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|name= Hydra
|name= Hydra
|species= [[Vex]]
|species= [[Vex]]
|collectives= [[Descendants]] <br> [[Hezen Corrective]] <br> [[Hezen Protective]] <br> [[Precursors]] <br> [[Sol Collective]] <br> [[Sol Divisive]] <br> [[Virgo Prohibition]] <br> [[Compelled Collective]]
|collectives= [[Descendants]] <br> [[Hezen Corrective]] <br> [[Hezen Protective]] <br> [[Precursors]] <br> [[Sol Collective]] <br> [[Sol Divisive]] <br> [[Virgo Prohibition]] <br> [[Nessian Schism]]
|functions= Central Processor <br> Heavy Infantry
|functions= Central Processor <br> Heavy Infantry
|height= 8ft
|height= 8ft
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==Overview==
==Overview==
Hydras are hulking, segmented machines, described as resembling "robotic centipedes," which hover above the ground possess formidable defensive and offensive capabilities. Hydras utilize unidirectional defensive circular shields and <ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 55''</ref> are equipped with a powerful weapon called the Aeon Maul.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]''</ref> In addition to being formidable combatants, Hydras serve as major processing nodes for the Vex network.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex#Hydra|Hydra]]''</ref> Like many Vex units, they vary in size, with the largest (such as [[Argos, Planetary Core]]) easily measuring hundreds of meters across.
Hydras are hulking, segmented machines, described as resembling "robotic centipedes," which hover above the ground possess formidable defensive and offensive capabilities. Hydras utilize unidirectional defensive circular shields and <ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 55''</ref> are equipped with a powerful weapon called the Aeon Maul.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]''</ref> In addition to being formidable combatants, Hydras serve as major processing nodes for the Vex network,<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex#Hydra|Hydra]]''</ref> using their tail to broadcast commands on other Vex frames.{{Citation needed}} Like many Vex units, they vary in size, with the largest (such as [[Argos, Planetary Core]]) easily measuring hundreds of meters across.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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*[[Divisive Mind]]
*[[Divisive Mind]]
*[[The Undying Mind]]
*[[The Undying Mind]]
*[[Withdrawn Mind]]


===[[Proxy|Proxies]] Nightmare===
===[[Proxy|Proxies]] Nightmare===
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*[[Branched Mind, Proxy]]
*[[Branched Mind, Proxy]]


===[[Compelled Collective]] Hydras===
===[[Nessian Schism]] Hydras===
*[[Auletes, Choral Mind]]
*[[Auletes, Choral Mind]]
*[[Compelled Iridicus, Viral Protocol]]
*[[Compelled Iridicus, Viral Protocol]]
*[[Cottux, Compelled Mind]]
*[[Cottux, Compelled Mind]]
*[[Exodos, Choral Mind]]
*[[Hypolydron, Captive Mind]]
*[[Kitharodes, Choral Minds]]
*[[Kitharodes, Choral Minds]]
*[[Parodos, Choral Mind]]
*[[Rhapsoidos, Choral Mind]]
*[[Rhapsoidos, Choral Mind]]
*[[Stasimon, Choral Mind]]


===[[Vex|Unknown affiliation]]===
===[[Vex|Unknown affiliation]]===
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;Specific Variants
;Specific Variants
*[[Angelic]]
*[[Angelic]]
*[[Assimilated Demolisher Hydra]]
*[[Choral Hydra]]
*[[Choral Hydra]]
*[[Compelled Hydra]]
*[[Compelled Hydra]]
*[[Coryphaeus Hydra]]
*[[Councilor's Hydra]]
*[[Councilor's Hydra]]
*[[Data Nullifier]]
*[[Data Nullifier]]
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*[[Shieldbearer Hydra]]
*[[Shieldbearer Hydra]]
*[[Transcendent Hydra]]
*[[Transcendent Hydra]]
*[[Uplifted Choral Hydra]]
*[[Vex Warden]]
*[[Vex Warden]]
*[[Warden of the Witness]]
*[[Warden of the Witness]]

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

"Our shots dissolved in the translucent matrix around it, useless."
Grimoire description
Hydra
Grimoire Hydra.jpg
Statistics

Species:

Vex

Collectives:

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

Functions:

Central Processor
Heavy Infantry

Height:

8ft

Combat information

Weapon(s):

Void Aeon Maul

Abilities:

Rotating Shielding
High Durability
Solar Hydra Death Blast
Midair Levitation

 

The Hydra is a Vex unit with nearly impregnable shields and rock-melting fire-power.[1]

Overview

Hydras are hulking, segmented machines, described as resembling "robotic centipedes," which hover above the ground possess formidable defensive and offensive capabilities. Hydras utilize unidirectional defensive circular shields and [2] are equipped with a powerful weapon called the Aeon Maul.[3] In addition to being formidable combatants, Hydras serve as major processing nodes for the Vex network,[4] using their tail to broadcast commands on other Vex frames.[citation needed] Like many Vex units, they vary in size, with the largest (such as Argos, Planetary Core) easily measuring hundreds of meters across.

Gameplay

Destiny

Hydras should be engaged with extreme caution. Not only are their circular shields impenetrable and invulnerable to attack, but they are also armed with Aeon Maul, a type of Vex heavy weaponry. These explosive, Void damage-dealing weapons are fired in rapid succession and are capable of quickly blasting away at a Guardian's shield. They will continuously bombard the player's position on the battlefield from long range and will suppress them if left alone. Even after they are killed, Hydras should still be kept at a distance, as their head will explode upon death. This explosion causes massive damage to, and can even kill, Guardians.[5]

Destiny 2

Hydras now have three smaller semicircular shields as opposed to just one, giving them stronger defenses. Their death blasts have a larger radius, but can be negated if the Hydra is killed with disintegrating effects, such as from a Fusion Rifle. In addition, Hydras of any rank are immune to Finishers, despite not being classified as Vehicles.

Known Hydras

Sol Collective Hydras

Hezen Corrective Hydras

Hezen Protective Hydras

Virgo Prohibition Hydras

Sol Divisive Hydras

Proxies Nightmare

Nessian Schism Hydras

Unknown affiliation

Variations

Notable Variations
Common Variants
Specific Variants

Gallery

Trivia

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, Grimoire: Hydra
  2. ^ Game Informer January 2014, page 55
  3. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny
  4. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, Grimoire: Hydra
  5. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny