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|image= [[File:Roderick-weise-shank-1.jpg|325px]]
|image= [[File:Grimoire Shank.jpg|325px]]
|name= Shank
|name= Shank
|species= [[Fallen]]
|species= [[Fallen]]
|type= Flying Drone
|house= [[Devil Splicers]] <br> [[House of Devils]] <br> [[House of Dusk]] <br> [[House of Exile]] <br> [[House of Kings]] <br> [[House of Winter]] <br> [[House of Wolves]] <br> [[Kell's Scourge]] <br> [[House of Salvation]] <br> [[House of Light]]
|house= [[House of Devils]] <br> [[House of Dusk]] <br> [[House of Exile]] <br> [[House of Kings]] <br> [[House of Winter]] <br> [[House of Wolves]] <br> [[Kell's Scourge]]
|purpose= Cannon Fodder
|gender=
|rank= Automaton
|mission= [[The Inverted Spire]]
|height=
|height=
|weight=
|weight=
|weapon(s)= Shank Turret (common) <br> [[Shock Rifle]] (rare) <br> Repeater Turret ([[Repeater Shank|Repeater]]) <br> [[Wire Rifle]] ([[Tracer Shank|Tracer]])
|weapon(s)= {{icon|Arc}} Shank Turret <br> {{icon|Arc}} [[Shock Rifle]] {{C|very rare}}
|abilities= Levitation <br> [[Solar]] Shield (Epic) <br> Explosion ([[Exploder Shank|Exploder]])
|abilities= Midair Levitation <br> Rapid Flight <br> {{icon|Solar}} [[Absorption Shield]] {{C|high difficulty}}
}}
}}
{{Quote|Death flies on tarnished wings.|[[Grimoire]] description}}
{{Quote|Death flies on tarnished wings.|[[Grimoire]] description}}
'''Shanks''' are small flying robotic drones used by the [[Fallen]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Shank|Shank]]''</ref>
 
'''Shanks''' are small flying robotic drones used by the [[Fallen]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Shank|Shank]]''</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
Shanks are small floating drones employed by the [[Fallen]] as scouts, fire support, or to serve as a distraction. They are propelled by a pair of vertical jet engines which allow them to both fly and hover in the air. Standard shanks are only equipped with a weak, rapid-fire, Arc-based weapon, and are rather fragile, in that they can be destroyed in only a few shots.<ref name="2013 E3 Demo">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTXPe7JIUk&list=HL1371050939&feature=mh_lolz E3 2013 '''YouTube''': ''Destiny Gameplay Demo'']</ref> Although, during [[Nightfall]] Strikes and certain [[Public Event]]s, Shanks can have a Solar shield, making them more difficult to dispatch.
Shanks are small floating drones employed by the [[Fallen]] as scouts, fire support, or to serve as a distraction. They are propelled by a pair of vertical jet engines which allow them to both fly and hover in the air. Houses paint their chassis in their colors to signify their ownership of them. They also seem to possess some level of sentience, and Eliksni can get attached to them as if they were members of their families.<ref>[[Shank (House Light)#Quotes]]</ref> Shanks are easy to manufacture and expandable, and as such, many variants of the base model exist, like the [[Repeater Shank]]s, which act as fire support, [[Exploder Shank]]s, which act as a kamikaze unit, and [[Tracer Shank]]s, which act as snipers.
Individually, they are little more than a nuisance, but they are often found in swarms, or as part of a larger group of [[Fallen]], which makes them considerably more dangerous. They can also be spawned during battles with [[Fallen]] [[Arsenal Walker|Walkers]].<ref name=E3 Demo BTS>[http://www.bungie.net/7_Building-the-Destiny-E3-Reveal/en-us/News/News?aid=10838 '''Bungie.net''': ''Building the Destiny E3 Reveal'']</ref>
 
==Gameplay==
Shanks are one of the few enemies to not have a weak spot, which significantly increases the resilience of their high ranking variants. They are also often employed in large swarms, and their ability to float lets them easily flank foes, surpass cover, and appear from unexpected positions. In high difficulty activities, Shanks can be equipped with [[Solar]] [[Absorption Shield]]s, which significantly increase their durability. Still, standard Shanks are only equipped with a weak, rapid-fire, Arc-based weapon, lack melee attacks, and are rather fragile, in that they can be destroyed in only a few shots.<ref name="2013 E3 Demo">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTXPe7JIUk&list=HL1371050939&feature=mh_lolz E3 2013 '''YouTube''': ''Destiny Gameplay Demo'']</ref>.
 
