Hey all, I have been coordinating with my clan to do an educational run of the Vault of Glass for those that have never run it before or those who would like a more in depth look at some of the useful tactics to defeat Destiny's greatest challenge thus far.
Based on the responses I have already received in a few separate threads, I wouldn't doubt there will be more interested players than I could hope to group with in a short period of time. Not to worry though, I will do my best to get everyone here a crack at the vault and a solid working knowledge on how to best it, whether it take one weekend or a dozen.
Some of my clanmates will likely help along the way, and while this is not a push to expand my clan, if you enjoy your time with us our doors are always open.
If learning the VoG is an interest of yours, please keep up with the updates below!
As a short aid for those joining these runs, here is what you should be expected to bring to the table:
[b]o Character level 27+ (87 Light).[/b] Yes, the raid is level 26; however, the mobs' levels graduate to 28 over the course of the raid, which leaves level 26 players at a -40% damage hit and an increased chance for death. This can easily be achieved with 1 exotic and 1 legendary armor piece, both of which aren't too difficult to obtain. A combination of 1 Exotic, 2 Legendary, and 1 Rare(18 Light) items can get you there without any shards spent.
[b]o Void Damage.[/b] The only enemy shields present in the vault are those belonging to Minotaurs/Praetorians, and void damage is a must to break these. While only one weapon of this damage type is necessary, the more the merrier.
[b]o Leveled-up Weapons.[/b] I don't expect new players to the raid to have maxed out gear, but take some effort to improve the damage of the weapons you intend to bring into the raid. I still see level 29/30s trying to do the hard raid without maxed special/heavy.
[b]o Time.[/b] A VoG run involving 4 first timers takes roughly 2-3 hours to complete. While this may seem like a lot, especially to some veterans, this time includes the following:
----- In depth tactics for each section of the raid.
----- Dedicated time for each individual to have practice time utilizing the relic
----- Legit Templar defeat, including at least 5 attempts at a no-teleport defeat
----- Destroying a Gorgon for everyone to achieve that grimoire card
----- Allowing all players to experience each area of responsibility during Gatekeepers
----- Thus far, 100% success ratio completing the raid with a group containing 4 first-timers
[b]TUTORIALS COMPLETED: 21[/b]
[b]o Patience.[/b] There will be wipes. People will make mistakes, die, fall of ledges, hold up the group in one way or another. I am being extraordinarily patient in offering this service when I have no need to run the normal raid ever again. I ask that my participants share in that level of patience for the benefit of all involved.
[b]UPDATE 12/08/14:[/b] The Dark Below will release in less than 24 hours, and as a result, my focus will be geared toward learning and teaching the new raid. I will no longer be doing sign-ups for VoG; however, I will take pre-assembled 4-player teams through if they coordinate a time with me.
[b]Raids will be streamed @ twitch.tv/ultima_mg[/b]
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Lvl 27 hunter looking foor team for first time vog psn: nickvz-0180
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Awesome... glad people still help out in this game
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I'm at the Atheon checkpoint and want to kill him, but it's my first time so please help me. I'm a lvl 30 hunter but I play in normal
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Level 27 Titan looking for Vog raid
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I'm a level 28 titan and I'm looking for people to help me do vog as I have never done it before My psn is Liam_Bassett
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Edited by Stinkyboab: 1/2/2015 4:49:30 PMI'm up for VoG anytime been there once but never completed it Level 31 lock Psn same as above
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Lvl 30 warlock never completed Croat raid have some exp would love to learn more definitely need some experienced help Psn above
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Level 28 Titan looking for VOG normal raid ps4 psn account stephentm11
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Ry198 is my psn me and a friend can't get another 4 to help out if someone Is willing would be great thanks both level 28
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I have the gatekeeper checkpoint on hard need a group to clear it before Tuesday this will be my first time beating it On hard Sn: Kiddceddy
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Psn giner74 I have only attempted the raid once I'm trying to get experience I'm a warlock 31 and it's sad that all my gear is from dropp offs and xur and weekly. Night falls . I have mic and I listen to instructions very well. I'm from ny est schedule I'm available on weekends and on mornings. I would love to learn the techniques
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While I never was able to do a tutorial run with you, I still learned a lot from you guys during the times you ran hard mode with me. Thanks for your patience and I hope to get to do crotas raid with you guys.
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Thanks for the run through for the VoG. You got us through it and explained in great detail. Thanks man! if you do anything like this for Crota's End, let us know!
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Thanks so much for doing this. Lucky enough to get in on the last run and get the VIP treatment! Thanks to you and your clan mates for being so helpful and extremely patient with this first timer.
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New update added. As stated before, VoG tutorials are finished to make way for The Dark Below. If you would still like to learn Vault of Glass, please assemble your own group and coordinate a time with me. Cheers to everyone who was along for the ride :) I had a blast teaching you guys.
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Edited by Waffle Cruiser: 12/7/2014 6:07:50 AMThank you for the informative run Ultima. Very smooth, very thorough, and also extremely easy to understand. I hope you and your clan decides to do similar tutorials for the incoming expansions as I will ,definitely, sign up for them.
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Thanks so much for the help. The team was great and I'm sure I can hold up in a regular run now. Can't wait to max out my new VoC!
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People attending the tutorial raid in 10 mins if you are reading this Ultima for some reason did not make it online if you are in the group message me and add me on psn gangta__550 (2 underscores) I will walk you through
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I will take 14.00 Sunday spot please of its available, I've had the pleasure of running it with you before but would like another shot if nobody else wants the spot
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Big shout out to Ultima and his crew for running this tutorial for the VoG noobies. They have a highly organized approach to completing the raid. They are very patient and instructive. I highly recommend signing up for his one of groups if you have the chance. Thanks guys!!!!!
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Edited by williamofficial: 12/6/2014 4:08:08 PMThanks Ultima. Had a great time going through the VoG
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My hats goes of to Ultima and his crew. They were extremely patient with us. We still managed to get it done in under 2 hrs. Thanks again Ultima. Looking forward to doing the new raid with you once you have that one mastered as well. Thanks a bunch guys
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Stream is live, delayed a couple minutes, but no big deal :-)
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My gt: xstarx I have experience done hard raid many times but on the 360 just recently brought on ps4 so would appreciate the help to do normal raid I'm a lvl25 warlock looking to rank up quick to get to lvl 29 so add me cheers
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Edited by miserymotors: 12/5/2014 2:10:02 PMCan you add me please psn misery_motors done the raid once but could do with some more experience. I can only make the Sunday raid though cheers.