The Way Between Quest Guide for Destiny 2

The Way Between is a post-dungeon quest that rewards you with new cores for your Praxic Blade and unlocks the final lasersword catalyst, Energy Conduit. In this The Way Between quest guide for Destiny 2, we’ll walk you through every step required to complete the quest and break down the mechanics of the final boss encounter.

The Way Between becomes available after you complete the Equilibrium dungeon for the first time. To begin, you’ll need to speak with Aunor. The quest requires multiple dungeon clears, with each run granting a different upgrade for your Praxic Blade. One downside is that you cannot charge all Relics in a single run, meaning repeated dungeon completions are mandatory. We strongly recommend prioritizing this quest early, as it unlocks armor and weapon focusing, making future farming significantly easier. The final reward is the powerful Energy Conduit catalyst for your laser sword. Below, we’ll explain how to complete The Way Between quest and unlock all rewards efficiently.

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Read our other Destiny 2 Guides:

• Equilibrium Dungeon Guide
• How to Get Tier 5 Gear
• Desert Perpetual Raid Guide
• How to Get Choir of One

The Way Between Full Walkthrough

The Way Between isn’t particularly difficult, but it is lengthy. You’ll need to complete the dungeon four times to fully charge all Relics. Additionally, each Relic requires going slightly off the main path to locate it. We’ll outline all Relic locations in the sections below. Fortunately, the first Relic is automatically charged during your first run. Overall, the quest consists of seven steps with recurring mechanics that prepare you for the final boss. While the boss fight itself isn’t overly challenging and can be completed solo, running it with a fireteam makes things significantly faster. Let’s go through every step in detail.

The First Run

The initial Relic is obtained simply by completing the dungeon for the first time. Unlike the others, it is already fully charged. Here’s how to secure it:

• Talk to Aunor: Pick up The Way Between quest from Aunor and complete the Equilibrium dungeon. If you haven’t done it yet, refer to our Equilibrium Dungeon Guide for help.
• Find the Pedestal Room: After defeating Sere, return to the beginning of the dungeon instead of leaving. Head to the room across from the first encounter, which contains four Pedestals. Interact with one to place your Relic.
• The Real Beginning: You’ll now need to find an artifact, complete the dungeon again, and return to place additional Relics. Pay attention to the quest hint: “…your Blade will serve you on your way.” You must use the Praxic Blade to destroy Blight Spheres, or progression will halt and force a restart.

This opening section is fairly simple, which is helpful since most players are still learning dungeon mechanics. The quest introduces mechanics similar to those in Equilibrium, including filling the Shadow Apprentice bar and attacking specific enemies while the buff is active.

The Second Run

Your second run introduces a timed Relic challenge. You’ll ride Sparrows equipped with weapons and destroy Forgotten Eyes while racing against a countdown. Destroying Eyes adds time, but mistakes can force a full restart. Here’s how Step 4 works:

• Find Your Way: Exit the Pedestal Room and head back to the main encounter area. Enter the door to the left of the Pedestal room.
• Start the Race: Destroy the Taken Blight Sphere using your sword and step into the pool that appears.
• Fill the Bar: Killing Forgotten Eyes creates new pools. Each pool fills your Shadow Apprentice bar and adds 15 seconds to the timer.
• Hit that Taken: Once the bar is full, you gain the Shadow Master buff. Locate the Failed Apprentice and melee them to remove their shield. Killing them spawns another Blight.
• Rev Up The Moto: Mount your vehicle and continue destroying Eyes while collecting time extensions.
• Second Encounter: Clear another arena with Eyes and a Failed Apprentice before continuing.
• Continue the Race: Repeat the process across multiple sections.
• Final Encounter: Destroy the final Taken sphere beneath a switch, melee it, and enter the room to retrieve the Relic.
• Second Relic Retrieved: Finish the dungeon and return to the Pedestals.

This run can take a few attempts due to the timer pressure. Completing it rewards you with an Offensive Form mod for the Praxic Blade.

The Third Run

The third run is the simplest of all. You’ll follow a linear path while repeating familiar mechanics: destroy Forgotten Eyes, fill your bar, and eliminate Apprentices.

• Find the Sphere: The path begins on the way to the first boss, in the room with glowing batteries.
• Throw the Saber: Destroy the Blight Sphere to begin the sequence.
• More of the Usual: Continue the standard loop of Eyes, pools, buffs, and Apprentice kills. This time it’s a gauntlet instead of a race.
• Third Relic Done: Retrieve the Relic and complete the dungeon.

This step is very manageable solo and rewards you with the Invigorating Blade focus.

The Fourth Run

The final Relic run is the most engaging and dangerous, primarily due to platforming rather than enemy difficulty. Snipers add pressure, and solo players may struggle with timing.

• Back to the Start: Begin near the final boss area and step into a Taken pool to activate the sequence.
• Get Ready: This step follows a similar structure, but you can push Apprentices off ledges instead of building buffs.
• Push It: Knock enemies off platforms rather than fighting them traditionally.
• Start Jumping: Destroy Blight Spheres to create platforms and activate switches while under sniper fire.
• The First Switch: Located on the far-right side behind large tanks.
• The Second Switch: Found on inverted platforms behind sniper positions.
• The Third Switch: Located on the upper-left side near the first encounter platform.
• Locate the Pipe: After activating switches, enter the newly opened pipe and destroy a vent.
• The Final Fight: Defeat the Apprentice properly this time to claim the final Relic.
• Final Relic Found: Complete the dungeon and return to the Pedestals.

This run rewards you with the Gyro Core for the Praxic Blade, allowing your thrown sword to apply your Super’s element—extremely useful against shielded enemies.

How to kill Shade of Sere in Destiny 2

This is the final phase of the quest, where you face Dredgen Sere in her Taken form. The encounter is manageable solo but much easier with a team. You must use the Praxic Blade throughout the fight.

1. Kill the Thralls: Use the Praxic Blade to defeat enemies and build the Shadow Master buff.
2. Compel the Shade: Once the bar is full, interact with the boss three times to break her shield.
3. Go Up: Destroy Blight Spheres to climb to the upper platform.
4. Do It Again: Reduce her health to half and repeat the process.

After defeating the boss, you’ll return to the Pedestal room. Your reward is the Energy Conduit catalyst, which restores health based on the number of enemies hit by your thrown sword. You’ll also unlock attunement via the glowing chalice, increasing drop chances for selected gear in the dungeon.

F.A.Q.

How do I start The Way Between quest in Destiny 2?

Speak with Aunor Mahal to pick up the quest. Doing so also grants access to the Equilibrium dungeon, which is required for progression.

How to get Relics for The Way Between mission in Destiny 2?

All Relics are found within the Equilibrium dungeon, and each one must be obtained in a separate run, as they cannot all be collected in a single attempt.

Do I need a fireteam to complete The Way Between quest in Destiny 2?

While not mandatory, joining a fireteam is strongly advised since the quest requires multiple dungeon completions, making group play faster and more manageable.

Can I solo Destiny 2’s The Way Between?

Yes, it can be completed solo, but expect a significantly higher difficulty, especially during platforming and combat-heavy sections.

How do I destroy a Taken Blight in The Way Between?

Use your Praxic Blade’s alternate fire to throw it at the Blight, which will destroy it and allow you to continue the objective.

Conclusion

While The Way Between isn’t mechanically difficult, it is time-consuming. The multiple dungeon runs can take a while, but each step rewards you with meaningful upgrades for your Praxic Blade. Completing the quest with a fireteam can easily take an entire evening depending on your experience with the dungeon.