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Elites are rank of combatant that was introduced in Destiny 2. They take up the role of what D1 Majors had, with the latter becoming akin to mini-bosses.

Overview[edit]

The first striking feature of an Elite is their orange health bar, larger than that of an equivalent Minor and segmented in three parts. They are usually distinct from the rest of their fellows by variations in their looks, and ofter carry more powerful weapons, moves faster and dodge more frequently. Common Elites are identified by adjectives preceeding their unit names, usually the same one across a faction, but they can also be given different names when they serve roles related to activity mechanics (such as the Eyes of Riven or the Knight Echoes).

Common Variants[edit]

Fallen[edit]

Fallen Elite are commonly referred to as Resilient, though Servitors are referred to as Unyielding. In the House of Dusk, eliksni are identified by their silver armors and purple cloths, while in the House of Salvation they wear blue armor with white capes. Elite Shanks and Servitors do not have changes in looks.

Hive[edit]

Common Hive Elite are referred to as Revenant. In Savathûn's Brood and Xivu Arath's Horde, they have darker bodies adorned with white paint and bright cloth. In the Grasp of Nokris, elites are usually called Unhallowed and identified by larger icy growths over their bodies. In the Hidden Swarm, elites have bone white chitin with red painted symbols or cloth. In the Lucent Brood, elites are identified by grayer, more faded chitin on their lower torsos.

Vex[edit]

Most elite Vex are referred to as Quantum, though in the Infinite Forest on Mercury and among the Precursors and Descendants they are called Axis. They are identified by more a silvery sheen over their chassis. Common elite Fanatics are called Finalizers, without adjectives.

Cabal[edit]

Cabal elites are commonly referred to as Honored. The Cabal serving in the Red Legion are identified by their silver armor. Elite Loyalists maintain their names, but don more purple or golden wear. Those in the Shadow Legion are identified by the presence of colorful armor trims.

Taken[edit]

Elite Taken are commonly called Ravenous, and can be identified by the spikes and tendrils growing out their backs, as well as a more silver glow.

Scorn[edit]

Elite Scorn are commonly called Corrupted, while Abominations are called Deranged. They have no notable visual differences from their Minor counterparts.

The Dread[edit]

Each of the Elite units of the Dread have their own nomenclature and appearance evolution.

Trivia[edit]

Since partway through Season of the Risen, Scorn outside of the Dreaming City have changed armor color from ochre to purple. However, sometimes their Elites still appear ochre. It is unknown if this is intended.

List of appearances[edit]

Destiny 2 (First appearance)

