How to complete the optional challenges in the Root of Nightmares raid.

One such challenge is Root of NightmaresCosmic EquilibriuminDestiny 2.

This requires careful planning and execution at the Macrocosm encounter.

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Completion results in an additional reward chest at the end, and a triumph for first time completion.

This enables the fireteam to do damage to the boss.

This is easy to accomplish if everyone does their part, but takes more time than the usual strategy.

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Because of the number of planets that will need to change, this will take two full rounds.

This will likely take multiple rounds, and if it fails a single time the challenge is failed.

Aligning the planets too slowly will also give the boss an opportunity to activate his party wipe mechanic.

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A Warlock with a well of Radiance is extremely helpful during the DPS phase.

One Guardian running Divinity can make a big difference as well.

The boss has the typical stomp mechanic, but the knockback effect is much greater than usual.

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The most difficult enemies, other than the boss, are Cabal Centurions and Colossi.

The Centurions have solar shields, and will fall quickly to the matching energy punch in.