The Final Shape has arrived, and a lot of hype had players jumping into the game and with The Witness now making their move, things have come to drastic measures.
The Guardian has made their way to The Pale Heart, where things are different due to the Traveler’s powers and things we thought impossible come to reality.
Your journey begins with you stepping into a new place where a familiar face is met, a friend that you lost a long time ago.
How To Get The Final Shape Main Quest?
When players first begin after The Final Shape update, they are thrown into a short quest with the same name.
This has them traveling to The Pale Heart, where things begin to get interesting and after completing the first few steps, The Final Shape Main Quest may be obtained.
During the final parts of the introductory quest, you may obtain The Final Shape Main Quest by speaking to Ghost as you complete it.
The Final Shape Quest Steps
Step 1: Begin your trek through the Pale Heart and search for Crow
After meeting with Cayde-6, you find out that Crow had gone off to investigate an anomaly, but no word has been heard from him since then.
You will need to travel through the Pale Heart and search for clues that will hopefully allow you to find out where he has gone off to.
Step 2: Join Cayde and Crow in Refuge of Repose
Cayde-6 and Crow have gone off to set up camp and you have now joined them, which makes it necessary to speak to them.
Make your way to the two at the camp and find out what Crow has discovered to find out what needs to be done next.
- Regroup at the campfire
Step 3: Confer with Ghost at Refuge of Repose
Crow spoke of how The Witness attempted to tempt him into the Darkness and how he plans to change things.
You need to take this information and speak with Ghost to also check on him as it seems what is happening is affecting him and the others.
- Consult with Ghost
Step 4: Listen to the radio at Refuge of Repose
After speaking with Ghost, you believe that reaching out to Ikora would be the best way to find out what to do next.
You will need to interact with the radio marked by a waypoint in the Refuge of Repose to attempt to contact your allies.
- Hear broadcast
Step 5: Search for the wreckage of Ikora’s ship
After hearing the radio broadcast, you now set out to search for Ikora’s Ship as the way back has been blocked by your enemies.
It is from Mara Sov that you have obtained these instructions, and you will now need to make your way there to investigate.
Step 6: Reunite with Ikora and Cayde at Refuge of Silver Wings
Finding Ikora was a success, but she and Cayde have a lot to talk about when the time is right but for now, you need to regroup at the campfire.
It is here that the next steps will be decided, and everyone will be able to share what they know about current events.
- Regroup at the campfire
Step 7: Confer with Ghost at Refuge of Silver Wings
After witnessing Ikora and Cayde-6’s reunion, you will now need to speak with Ghost about the plan for finding Zavala.
- Consult with Ghost
Step 8: Listen to the radio at Refuge of Silver Wings
During your conversation with Ghost, he explains that The Witness wants to weaponize the Traveler and transform the universe into a fixed state on what it wishes.
The most important thing that needs to be done now is to reunite the whole team, which makes it necessary to find Zavala as soon as possible.
- Consult with Ghost
Step 9: Press further ahead through the Pale Heart and look for Zavala
It is settled, Zavala needs to be located and you will need to explore the Pale Heart in the “Requiem” Mission to find out his whereabouts.
Step 10: Confer with Ghost at Refuge of Home
Zavala has been found and everyone is back at the campsite, you will need to speak with Ghost about what will happen next.
- Consult Ghost
Step 11: Press further ahead through the Pale Heart and look for Zavala
Ghost has informed you that it is time to press on and while Zavala is being checked on by Ikora, you and Cayde-6 will need to continue.
Next, you are going to need to listen to the radio at camp and hear what Cayde-6 has to say before the two of you move on with the next steps of the plan.
- Listen to broadcast
Step 12: Scale the treacherous ice wall with Cayde and Crow
An icy wall has been found blocking your path, you will need to get past it along with Cayde-6 and Crow to move on.
This will be done by starting the “Ascent” Mission, where you will join up with your allies to find a way to get past this large obstacle that resembles the Cosmodrome Wall.
Step 13: Discuss the next move with Ikora, Zavala, and Crow
With too many unknowns about the world you have stepped into, the time to discuss the next move is now at hand, especially after your recent experience involving the help from The Traveler.
You will need to head back to the group at the campfire and see what they have to say about what they have planned.
- Regroup at the campfire
Step 14: Confer with Ghost at Refuge of Beginnings
After the things that you have witnessed, it looks like Ghost has something to say and you should consult him at the camp.
- Consult with Ghost
Step 15: Listen to the radio at Refuge of Beginnings
Following the previous events, your allies now have something to talk about what lies ahead and you should listen to the radio to find out more.
- Hear broadcast
Step 16: Attempt to commune with the Traveler in the Broken Deep
The beginning of learning about the new land you are in begins with visiting the deepest chasms of The Pale Heart.
You will need to begin “The Message, Part I”, which involves completing the Broken Deep lost sector to commune with The Traveler
- Complete “The Message, Part I” (Broken Deep Lost Sector)
Step 17: Attempt to commune with the Traveler in the Forgotten Deep
Exploring the Broken Deep led you to find signs of The Witness strengthening its grip on The Traveler, which means there is still hope but the odds are not that good.
Another Lost Sector has been found and it is believed that more answers may lie ahead, making it necessary to head to the Forgotten Deep to commune with The Traveler.
