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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I'll be on later this evening after work but my Gt is Derico21 and would love some help with the VoG and the weekly strike and nightfall I am only 3 coins away from what I want from xur and can get them from the weekly with help
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Hey everyone, not to worry, I am working on getting friend invites out to everyone and compiling a list of everyone who has requested help. It's been an overwhelming response, so I'm probably gonna lose some sleep this weekend :-)
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Love this. My real life friends got tired of this game too fast and I've been dying to play the raid. Also shooting for the platinum trophy (a man can dream). Lvl 28 Titan - GioPrym
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I'm a Level 29 Titan, maxed weaponry and gear, if your a noob needing help going the first time then I'm willing to help. I ask you to be at least 25+ with decent gear. My PSN is PrideOfTheCore
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Add some Scouse-Blackie
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Edited by BBtuna: 10/31/2014 3:23:52 PM28 titan lfg vog normal psn art0rdi3 ive been through once befrore
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Edited by stripelord: 10/31/2014 2:05:55 PMWell up for this, my PSN gamertag is stripelord (add me for raiding and just for Destiny fun in general) I'm a level 28 Titan (mainly striker) with mic. I'm based in the UK.
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Edited by Derni001: 10/31/2014 1:51:31 PMI've been through twice now. I can help out the ones never been but I would like the exp to master certain parts. (Relic and jumping portion). If anyone wants to run it early tommorow morning (eastern) let me know. Psn name is same as here.
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One more spot! VoG come now . at gate keeper section on normal psn blackspy1 ps4
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Edited by PlatinumCore16: 10/31/2014 1:37:29 PMEdit: sorry, reread for PS4 ignore please ve already been through the vault several times, but I would love to help people out. Lvl 28 hunter 27 titan and warlock. Add me and if you need another helper/teacher/tactician I'm down to help.
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L28 Titan and L28 Warlock able to make the run. L26 Hunter, probably not a great idea to try. I've tried the Templar fight with a random pickup group one night; we failed to pass it. I was recently pulled into a fight with Atheon by a friend, and we did beat that (all I got was Chaterwhite). I'd love to take a comprehensive look at tactics and methods to beat the entire quest, not to mention an in-depth tour of all currently known chest locations, including the "secret" one that apparently only spawns if the Templar is prevented from teleporting after his shield is blown down. Thanks much! Dreaming_Sky on PSN.
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28 hunter with invisibility for gorgon and have mic know what to do just haven't beaten it
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Psn is Parradise_12
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Bumping for visibility
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level 28 warlock with mic. cant seem to beat atheon so any help is greatly appreciated
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rockhound98 PS4 Level 27 Warlock with mic.
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Edited by Ultima MG: 10/31/2014 7:53:40 AMJust a heads up for everyone, I'll be putting together the first group for this weekend at about 4PM Central U.S. today. First come, first serve, and if we have the bodies i will certainly do multiple consecutive runs.
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I'm definitely interested. Done it once up to the Templar. PSN:Kaladin90, lvl 28 Gunslinger
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Edited by PrinceCuddle: 10/31/2014 7:28:26 AMJust turned lvl 25, but I do not have anyone besides me that would be very likely to join. psn: napili1. Msg me ON PS4 if you will like to do the raid.
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Level 27 Hunter maxed gunslinger never done raid before and have a Mic, psn mrossi24 will be on in approx 2hrs
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Edited by MunchyCarrot: 10/31/2014 7:58:04 AMI ran thrOUgh all the way tO AtheOn but Only Once & failed at the jumping puzzle tO the pOint the team had tO all get there & wipe tO drag me tO them :O I wOUld lOve tO finish it if yOu have time tO help, my psn id is the same as my name On here ps. i am Off tO wOrk nOw until 6pm uk time SOrry fOr the O's, keybOard being a pain!
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Edited by iszabo: 10/31/2014 7:55:05 AMLvl 28 lock legendary+ never done the vog before pls help
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I'm down like a clown charlie brrrreeeh....cornbreh gamer tag. Lvl 28 lock
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I'm in, if you'll have me. I have done the raid, but mostly PUG's. Would like to learn other ways. NesserVanNessers