TL;DR
- The original Ward of Dawn “yeet” glitch on Morgeth has been patched, but a new Finisher-based method still works.
- You need one of three specific Finishers: Censered, Blade Carnival, or Through the Heart.
- A Hunter running Shadowshot: Deadfall is required to tether Taken Thrall between Morgeth’s legs.
- This method is inconsistent. Sometimes Morgeth goes flying off the map, other times he doesn’t move at all.
- Set Token Limit, Phase Limit, and Encounter Challenges as your Feats in Customize mode if you want Tier 5 loot from the kill.
The Original Morgeth Cheese Has Been Patched
For a while, the fastest way to clear Morgeth in Pantheon was the Ward of Dawn “yeet” glitch, where a Void Titan loaded crossbow bolts into their bubble and carried it into Morgeth to launch him off the map. Bungie has since patched that exploit. The good news is a separate Finisher-based method still works as of this writing, though it’s less consistent and requires more setup.
What You Need for the Finisher Method
This cheese relies on tethering enemies into Morgeth’s hitbox and using a Finisher to launch him off the arena. You’ll need:
- One of three specific Finishers: Censered (Season 23 Reward Pass), Blade Carnival (default Hunter-exclusive Finisher from Season 8), or Through the Heart (Episode Revenant Reward Pass).
- A Hunter running the Shadowshot: Deadfall Void Super, which pulls enemies into a tether point like a mini black hole.
Step-by-Step: How to Perform the Cheese
- Load into the Morgeth encounter and use a Rally Banner to refill your Super energy and ammo.
- Head behind Morgeth and weaken nearby Taken Thrall enemies until they’re low enough to be finished off.
- Fire your Shadowshot: Deadfall directly between Morgeth’s legs. This pulls all nearby Taken Thrall into that tether point.
- While sprinting, perform your Finisher on a Thrall caught in the tether. Make sure the Thrall is positioned right next to the inside of Morgeth’s foot, inside his hitbox, when you do this.
- If it connects properly, Morgeth gets launched far off the map and dies once he falls.
This method is not guaranteed to work every time. Sometimes the Finisher does nothing to Morgeth at all, and other times he doesn’t get launched far enough to fall off the arena. It’s worth attempting a few times per run since there’s little downside to trying, but don’t expect a 100% success rate.
Getting Tier 5 Loot From the Cheese
If you want the best possible rewards from a successful Morgeth kill, set your Feats correctly before starting. Go into Customize and select Token Limit, Phase Limit, and Encounter Challenges as your active Feats. These modifiers push the encounter’s loot quality up to Tier 5, which matters even when the kill comes from a cheese rather than a clean fight.
Keep in mind that if Morgeth is the only Pantheon boss you’ve defeated on a given character, your rewards will be limited to the Chattering Bone Pulse Rifle and every armor piece from the encounter except the Arms slot. Clearing other Pantheon bosses opens up the full reward pool.
Why Bother Cheesing Morgeth?
Beyond the obvious time savings, repeated Morgeth clears are one of the better ways to farm the One Thousand Voices catalyst, since it’s a random drop tied to defeating Morgeth specifically. If your build relies on raw boss damage rather than tricks like this, it’s worth checking the best weapons for boss damage guide to make sure you’re still bringing a strong loadout for fights where exploits aren’t an option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Ward of Dawn glitch still work on Morgeth?
No. Bungie patched the Titan Ward of Dawn “yeet” exploit. The Finisher method described above is the current working alternative.
Which Finishers work for this cheese?
Censered, Blade Carnival, and Through the Heart are the three confirmed Finishers that can trigger the launch effect on Morgeth.
Do I need a specific class to perform this cheese?
You need a Hunter running Shadowshot: Deadfall to tether the Taken Thrall enemies into position near Morgeth’s legs.
Is this method guaranteed to work?
No. It’s inconsistent. Sometimes the Finisher launches Morgeth off the map successfully, and other times it has no visible effect, so be prepared to attempt it more than once.
