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|image= [[File:Grimoire Riksis.jpg|300px]] | |image= [[File:Grimoire Riksis.jpg|300px]] | ||
|species= [[Fallen]] | |species= [[Fallen]] | ||
|rank= | |rank= [[Ultra]] <br> [[Major]] | ||
|class= [[ | |class= [[Archon]] | ||
|faction= [[House of Devils]] | |faction= [[House of Devils]] | ||
|mission= [[Restoration]] | |mission= [[Restoration]] | ||
|gender= Male | |gender= Male | ||
|height= 12' | |||
|mass= | |mass= | ||
|weapon= | |weapon= [[Shrapnel Launcher]] | ||
|ability= Brief Immunity <br> High Durability <br> Rapid Movement <br> Summon Fallen <br> Teleportation <br> | |ability= Brief Immunity <br> High Durability <br> Rapid Movement <br> Summon Fallen <br> Teleportation <br> Ultra Smash | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{quote|Riksis | {{quote|Die!|Riksis}}<ref name="E3 2013 Demo">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTXPe7JIUk '''YouTube''': ''E3 2013 Destiny Gameplay Demo'']</ref> | ||
'''Riksis, Devil Archon''' is a [[Fallen]] [[Archon]] of the [[House of Devils]].<ref | '''Riksis, Devil Archon''' is a [[Fallen]] [[Archon]] of the [[House of Devils]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership#Riksis, Devil Archon|Riksis, Devil Archon]]''</ref><ref>[http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/07/04/the-ign-first-game-for-july-is-destiny '''IGN''' - ''First Game for July is...Destiny'']</ref> | ||
He served his [[Prime Servitor]], [[Sepiks Prime]] and was a key leader for the Devils in the [[Cosmodrome]] regions of [[Old Russia]]. He is also known for collecting the skulls of dead [[ | He served his [[Prime Servitor]], [[Sepiks Prime]] and was a key leader for the Devils in the [[Cosmodrome]] regions of [[Old Russia]]. He is also known for collecting the skulls of dead [[Guardians]] to present as offerings to Sepiks.<ref name = "Transcript">[http://destiny.bungie.org/forum/index.php?id=13568 '''Destiny.bungie.org''': ''Transcript of the official English version of the cards'']</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
{{quote|The Archons are the links between the Fallen and their Servitors. We break those links, we break the Fallen.|Grimoire}} | {{quote|The Archons are the links between the Fallen and their Servitors. We break those links, we break the Fallen.|Grimoire}} | ||
Following the death of [[Solkis, Kell | Following the death of [[Solkis, Devil Kell]], the [[House of Devils]] established a stronghold within the Cosmodrome of Russia. Absent of their Kell and political leader, Riksis gained prominence within the House as its [[Archon]] and helped rule the Devils alongside [[Sepiks Prime]] by serving it as a caretaker and arbiter of its will.<ref name="Riksis">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership#Riksis, Devil Archon|Riksis, Devil Archon]]''</ref> | ||
They established the [[The Devils' Lair|Devils' Lair]] as | They established the [[The Devils' Lair|Devils' Lair]] as stronghold for their operations and Riksis, alongside his zealous worshippers, offered tribute to their machine god in the form of skulls from dead [[Guardians]].<ref name="Riksis"/><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/ghost-scan-devils-bones Ceremonial Ritual]''</ref> | ||
===Fall of the Archon=== | ===Fall of the Archon=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:SinkentoRiksis2.gif|thumb|right|300px|The Devil's Archon, Riksis]] | ||
{{quote|Taking down an Archon is no easy task. With the master of the Fallen servitors gone, the House of Devils will scramble to protect their Prime Servitor.|[[Commander Zavala]].}}<ref name="Res S">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire:Activities/Story:_Earth,_Old_Russia#Restoration|Restoration]]''</ref> | {{quote|Taking down an Archon is no easy task. With the master of the Fallen servitors gone, the House of Devils will scramble to protect their Prime Servitor.|[[Commander Zavala]].}}<ref name="Res S">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire:Activities/Story:_Earth,_Old_Russia#Restoration|Restoration]]''</ref> | ||
Their dominance was uncontested for | Their dominance was uncontested for centuries until a newly risen [[Guardian]] was sighted attempting to escape the Fallen's territory. The Devils alerted their presence to Riksis after they had killed [[Rahn, Devil Captain]] and stole a [[Jumpship]] meant for scrap in [[Dock 13]]. The young Guardian quickly escapes the [[Cosmodrome]] and the Archon's reach just as his troops fire their [[Wire Rifle]]s at them and miss.<ref name="Rises">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]'', ''PlayStation 4'', ''Activision Blizzard'', ''[[A Guardian Rises]]''</ref> Later, Riksis acquires the ship's [[NLS Drive]] to bait the Guardian's return and engages them in battle as they try to secure it. He summons reinforcements to tackle the Guardians and shoots them with his [[Shrapnel Launcher]], but is killed in the end.<ref name="Res">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]'', ''PlayStation 4'', ''Activision Blizzard'', ''[[Restoration]]''</ref> | ||
The death of the Archon was celebrated by the [[Last City]] and the Devils quickly heightened their security for Sepiks as the absence of | The death of the Archon was celebrated by the [[Last City]] and the Devils quickly heightened their security for Sepiks as the absence of an Archon left it vulnerable.<ref name="Res"/> Later, the Prime Servitor also fell to the Guardians and the Devils attempted to replace Riksis with a Rising Archon named [[Karrhis, Archon Rising|Karrhis]], in hopes of reviving Sepiks, but is also slew. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
