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[[File:Allstar Vector Inspect.png|250px|thumb|Allstar Vector, one of the first two skimmers added to the game.]] | [[File:Allstar Vector Inspect.png|250px|thumb|Allstar Vector, one of the first two skimmers added to the game.]] | ||
The '''Skimmer''' is a single-occupant [[vehicle]] used by [[Guardian]]s, similar to the [[Sparrow]]. | The '''Skimmer''' is a single-occupant [[vehicle]] used by [[Guardian]]s, similar to the [[Sparrow]]. | ||
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All skimmers have a booster, used as their primary method of propulsion. The boost button is mapped to the aim button. Pressing the sprint button allows for the Skimmer to jump and pressing the crouch button allows for the user to grind the air. Guardians can also do tricks using the emote buttons. Skimmers share most of their controls with Sparrows. | All skimmers have a booster, used as their primary method of propulsion. The boost button is mapped to the aim button. Pressing the sprint button allows for the Skimmer to jump and pressing the crouch button allows for the user to grind the air. Guardians can also do tricks using the emote buttons. Skimmers share most of their controls with Sparrows. | ||
===Destiny | ==Trivia== | ||
*Based on the lore tab for [[Allstar Vector]], it is possible that Skimmers were given to Guardians as a gift from the [[Concordat]], the implications of which have yet to be explored. | |||
*Skimmers are the first new vehicle since [[Sparrow]]s were introduced in [[Destiny]] that [[Guardian]]s can equip. | |||
**Once the Skimmers were introduced, the sparrow tab of the players' loadout was changed to vehicle. | |||
==List of Skimmers== | |||
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| [[Allstar Vector]] || [[Exotic]] || Acquired via the '''Drop In''' [[quest]]. || ''"Do dragonflies do loop-de-loops?"'' | | [[Allstar Vector]] || [[Exotic]] || Acquired via the '''Drop In''' [[quest]]. || ''"Do dragonflies do loop-de-loops?"'' | ||
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| [[Winged Wolf]] || [[Exotic]] || Acquired via [[Eververse]] for [[silver]]. || ''Beauty in the delivery.'' | | [[Winged Wolf]] || [[Exotic]] || Acquired via [[Eververse Trading Company|Eververse]] for [[silver]]. || ''Beauty in the delivery.'' | ||
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| [[The Xûrfboard]] || [[Exotic]] || Acquired via [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine]] for 97 [[Strange Coin]]s. || ''Who knows where the next wave will take you.'' | |||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Winged Wolf Inspect.png|[[Winged Wolf]], the other of the first two skimmers added to the game. | File:Winged Wolf Inspect.png|[[Winged Wolf]], the other of the first two skimmers added to the game. | ||
File:2024 Guardian Games Press Kit Skimmer.jpg|Promotional art of all three [[ | File:2024 Guardian Games Press Kit Skimmer.jpg|Promotional art of all three [[class]]es using a skimmer, with the Hunter doing a trick. | ||
File:2024 Guardian Games Press Kit Skimmer Hunter.jpg|Promotional art of a [[Hunter]] using a skimmer. | File:2024 Guardian Games Press Kit Skimmer Hunter.jpg|Promotional art of a [[Hunter]] using a skimmer. | ||
File:2024 Guardian Games Press Kit Skimmer Warlock.jpg|Promotional art of a [[Warlock]] using a skimmer. | File:2024 Guardian Games Press Kit Skimmer Warlock.jpg|Promotional art of a [[Warlock]] using a skimmer. | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Wish]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Wish]]'' {{1st}} | ||
**''[[Episode: Revenant]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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The Skimmer is a single-occupant vehicle used by Guardians, similar to the Sparrow.
Abilities[edit]
All skimmers have a booster, used as their primary method of propulsion. The boost button is mapped to the aim button. Pressing the sprint button allows for the Skimmer to jump and pressing the crouch button allows for the user to grind the air. Guardians can also do tricks using the emote buttons. Skimmers share most of their controls with Sparrows.
Trivia[edit]
- Based on the lore tab for Allstar Vector, it is possible that Skimmers were given to Guardians as a gift from the Concordat, the implications of which have yet to be explored.
- Skimmers are the first new vehicle since Sparrows were introduced in Destiny that Guardians can equip.
- Once the Skimmers were introduced, the sparrow tab of the players' loadout was changed to vehicle.
List of Skimmers[edit]
| Sparrow Name | Quality | Acquisition | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allstar Vector | Exotic | Acquired via the Drop In quest. | "Do dragonflies do loop-de-loops?" |
| Winged Wolf | Exotic | Acquired via Eververse for silver. | Beauty in the delivery. |
| The Xûrfboard | Exotic | Acquired via Xûr, Agent of the Nine for 97 Strange Coins. | Who knows where the next wave will take you. |
Gallery[edit]
Winged Wolf, the other of the first two skimmers added to the game.
Promotional art of all three classes using a skimmer, with the Hunter doing a trick.
Promotional art of a Hunter using a skimmer.
Promotional art of a Warlock using a skimmer.
List of appearances[edit]
- Destiny 2: Season of the Wish (First appearance)