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+[[File:Colossus.png|thumb|right|360px|A [[Honored Colossus]] of the [[Red Legion]].]]
-'''Elites''' are a special type of enemy that was introduced in [[Destiny 2]]. They take up the role of what D1 [[Major]]s had, with the latter becoming akin to mini-bosses.
+'''Elites''' are rank of combatant that was introduced in ''[[Destiny 2]]''. They take up the role of what D1 [[Major]]s had, with the latter becoming akin to mini-bosses.
 ==Overview==
-The first striking feature of an Elite is their orange health bar, larger than that of an equivalent [[Minor]]. They are usually distinct from the rest of their fellows by various means, and ofter carry more powerful weapons, moves faster and dodge more frequently. Common Elites are identified by adjectives preceeding their unit names, usually the same one across a race, but they can also be given different names when they serve roles related to activity mechanics (such as the [[Eye of Riven|Eyes of Riven]] or the [[Knight Echo]]es).
+The first striking feature of an Elite is their orange health bar, larger than that of an equivalent [[Minor]] and segmented in three parts. They are usually distinct from the rest of their fellows by variations in their looks, and ofter carry more powerful weapons, moves faster and dodge more frequently. Common Elites are identified by adjectives preceeding their unit names, usually the same one across a faction, but they can also be given different names when they serve roles related to activity mechanics (such as the [[Eye of Riven|Eyes of Riven]] or the [[Knight Echo]]es).
 ==Common Variants==
 ===[[Fallen]]===
-Fallen Elite are commonly referred to as Resilient, though Servitors are referred to as Unyelding. In the [[House of Dusk]], eliksni are identified by the silver clothes they wear instead of purple, while in the [[House of Salvation]] they wear blue under-armor. Elite Shanks and Servitors do not have particular changes in looks.
+Fallen Elite are commonly referred to as Resilient, though Servitors are referred to as Unyielding. In the [[House of Dusk]], eliksni are identified by their silver armors and purple cloths, while in the [[House of Salvation]] they wear blue armor with white capes. Elite Shanks and Servitors do not have changes in looks.
 *[[Resilient Dreg]]
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 ===[[Hive]]===
-Common Hive Elite are referred to as Revenant. In [[Savathûn's Brood]] and [[Xivu Arath's Horde]], they have darker bodies adorned with white paint and bright cloth. In the [[Hidden Swarm]], elites have bone white chitin with red painted symbols or cloth. In the [[Lucent Brood]], elites are identified by grayer, more faded chitin. In the [[Grasp of Nokris]], elites are usually called Unhallowed and identified by larger icy growths over their bodies.
+Common Hive Elite are referred to as Revenant. In [[Savathûn's Brood]] and [[Xivu Arath's Horde]], they have darker bodies adorned with white paint and bright cloth. In the [[Grasp of Nokris]], elites are usually called Unhallowed and identified by larger icy growths over their bodies. In the [[Hidden Swarm]], elites have bone white chitin with red painted symbols or cloth. In the [[Lucent Brood]], elites are identified by grayer, more faded chitin on their lower torsos.
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+{{Col-2}}
 *[[Revenant Thrall]]
 **[[Revenant Cursed Thrall]]
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 *[[Revenant Ogre]]
 *[[Revenant Shrieker]]
+{{Col-2}}
+*[[Unhallowed Thrall]]
+**[[Unhallowed Cursed Thrall]]
+*[[Unhallowed Acolyte]]
+*[[Unhallowed Adherent]]
+*[[Unhallowed Knight]]
+*[[Unhallowed Vanquisher]]
+*[[Unhallowed Wizard]]
+*[[Unhallowed Ogre]]
+*[[Unhallowed Shrieker]]
+{{Col-end}}
 ===[[Vex]]===
-Most elite Vex are referred to as Quantum, though in the [[Infinite Forest]] on [[Mercury]] they are called Axis. They are identified by more a silvery sheen over their chassis. Common elite [[Fanatic]]s are called Finalizers, without adjectives.
+Most elite Vex are referred to as Quantum, though in the [[Infinite Forest]] on [[Mercury]] and among the [[Precursors]] and [[Descendants]] they are called Axis. They are identified by more a silvery sheen over their chassis. Common elite [[Fanatic]]s are called Finalizers, without adjectives.
+{{Col-begin}}
+{{Col-3}}
 *[[Quantum Goblin]]
 *[[Quantum Hobgoblin]]
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 *[[Quantum Wyvern]]
 *[[Finalizer]]
+{{Col-3}}
+*[[Precursor Axis Goblin]]
+*[[Precursor Axis Hobgoblin]]
+*[[Precursor Axis Minotaur]]
+*[[Precursor Axis Harpy]]
+*[[Precursor Axis Hydra]]
+*[[Precursor Axis Cyclops]]
+*[[Precursor Axis Fanatic]]
+{{Col-3}}
+*[[Descendant Axis Goblin]]
+*[[Descendant Axis Hobgoblin]]
+*[[Descendant Axis Minotaur]]
+*[[Descendant Axis Harpy]]
+*[[Descendant Axis Hydra]]
+*[[Descendant Axis Cyclops]]
+*[[Descendant Axis Fanatic]]
+{{Col-end}}
 ===[[Cabal]]===
-Cabal elites are commonly referred to as Honored, though in the [[Prison of Elders]] they are instead Dishonored. Among the [[Red Legion]], they are identified by white armor. [[Loyalists]] are sometimes seen employing shorter, elite versions of [[Blood Guard]] units dressed in their colors, complete with [[Absorption Shield]]s, called Imperial.
+Cabal elites are commonly referred to as Honored. The Cabal serving in the [[Red Legion]] are identified by their silver armor. Elite [[Loyalists]] maintain their names, but don more purple or golden wear. Those in the [[Shadow Legion]] are identified by the presence of colorful armor trims.
+{{Col-begin}}
+{{Col-2}}
 *[[Honored Legionary]]
 *[[Honored Phalanx]]
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 *[[Honored Gladiator]]
 *[[Honored War Beast]]
+*[[Honored Scorpius]]
+{{Col-2}}
+*[[Imperial Centurion]]
+*[[Imperial Incendior]]
+*[[Imperial Legionary]]
+*[[Shadow Guard Centurion]]
+*[[Shadow Guard Incendior]]
+*[[Shadow Guard Legionary]]
+{{Col-end}}
 ===[[Taken]]===
-Elite Taken are commonly called Ravenous, and can be identified by the spikes and tendrils growing out their backs, as well as a more yellow glow.
+Elite Taken are commonly called Ravenous, and can be identified by the spikes and tendrils growing out their backs, as well as a more silver glow.
+*[[Hallowed Ogre]]
 *[[Ravenous Taken Thrall]]
 *[[Ravenous Taken Psion]]
-*[[Ravenous Taken Phalanx]]
+*[[Ravenous Taken Goblin]]
-*[[Ravenous Taken Captain]]
 *[[Ravenous Taken Acolyte]]
-*[[Ravenous Taken Centurion]]
-*[[Ravenous Taken Goblin]]
 *[[Ravenous Taken Hobgoblin]]
+*[[Ravenous Taken Vandal]]
+*[[Ravenous Taken Phalanx]]
 *[[Ravenous Taken Knight]]
 *[[Ravenous Taken Minotaur]]
+*[[Ravenous Taken Captain]]
+*[[Ravenous Taken Centurion]]
 *[[Ravenous Taken Wizard]]
-*[[Ravenous Taken Vandal]]
 ===[[Scorn]]===
 Elite Scorn are commonly called Corrupted, while [[Abomination]]s are called Deranged. They have no notable visual differences from their Minor counterparts.
 *[[Corrupted Chieftain]]
 *[[Corrupted Stalker]]
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 *[[Corrupted Wraith]]
 *[[Deranged Abomination]]
+===[[The Dread]]===
+Each of the Elite units of the Dread have their own nomenclature and appearance evolution.
+*[[Carnage Husk]]
+*[[Frozen Attendant]]
+*[[Resonating Grim]]
+*[[Tangling Weaver]]
 ==Trivia==