[[File: | [[File:SinkentoRiksis.gif|thumb|right|300px|Riksis unleashing a Ultra Smash]] | ||
Riksis serves as the boss in the [[Restoration]] [[story mission]]. He is armed with a Shrapnel Launcher for ranged combat, and has higher health and attack strength than normal Fallen, and drops an [[NLS Drive]].<ref name="E3 2013 Demo">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTXPe7JIUk '''YouTube''': ''E3 2013 Destiny Gameplay Demo'']</ref> | Riksis serves as the boss in the [[Restoration]] [[story mission]]. He is armed with a Shrapnel Launcher for ranged combat, and has higher health and attack strength than normal Fallen, and drops an [[NLS Drive]].<ref name="E3 2013 Demo">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTXPe7JIUk '''YouTube''': ''E3 2013 Destiny Gameplay Demo'']</ref> | ||
It is recommended that [[ | It is recommended that [[Guardians]] keep their distance from him, as once stirred he is unpredictably elusive and quick with a wave of power called the "Ultra Smash"<ref name="Gameplay commentary">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3G3V5PCJbk '''YouTube''': ''Building the Destiny E3 Reveal - Bungie Commentary'']</ref>, an extremely powerful area-of-effect melee attack that causes Guardians to suffer significant damage as well as tremendous knockback, unless the attack kills them instantly, in which it often does. | ||
He will also get support from other Fallen, as they will continuously drop from the ceiling after each wave of adds is killed. Guardians should use their class abilities such as grenades and Supers when fighting him, or just avoid him if they want to wait for a later battle.<ref name = "Transcript"/> | He will also get support from other Fallen, as they will continuously drop from the ceiling after each wave of adds is killed. Guardians should use their class abilities such as grenades and Supers when fighting him, or just avoid him if they want to wait for a later battle.<ref name = "Transcript"/> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery perrow=3> | <gallery perrow=3> | ||
File:Riksis-devil-archon_bungie.jpg|Riksis, Devil Archon | File:Riksis-devil-archon_bungie.jpg|Riksis, Devil Archon | ||
File:Destiny E3 2013 Demo, Rixis, side view.jpeg|A side view of Riksis. | File:Destiny E3 2013 Demo, Rixis, side view.jpeg|A side view of Riksis. | ||
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File:Rixis combat.jpg|Guardians battle Riksis. | File:Rixis combat.jpg|Guardians battle Riksis. | ||
File:Destiny E3 2013 Demo, Dueling Rixis.png|A Guardian fighting Riksis in the Destiny | File:Destiny E3 2013 Demo, Dueling Rixis.png|A Guardian fighting Riksis in the Destiny Pre-Alpha | ||
File: | File:20200430213838 1.jpg|thumb|The House of Dusk leader, seen in D2: New Light, wearing armor just like Riksis | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
'''Renders of Riksis''' | '''Renders of Riksis''' | ||
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D2Riksis3.jpg|Close up of Riksis | D2Riksis3.jpg|Close up of Riksis | ||
D2Riksis1.jpg|Updated look of Riksis | D2Riksis1.jpg|Updated look of Riksis | ||
D2Riksis2.jpg|Front profile of Riksis | D2Riksis2.jpg|Front profile of Riksis | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*He originally appeared inside [[The Breach]] before being moved to [[Dock 13]] in the [[Restoration]] mission.<ref | *He originally appeared inside [[The Breach]] before being moved to [[Dock 13]] in the [[Restoration]] mission.<ref name = "E3 2013 Demo"/> There he was called "Rixis, Archon Slayer" in the early game builds.<ref name = "Transcript"/> | ||
*During the Destiny Demo presentation, the player was rewarded with the weapon [[Thunderlord]] after killing Rixis, Archon Slayer. | *During the Destiny Demo presentation, the player was rewarded with the weapon [[Thunderlord]] after killing Rixis, Archon Slayer. | ||
*In the cutscene where Riksis first appears, he is seen holding a [[Wire Rifle]], however later in gameplay he is armed with a [[Shrapnel Launcher]]. | *In the cutscene where Riksis first appears, he is seen holding a [[Wire Rifle]], however later in gameplay he is armed with a [[Shrapnel Launcher]]. | ||
* | *[[Karrhis, Archon Rising]] replaces Riksis's original location by The Breach in the "eliminate the target" mission found in [[Patrol]]. | ||
*Riksis's render model is the most commonly used model for [[Ultra]] [[Fallen]] enemies in [[Destiny]] and [[Destiny 2]]. A notable example is [[Draksis, Winter Kell]] who shares the same design as Riksis. | |||
*Riksis's render model is the most commonly used model for [[Ultra]] [[ | |||
*In the Restoration mission, Riksis will first appear as a [[Ultra]], however will become a [[Major]] if players have a higher Light level. | *In the Restoration mission, Riksis will first appear as a [[Ultra]], however will become a [[Major]] if players have a higher Light level. | ||
*In the New Light rendition of Destiny 2, a Fallen leader is seen wearing the same armor of Riksis, but wear with purple garments. It is unknown if this is Riksis, or another Dusk leader, however developer renders uploaded to the site ArtStation suggests it is Riksis. | *In the New Light rendition of Destiny 2, a Fallen leader is seen wearing the same armor of Riksis, but wear with purple garments. It is unknown if this is Riksis, or another Dusk leader, however developer renders uploaded to the site ArtStation suggests it is Riksis. | ||
== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}} | ||
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[[Category:Enemies]] | [[Category:Enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Fallen]] | [[Category:Fallen]] | ||
[[Category:Characters]] | [[Category:Characters]] | ||
