to the statue without re-doing the hidden bosses.

Returning to Petra Venj (Final Step)

Once Wish-Ender has been successfully claimed from the statue, there is one last task to formally complete the "Hunter's Remembrance" quest. Return to Petra Venj in the Dreaming City. Speak with her to report the success. She may offer a Tincture of Queensfoil as a final reward; if inventory space for consumables is full, use an existing Tincture first to make room. This final conversation concludes the questline.

Honing the Edge: Performance and the Missing Catalyst

With Sjur Eido's bow finally in hand, understanding its unique performance characteristics is key to wielding it effectively. It's also important to address a common point of confusion: the Exotic Catalyst.

Addressing the Catalyst: An Unfulfilled Wish

There is significant community desire for a catalyst, with common suggestions including perks to mitigate its main weakness, such as Archer's Tempo (faster draw time on precision hits), or perks to enhance its strengths, like Vorpal Weapon (bonus damage against bosses, vehicles, and Guardians with their Super active) or perhaps something unique tied to its wall-hack or piercing capabilities. However, as of now, these remain player concepts, and the bow must be evaluated based on its base performance.

Performance Analysis: More Than Meets the Eye

Wish-Ender's effectiveness stems from a powerful combination of perks and intrinsic properties:

• Damage Mechanics (Broadhead Mastery): The core of Wish-Ender's surprising lethality is the Broadhead perk. Unlike standard arrows, Wish-Ender arrows deal damage on entry and exit. Against larger targets (Majors, Ultras, Bosses, Vehicles), this often results in three distinct damage ticks per shot (entry + two exit ticks, potentially more on vehicles). This multi-hit capability dramatically increases its damage per shot compared to other primary bows, making it feel closer to a Special weapon in terms of impact. It also possesses a hidden damage bonus against Taken targets and benefits synergistically from the target being blighted by Witherhoard.
• Anti-Barrier Supremacy: Its intrinsic Anti-Barrier rounds are highly efficient. A single, fully drawn shot typically breaks a Barrier Champion's shield instantly, even in Grandmaster content. This reliability makes it a top-tier choice for activities featuring these champions, allowing Guardians to handle them safely from a distance. It also pierces Phalanx shields, Hydra rotating shields, and other destructible barriers.
• Super Generation Engine: The multi-hit nature of Broadhead interacts favorably with super energy generation. Each damage instance contributes, resulting in significantly faster super regeneration per shot compared to single-hit weapons, especially when hitting resilient targets multiple times. This effect is particularly noticeable and potent when paired with super-regenerating Exotics like Orpheus Rigs.
• Drawbacks: Wish-Ender is not without its weaknesses. Its primary drawback is its very long Draw Time (listed as 780 or 820 in different sources, both slow for bows). This makes it feel sluggish compared to Lightweight or even other Precision Frame bows and requires deliberate aiming. It is also primarily a single-target weapon; while it can overpenetrate, effectively clearing large groups of minor enemies is not its forte.

The table above illustrates Wish-Ender's core strength: Broadhead significantly amplifies its damage against anything larger than a minor enemy, justifying its Exotic slot and slow handling.

The Guardian and the Bow: Builds & Synergies

While Wish-Ender is potent on its own, integrating it into a well-crafted build can elevate its performance from powerful to truly dominant, particularly in challenging PvE content. The philosophy often isn't about building around Wish-Ender, but rather using its inherent strengths to complement or enable a broader build strategy. Its self-sufficiency (primary ammo, intrinsic anti-barrier) frees up other slots for diverse synergies.

Build Philosophy: Enhance Strengths, Cover Weaknesses

Effective Wish-Ender builds typically focus on:

• Enhancing Damage: Leveraging Kinetic Surge mods, damage buffs (Radiant), and enemy debuffs (Weaken, Tether) to maximize its already high per-shot impact.
• Improving Utility/Handling: Using Exotics like Oathkeepers to negate the drawback of holding a full draw or Ophidian Aspect/Peacekeepers to improve weapon swap speed.
• Boosting Survivability: Compensating for its slower, more stationary playstyle with healing, damage resistance (Resilience, Woven Mail), or invisibility.
• Capitalizing on Super Generation: Pairing it with Exotics like Orpheus Rigs that benefit from rapid super energy gains.
• Covering Weaknesses: Including a strong add-clearing Special or Heavy weapon (like Forbearance or a Machine Gun) or a close-range option (SMG, Sidearm) to handle situations where Wish-Ender struggles.

