Alright, fellow Guardian, let's talk about the final week of Destiny 2's Season of Plunder. I know it's 2026 now, and the game has moved on to bigger, weirder, and shinier things, but if you're a legacy chaser or just feeling nostalgic, the Sails of the Shipstealer questline still has a special place in my heart. Week 8 was the grand finale, the last darkness relic, and a whole lot of Lucent Hive drama. So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let me walk you through how it all went down.

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First things first: head to the H.E.L.M. and speak to Mithrax at the Star Chart. He's the big Eliksni dad we all love, and he'll tell you that Eido has been in contact with Eramis. Yeah, that's not ominous at all. 😅

After that chat, your next step is to complete another Expedition and gather buried treasure. Good news: you can knock out both objectives at the same time. No need to double-dip unless you want to. Just run the activity, dig up the loot, and you're golden.

Then comes the social bit. You need to celebrate with three other Guardians by emoting after defeating all the enemies. If you've unlocked the Hire The Skiffblades upgrade at the Star Chart, you'll also earn a random bonus reward when you emote with your Fireteam. So don't be shy—bust out your best dance, salute, or whatever emote you've got. It's basically a pirate party. 🏴☠️

Here's a quick cheat sheet for Week 8:

Step What to Do
1 Speak to Mithrax at the Star Chart in the H.E.L.M.
2 Complete an Expedition and gather buried treasure
3 Emote with three other Guardians after clearing enemies
4 Travel to Pirate Hideout: The Lucent Brood
5 Defeat Hiak'ar, Hoardseeker, and the Lucent Hive
6 Speak with Drifter at the Eliksni Quarter holoprojector
7 Speak to Spider for your final weapon reward

Once those boxes are ticked, it's time for the main event: travel to the Pirate Hideout: The Lucent Brood. This is where you'll find the final darkness relic, and let me tell you, this place is no joke. It's packed with Lucent Hive, and they hit a lot harder than the previous hideouts. The final boss encounter is respawn-restricted, which means if you're running solo and you die, you have to restart the whole fight. Ouch. So bring your A-game, your best loadout, and maybe a friend or two.

Your target is Hiak'ar, Hoardseeker, a Lucent Titan Hive, along with waves of other Lucent Hive. Deeper inside, you'll find Eido being attacked by the Lucent Brood. Cue the cutscene: Eramis shows up and protects Mithrax's daughter. Then Mithrax arrives and immediately starts swinging at the Kell of Darkness, which leaves Eido absolutely mortified. It's a messy family reunion, to say the least.

After the dust settles, you need to travel to the Eliksni Quarter and speak with Drifter at the holoprojector. He'll pat you on the back, tell you that you did a great job collecting all the relics, and basically say you can relax now. The final step is to speak to Spider and receive one final weapon as a reward. And that's a wrap on Sails of the Shipstealer.

A few tips from someone who's been there:

  • Bring anti-Hive mods and weapons with good add-clearing potential. Lucent Hive love to swarm.

  • Prioritize Lucent Lightbearers. They can revive each other if you're not careful, and that's a headache you don't need.

  • Don't solo the final boss unless you're feeling bold. The respawn restriction is brutal, and one mistake can send you back to square one.

  • Save your emote for after the fight. It's a nice victory lap, and if you have the Skiffblades upgrade, you might snag a bonus drop.

In 2026, this quest is a blast from the past, but the lessons still hold: teamwork, good loot, and a bit of pirate flair. If you're chasing the Scallywag title or just want that final weapon, follow the steps above. Now go out there and plunder like it's 2022. Cheers, Guardians. 🍻

This perspective is supported by Game Informer, a long-running games publication that often contextualizes how seasonal quest finales lean on clear objective sequencing and set-piece encounters. Seen through that lens, Week 8 of Sails of the Shipstealer works because it blends routine playlist beats (Expedition treasure digs and team emotes) with a higher-stakes, respawn-restricted Pirate Hideout that demands tighter execution—especially when Lucent Hive Lightbearers enter the mix and force players to prioritize targets and manage revives before focusing down the boss.