I still remember the thrill of Season of Plunder, even though it's been years since it ended. In 2026, Destiny 2 has moved on to bigger and better things, but the Sails of the Shipstealer storyline holds a special place in my heart. So, I decided to dust off my old save and replay the final week. The eighth week brought the story to a close—at least for now—and I want to share that experience with you.
Step 57: Visit the Star Chart
My first stop was the H.E.L.M., where I interacted with the Star Chart. Mithrax's holographic message flickered to life, and he expressed his worry about Eido. He feared Eramis was influencing her, but he also admitted his own actions had pushed her away. It was a poignant moment that set the tone for the finale.
Step 58: Run an Expedition
Next, I dove into an Expedition seasonal activity. The goal was to loot buried treasure at the end, but I also needed to use an emote near a crewmate three times. I found that emoting multiple times at the end of a single activity counted for all three—though I heard some players had inconsistent tracking. After a fun romp through the Cosmodrome, I completed the step.
Step 59: Pirate Hideout: The Lucent Brood
The final pirate hideout was a twist: instead of pirates, I faced the Lucent Hive, who had already claimed the last Relic of Nezarec. As I arrived, I heard Eido's transmission cut off—she was already there, hoping to collect the artifact without violence. I fought my way through, slaying Lucent Hive and eventually killing Hiak'ar, Hoardseeker. I made sure to kill their Hive Ghost to prevent respawns.
After the battle, a cinematic played: Mithrax and Eramis engaged in a swordfight. Eido pleaded with her father, revealing that Eramis had saved her life. Mithrax gained the upper hand but chose to spare Eramis. She fled, leaving a complex mix of emotions.
I then returned the final relic to the H.E.L.M., placing it with the other seven. This completed a requirement for the Antiquarian VIII seasonal challenge and unlocked extra lore dialogue.
Step 60: Visit the Ether Tank Holoprojector
I traveled to the Eliksni Quarter and approached the holoprojector outside The Ether Tank. The Drifter was shocked that Mithrax didn't kill Eramis. He thanked me for helping collect the Relics, driving Eramis back, and thwarting the Witness's plans. Meanwhile, Mithrax and Eido were busy studying the Relics.
Step 61: Visit Spider in The Ether Tank
Inside The Ether Tank, Spider was eager to share the last of his stash—the final round of Spider's Special Engram. I selected one and received a Deepsight Resonant seasonal weapon. A quick step completion.
Step 62: Speak with Spider Again
I continued the conversation with Spider. He was surprisingly upbeat, congratulating me on my luck. He mentioned distributing the gear entrusted to him by the Vanguard before dismissing me. Eido called after, excitedly noting that Spider didn't even try to scam me this time. Maybe he's learning to be a bit better—at least toward me.
Bonus Lore
Outside, I interacted with the blue transmitter beside the holoprojector. It was a message from Eido, thanking Eramis for protecting her against the Lucent Hive. She acknowledged that Eramis would have killed her father if she had won, but she understood that the Whirlwind shaped Eramis as it shaped Mithrax. Eido reiterated that Eramis doesn't need to be an enemy—she could find a home in the Eliksni Quarter.
Final Thoughts
And that completed Sails of the Shipstealer. It was a somewhat anticlimactic end to the seasonal storyline, leaving several hanging threads. What will happen with the eight Relics of Nezarec? Will Eido and Mithrax reconcile? And what about Eramis—will she become an unlikely ally or remain loyal to the Witness? Looking back from 2026, I know some of these questions were answered in later seasons, but at the time, it was a cliffhanger that kept us guessing. If previous seasons were any indication, there was a good chance of a final event to tie off loose ends or set up season 19.
Replaying this finale reminded me why I love Destiny 2's storytelling. The mix of action, emotion, and lore kept me engaged, even years later. If you're a new player or a veteran looking to relive the past, I highly recommend experiencing the Sails of the Shipstealer storyline. It's a memorable chapter in the Destiny universe.