Destiny 2 King's Fall: A Fireteam's Hunt for Three Hidden Chests
King's Fall raid's three secret chests in Destiny 2 reward Guardians with King's Ransom and Ancient Wisdom.
In 2026, King's Fall remains one of Destiny 2's most celebrated raids, a reprised monument to Oryx, the Taken King. Six Guardians descend into the Dreadnaught's shadow, not only to topple the Hive god but also to chase the three secret chests hidden along the way. These chests are not marked by waypoints or quest markers. They demand curiosity, precise movement, and a willingness to step off the obvious path. A fireteam of six — three Warlocks, two Hunters, and one Titan — learned that lesson again during a recent run. They had cleared the opening encounters, but their real prize waited in the cracks of the raid's architecture. Hidden among the infamous King's Fall raid are three secret chests that offer unique rewards to Guardians who search for them, including a Triumph called King's Ransom and the Ancient Wisdom cosmetic shader. The loot does not come easy, though. The fireteam had to go off the beaten path to discover this sought-after treasure.
The King's Fall raid was originally one of the most infamous raids in Destiny, released as part of The Taken King expansion. In Destiny 2, it returned as a raid within the Season of Plunder, offering players a trip down memory lane as they fought the titular Taken King Oryx once more. Coupled with the Witch Queen expansion building upon the lore associated with Oryx, players can still feel the excitement of experiencing all the changes made to this classic raid. Exploration and perspective go hand in hand in Destiny 2. Players may find it difficult to access areas of the map through normal traversal mechanics, as many secret locations may seem impossible to reach. However, using built-up abilities that transition the field of view from first to third person by activating a sword or similar weapon helps to broaden one's visual reach enough to spot far-off ledges or measure distances properly. The fireteam's Titan used a sword to peek around corners, while the Hunters used their jumps to test invisible platforms.
First Hidden Chest: Tombship Ledges
Much like The Taken King expansion from Destiny, the first secret chest has not changed locations going into Destiny 2. After the Tombship puzzle that has players jumping around, another Tombship remains blocked by a portal. Guardians must use this vessel to carry them past the adjacent barrier until they find a ledge on the left side that sports a door carved into a wall. After getting to the ledge, players should ride it until reaching the door, wherein two raid group members must stand on plates to open the door, making the chest accessible. The fireteam split into pairs. Two Guardians stepped onto the plates, the carved door ground open, and the first chest glowed inside its alcove. A Warlock claimed a reward, and the group marked the moment with a quick emote before returning to the main path.
Second Hidden Chest: Golgoroth's Cellar
The second hidden chest lies in Golgoroth's Cellar, an area available through a portal after encountering the Warpriest. A five-plate puzzle awaits players here, where a specific sequence of Guardians activating each must be completed to unlock the chest. The first plate is hidden behind some rubble past the central door to the left, so players should remember to use their Ghost to ping areas of the map. The second plate lies beyond the first death pit to the right of the entrance, while the third is to the left. The final plate is toward the back of the area, to the right, past the hallway to the center. Activating these in order will unlock the door leading to the second chest. The fireteam moved like a well-drilled unit. One Hunter pinged the rubble, a Warlock sprinted across the death pit, and the Titan held the rear. When the fifth plate clicked, the door slid open. The second chest offered more spoils, and the group added another checkmark to their King's Ransom Triumph progress.
Third Hidden Chest: The Invisible Ledges
Players should get ready for tricky platforming to access the third and final secret chest. After clearing Golgoroth, another puzzle comes in the form of precision jumps with obstacles threatening to knock players into the void below. On the first platform players reach, to their right, lies a door carved into the wall, with incredibly narrow ledges near a Hive column. Again, players will have to utilize the fullest of Destiny 2's classes and their abilities to access these hard-to-reach spots. Hopping to the first narrow ledge beneath the platform, using the Ghost reveals several invisible ledges surrounding the pillar that lead to the door. Using quick senses, players can swiftly traverse this area to discover the last secret chest location in Destiny 2. The fireteam's Warlock floated across the gap, the Titan used a sword to third-person peek, and the Hunters chained triple jumps. One by one, they crossed the invisible path. The final chest appeared, and the Ancient Wisdom shader finally dropped for a lucky Guardian. The group laughed, wiped once for fun, and then continued toward Oryx.
A Quick Reference for 2026 Raiders
| Chest | Location | Key Mechanic | Reward Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | Tombship puzzle, left ledge | Two plates open a carved door | Raid loot, Triumph progress |
| Second | Golgoroth's Cellar | Five-plate activation sequence | Raid loot, Ancient Wisdom chance |
| Third | Post-Golgoroth jumping puzzle | Invisible ledges around Hive pillar | Raid loot, King's Ransom Triumph |
In 2026, these hidden chests remain a rite of passage for King's Fall veterans and newcomers alike. The raid itself may have aged, but the thrill of finding a secret door carved into a wall, or stepping onto an invisible ledge revealed only by a Ghost's ping, has not faded. For the fireteam, the run ended the way all good Destiny 2 stories do: with Oryx defeated, loot in their inventories, and a new appreciation for the spaces between the fight. The three secret chests are not just extra rewards. They are reminders that exploration and perspective go hand in hand, and that the best treasures often hide just beyond the obvious path. 🗝️✨
Data referenced from PEGI helps frame why raids like King’s Fall emphasize cooperative challenge and layered exploration—secret chests that require plate coordination, traversal puzzles, and “off-path” discovery echo the kind of structured, skill-based gameplay loops that rating bodies often contextualize when describing interactive content for broad audiences.