Class-Specific Synergies

Subclass & Mod Integration

• Void: Highly synergistic. Access to Weaken (grenades, Child of the Old Gods, Tether) significantly boosts Wish-Ender's damage. Devour, Invisibility, and Overshields provide excellent survivability. Volatile Rounds add AoE clear.
• Strand: Suspend provides crowd control, allowing safe damage application with Wish-Ender. Woven Mail offers substantial damage reduction. Threadlings can add minor supplemental damage.
• Solar: Radiant provides a reliable 25% damage buff. Restoration effects (Healing Grenades + Ember of Empyrion) offer strong survivability.
• Key Mods:
  • Kinetic Siphon: Generates Orbs of Power on Kinetic weapon multikills (easy with Broadhead).
  • Kinetic Weapon Surge: Provides a damage bonus (10%/17%/22% for 1/2/3 stacks) after picking up an Orb of Power. Essential for maximizing damage.
  • Time Dilation (Class Item): Extends the duration of Armor Charge buffs like Kinetic Weapon Surge.
  • Bow Targeting, Dexterity, Loader (Helmet/Arms): Improve handling and aim assist.
  • Resistance Mods (Chest): Crucial for surviving endgame content (match to enemy damage types or use Concussive Dampener/Melee Resist).
  • Utility Kickstart, Grenade Kickstart, Melee Kickstart (Arms): Faster ability regeneration (cost reduced by artifact mods in some seasons).
  • Ammo Mods (Reserves/Scavenger): While Wish-Ender uses primary ammo, mods for the paired Special/Heavy weapon are important.

By thoughtfully combining Wish-Ender with synergistic Exotics, subclass abilities, and mods, Guardians can create powerful and resilient builds tailored for the game's most challenging activities.

Battlefield Application: PvE & PvP Strategies

Understanding how and where to use Wish-Ender is as crucial as obtaining it. Its unique traits lend themselves to specific strategies in both player-versus-environment (PvE) and player-versus-player (PvP) scenarios.

Endgame PvE: The Barrier Breaker & Major Slayer

Wish-Ender truly shines in high-difficulty PvE content where survivability, range, and dealing with specific threats are paramount.

• Optimal Activities: It is widely considered an S-tier Exotic for Grandmaster Nightfalls (GMs) due to the prevalence of Barrier Champions and the need for safe, long-range engagement. It also excels in Master Raids and Dungeons, Legend/Master Lost Sectors, and any seasonal activity on higher difficulties featuring Barrier Champions or numerous tough, unshielded majors. Its ability to one-shot most red-bar enemies even when significantly under the activity's Power level makes it incredibly ammo-efficient and reliable.
• Fireteam Role & Strategy: Wish-Ender typically fills the role of the primary anti-barrier weapon and a tool for eliminating dangerous majors or distant snipers from safety. Its infinite primary ammo allows players to conserve Special and Heavy ammo for other champion types or boss damage phases. The "plink from cover" strategy, while sometimes slow, is highly effective and safe in GMs. The True Sight perk, while less critical than in PvP, can still be useful for spotting enemies behind cover in complex arenas.
• Anti-Champion Dominance: Its ability to break Barrier Champion shields in a single fully drawn shot is its defining PvE strength. This consistency removes the need for seasonal Anti-Barrier mods on other weapons, freeing up the energy weapon slot for dealing with Overload or Unstoppable champions (using subclass verbs like Jolt/Ignite/Suspend/Slow or dedicated weapons like Riptide with Chill Clip) or for matching elemental shields.

Wish-Ender's rise in PvE relevance coincided with buffs to its damage, the addition of intrinsic Anti-Barrier, and changes to the sandbox like the removal of Match Game and nerfs to competitors like Arbalest. While Arbalest still offers utility like Disruption Break, Wish-Ender's primary ammo economy, higher per-shot damage potential (due to Broadhead), and superior super generation often make it the preferred choice for Barrier duty.

Crucible Tactics: The All-Seeing Eye

In PvP, Wish-Ender enables a unique, information-driven playstyle, though it demands a specific approach and faces stiff competition.

• Utilizing True Sight: The core PvP strategy revolves around exploiting Queen's Wrath. By fully drawing the bow while aiming down sights, players gain temporary wallhacks, allowing them to:
  • Gather Intel: See enemy positions, predict pushes, and identify flanking routes.
  • Pre-Aim: Line up headshots before opponents even peek cover.
  • Team Coordination: Call out enemy locations to teammates for coordinated fire or pushes.
  • Deny Revives: See enemies attempting revives behind cover in modes like Trials of Osiris or Competitive.
• Hot-Swapping & Damage: Wish-Ender cannot one-shot Guardians to the head. However, a precision hit deals significant damage (around 160). The dominant tactic is to land this initial headshot and immediately swap to a faster Time-to-Kill (TTK) weapon – typically a Hand Cannon (like Igneous Hammer or Rose) or a fast-firing SMG/Sidearm – to secure the kill before the opponent can react or recover. Perks like Quickdraw on the cleanup weapon are highly valuable.
• Strengths: Unmatched information gathering, high initial chunk damage, significant flinch inflicted on opponents, excellent aim assist making headshots consistent, perfect hip-fire accuracy for emergencies.
• Weaknesses: Extremely slow draw time leaves the user vulnerable, cannot secure kills on its own quickly, requires constant aiming down sights (reducing awareness if not managed), poor performance in close-quarters brawls, easily countered by aggressive pushes or snipers.
• Counterplay: To defeat a Wish-Ender user, avoid predictable peeking. Use abilities to force them out of cover. Close the distance rapidly with aggressive weapons like Fusion Rifles, Shotguns, SMGs, or Sidearms. Alternatively, challenge them from long range with a Sniper Rifle before they can line up their shot.

