The scorching hike with me surf curse took us on a journey like no other. The hot sun beat down on us as we made our way through rugged terrain, pushing ourselves to the limit. Despite the sweltering heat, the thrill of the adventure kept us going. As we trekked through the wilderness, the waves crashing in the distance lured us towards the coast. The thought of riding those majestic waves motivated us to keep moving forward. The anticipation grew with every step, knowing that soon we would be able to dive into the refreshing ocean and showcase our surfing skills.
The anticipation grew with every step, knowing that soon we would be able to dive into the refreshing ocean and showcase our surfing skills. Eventually, we reached our destination – a beautiful, secluded beach hidden behind towering cliffs. The sight of the crystal-clear water and the pristine sandy shore took our breath away.
Destiny 2: The Witch Queen is free this weekend, get these Exotics
Ahead of Lightfall's launch, the previous expansion is temporarily free-to-play.
(Image credit: Bungie)Destiny 2's newest expansion, Lightfall, has almost arrived. Ahead of its February 28 launch, though, developer Bungie has made The Witch Queen — the game's previous DLC — completely free-to-play until February 26.
This means that through the rest of this week and most of this upcoming weekend, you can access and complete The Witch Queen campaign, all of its quests, its Wellspring activity, and its raid. Additionally, you can also acquire all of the expansion's Exotic weapons and armor pieces that aren't tied to any of Destiny 2 Year 5's seasons or Season Passes.
While some of this gear (such as The Witch Queen's Exotic Glaives) is ultimately lackluster and not worth spending your limited free-to-play time on, this expansion does offer some truly excellent Exotics that you should absolutely pick up before the free weekend ends on Sunday. We've listed the best The Witch Queen Exotics that you should try to get your hands on in the table below, along with details on how they work and what you'll have to do to unlock them.
Swipe to scroll horizontally| Exotic | Type | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteo Striga | Kinetic SMG | Fires a stream of sentient, toxic projectiles that track the targeted enemy. Landing a final blow or multiple precision hits triggers a burst that poisons nearby targets. | Craftable at the Enclave after completing The Witch Queen campaign. |
| Parasite | Solar Heavy Grenade Launcher | This weapon fires Hive worms which explode on impact. The size and damage of the explosion scales with the number of enemies you've defeated just before firing this weapon. Taking damage from your own worm projectile detonation empowers your weapons for a short time. | Complete the Of Queens And Worms quest and the Parasitic Pilgrimage mission after finishing The Witch Queen campaign. |
| Collective Obligation | Void Pulse Rifle | This weapon leeches Void debuffs when damaging targets that are suppressed, weakened, or volatile. Once charged, [Alternate Weapon Action] to swap firing modes. In this mode, damage from this weapon applies the same Void debuffs that were leeched. This weapon's magazine is automatically reloaded when you gain Devour, a Void overshield, or become invisible. | May drop from looted clears of the final encounter in the Vow of the Disciple raid. |
| Loreley Splendor Helm | Titan Helmet | When you are critically wounded with full class ability energy or when you cast a Barricade, create a Sunspot at your location that has improved restoration effects. | Solo Lost Sector completions (Platinum) |
| Hoarfrost-Z | Titan Chest | When using the Stasis subclass, your Barricade becomes a wall of Stasis crystals that slows nearby targets when created. Standing behind this barricade will grant you and your allies increased weapon reload speed, stability, and range. | Solo Lost Sector completions (Platinum) |
| Secant Filaments | Warlock Legs | Casting an empowering rift will grant you Devour. Damage dealt by you and your allies from within your empowering rift will disrupt combatants. | Solo Lost Sector completions (Platinum) |
| Osmiomancy Gauntlets | Warlock Gauntlets | Your Coldsnap grenades have an additional charge that recharges quicker on direct impact. The seeker spawned from Coldsnap grenades travels further. | Solo Lost Sector completions (Platinum) |
| Fallen Sunstar | Warlock Helmet | Ionic traces you create move faster and grant you additional ability energy. Nearby allies also gain ability energy when you collect an ionic trace. | Solo Lost Sector completions (Platinum) |
