With the heroic modifier, and in a darkness zone, you lose the 30 second timer. This is in the heroic versions of strikes/missions, and in nightfall. The only way to usually respawn is to get revived.
Here's how to revive yourself:
The process takes about 2 minutes. I've done it a few times on nightfall, and it helps when there is no other option, and an impending wipe. You do lose your stats, but the loot/reward at the end will be given. Obviously, you can't do it solo, and need to be friends with one person on your fireteam
Here's how to revive yourself:
- When you are dead, hold Y to leave the fire team. It won't appear as an option, but will show the icon when you start holding the Y button. If you are the leader, make sure to give host to another player before leaving.
- Re-join your fireteam. You will spawn at the start of the current area.
The process takes about 2 minutes. I've done it a few times on nightfall, and it helps when there is no other option, and an impending wipe. You do lose your stats, but the loot/reward at the end will be given. Obviously, you can't do it solo, and need to be friends with one person on your fireteam