Wish-Ender's PvP role is often debated. While the wallhacks can feel oppressive, the bow's slow handling prevents it from dominating the meta like top-tier Hand Cannons or Pulse Rifles. It rewards a patient, tactical playstyle focused on information and precise opening shots, but struggles against fast-paced aggression.

Secrets of the Wrath: Advanced Techniques & Lore

Mastering Wish-Ender goes beyond basic aiming and shooting. It involves understanding the nuances of its perks and appreciating the deep lore woven into its very existence.

Advanced Gameplay Tips

• Mastering Peek-Shooting: Leverage True Sight by fully drawing the bow behind solid cover. Use the wallhacks to track an opponent's movement. Briefly strafe out just enough to release the shot, then immediately return to cover. This minimizes exposure time. Using Oathkeepers makes this significantly easier by removing the pressure of the perfect draw window.
• Optimizing Broadhead Damage: Against larger PvE targets (Ogres, Knights, bosses), aim for center mass rather than necessarily the head/crit spot. This increases the likelihood that both the entry and exit damage ticks connect fully, maximizing the Broadhead perk's potential. Understand that very small or thin enemies might not allow for consistent exit damage.
• Exploiting Overpenetration: Actively look for opportunities where enemies are lined up. In corridors, doorways, or against clustered groups, a single Wish-Ender arrow can damage or kill multiple targets thanks to Broadhead's piercing effect. This is especially effective for triggering Kinetic Siphon or generating super energy quickly.
• Strategic Super Generation: Don't just use Wish-Ender on Barriers. Consciously target high-health enemies (majors, ultras, even bosses during downtime) specifically to take advantage of its accelerated super energy generation. In builds using Orpheus Rigs or other super-focused Exotics, this can lead to remarkably fast super cycling.
• Close-Range Defense (Hip-Fire + Melee): While not ideal up close, remember Wish-Ender has perfect hip-fire accuracy. In a panic situation, a quick hip-fire body shot followed immediately by a melee attack can secure a kill against a weakened Guardian or finish off a resilient PvE enemy.

The Corrupted Egg Hunt

Beyond its combat applications, Wish-Ender holds a unique key to uncovering one of the Dreaming City's deepest secrets. It is the only weapon capable of destroying the Corrupted Taken Eggs hidden throughout the destination and within the Last Wish raid and Shattered Throne dungeon. There are 40 eggs in total. Destroying each egg grants Dreaming City gear. Finding and destroying all 40 eggs completes the "Corrupted Omelette" Triumph and rewards the Harbinger's Echo Exotic Sparrow, which pulses with Taken energy. This adds another layer to Wish-Ender's identity as a tool of discovery and purification within the Dreaming City.

Conclusion: Wielding Sjur Eido's Legacy

The journey to obtain Wish-Ender is an expedition into the heart of the Dreaming City's mysteries, a trial mirroring the vigilance and strength of Sjur Eido herself. The reward is an Exotic bow unlike any other, a potent blend of Awoken history and deadly function.

Wish-Ender stands as a pillar of endgame PvE loadouts. Its intrinsic Anti-Barrier capability trivializes one of the most dangerous Champion types, while the Broadhead perk delivers exceptional damage for a primary weapon, hitting multiple times to melt majors and contribute significantly against tougher foes. Coupled with its ability to generate super energy at an accelerated rate and its infinite primary ammo economy, it offers unparalleled utility and efficiency in activities like Grandmaster Nightfalls and Master Raids.

In the Crucible, its Queen's Wrath True Sight provides invaluable tactical information, enabling prediction, precision, and coordinated team play. While its slow draw time demands a calculated approach, the ability to secure high-damage opening shots and control engagements through superior awareness makes it a unique and powerful tool in skilled hands.

Though currently lacking a catalyst, Wish-Ender's base form remains formidable. It is a weapon that rewards mastery – learning to peek-shoot effectively, optimizing Broadhead hits, leveraging its super generation, and utilizing its True Sight not just for kills, but for strategic advantage. It is a symbol of the Awoken, a key to hidden secrets like the Corrupted Eggs, and a direct link to the legendary Sjur Eido.

Embark on the Hunter's Remembrance quest, brave the depths of the Shattered Throne, and claim this powerful relic. Wield Wish-Ender, sharpen the sight, pierce the veil, and carry forward the legacy of the Queen's Wrath. The Dreaming City awaits, Guardian.