==Known Shanks==
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===[[House of Devils]] Shanks===
*[[S.A.B.E.R.-2]]
 
===[[House of Dusk]] Shanks===
*[[Irradiated Shank]]
*[[S.A.B.E.R.-0.6]]
 
===[[Kell's Scourge]] Shanks===
*[[Galagos, Kell's Scourge]]
*[[Pthasos, Kell's Scourge]]
*[[Xronos, Kell's Scourge]]
 
===[[House of Salvation]] Shanks===
*[[S.A.B.E.R.-0.1, House Salvation]]
*[[S.A.B.E.R.-X, House Salvation]]
 
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===[[House of Light]] Shanks===
*[[Shank (House Light)|Shank, House Light]]


In addition to the standard Shanks, some Fallen Houses also employ different varieties which possess different characteristics. For example, the [[House of Wolves]] utilize [[Repeater Shank]]s, which act as fire support, [[Exploder Shank]]s, which act as a kamikaze unit, and [[Tracer Shank]]s, which act as snipers.
===[[Nightmare]] Shanks===
*[[Nightmare of Reyiks, Actuator]]


===Variants===
===[[Wrathborn]] Shanks===
*[[Repeater Shank]]—also known as a Turret Shank, it has a larger weapon and a higher rate of fire.
*[[HKD-1, Instrument of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Exploder Shank]]—Shank that rushes [[Guardian]]s and detonates when in close proximity.
 
*[[Tracer Shank]]—Shank armed with a [[Wire Rifle]]. Employed frequently by [[House of Wolves]] and [[House of Dusk]].
===Houseless Shanks===
*[[Heavy Shank]]—Large, heavily armored Shank equipped with dual machine guns. Mainly employed by [[House of Dusk]].
*[[Aye-I, Privateer]]
**[[Voltage Eater]]
*[[R-M80, Loyal to Avarokk]]
**[[Resilient Heavy Shank]]
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**[[Vendetta Shank]]
 
**[[Hemolymph Repair Shank]]
==Variants==
*[[Pit Shank]]
;Upgraded Models
**Elite Pit Shank
*[[Exploder Shank]] - Shank that detonates when in close proximity
**Elder Pit Shank—Heroic Difficulty
*[[Heavy Shank]] - Large, heavily armored Shank equipped with dual machine guns
**Noble Pit Shank
*[[Repeater Shank]] - Shank with a larger weapon and a higher rate of fire
*Noble Shank—Epic Difficulty (Solar Shield)
*[[Tracer Shank]] - Shank armed with a [[Wire Rifle]]
*[[Splicer Shank]]
*[[Splicer Shank]] - [[Devil Splicers]] Shank
**Splicer Reaver Shank—[[Major]]
*[[Duskfield Shank]] - Shank with a constant [https://www.destinypedia.com/Duskfield_Grenade| Duskfield Bubble] around it
**[[Fused Shank]]
;Notable Variants
**[[Enhanced Shank]]
*[[Nightmare Shank]] - [[Nightmare]] in the form of a Shank
**[[Perfected Shank]]
*Shank, Kell's Scourge - [[Kell's Scourge]] Shank and Tracer Shank
**Splicer [[Repeater Shank]]
;Common Variants
***Splicer Turret Shank—Major
*Elder Shank - Heroic Difficulty
**Splicer [[Tracer Shank]]
*Noble Shank - Epic Difficulty
***Splicer Sniper Shank—Major
*[[Reaver Shank]] - [[Major]] Shank {{C|''Destiny''}}
**Splicer Exploder Shank
*[[Resilient Shank]] - [[Elite]] Shank
*Reaver Shank—Major
*Resilient Shank, Kell's Scourge - Kell's Scourge Elite Shank and Tracer Shank
*Sensor Shank
*[[Resolute Shank]] - [[Major]] Shank {{C|''Destiny 2''}}
*Sniper Shank
;Specific Variants
*Surveillance Shank
*[[Assault Shank]]
*[[Resilient Shank]]
*[[Befouler Shank]]
*[[Brutal Shank, Kell's Scourge]]
*[[Empyrean Shank]]
*[[Fallen Rear Guard]]
*[[Lunar Scavenger]]
*[[Pit Shank]] - Shanks deployed by [[Fallen Walker]]s
*[[Scavenged Shank]]
*[[Scavenged Shank]]
*[[Sensor Shank]]
*[[Surveillance Shank]]


