Guardians exploring the Pale Heart in Destiny 2’s The Final Shape expansion will find themselves on a quest for more than just powerful gear. Scattered across this enigmatic destination are Visions of the Traveler, collectible echoes that deepen the lore and reward dedicated players. These ethereal fragments not only offer intriguing dialogues from familiar characters but also contribute to Triumph progression and unlock in-game rewards. For those seeking to complete the “Pale Heart Traveler” seasonal challenge, gathering these Visions is essential.
Before embarking on this collection journey, ensure you have completed The Final Shape’s campaign and unlocked full access to the Pale Heart. Once the Lost City’s Tower is open, a chamber on the south side reveals itself as the repository for these Visions. Within this room, columns offer cryptic clues, hinting at the locations of each Vision throughout the Pale Heart’s diverse zones.
This guide serves as your comprehensive walkthrough to pinpoint every Vision of the Traveler in the Pale Heart, ensuring you don’t miss a single one in areas like The Landing, The Blooming, The Impasse, The Lost City, The Refraction, The Seclusion, The Divide, and The Transgression.
Vision 1 – The Landing
Vision of the Traveler in a pool of water in The Landing location, Destiny 2, easily found near the spawn point.
The first Vision is remarkably accessible. Upon spawning at The Landing’s transmat zone, immediately turn left and proceed towards the area’s edge. Your gaze should be drawn to an elaborate scaffold and seating arrangement to your right. However, direct your attention to the left and downwards, where a small pool of water nestles against the building’s edge. Descend into this pool to claim your first Vision of the Traveler.
Transmat icon nearly obscures the location of the Vision of the Traveler at The Landing in Destiny 2.
Vision 2 – The Blooming
Vision of the Traveler perched high in a dead tree in The Blooming area of Destiny 2's Pale Heart.
For the second Vision, you’ll need to look skyward. This collectible resides among the branches of a dead tree situated on the eastern side of The Blooming. From The Blooming’s transmat zone, orient yourself towards the eastern path leading towards The Seclusion, a key location in understanding the Traveler’s mysteries within the Pale Heart. As you approach the orange crystal marking the exit path, lift your gaze to the skeletal trees above. The Vision is nestled within, requiring a short climb. Utilize the cliff wall’s rocky outcrops to initiate your ascent to this elevated collectible.
Dead tree near The Seclusion exit in The Blooming, Destiny 2, houses a hidden Vision of the Traveler.
Vision 3 – The Impasse
Vision of the Traveler blends with Pyramid architecture in The Impasse, Destiny 2, appearing as part of the landscape.
Vision number three in The Impasse is deceptively conspicuous. Starting at The Impasse transmat zone, you are already in close proximity to this Vision. It is nestled amongst Pyramid structures arranged in a ring. From your starting position, the Pyramid buildings mentioned in the clue are directly ahead, at the northern end of the area. Focus on the left side of these prominent structures, where a sculpture crowned with a ring stands. Directly in the center of this ring, almost blending with the environment, is the Vision. Its visibility makes it surprisingly easy to overlook.
Proximity of the Vision of the Traveler to The Impasse transmat zone in Destiny 2, highlighting its easy access.
Vision 4 – The Lost City
To locate the fourth Vision, transmat to the Tower in the Lost City. Proceed downwards towards Micah-10 and exit the Tower through the side door within her room. This will place you in the initial section of the Lost City encountered during the campaign’s opening. Here, navigate across the rooftops, distinguished by color-coding to denote different pathways.
Color-coded rooftops in The Lost City, Destiny 2, guiding players to the red path for the Vision of the Traveler.
With your back to the area’s entrance, identify the rooftops to your right (blue), left (red), and far left (yellow). The red path is your designated route. Traverse the red rooftops until you reach their terminus. At the end of the red path, facing east, a small pool with a waterfall will be visible across a gap. Leap across to this pool. The Vision is subtly concealed behind rocks and foliage within the waterfall’s basin.
Vision of the Traveler hidden near a waterfall in The Lost City, Destiny 2, requiring a jump across rooftops.
Northwest corner of The Lost City in Destiny 2, pinpointing the general location of the fourth Vision of the Traveler.
Vision 5 – The Refraction
From The Landing transmat zone, venture into The Refraction to seek the fifth Vision. This one demands keen observation, as the clue directs you to a creek along a cliffside path. Navigate towards the crystalline caves and peer over the edge. Below, an opening in the cliff face should become apparent, where the creek’s water emerges. Observing from across the chasm offers a clearer perspective.
Vision of the Traveler visible through a cliff opening in The Refraction, Destiny 2, highlighting the distant view.
Descend using the roots beneath you to access the crevice and the pool where the Vision awaits collection.
