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[[File:Destiny-VexHobgoblin.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Hobgoblin.]]
{{Quote|The air by my cheek twanged twice, stinking of ozone, before I saw it.|[[Grimoire]] description.}}
'''Hobgoblins''' are a type of [[Vex]]. They are larger than [[Goblin]]s and have tails.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 55''</ref> They are usually armed with sniper-like Line Rifles that are capable of a large amount of damage at long range, and they are incredibly accurate. When shot, Hobgoblins will briefly project an impenetrable shield that burns Guardians that step in it. Occasionally, they make use of Slap Grenades to force players out of cover.
{{Vex infobox
|image= [[File:Grimoire Hobgoblin.jpg|360px]]
|name= Hobgoblin
|species= [[Vex]]
|collectives= [[Aphix Invasive]] <br> [[Descendants]] <br> [[Hezen Corrective]] <br> [[Hezen Protective]] <br> [[Precursors]] <br> [[Sol Collective]] <br> [[Sol Divisive]] <br> [[Virgo Prohibition]] <br> [[Nessian Schism]]
|functions= Energy Conduit <br> Long Range Support
|weapon(s)= {{icon|Solar}} [[Line Rifle]] {{c|common}} <br> {{icon|Solar}} [[Slap Rifle]] {{c|rare}} <br>  {{icon|Void}} [[Torch Hammer]] {{c|rare}} <br> {{icon|Void}} [[Vex Laser Rifle]] {{C|uncommon}} <br> {{icon|Void}} [[Slap Grenade]]
|abilities= Rapid Movement <br> Teleportation <br> {{icon|Solar}} Burning Shield <br> Health Regeneration <br> {{icon|Void}} Vex Melee <br> Berserk Mode
}}
The '''Hobgoblin''' is a [[Vex]] unit specialized for sniping.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex#Hobgoblin|Hobgoblin]]''</ref>  


===Armament===
==Overview==
*[[Line Rifle]] (common)
Hobgoblins are hardened Vex units fitted with improved optics and acute sensors in their horns.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex#Hobgoblin|Hobgoblin]]''</ref> They have distinctive tails <ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 55''</ref> and are often armed with weapons called [[Line Rifle]]s, terminals which theoretically draw energy from the accretion disks of galactic singularities.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex_Arsenal#Line_Rifle|Line Rifle]]''</ref> Nessus-born Hobgoblins maintain an orange glow that signifies a charged shield. [[Nessus]]-based Hobgoblins sport two tails. They are also more armored, sporting a second shoulder plate.
*[[Slap Rifle]] (rare)
*[[Torch Hammer]] (rare)
*[[Slap Grenades]] (always)


===Abilities===
==Gameplay==
When attacked, Hobgoblins often seal themselves in stasis within an impenetrable shield, rendering them completely immune to all forms of damage, and allowing them to regenerate a good amount of their health. Guardians who step into this shield are inflicted with the "Burning" debuff until they withdraw. Occasionally, Hobgoblins make use of [[Slap Grenade]]s to force players out of cover and push them back.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]''</ref> These Slap Grenades do [[Void]] damage, and the Hobgoblin's Line Rifles do [[Solar]] damage. A decapitated Hobgoblin will fire faster, but less accurately, and will also be unable to use its Burning Shield.


*Burning Shield
In ''[[Destiny 2]]'', Hobgoblins largely remain the same, save for sporting two tails, and a glow that signifies that their shields are charged. Their shields also restore a significant portion of their health. Unlike some other long-range enemies, such as [[Adherent]]s and [[Cabal Headhunter]]-equipped [[Psion]]s, Hobgoblins will lead their shots based on the movement of their target when they fire their weapon, making it slightly harder to dodge their shots. Players can abruptly change their movement direction when hearing a Hobgoblin fire to avoid being hit. [[Champion|Anti-Barrier]] properties can damage Hobgoblins in their Shield.
 
==Known Hobgoblins==
===[[Sol Collective]] Hobgoblins===
*[[Brakion, Genesis Mind]]
*[[Specimen Mu]]
*[[Xegonion, Warped Mind]]
 
===[[Descendants]] Hobgoblins===
*[[Agioktis, Martyr Mind]]
 
===[[Proxy]] Hobgoblins===
*[[Replicant Mind, Proxy]]
 
==Variations==
;Notable Variations
*Descendant Hobgoblin - Hobgoblin of the [[Descendants]]
*Precursor Hobgoblin - Hobgoblin of the [[Precursors]]
;Common Variants
*[[Axis Hobgoblin]] - [[Major]] Hobgoblin {{C|''[[Destiny]]''}}
*[[Barrier Hobgoblin]] - [[Champion]]
*[[Descendant Axis Hobgoblin]] - [[Elite]] Hobgoblin of the [[Descendants]]
*Hobgoblin Disciple - Heroic Difficulty
*Hobgoblin Zealot - Epic Difficulty
*[[Precursor Axis Hobgoblin]] - [[Elite]] Hobgoblin of the [[Precursors]]
*[[Quantum Hobgoblin]] - Common Elite Hobgoblin
;Specific Variants
*[[Choral Hobgoblin]]
*Chord Hobgoblin
*[[Circumstancial Avatar]]
*[[Compelled Hobgoblin]]
*[[Conductive Disciple]]
*[[Elite Compelled Hobgoblin]]
*[[Integrator Hobgoblin]]
*[[Iso Hobgoblin]]
*[[Mercury Defender]]
*[[Uplifted Choral Hobgoblin]]
 
