Acolyte

"You Acolytes, lead your Thrall in battle. Take enough killing to feed your worm, and a little more to grow, and take the tithe of the Thrall you lead. Then tithe the remainder to the Knight or Wizard who commands you. Thus you pay tribute."

— Oryx, the Taken King

Acolyte
Biographical information
Species:	Hive
Faction:	Hidden Swarm Spawn of Crota Blood of Oryx The Silent Brood
Rank:	Foot Soldier
Combat information
Weapon(s):	Shredder (common) Boomer (rare)
Abilities:	Melee Eye Blast (when a nearby Adept is killed)

Acolytes are the main attack force of the Hive. They use Shredders and Boomer in combat. They utilize firearms and strategy to counter their enemy, coordinating with other Hive to destroy their targets. Unlike the lesser Thralls who act with little sense of self-preservation, Acolytes actively utilize cover to avoid incoming fire from enemies.

Gameplay

An Acolyte will generally lose to a Fallen Vandal, depending on opposing levels. On rare occasions, Acolytes will be armed with a Boomer instead of a Shredder. They are generally nothing to worry about, however, because they spend most of their time in combat hiding behind cover and are easily killed.

Armament

• Shredder (common)
• Boomer (rare)

Known Acolytes

• Adept
• Eyes of Crota

Types

• Acolyte of Balwûr
• Chosen Acolyte
• Anointed Acolyte
• Hallowed Acolyte

Trivia

Acolytes were originally called "Troopers." "Acolyte" was the de facto term by Destiny's alpha.

Gallery

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  Closeup screenshot of an Acolyte.

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  An Acolyte and Thrall attacks the Guardians.

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List of appearances

• Destiny (First appearance)