Forsaken's Tangled Shore

A Reef destination where Guardians hunt the Scorn through the wreckage of the Fallen.

The Tangled Shore is a new playable environment located in the Reef, introduced as part of Destiny 2: Forsaken. Released on September 4, 2018, this region serves as one of the two primary destinations added with the expansion, alongside the Dreaming City. It functions as the setting for the initial pursuit by Guardians seeking to avenge Cayde-6 against Uldren Sov and his forces. The area is home to the Scorn, undead versions of the Fallen race that have been revived and morphed into a new, aggressive faction corrupted by the Darkness.

Quick Facts

Dominant faction: Scorn
First appearance: Destiny 2: Forsaken
Notable figure: Cayde-6

Lore & Background

The Tangled Shore represents the domain of Uldren Sov, who sought to find his lost sister, Queen Mara Sov, while corrupted by the Darkness. This location became the staging ground for the conflict involving the Scorn, a new race formed from undead Fallen revived and twisted into zealous enemies. The narrative focus here is the player's Guardian journey to avenge Cayde-6, who was killed by Uldren. As players traverse this environment, they encounter the Scorn, who display aggressive artificial intelligence and refuse to take cover, distinguishing them from previous Fallen factions. The region bridges the events of the Forsaken campaign leading toward the Dreaming City, where the curse cycle of three weeks begins after raid completion.

Reader's Guide

The Tangled Shore offers players the ability to tackle the initial six Barons in any order they choose, providing a non-linear approach to mission progression. Unlike previous content, this area allows for strategic flexibility where players can prioritize specific targets based on their loadout or preference. The environment is distinct from the Dreaming City, which remains locked until the campaign and post-campaign missions are finished. Players must contend with Scorn enemies that possess the most aggressive artificial intelligence in the game and do not utilize cover tactics. This necessitates constant movement and awareness of enemy positions. The region also features a combat bow as a new weapon type added specifically for this expansion, allowing players to adapt their loadouts to handle the high-pressure engagements found throughout the Shore.

Did You Know?

The Tangled Shore is located in the Reef, distinct from Mercury.
Scorn enemies introduced here do not take cover and feature the most aggressive AI in the game.