Have you obtained the Seraph Cipher Artifact yet in Destiny 2?
There are countless objects and items that you can obtain and use in Destiny 2. These can range anywhere from mundane everyday items to the rarest of artifacts. In this article, we will cover a particular artifact that has been relevant in Destiny 2 lately. This legendary artifact is one of the few items you should not miss obtaining.
The Seraph Cipher Artifact is part of the main storyline for the Season of the Seraph, which is Season 19 of Destiny 2. The season is set to last from early December 2022 to the end of February 2023. This season’s Seasonal Artifact is the Seraph Cipher Artifact, which gives players some additional Power and Seasonal Mods.
If you are looking to acquire this legendary artifact, check out our Seraph Cipher Artifact guide down below.
Destiny 2: Season of the Seraph
The 19th season of Destiny 2 is the Season of the Seraph. This season began on December 6, 2022, and is set to end on February 28, 2023. The storyline revolves around the Hive God of War trying to take control of the weaponized satellites of Rasputin’s network. This is one of the final steps toward destroying the Last City.
As a response, the Vanguard commences some covert operations to stop the Hive God of War’s plan. The special agents armed with advanced weaponry for this mission are called Seraphs. There are a bunch of new items, challenges, rewards, and other new activities that you can do this season.
As we previously mentioned, the Cipher Artifact is the Seasonal Artifact. It provides players bonuses while potentially being relevant at the end of the season. There are also some new activities like Heist Battlegrounds, some story missions exclusive to this season, and a special Exotic mission called Operation: Seraph’s Shield.
Developers have also brought back the IKELOS weapons with better perks this season. In addition to that, they can now be crafted as well as acquired from the Warmind Nodes. A new dungeon called Spired of the Watcher was added this season. Finally, The Dawning 2022 event, which happens annually during the holidays, will last from December 13, 2022, to January 3, 2023.
How to Get the Seraph Cipher Artifact
There are a few steps you need to take to obtain this legendary artifact. There are five different columns of five different Artifact modes, each to complete the whole Seraph Cipher. These range from simple mods to very powerful ones you will not want to pass up on.
In the game, the description for the Seraph Cipher Artifact is “A custom-built encryption tool for classified communication with the Warmind.”
Here is how to get the Seraph Cipher Artifact early on in the Season of the Seraph.
Complete the Introductory Mission
Like every season, you need to make sure you complete the introductory mission first. For Season of the Seraph, it is called “Hierarchy” and can be accessed in two different ways. You will be assigned the mission after choosing a character for the first time this season. If you do not do that, you can also manually access it using the Destinations tab from Europa.
The main objective for Hierarchy is to protect and maintain control of Clovis AI. First, you need to go to Bray Exoscience. Make sure you avoid the lab’s defenses because enemies are currently controlling them. Once you are inside, take out all the enemies you come across and watch out for some Wrathborn Hive.
Kill all the Wrathborn Hive that you see and keep following the waypoint until you reach Clovis Bray I. You will encounter the Deathtongue Chorister along the way, so make sure you have the weapons to defeat it. Fight your way through even more enemy forces until you meet the Techwizard Malykuh. Defeat him as well, and be on your way again.
Once you get to the console, reset the Security Protocols and restore control of Clovis Bray I to Ana Bray. After that, meet with Ana Bray, Osiris, and Clovis Bray I and have them send you back to HELM. Talk to the Exo in that area and receive the Seraph Cipher Artifact.
Seraph Cipher Artifact Mods
Mods are the main reason you even want the Seraph Cipher Artifact in the first place. These vary in power and other bonuses, so you can pick and choose what to prioritize. Of course, simply completing the entire Cipher Artifact as you play through the season is always the best way to do it.
If you want to prioritize, the most powerful Mods we think you should go for are Monochromatic Maestro (Column Five), Lucent FInisher (Column Five), and Advance Scout (Column Four).
If you prefer completing the entire puzzle, here are all the Mods that you can unlock for this legendary artifact throughout the Season of the Seraph.
First Column
- Unstoppable Hand Cannon (Arms)
- Overload Scout Rifle (Arms)
- Anti-Barrier Bow (Arms)
- Anti-Barrier Pulse Rifle (Arms)
- Overload Rounds (SMG & AR, Arms)
Second Column
- GL Holster (Legs)
- Legacy Ambush (Helmet)
- In-Flight Compensator (Helmet)
- Bow Dexterity (Arms)
- Mobile Retrofit (Legs)
Third Column
- Hand Cannon Targeting (Helmet)
- Scout Rifle Loader (Arms)
- Energy Diffusion Substrate (Chest)
- Sharp Shooting (Helmet)
- Resilient Retrofit (Chest)
Fourth Column
- Unstoppable GL (Arms)
- Counter Charge (Combat Style)
- Advance Scout (Class)
- Lord Kelvin’s Basilisk (Class)
- Low Entropy Superconductor (Class)
Fifth Column
- Passive Aggressive Guard (Class)
- Weakened Clear (Class)
- Monochromatic Maestro (Class)
- Solo Operative (Class)
- Lucent Finisher (Class)
You Might Ask (FAQs)
What is the Season of the Seraph?
Season of the Seraph is officially Season 19 of Destiny 2. It comes with a bunch of new activities, quests, and rewards. The season is set to begin on December 6, 2022 and end on February 28, 2023.
What is the Cipher Artifact?
Every season in Destiny 2, there will be a special Seasonal Artifact that you can obtain and work towards completing for the whole season. For the Season of the Seraph, the legendary artifact is the Seraph Cipher Artifact. It comes with 25 Mods that you will work to earn doing different activities.
