Destiny 2 Lightfall: How To Get the Chalice Keycard

Unlocking Secrets and Defeating Keymasters: A Guide to Keycards in Destiny 2

Destiny 2’s First Contact mission tasks players with finding the Chalice Keycard, which allows access to the Reactor Room. Acquiring the keycard is one of the quest’s requirements; therefore, you must complete it. The keycard is protected by the Chalice Keymaster, who must be eliminated before it can be obtained.

Key Takeaways
  • Follow the main mission marker to locate the Chalice Keycard in the First Contact mission of Destiny 2.
    1. The Chalice Keymaster guards the Chalice Keycard and must be defeated to acquire the keycard.
    2. Other keycards in Destiny 2: Lightfall includes the War Beasts Keycard and the Conquest/Axes Keycard.
    3. Keycards are vital in accessing enemy ships, allowing players to disrupt their plans and emerge victorious.
IMPORTANT: Acquiring the Chalice Keycard is crucial to unlocking the Reactor Room and completing the mission.

Finding The Chalice Keycard 

Step 1: Follow the Main Mission Marker

  • In “First Contact,” when you’re following the main mission marker, Osiris will tell you to destroy the engines.
  • This occurs the moment you step foot in Astaroth Rex II. 
  • The marker will reorient towards a doorway leading deeper into the ship’s bowels.

Step 2: Locate the Chalice Keycard

  • After you reach the subfloor and move inside, you’ll encounter several Psions and Legionaries.
  • The Chalice Keymaster will appear after you have dealt with the underlings and have progressed farther into the subfloor.

Step 3: Defeat the Chalice Keymaster

  • The Chalice Keymaster is a powerful opponent, so expect a tough battle.
  • The keycard will become loot once he and his cronies are defeated.
Destiny 2 Chalice Keycard Location Chalice Keycard
Chalice Keycard

Step 4: Use the Chalice Keycard to Unlock the Reactor Room

  • Return to the closed Chalice door and use the Chalice Keycard to open it to access the Reactor Room now that you have it.
  • Doing so may complete the “First Contact” mission, and you can go further in the game.
Destiny 2 Chalice Keycard Location Reactor Room Door
Reactor Room Door

Why Do You Need Keycards

Guardians must fight through fleets of Cabal ships to safeguard Neomuna in Destiny 2: Lightfall.

  • They may foil the Cabal’s plans by disrupting the equipment aboard each ship.
  • They need the keycards that Cabal commanders need to get aboard the ships.
  • Via these keycards, the Guardians gain access to the ship, where they may wreak havoc on the enemy’s systems and foil their intentions.
  • They could have to track down and eliminate many high-ranking Cabal officers to get their hands on the keycards.

Other Keycards

Apart from the Chalice Keycard, players in Destiny 2: Lightfall may also come across additional keycards, such as the War Beasts Keycard or the Conquest/Axes Keycard. The War-Beast Keycard and the Conquest/Axes Keycard provide access to the corresponding doors.

Tips For Finding Keycards In Destiny 2 Lightfall

It may be challenging to find keycards in Destiny 2: Lightfall, particularly when up against several enemies aboard opposing ships. For easier keycard discovery, consider the following suggestions:

  • Follow the Quest Markers: Destiny 2 Lightfall’s quest markers point the way to the keycard drop zones. Players should stick to the mission markers to avoid wandering and trying to find the keycards.
  • Eliminate Enemies: Many enemies often surround keymasters who guard the keycards. Players must remove these enemies to enter the keymasters and grab the keycards.
  • Explore Areas: Explore Areas: Several keycards are situated in places that players may miss if they do not extensively search the opposing ship. Players must thoroughly explore every nook and corner of the opposing ship to locate the keycards.
  • Use the Ghost: In Destiny 2: Lightfall, the Ghost may assist players in discovering keycards by looking around. The Ghost may scan the surroundings and recognize keycards relatively easily.

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