So you’ve made it to the Fallow mission in Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate and now you’re staring down a chunky Vex boss called the Devastator Mind. You unload your super, your rocket, your whole kitchen sink, and surprise: the boss is immune. If you’re wondering what gives, the answer is the new Matterspark mechanic, and more specifically, shield generators hiding behind barriers. It’s easy to miss if you’re not familiar with the new mechanics. I got stuck here too the first time, until I figured out how to sneak behind those shields and take down the generators like a charged-up Tron gremlin. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to remove both Vex shields step-by-step.
How to Remove Vex Shield | The Fallow
After you clear the first wave of enemies in the Devastator Mind fight, the boss will throw up its first shield, and this is where most players get stumped. You can’t damage the boss until the shield generator is taken out, and it’s hidden behind a Vex barrier that only Matterspark can get past.
Matterspark is the new “electric ball” form introduced in The Edge of Fate. It lets you shrink down and roll through tight spaces like tunnels, vents, or grates. You’ll need to use it twice during this fight, once on the right, and again on the left.
First Shield Generator Location
When the first shield goes up:
- Face the direction you came in from.
- Look to the right side of the arena.
- You’ll see a weird green-and-yellow growth marking a hole in the ground.
There’s also an enemy guarding a cube nearby, take them out. That cube deactivates the barrier locking you out of the tunnel entrance. Once it’s clear, interact with the Matterspark console at the center of the arena and roll into the tunnel.
You’ll pop out near the shield generator. Exit Matterspark form and shoot it. Boom. The boss’s shield drops, and the fight continues.
Tip: After you destroy the first generator, a new wave of ads (and the boss) will teleport right to you. Move fast and get back to the center before you’re swarmed.
Second Shield Generator Location
When the Devastator Mind hits its final health phase, it’ll throw up its shield again. This time:
- Turn left from where you entered the arena.
- Head to the far left side and you’ll spot another cube and a tunnel just like before.
- Kill the enemy, destroy the cube, and Matterspark through the tunnel.
Repeat the same process: exit Matterspark, destroy the shield generator, and now the boss is fully vulnerable.
Unleash your supers, rockets, and that one shotgun you’ve been saving. Once the Devastator Mind goes down, the mission ends and you’re free to continue the campaign.
Wrap-Up
This puzzle had me scratching my head at first, but once you understand how the Matterspark mechanic ties into shield mechanics, it’s actually a pretty cool fight. You just have to know where to look.
Remember:
- Right side = first shield
- Left side = final shield
- Use Matterspark each time after destroying the cube
- Move quick after each generator, or the boss will teleport right to you
That’s it! Hope this guide helped you finish off the Devastator Mind and get through The Fallow. Good luck with the rest of The Edge of Fate, you’re going to need it. Up next: Still hunting for the They’re Not Dolls Triumph in Destiny 2? If you’re aiming for that 100% completion run and haven’t grabbed all the action figures yet, be sure to check out our full guide to help you track them down!
