Who Is The Witness in Destiny 2? Explained

Destiny 2’s highly anticipated Lightfall DLC has made its long-awaited debut, bringing with it a looming threat of evil. The enigmatic entity known as The Witness has recently emerged as the mastermind behind the dark forces plaguing the Destiny universe, and it now seeks to overthrow the Traveler and extinguish the light. Our mission is clear – we must stand against this formidable foe. However, our knowledge regarding The Witness remains scarce. Today, let us delve into the depths of Destiny 2 and unravel the mysteries surrounding this ancient being.

Destiny 2 The Witness Information

As previously mentioned, there is limited information available regarding The Witness and its objectives. However, here is a summary of what we currently know.

To begin with, The Witness serves as the counterpart to the Traveler, embodying Light, while the Traveler represents Darkness. Although the true purpose of The Witness and its intentions with the Veil remain unknown, it is evident that this being played a crucial role in initiating the rise of the Hive.

The Witch Queen DLC brought to light the fact that the Hive siblings, Savathun, Oryx, and Xivu Arath, were influenced to form alliances with the Worm Gods, who serve The Witness. Originally, these siblings were intended to receive blessings from the Traveler in the form of Light. However, due to this influence, the Hive’s dominion began, leading to the countless wars and battles we have fought against them, all ultimately instigated by The Witness.

Initially unknown, The Witness, along with one of its followers, was responsible for the initial catastrophic event on Earth known as the first great collapse. This significant occurrence has been alluded to numerous times throughout the game’s years, yet the revelation of The Witness’ involvement remained concealed until later on.

With the release of the Lightfall DLC, The Witness is now joining forces with Emperor Calus to confront the Traveler. It is our responsibility to thwart their imminent plans. Although challenging to confront The Witness directly in this DLC, we anticipate uncovering more details about him as we approach The Final Shape DLC next year.

You now have all the information you need about The Witness in Destiny 2. Don’t forget to explore our latest Destiny 2 guides, such as troubleshooting Screen Tearing and more, listed below.