Verity Calculator (Salvation’s Edge)

Your expert tool for solving the 4th encounter’s shape dissection puzzle in Destiny 2.

Inside Team Callouts

Outside Team – Current Shapes

What is the Verity Calculator?

The verity-calculator is a specialized tool designed for the 4th encounter, “Verity,” in the Salvation’s Edge raid from Destiny 2. This encounter presents a complex puzzle that requires coordination between an “inside team” and an “outside team.” The calculator’s primary function is to simplify the job of the outside team by taking the callouts from the inside and the current state of the outside statues, and providing the exact “dissection” steps needed to solve the puzzle.

It removes the guesswork and high cognitive load from the encounter, allowing players to focus on execution and survival rather than complex on-the-fly logical deductions. If your fireteam is struggling with the Verity puzzle, this calculator is the key to a smoother clear.

The Verity Puzzle Formula and Logic

The core of the puzzle revolves around the relationship between six 2D shapes (two each of Circle, Square, and Triangle) and six 3D shapes. Each 3D shape is composed of two 2D shapes. The outside team’s goal is to manipulate their 3D shapes by swapping 2D components until they match a target configuration. This verity-calculator automates that logic.

The fundamental combinations are shown in the table below. Understanding these relationships is key to mastering the encounter. Our truth probability calculator might seem related by name, but focuses on different principles.

Table 1: 2D to 3D Shape Composition

2D Component 1	2D Component 2	Resulting 3D Shape
Circle	Circle	Sphere
Square	Square	Cube
Triangle	Triangle	Tetrahedron
Circle	Square	Cylinder
Circle	Triangle	Cone
Square	Triangle	Prism

Practical Examples

Example 1: A Common Scenario

• Inside Callouts: Left = Circle, Mid = Square, Right = Triangle
• Current Outside Shapes: Left = Cube, Mid = Sphere, Right = Cone
• Calculator Input: The user selects these options in the dropdowns.
• Calculator Output:
  • Target Shapes: Cone, Prism, Cylinder
  • Dissection Steps: “EXCISE a SQUARE from Left”, “EXCISE a CIRCLE from Mid”, “SWAP those shapes”. Repeats until all shapes are correct.

The tool determines that the two Squares on the Left and two Circles in the Middle are in the wrong places and need to be swapped out to build the required mixed shapes (Cone, Prism, Cylinder).

Example 2: Close to Solution

• Inside Callouts: Left = Square, Mid = Triangle, Right = Circle
• Current Outside Shapes: Left = Prism, Mid = Cone, Right = Sphere
• Calculator Input: The user selects these options.
• Calculator Output:
  • Target Shapes: Prism, Cylinder, Cone
  • Dissection Steps: “EXCISE Circle from Right”, “EXCISE Triangle from Mid”, etc.

Here, the calculator identifies that only one statue (Right) has a “pure” shape (Sphere) that needs to be broken up, and guides the player on the most efficient swaps to form the final target shape (Cylinder).

How to Use This Verity Calculator

Using this verity-calculator is a simple, three-step process designed for speed during the raid encounter.

1. Enter Inside Callouts: As soon as the inside team communicates their 2D shapes for the Left, Middle, and Right statues, select them from the first set of dropdowns.
2. Enter Current Outside Shapes: Look at the three large statues in the outside arena. Select the 3D shape for each corresponding position (Left, Middle, Right) in the second set of dropdowns.
3. Calculate and Execute: Click the “Calculate Steps” button. The primary result will give you a clear, actionable list of shapes to dissect. Call out these steps to the outside team members responsible for dissecting.

After a damage phase or wipe, simply click the “Reset” button and start again with the new configuration. For a different kind of analysis, you might find our Bayesian inference calculator interesting.

Key Factors That Affect the Verity Puzzle

• Communication Speed: The inside team must make their callouts quickly and clearly. Delays here can lead to a wipe.
• Target Identification: The outside team must correctly identify the current 3D shapes. Misidentifying a Cylinder as a Prism, for example, will lead to incorrect calculator output.
• Execution of Dissections: The players assigned to dissecting need to be efficient and know which statues to interact with. The calculator provides the “what,” but the players must execute the “how.”
• Add Control: The encounter is chaotic. Failing to manage enemies, especially the Tormentors and Subjugators, will prevent the outside team from doing their job.
• Handling Duplicates: The logic changes slightly if the inside team calls out duplicate shapes (e.g., Circle, Circle, Triangle). Our verity-calculator is built to handle these scenarios correctly.
• Challenge Mode: For the “Varied Geometry” challenge, you cannot have the same 3D shape on two statues at the end. The calculator’s logic helps ensure you reach a valid end state.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the target shapes the calculator aims for?

The goal of the puzzle is to get the three “mixed” 3D shapes on the outside statues: a Cone, a Cylinder, and a Prism. The calculator determines which one goes on which statue based on the inside team’s callouts.

Why does the calculator output a list of shapes to dissect?

The list represents the 2D shapes that are currently “in surplus” or in the wrong positions. By dissecting (removing) these specific shapes, you make them available to be inserted elsewhere to form the correct target shapes.

Can I use this calculator on my phone?

Yes, this tool is designed to be mobile-friendly for quick access during the raid.

Does the order of inside callouts matter?

Absolutely. The callout for the Left statue determines the target for the Left outside statue, and so on. Ensure you input them in the correct positions.

What if we mess up a dissection?

If you make a mistake, the best course of action is to re-evaluate the new 3D shapes on the outside and input them into the calculator to get a new set of correction steps. The logic of our confidence score tool does not apply here; precision is key.

How are the target shapes determined from the inside callouts?

The inside callouts (e.g., Circle, Square, Triangle) set the components for the “missing” shapes. For example, the Left statue (Circle) needs a Square and Triangle to complete its set, forming a Prism. This logic is complex, which is why a verity-calculator is so helpful.

What does ‘Pure’ vs ‘Mixed’ shape mean?

A ‘Pure’ shape is made of two identical 2D components (Sphere, Cube, Tetrahedron). A ‘Mixed’ shape is made of two different 2D components (Cylinder, Cone, Prism). The goal is to end with three ‘Mixed’ shapes.

Is this different from a truth table calculator?

Yes, completely. A truth table calculator evaluates logical propositions. This is a puzzle-solving tool for a specific game mechanic. It’s more akin to a logic puzzle helper than a mathematical tool like our truth probability calculator.