Cliff opening concealing the Vision of the Traveler in The Refraction, Destiny 2, emphasizing the northern cliff wall location.
Vision 6 – The Seclusion
Vision of the Traveler inaccessible in The Seclusion, Destiny 2, until Searing Light Cyst is unlocked through quests.
The Vision in The Seclusion presents a unique challenge, deeply intertwined with the narrative threads of the Pale Heart and the Traveler’s mysteries within. Accessing this Vision necessitates progress in Micah-10’s questline involving lost Ghosts. Specifically, you must advance these quests until the “Searing Light Cyst” icon appears on The Seclusion map. Completing “Alone in the Dark” and subsequent lost Ghost searches will eventually lead you to the “Searing Light” quest, unlocking the path to this Vision.
Once you have access to the Searing Light Cyst in The Seclusion, journey from The Blooming towards Zavala’s Homestead. Upon entering The Seclusion, turn left to locate a waterfall cascading into a creek. Venture behind this waterfall to discover a forcefield secured by Hive runes. This marks the entrance to the Cyst area. To proceed, decipher the rune sequence displayed on the forcefield and shoot the corresponding runes around the cave in that order to deactivate the barrier.
Runes behind a waterfall in The Seclusion, Destiny 2, requiring players to shoot them in order to unlock the path.
As you descend into the Cyst, a large cavern opens before you, accompanied by a gnarled tree to your side. Instead of entering the main cavern and the combat within, circle around the tree column to your right, effectively turning 180 degrees back towards your entry point. A shadowy opening in the rocks will now be visible, leading to the Vision’s secluded location.
Alternative path behind a tree in Searing Light Cyst, The Seclusion, Destiny 2, leading to the hidden Vision of the Traveler.
Subtle hiding spot for the Vision of the Traveler in The Seclusion's Searing Light Cyst area of Destiny 2.
Vision 7 – The Divide
Vision of the Traveler behind a satellite dish atop the mountain in The Divide, Destiny 2, easily accessible after a climb.
Ascend the frozen mountain in The Divide once more for the seventh Vision. From The Seclusion or The Impasse, proceed into The Divide. Upon reaching the mountain’s open expanse, continue upwards towards the summit. The clue alludes to a satellite dish concealing the Vision. As you approach the mountain’s peak and the structures there, the satellite dish will be visible on the left side of the primary building. Jump onto the structure and behind the satellite dish to uncover the Vision nestled in this location.
Caution advised against dropping down too soon at the mountain top in The Divide, Destiny 2, while searching for the Vision.
Vision 8 – The Transgression
The final Vision resides in the tempestuous region of The Transgression, where visibility is significantly reduced by the ongoing storm. The clue points to a dead tree as its hiding place. Travel to The Transgression from The Impasse transmat zone and continue eastward, venturing deep into the area. You’ll traverse multiple storm-swept sections and the buildings separating them.
Distant dead tree in The Transgression, Destiny 2, marking the location of the final Vision of the Traveler amidst stormy conditions.
Scan the left side of the area for a dead tree as you enter one of the deeper storm zones. Pyramid columns ahead signal your proximity. Despite the dust and storm effects, the dead tree is substantial and should be identifiable.
Dead tree on the left side of The Transgression in Destiny 2, behind which the last Vision of the Traveler is located.
Inspect behind this dead tree to claim the eighth and final Vision of the Traveler.
Eastern end of The Transgression in Destiny 2, confirming the location of the last Vision of the Traveler.
Placing the Visions
With all Visions collected, return to the Tower transmat zone in the Lost City. Turn left, and beneath the platform with stairs, locate a doorway leading to an adjacent chamber. Veterans of the original Destiny will recognize this as the Speaker’s chamber from the old Tower. Each Vision has a dedicated pedestal within this room. Placing all eight Visions will materialize a golden chest in the room’s center.
Golden chest appears after placing all Visions of the Traveler in the Lost City Tower chamber, Destiny 2.
Opening this chest involves a further step: acquiring 17 Motes of Light. Eight Motes are awarded directly for collecting each Vision. The remaining nine Motes are obtained by defeating bosses in the Pale Heart’s Overthrow activity. Overthrow events occur in The Landing, The Blooming, and The Impasse, each featuring three bosses, totaling nine. Unlocking this golden chest is also a component of the quest to acquire the new Exotic weapon, Khvostov 7G-0X. For detailed instructions, refer to our comprehensive Khvostov guide.
Beyond the chest, collecting Visions grants a Triumph, Motes of Light, Pale Heart engrams, and reputation gains with Ghost.
Bungie store's Traveler-themed merchandise, available as a reward for in-game achievements in Destiny 2.
Furthermore, your efforts unlock the opportunity to purchase a unique Bungie Reward.
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