Where on the Moon is Archie in Destiny 2?

Archie returns to Destiny 2 with a trip to the Moon following the May 14, 2024, weekly reset.

This is the latest in a series of “Where in the System is Archie” quests in the wake of the Into the Light update — which are being staggered out week-by-week in the lead up to The Final Shape.

Note this quest expires on the May 21 weekly reset, and will be replaced by another Archie quest in a new location. Remember, provided you complete any Archie quest before the arrival of The Final Shape, you’ll get your hands on the Blue Steel shader, while the lore for all Archie quests will be available from June 4 on.

How to start ‘Where on the Moon is Archie?’ in Destiny 2

To start the latest “Where is Archie” quest, head to the Tower’s Annex and find the paw prints. For future reference, this is where you’ll find the beginning of every Archie quest each week.

A Guardian standing over Paw Prints in Destiny 2

You can reach this location by using the southwest-most fast travel point, then traveling straight ahead down the corridor. The paw prints will appear on the ledge to your right.

Investigate the prints and go talk to Ada-1 (found in the Annex proper opposite) to start the latest quest.

Starting the ‘Where on the Moon is Archie?’ quest

Now, head to the Moon, and speak to vendor Eris Morn in their usual spot in Sanctuary, at the very south of the destination. Once done, the search begins.

Eris Morn giving you the next step of the ‘Where on the Moon is Archie?’ quest

All Archie Moon locations

Here is where to find Archie on the Moon, clue-by-clue.

‘Archie was hoping to send supplies to his friends across the system using the accelerator. Too bad it’s broken’ location

The first clue takes you to Archer’s Line, which is the area just to the west of Eris Morn and Sanctuary.

Emerging from the south, you’ll see some a paw print or two on the path. Go north a little further, and you’ll see an orange platform to the right.

On this platform you’ll find the complete set of paw prints.

A series of paw prints on the Moon in Destiny 2

Investigate these to get the next clue.

‘Archie wanted to see the temple where Guardians famously “woke the Hive”’ location

This clue refers to the Temple of Crota, which is a named area not on the map. To get there, head to Archor of Light, then exit out the path going east.

You know you’re in the right place when ‘Temple of Crota’ appears on screen

Looking at the Temple of Crota in Destiny 2

Battle your way through into the entrance and enter the temple.

The entrance to the Temple of Crota in Destiny 2

Once inside, stay on the top floor, and on the far side are the paw prints you are looking for.

Paw prints in the Temple of Crota in Destiny 2

Next, it’s time to visit the Hellmouth.

‘Archie heard about a place where Guardians took a plunge to defeat a Hive prince. Then some Witches started performing a ritual’ location

This clue refers to the Hellmouth, a location in the center of the Moon.

Specifically, you want to head to this archway on the edge of the Hellmouth’s opening, located on the west side. (See the above map screenshot for the exact location.)

Not far from the arch are the paw prints.

Investigating paw prints in Destiny 2’s Hellmouth

Investigate them to get the final clue.

‘Archie’s last stop. He decided to ignore Eris’s warnings and go find out what was so special about a lunar Pyramid’ location

This final location will be familiar to those who have played the Shadowkeep expansion.

Go to Sorrow’s Harbor — which is the area in the north-east of the destination — and exit out of the north-east passage, which sees you flanked by red walls and has a tower looming in the distance. (See the above map screenshot for the exact location.)

At the end, take the doorway left, and follow the route through the Enduring Abyss and its dark cave, until you emerge with a view of the Earth on the horizon. (The path here is linear, so you won’t take any wrong turns.)

Viewing the Earth from the Moon destination in Destiny 2

Continue on until you emerge at the Pyramid ship. A single paw print on the ground indicates you are going in the right direction.

A paw print in front of the Pyramid ship on the Moon in Destiny 2

We’re almost there. Drop down to the path below, and continue until you reach a series of rocky outcrops. Archie will be on the center-most one.

Interact with Archie, then revisit Ada back in the Tower to complete the quest.

As well as 10 Trophy of Bravery — useful for getting more Brave weapons — you’ll also receive ‘A Cool Rock’. Whether you keep it is up to you. Archie will be sad if you don’t!

Receiving ‘A Cool Rock’ from Ada-1 in Destiny 2

Remember, another “where is Archie” quest will appear next week following the weekly reset. Until then, if you’re looking for more to do in the Into the Light update, you can take on Pantheon bosses, complete “Zero Hour,” and for “The Whisper,” find Oracle locations, and upgrade Whisper of the Worm with Taken Blights.

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