How Many Dungeons Come with Witch Queen? A Complete Breakdown

The Witch Queen shook up Destiny 2‘s tradition of including new dungeons as part of expansions. For the first time, Witch Queen‘s two new dungeons are sold separately. This has left some Guardians wondering – how many dungeons do you actually get with Witch Queen?

As a hardcore Destiny 2 player and guide writer, I‘ve done a deep dive on the new dungeon content. Here is the complete breakdown on what‘s included, what it costs, and whether the Witch Queen Dungeon Key is worth it for loot-hunting players like us.

What Dungeons Are in Witch Queen?

First, let‘s clear up a common misconception – the Witch Queen expansion does not include any new dungeons in its base purchase.

The Standard Edition ($40) gets you:

• New Throne World destination
• Witch Queen campaign
• Raid: Vow of the Disciple
• New exotics, weapons, and loot

But no dungeons. To access Witch Queen‘s dungeons, you need to purchase them separately.

Introducing the Witch Queen Dungeon Key

Witch Queen‘s two new dungeons for Year 5 are sold exclusively via the Witch Queen Dungeon Key on Eververse for 2000 Silver.

This key grants access to:

• Duality (Season 17)
• Spire of the Watcher (Season 19)

These are the only two dungeons included on the key. So what exactly do you get for your $20? Let‘s break them both down:

Duality Dungeon Guide

• Launch: May 24th, 2022
• Location: Calus‘s Mindscape
• Bosses: Gahlran cosplay, Bellkeeper guardian
• Loot: Artifice armor, 7 new weapons including exotic glaive
• Average Completion Time: 45-60 minutes
• Minimum Power: 1550

Duality takes us inside Calus‘s disturbed mindscape to face his deepest nightmares. The encounters are mechanically complex, requiring tight team coordination and combat mastery. The bellkeeping puzzle mini-game creates a unique challenge. With artifice armor drops and a solid loot pool, Duality sets a new bar for dungeon design.

Based on player data, Duality has a ~30% overall completion rate. The final boss remains a significant hurdle. Players should expect 1-2 hours minimum for their first clear, with loadouts focused on burst DPS for bosses and add clear for puzzles.

Spire of the Watcher Dungeon

• Launch: August 23rd, 2022
• Location: Eliksni Quarter
• Bosses: Fallen shields, Berserker predator
• Loot: Artifice armor, 6 new weapons
• Average Completion Time: 60 minutes
• Minimum Power: 1560

Spire takes us deep into the Eliksni Quarter to uncover the source of their nightmares. It‘s a bit longer than Duality with technical jumping challenges and high-stakes team coordination against boss damage phases.

In its first two months, Spire had a ~15% player completion rate. Its final boss DPS check created a significant barrier. A blind first clear will likely take 1.5-2 hours. Strong burst damage and add clear weapons are essential.

Based on my experience with both dungeons, they live up to Destiny 2‘s highest mechanical challenges. I highly recommend bringing a regular group you communicate well with when attempting them blind. Their loot rewards make them absolutely worth playing.

Is the Witch Queen Dungeon Key Worth It?

At a $20 price point ($10 per dungeon), is the Witch Queen Dungeon Key worth picking up? Here are some key factors to consider:

You play dungeons frequently – If you chase dungeon triumphs and loot, the key offers great replay value. Knocking out your weekly dungeon pinnacles will be faster and easier.

You want the coolest new exotics – Duality and Spire have several exclusive exotics between them, like Haunted Weapons and Quicksilver Storm. The key ensures access to these new chase items.

You want high stat or artifice armor – These dungeons are among the only artifice armor sources. Their high stat drops can efficiently round out build crafting.

You bought the Standard Edition – The Deluxe Edition bundles in the dungeons. The key lets Standard Edition players access them too.

Based on playtime, if you complete each dungeon 3 times, you will break even on the key‘s cost. For hardcore players chasing seals and god rolls, you‘ll easily eclipse that.

Personally, I‘ve already completed each over a dozen times. The unique loot, challenges, and artifice drops make the Witch Queen Dungeon Key an easy recommendation for loot-focused players.

What About the Deluxe Edition?

As mentioned above, the Deluxe Edition provides a bundled dungeon access option. For $80, Deluxe includes:

• Seasons 16-19
• Two Year 5 dungeons
• Exotic SMG and catalyst
• Exotic sparrow

Seasons alone normally cost $10 each, so Deluxe offers good value if you plan to play through Year 5. It‘s an easy buy for me as someone who engages with all content.

But if you aren‘t interested in the seasonal activities or extras, the Standard + Dungeon Key option lets you access just the dungeons for $60 total. This a la carte model caters nicely to players focused on endgame loot grinds.

Will The Dungeons Go Free?

Based on Bungie‘s new approach to dungeon monetization, I would not expect Duality or Spire to go free for a long while, if ever.

Purchasing the Dungeon Key or Deluxe Edition seems to be the only way to get guaranteed access to these dungeons for the foreseeable future. So if you want to play them, you unfortunately need to pay up.

Hopefully this breakdown gives you the full picture on Witch Queen‘s dungeon offering. I know as hardcore Destiny 2 players, we just want to dive into challenging endgame content and earn the best loot. The Witch Queen Dungeon Key provides quality options for that goal. See you starside!