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{{Vex infobox | {{Vex infobox | ||
| | |Image= [[File:WyvernInfobox.jpg|300px]] | ||
|name= Wyvern | |name= Wyvern | ||
| | |Species= [[Vex]] | ||
| | |Collectives= [[Sol Collective]] | ||
| | |Functions= | ||
| | |Mission= | ||
| | |Height= | ||
|Weight= | |||
|Weapon(s)= Warp Lance | |||
|Abilities= Fan Shield <br> High Durability <br> Gravity Slam <br> Teleportation | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Wyverns''' are large | '''Wyverns''' are large [[Vex]] constructs first encountered on [[Europa]]. They are bipedal Vex units, with double-jointed legs ending in clawed feet. | ||
Their most notable feature is a pair of fan-like appendages wreathed in glowing blue tentacles similar to [[Harpy|Harpies]], which extend as a shield on either side. | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Wyverns | Wyverns appear to be the first of Vex units truly oriented for combat as [[Emperor Calus]] notes that the Vex previously encountered by the Guardians are "farmers, engineers and managers" and laughs at the idea of when the Vex will send their "real warriors". | ||
Wyverns make their | Wyverns make their prominent appearance on Europa and can be found in various activities such [[Strikes]], [[Empire Hunt]]s, [[Mission]]s, [[Patrol]]s, and the Spire Integration [[Public Event]]. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
They appear to be a hybrid of a [[Minotaur]] and a [[Harpy]] and have two forms, where they battle in their bipedal form and then switch to their aerial Harpy-like form to hover in the air and hurtle downward in an aerial slam. The force of this attack can push all nearby non-Vex away and deals [[Arc]] damage. | |||
They are highly durable and equipped with two | They are highly durable and equipped with two [[Warp Lance]] turrets mounted on its body. This fires cross-shaped [[Void]] blasts that split into five smaller projectiles. They are also unique for the fan-shaped appendages on either side, which if shot will create a shield to protect any Vex units behind it. | ||
Wyverns also possess a | Wyverns also possess a [[Radiolaria]] core which can be tricky to expose, but achievable. By shooting its purple Warp Lance turrets near its eyes, Wyverns are briefly staggered and expose their core. This then grants players the opportunity to deal critical damage against Wyverns. | ||
==Known Wyverns== | |||
*[[Harbinger Wyvern]] | |||
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*[[ | |||
*[[Principle Wyvern]] | *[[Principle Wyvern]] | ||
*[[Valkyrie Venator]] | *[[Valkyrie Venator]] | ||
== | ==Variations== | ||
*[[Quantum Wyvern]] | |||
*[[Quantum | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery perrow=3> | <gallery perrow=3> | ||
D2BeyondLightHarpyVariant.png|A Wyvern | D2BeyondLightHarpyVariant.png|A Wyvern | ||
WyvernGlassway.jpg|A Wyvern seen in the Glassway Strike | WyvernGlassway.jpg|A Wyvern seen in the Glassway Strike | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Like most Vex, Wyverns are named after a mythological creature; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyvern wyverns] are winged, two-legged dragon-like creatures featured in medieval European legends. | *Like most Vex, Wyverns are named after a mythological creature; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyvern wyverns] are winged, two-legged dragon-like creatures featured in medieval European legends. | ||
*Wyvern's are unique for having six "eyes". | |||
*Wyverns are the first new Vex enemy type added since [[Destiny|Destiny 1]]. | *Wyverns are the first new Vex enemy type added since [[Destiny|Destiny 1]]. | ||
**This may show that the Vex are now beginning to use their warrior frames as oppose to builder frames due to how combat-oriented wyverns seem to be | **This may show that the Vex are now beginning to use their warrior frames as oppose to builder frames due to how combat-oriented wyverns seem to be. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Destiny 2]]'' | *''[[Destiny 2]]'' | ||
**''[[Beyond Light]]'' {{1st}} | **''[[Beyond Light]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