===Known Shanks===
*[[S.A.B.E.R.-2]]
*[[S.A.B.E.R.-0.6]]
*Hank the Shank
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Barring [[Dreg|Dregs]] and [[Servitor|Servitors]], Shanks are the only enemy type to not get a [[Taken]] version.
*[[Sekris, Baron of Shanks]] given his unique title might be the creator of Shanks.
*[[Sekris, Baron of Shanks]] given his unique title might be the creator of Shanks.
*The word "Shank" is a term used for a homemade knife made out of scrap of metal or glass found anywhere and sharpened like a knife.
*The word "Shank" is a term used for a homemade knife made out of scrap of metal or glass found anywhere and sharpened like a knife.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<GALLERY>
<gallery>
File: Destiny-FallenShank.jpg|A [[House of Devils]] Shank.
File:Destiny-FallenShank.jpg|A [[House of Devils]] Shank.
File:Shank (HoK).jpg|A [[House of Kings]] Shank.
File:Shank (HoK).jpg|A [[House of Kings]] Shank.
File:Shank (HoE).jpg|A [[House of Exile]] Shank.
File:Shank (HoE).jpg|A [[House of Exile]] Shank.
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File:Shank (Wolves).jpg|A [[House of Wolves]] Shank.
File:Shank (Wolves).jpg|A [[House of Wolves]] Shank.
File:Roderick-weise-shank-1.jpg|A [[House of Dusk]] Shank.
File:Roderick-weise-shank-1.jpg|A [[House of Dusk]] Shank.
File:Salvation Shank.png|A [[House of Salvation]] Shank.
File:Shank sketches 02 by alex chin yu chu.jpg|Concept art of Shank.
File:Shank sketches 02 by alex chin yu chu.jpg|Concept art of Shank.
File:Destiny E3 2013 Demo, Close up on Fallen Shanks.png|A pair of Shanks.
File:Destiny E3 2013 Demo, Close up on Fallen Shanks.png|A pair of Shanks.
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File:Destiny-TracerShank-Screen.jpg|Screenshot of a Tracer Shank.
File:Destiny-TracerShank-Screen.jpg|Screenshot of a Tracer Shank.
File:Fallen Shank.jpg|A Dusk Shank on [[Nessus]].
File:Fallen Shank.jpg|A Dusk Shank on [[Nessus]].
</GALLERY>
File:Shank (PoE).png|A Shank in the [[Prison of Elders]] outfitted with riot-suppression gear.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny 2]]''  
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Curse of Osiris]]''
*''[[Destiny: Warmind (comic)|Destiny: Warmind]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
*''[[Destiny: Cayde's Six]]''
*''[[Destiny Grimoire Anthology, Volume II]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 07:26, December 13, 2024

Shank
Grimoire Shank.jpg
Biographical information

Species:

Fallen

House:

Devil Splicers
House of Devils
House of Dusk
House of Exile
House of Kings
House of Winter
House of Wolves
Kell's Scourge
House of Salvation
House of Light

Purpose:

Cannon Fodder

Combat information

Weapon(s):

Arc Shank Turret
Arc Shock Rifle (very rare)

Abilities:

Midair Levitation
Rapid Flight
Solar Absorption Shield (high difficulty)

 

"Death flies on tarnished wings."
— Grimoire description

Shanks are small flying robotic drones used by the Fallen.[1]

Overview[edit]

Shanks are small floating drones employed by the Fallen as scouts, fire support, or to serve as a distraction. They are propelled by a pair of vertical jet engines which allow them to both fly and hover in the air. Houses paint their chassis in their colors to signify their ownership of them. They also seem to possess some level of sentience, and Eliksni can get attached to them as if they were members of their families.[2] Shanks are easy to manufacture and expandable, and as such, many variants of the base model exist, like the Repeater Shanks, which act as fire support, Exploder Shanks, which act as a kamikaze unit, and Tracer Shanks, which act as snipers.

Gameplay[edit]

Shanks are one of the few enemies to not have a weak spot, which significantly increases the resilience of their high ranking variants. They are also often employed in large swarms, and their ability to float lets them easily flank foes, surpass cover, and appear from unexpected positions. In high difficulty activities, Shanks can be equipped with Solar Absorption Shields, which significantly increase their durability. Still, standard Shanks are only equipped with a weak, rapid-fire, Arc-based weapon, lack melee attacks, and are rather fragile, in that they can be destroyed in only a few shots.[3].

Known Shanks[edit]

Variants[edit]

Upgraded Models
Notable Variants
Common Variants
Specific Variants

Trivia[edit]

  • Sekris, Baron of Shanks given his unique title might be the creator of Shanks.
  • The word "Shank" is a term used for a homemade knife made out of scrap of metal or glass found anywhere and sharpened like a knife.
  • An infamous Shank known by the community as "Hank the Shank" is a glitched Shank appearing in the original Destiny. It stands in the ranks of Rahndel the Vandal and Greg the Dreg.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, Grimoire: Shank
  2. ^ Shank (House Light)#Quotes
  3. ^ E3 2013 YouTube: Destiny Gameplay Demo

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