- Complete “The Message, Part II” (Forgotten Deep Lost Sector)
Step 18: Attempt to commune with the Traveler in the Blooming Deep
Another source of the Light emissions has been found but just like the previous one, it appears to be restrained too.
A third source has been found though and this leads you to the Blooming Deep, where you will once again try to reach out to The Traveler.
- Complete “The Message, Part III” (Blooming Deep Lost Sector)
Step 19: Confer with Ghost at Refuge of Beginnings
After the recent events at the Lost Sectors, something appears to be on Ghost’s mind, and you should talk to him first before anything else.
- Consult Ghost
Step 20: Listen to the radio at Refuge of Beginnings
Following your discussion with Ghost, you will now need to listen to the radio at the Refuge of Beginnings to find out what will happen next.
- Hear radio broadcast
Step 21: Clear a path through a blighted past and uncover a long-buried past
With Cayde-6 struggling with his visions, there is more that needs to be answered and while things are uncertain, the team must push on.
The Vanguard needs to make their way to the Witness’s spire, and this leads you to start the Liminality Strike.
- Complete “Liminality” Strike
Step 22: Crow is going to try to talk Zavala down. This may not end well
Zavala has made up his mind, which seems to be clouded by anger and sorrow and Crow is concerned about it.
You should regroup with them at the campfire and see how their discussion ends since Crow intends to prevent him from doing something reckless.
- Regroup at the campfire
Step 23: Confer with Ghost at Refuge of Wishes
It seems that Zavala has made up his mind and Ghost is worried about this, which makes it a good idea to speak with him before anything else.
- Consult with Ghost
Step 24: Help Targe find Zavala before it’s too late
Zavala has gone off on his own and has not responded to anyone from the team, which has made Trage worried.
You will need to help Targe in the “Dissent” Mission, where you must search for him before something terrible happens.
Step 25: Support Zavala at Refuge of Endings
Zavala is devastated at the loss of his friend and Ghost, Targe and it would be a good idea if you would be there for him during his moment of grief.
He and the others will be at the camp, and you should head over to them to support him in any way that you can.
- Regroup at the campfire
Step 26: Confer with Ghost at Refuge of Endings
Ghost mourns the loss of Targe just like Zavala and this is especially because the team has been together for so long that losing any member can bring down their spirits.
While the move against The Witness has paused for a bit, it would be good to see how he is doing by consulting with him at the camp.
- Consult with Ghost
Step 27: Confront The Witness in the place where it was made
Everything that has happened has now created an opportunity for the Vanguard to push forward and now is your chance to go after The Witness.
You will need to begin the “Iconoclasm” mission, where you will try to hunt down The Witness and put a stop to his plans.
Step 28: Confer with Ghost in the Lost City
Ghost seems to be struggling with something and it would be best if you checked on him before proceeding with anything else.
- Confer with Ghost
Step 29: Complete the “Destined Heroes” quest
The time to rally your allies is at hand as well as for you to enhance your newfound Prismatic Power by completing the “Destined Heroes” quest.
This quest involves completing shorter quests and missions within it to add more to our Prismatic Subclass and get a few goodies in the process.
- Rally Allies
Step 30: Track down an unknown threat with Cayde and Crow
Something is causing havoc in The Pale Heart and you must team up with your allies to track and put a stop to it.
During the events of this quest, Cayde-6 and Crow become closer, which leads to a surprise at the end that will affect the Vanguard forever.
Step 31: The final shape looms. There isn’t much time to prepare
While preparations are being made, you may take the time to prepare for the final encounter with The Witness through various ways.
This included unlocking more for your Prismatic Subclass, healing Lost Ghosts, making personal contributions, and preparing the Sol system.
- Prepare for The Final Shape
Step 32: Confront and unmake The Witness
Your allies have been gathered and your connection to the Light and Darkness has been strengthened while the Vanguard has already prepared every resource at their disposal.
It is time for you to confront The Witness once more to put an end to him and save the traveler once and for all.
- Unmake The Witness
Step 32: Confront and unmake The Witness
Your allies have been gathered and your connection to the Light and Darkness has been strengthened while the Vanguard has already prepared every resource at their disposal.
It is time for you to confront The Witness once more to put an end to him and save the traveler once and for all.
- Unmake The Witness
Step 33: Confer with Ghost in the Lost City
After Ghost’s sacrifice to put an end to The Witness and Cayde-6 sacrificing his to bring Ghost back, it looks like your friend will need someone to talk to.
Head to Ghost in the Lost City and speak to him, which will eventually lead to the conclusion of The Final Shape campaign.
- Speak with Ghost
Step 34: End Of Main Quest
After confirming your discussion with Ghost, The Final Shape will be complete but more lies ahead as a lot is still left out there.
This includes the remaining enemies of the Vanguard, the aurora bleeding out of The Witness, and many more threats that exist.
- Quest Finished
The Final Shape Main Quest Rewards
After speaking with Ghost, The Final Shape main quest will be complete, and you will be rewarded with Glimmer and XP.
Throughout the quest, you will already have received multiple rewards for completing the missions and other quests.
Summary
Your first encounter with The Witness was sloppy and dangerous but it is a good thing you survived and were able to rally your allies.
With the combined forces of everyone, including an old adversary and your little buddy Ghost, The Witness has been defeated.
The Traveler remains as it is with an aurora bleeding from it and chaos still around the system, but this victory is one to be celebrated as it would be an honor to Cayde-6 as well.
