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'''Phogoth, the Untamed''' is a [[Hive]] [[Ogre]] imprisoned deep within the [[Moon]], held in its chamber by great chains.<ref name= "Out Here In The Wild">[http://www.bungie.net/7_Out-Here-in-the-Wild/en/News/News?aid=11009 '''Destiny ViDoc 2:''' ''Out Here In The Wild'']</ref> It is a boss of [[The Summoning Pits]] [[Strike]] mission. When encountered by [[Guardian]]s, Phogoth breaks free from its chains and attacks, using both its brutal strength and arcane abilities in an attempt to slay the intruders.<ref>[http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eAbpZfqE8r4 '''Official Destiny Gameplay Trailer:''' ''The Moon'']</ref> Unlike most Ogres, Phogoth's weak spot is the pulsating tumor on its chest. This weak spot can be difficult to hit when Phogoth is hunched over. | '''Phogoth, the Untamed''' is a [[Hive]] [[Ogre]] imprisoned deep within the [[Moon]], held in its chamber by great chains.<ref name= "Out Here In The Wild">[http://www.bungie.net/7_Out-Here-in-the-Wild/en/News/News?aid=11009 '''Destiny ViDoc 2:''' ''Out Here In The Wild'']</ref> It is a boss of [[The Summoning Pits]] [[Strike]] mission. When encountered by [[Guardian]]s, Phogoth breaks free from its chains and attacks, using both its brutal strength and arcane abilities in an attempt to slay the intruders.<ref>[http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eAbpZfqE8r4 '''Official Destiny Gameplay Trailer:''' ''The Moon'']</ref> Unlike most Ogres, Phogoth's weak spot is the pulsating tumor on its chest. This weak spot can be difficult to hit when Phogoth is hunched over. | ||
==Summary== | |||
Phogoth is described to be a product of one of the Hive's more depraved workings, a ritual of rebirth, where unlike most Ogres where they are driven by ravenous Hunger and Anger are honed and directed with purpose.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/cards/phogoth-the-untamed?highlight=phogoth]</ref> According to [[Eris Morn]], Phogoth's purpose is purely destruction, a reminder of the threat the Swarm poses.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/regarding-phogoth-the-untamed?highlight=phogoth]</ref> | |||
After it's death at the hands of the Guardians, it has risen again as a [[Nightmare]], which then the Guardians went and defeated too. According to Eris, she feels pity for it as it led an existences of servitude that it no longer wanted to live. | |||
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*Phogoth's name is reminiscent of the [[Wikipedia:Shoggoth|shoggoth]] from H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos, along with the Greek word "Phobos" ("fear"). | *Phogoth's name is reminiscent of the [[Wikipedia:Shoggoth|shoggoth]] from H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos, along with the Greek word "Phobos" ("fear"). | ||
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- "But how many more Hive abominations are still out there? Growing among the Darkness? I fear we may find out all too soon."
- — Ikora Rey
Phogoth, the Untamed is a Hive Ogre imprisoned deep within the Moon, held in its chamber by great chains.[1] It is a boss of The Summoning Pits Strike mission. When encountered by Guardians, Phogoth breaks free from its chains and attacks, using both its brutal strength and arcane abilities in an attempt to slay the intruders.[2] Unlike most Ogres, Phogoth's weak spot is the pulsating tumor on its chest. This weak spot can be difficult to hit when Phogoth is hunched over.
Summary
Phogoth is described to be a product of one of the Hive's more depraved workings, a ritual of rebirth, where unlike most Ogres where they are driven by ravenous Hunger and Anger are honed and directed with purpose.[3] According to Eris Morn, Phogoth's purpose is purely destruction, a reminder of the threat the Swarm poses.[4]
After it's death at the hands of the Guardians, it has risen again as a Nightmare, which then the Guardians went and defeated too. According to Eris, she feels pity for it as it led an existences of servitude that it no longer wanted to live.
Trivia
- Phogoth's name is reminiscent of the shoggoth from H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos, along with the Greek word "Phobos" ("fear").
- This is also represented in Shadowkeep as the Nightmare of Phogoth is representing the Essense of Fear.
- The creature subtly resembles both Marathon's Drinniol and its spiritual successor, Halo's Sharquoi.
- Phogoth was renamed "Hive Abomination" as of Patch 2.4.0.
- Phogoth is the third biggest Hive enemy second only to Raid Golgoroth and Oryx, the Taken King.
Gallery
Concept art of Phogoth showing a far more massive Ogre.
Concept art of Phogoth and ultra Ogre.
Phogoth struggling against its chains.
Phogoth imprisoned.
Phogoth attacking a Hunter.
The Nightmare variant of Phogoth.
List of appearances
- Destiny (First appearance)
- Destiny 2
- Shadowkeep (Phanstasm)
