Here is my theory on the crux of Crota and remember this is [u][b]purely speculation.[/b][/u] my theory is based on the name Crux of crota and the eris item Embalming orb and this may be a long shot but looking at the definition of both Crux and embalm leads me to believe that the embalming orb will preserve the [u]Heart/essence/core[/u] of crota so maybe if you have an embalming orb in your inventory when you beat him it will become the Crux of Crota . please comment and i will test this tonight. [u][b]crux[/b][/u] krəks,kro͝oks/Submit noun the decisive or most important point at issue. "the crux of the matter is that attitudes have changed" synonyms: nub, [b]heart[/b], [b]essence[/b], [b]central point[/b], [b]main point[/b], [b]core[/b], center, nucleus, kernel; informalbottom [u][b]em·balm[/b][/u] əmˈbä(l)m/ verb 1. preserve (a corpse) from decay, originally with spices and now usually by arterial injection of a preservative. "the Egyptian method of embalming" synonyms: [b]preserve[/b], [b]mummify[/b], lay out [u][/u]