| Caliban's Hand | Hunter Gauntlets | Your Proximity Knife scorches targets it damages with its explosions, or ignites targets on final blow. After throwing a Proximity Knife, you gain increased melee regeneration until the knife explodes. | Solo Lost Sector completions (Platinum) |
| Gyrfalcon's Hauberk | Hunter Chest | Your Void weapons gain volatile rounds after you emerge from being invisible. When you are invisible and defeat a combatant while using a finisher, all of your weapons gain bonus damage; you and your nearby allies gain a reserve overshield and improved class ability regeneration. These reserve overshields can be deployed by using a class ability. | Solo Lost Sector completions (Platinum) |
Osteo Striga and Parasite are both phenomenal weapons, and thankfully, earning them doesn't take too long after you finish The Witch Queen's 6-8 hour campaign (for the sake of making the most of your free-to-play time, I recommend playing through it on normal difficulty instead of Legendary). Collective Obligation is fantastic, too, though it's unlikely that you'll be lucky enough to get it to drop from just a few completions of the Vow of the Disciple raid. Still, it's worth a shot if you've got the time, especially if you have multiple characters you can beat the raid with.
As far as armor goes, all of the above pieces can be earned by playing through Legend or Master Lost Sectors and killing all the Champions within before killing the boss and opening the final chest. Note that the slot Lost Sectors drop Exotic armor for rotates daily, so make sure you keep an eye on what's available each day from now until February 26 (Blueberries.gg is a good resource).
If you end up falling in love with The Witch Queen's content, now is a great time to buy the expansion in full. Ironically, the Deluxe Edition of the DLC that includes all of Year 5's seasonal content is $19.99 right now — a full $20 cheaper than the full-priced Standard Edition. You won't be able to actually engage with this content much since it's going away when Destiny 2: Lightfall arrives on February 28, but you may as well take advantage of the lower cost to get access to The Witch Queen content that is staying, such as its campaign, quests, and raid.
Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Deluxe Edition
Ironically, the Deluxe Edition of The Witch Queen is cheaper than the Standard Edition right now on Xbox. Therefore, we recommend getting this version, even if most of the associated seasonal content is being sunset with the launch of Lightfall and Destiny 2 Year 6. Get the Standard Edition on PC, though, as it's on sale for an even lower price.
Destiny 2: Lightfall
The upcoming Lightfall expansion takes players to the neon-soaked city of Neomuna on Neptune and pits them against the fearsome Shadow Legion — all while the threat of Darkness pyramids, The Witness, and his new disciple Emperor Calus looms overhead.
We wasted no time and swiftly got into our wetsuits, ready to take on the waves. The exhilaration as we rode the surf was indescribable. The rush of adrenaline fueled us as we carved through the water with precision and grace. It was as if time stood still, and the worries of the world faded away in the face of this powerful natural force. We spent hours riding the waves, pushing ourselves to catch the perfect ride. The scorching heat no longer bothered us, for we were immersed in the thrill of the moment. The surf curse became a blessing as it brought us closer to our true selves and connected us with the beauty of nature. As the day drew to a close, we reluctantly left the sea behind and made our way back to the starting point of the hike. The exhaustion was evident in our faces, but a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment overshadowed it. The scorching hike with me surf curse challenged us physically and mentally, but it was worth every step. This adventure taught us the power of perseverance, the joy of embracing the elements, and the importance of pushing our boundaries. We left with a renewed appreciation for nature and a connection to the ocean that will forever stay with us. In conclusion, the scorching hike with me surf curse was a journey that tested our endurance, rewarded our determination, and left an everlasting mark on our souls. It was an unforgettable experience that brought us closer to the beauty and power of nature..
Reviews for "A Journey into the Unknown: A Scorching Hike with Me Surf Curse"
1. Alex - 2 stars
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3. Mark - 2 stars
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