==Trivia==
*Two empty Hobgoblin chassis can be found inside the [[Tower#Tower Hangar|Tower]] alongside a collection of [[Cabal]] and [[Fallen]] weaponry.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]''</ref>
*Shooting a Hobgoblin with a sidearm will prevent it from using its stasis ability.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]''</ref> This is not the case in ''[[Destiny 2]]''.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]''</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Vex hobgoblin render.png|
File:Destiny-VexHobgoblin.jpg|A [[Hezen Corrective]] Hobgoblin.
File:Vex troops.jpg|
File:Hobgoblin (HP).jpg|A [[Hezen Protective]] Hobgoblin.
File:Venus10.jpg|2 [[Minotaur]]s and 2 Hobgoblins engage in battle.
File:Hobgoblin (VP).jpg|A [[Virgo Prohibition]] Hobgoblin.
File:Hobgoblin (SD).jpg|A [[Sol Divisive]] Hobgoblin.
File:Hobgoblin (SP).jpg|A [[Sol Primeval]] Hobgoblin.
File:Hobgoblin (SI).jpg|A [[Sol Imminent]] Hobgoblin.
File:Hobgoblin.jpg|An [[Aphix Invasive]] Hogoblin.
File:Roderick-weise-hobgoblin-front-2017-09-19-01-42-13-pm-00000-copy.jpg|A [[Sol Collective]] Hobgoblin.
File:Hobgoblin (SD2).jpg|A [[Destiny 2]] [[Sol Divisive]] Hobgoblin.
File:Nessus Hobgoblin.jpg|An in-game view of a Hobgoblin from ''Destiny 2''.
File:Hobgoblin_Boss_Thumb.jpg|[[Brakion, Genesis Mind]], an example of an [[Ultra]] Hobgoblin.
File:Roderick-weise-hobgoblin-front-2017-09-19-01-42-13-pm-00000-copy.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Curse of Osiris]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Season of the Forge]]''
**''[[Season of Opulence]]''
**''[[Shadowkeep]]''
**''[[Season of the Undying]]''
**''[[Season of the Worthy]]''
**''[[Season of Dawn]]''
**''[[Season of Arrivals]]''
**''[[Beyond Light]]''
**''[[Season of the Chosen]]''
**''[[Season of the Splicer]]''
**''[[Season of Plunder]]''
**''[[Lightfall]]''
**''[[Season of the Wish]]''
**''[[Episode: Echoes]]''
*''[[Destiny: Warmind (comic)|Destiny: Warmind]]''


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 14:23, September 14, 2024

"The air by my cheek twanged twice, stinking of ozone, before I saw it."
— Grimoire description.
Hobgoblin
Grimoire Hobgoblin.jpg
Statistics

Species:

Vex

Collectives:

Aphix Invasive
Descendants
Hezen Corrective
Hezen Protective
Precursors
Sol Collective
Sol Divisive
Virgo Prohibition
Nessian Schism

Functions:

Energy Conduit
Long Range Support

Combat information

Weapon(s):

Solar Line Rifle (common)
Solar Slap Rifle (rare)
Void Torch Hammer (rare)
Void Vex Laser Rifle (uncommon)
Void Slap Grenade

Abilities:

Rapid Movement
Teleportation
Solar Burning Shield
Health Regeneration
Void Vex Melee
Berserk Mode

 

The Hobgoblin is a Vex unit specialized for sniping.[1]

Overview

Hobgoblins are hardened Vex units fitted with improved optics and acute sensors in their horns.[2] They have distinctive tails [3] and are often armed with weapons called Line Rifles, terminals which theoretically draw energy from the accretion disks of galactic singularities.[4] Nessus-born Hobgoblins maintain an orange glow that signifies a charged shield. Nessus-based Hobgoblins sport two tails. They are also more armored, sporting a second shoulder plate.

Gameplay

When attacked, Hobgoblins often seal themselves in stasis within an impenetrable shield, rendering them completely immune to all forms of damage, and allowing them to regenerate a good amount of their health. Guardians who step into this shield are inflicted with the "Burning" debuff until they withdraw. Occasionally, Hobgoblins make use of Slap Grenades to force players out of cover and push them back.[5] These Slap Grenades do Void damage, and the Hobgoblin's Line Rifles do Solar damage. A decapitated Hobgoblin will fire faster, but less accurately, and will also be unable to use its Burning Shield.

In Destiny 2, Hobgoblins largely remain the same, save for sporting two tails, and a glow that signifies that their shields are charged. Their shields also restore a significant portion of their health. Unlike some other long-range enemies, such as Adherents and Cabal Headhunter-equipped Psions, Hobgoblins will lead their shots based on the movement of their target when they fire their weapon, making it slightly harder to dodge their shots. Players can abruptly change their movement direction when hearing a Hobgoblin fire to avoid being hit. Anti-Barrier properties can damage Hobgoblins in their Shield.

Known Hobgoblins

Sol Collective Hobgoblins

Descendants Hobgoblins

Proxy Hobgoblins

Variations

Notable Variations
Common Variants
Specific Variants

Trivia

  • Two empty Hobgoblin chassis can be found inside the Tower alongside a collection of Cabal and Fallen weaponry.[6]
  • Shooting a Hobgoblin with a sidearm will prevent it from using its stasis ability.[7] This is not the case in Destiny 2.[8]

Gallery

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, Grimoire: Hobgoblin
  2. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, Grimoire: Hobgoblin
  3. ^ Game Informer January 2014, page 55
  4. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, Grimoire: Line Rifle
  5. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny
  6. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny
  7. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny
  8. ^ Bungie (2017/9/8), Destiny 2

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