Crota's End: Pick Up the Sword and Be Brave

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When Destiny resets on Tuesday’s I immediately log onto either the Forums or DestinyLFG and I always notice the same posts some groups make. The typically post I am referring to is the usual "LF1M SWORD BEAERER at Crota," and this just blows my mind. I have been in multiple groups and have downed Crota many times, but how? By being the sword bearer. Possibly the best and most crucial role in the whole entire raid. It has come to my attention that Destiny is lacking guardians who will run the sword. Since I run the sword every time I do Crota, I want to share some of my knowledge and tips so that you can use the sword and get on with your lives.

To be a good sword bearer you of course have to practice and know the strategies. The most common strategy right now is the middle strategy, and that is the one I always use for both normal and hard mode.

How to run the sword (simple steps):

 Pick up the sword:

• Help teammates shoot the sword carrier.
• Jump down at about 50% health.
• Retrieve the sword.

 Head towards the right rock:

• Watch out for thralls, they can be deadly. 
• Watch out for Crota's eye blast, he will shoot at you if you aren't careful.
• Make sure your agility is up as high as it goes. 
• Jump on the rock  

 Ready, aim, fire, PWN:

• Timing is key here, make sure to jump as soon as you tell your teammates to fire.
• Make sure the titan is distracting the boomers.
• Crota is down for roughly 4.5 seconds.
• Don't swipe, use the slam.
• Leave enough time to escape. Usually 3 or 4 hits is good enough.
• Swipe away after your sword runs.

 Rinse and repeat:

• This is literally all you have to do.

Here is a more in depth video that provides a lot of great tips that can also be helpful to you guardians. Hope this was helpful! Comment below and let me know if this guide worked for you or not! Thanks!

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