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{{Quote|Malok! Listen — I took you from your mother, my sister / Your shape is new / This shape is poison — the shape of secrets / I name you Malok, which means My Poison / A prize to taunt sister [[Savathûn]] / Steal now for me.|[[Oryx, the Taken King]]}}
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'''Malok, Pride of Oryx''' is a [[Taken]] [[Prince]] who rises to power in the aftermath of the defeat of [[Oryx, the Taken King]], becoming a prime candidate to seize Oryx's vacant throne, thus serving as the main antagonist of the [[April Update]]. He is first encountered in the [[Story]] Mission [[Pretender to the Throne]], where the [[Guardian]] tries to stop Malok from occupying the throne. He is met again in the [[Blighted Chalice]] [[Strike]], where he plans to roost a nest of Taken and lead them on a full-scale assault on The Last City. A fireteam of Guardians pins him down there and finishes him off for good.  
{{Quote|Malok! Listen — I took you from your mother, my sister / Your shape is new / This shape is poison — the shape of secrets / I name you Malok, which means My Poison / A prize to taunt sister [[Savathûn]] / Steal now for me.|[[Oryx, the Taken King]]}}
 
'''Malok, Pride of Oryx''' was a [[Taken]] [[Prince]] and a son of [[Savathûn|Savathûn, the Witch-Queen]] who rose to power in the aftermath of the defeat of [[Oryx, the Taken King]], becoming a prime candidate to seize Oryx's vacant throne and become the new Taken King. He is first encountered in the [[Story]] Mission '''[[Pretender to the Throne]]''', where [[the Guardian]] tries to stop Malok from occupying the throne. He is met again in the [[Blighted Chalice]] [[Strike]], where he plans to roost a nest of Taken and lead them on a full-scale assault on [[The Last City]]. A fireteam of Guardians pins him down there and finishes him off for good.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Originally an unnamed [[Thrall]] spawned under [[Savathûn]], Malok was begat to turn against the Taken King himself by tithing upon his tribute to fuel hers under the cloak of deceit and cunning. Her ploy failed as he selfishly took Oryx's tribute for himself instead and grew in strength till he became an  [[Knight]], and a [[Prince]].
Originally an unnamed [[Thrall]], Malok was begat by his mother to turn against the Taken King himself by tithing upon his tribute to fuel hers under the cloak of deceit and cunning. Her ploy failed as he selfishly took Oryx's tribute for himself instead and grew in strength till he became a [[Knight]] and eventually a [[Prince]]. Unfortunately, Malok's thievery would be noticed by Oryx, who Took the Prince and name him Malok (meaning My Poison in the Hive tongue) in mockery of Savathûn's failed machination.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/The Taken#Malok, Pride of Oryx|Malok, Pride of Oryx]]''</ref> Malok was sworn into servitude to his uncle, albeit retaining some of his will until the latter's demise by the [[Guardian]]s.


Malok's thievery was known and ultimately became [[Taken]] by Oryx to taunt his sister, giving him his aforementioned name (meaning My Poison in the Hive tongue) in mockery of her failed machination. Thus Malok was condemned to serve the Taken King up until his [[King's Fall|demise]] at the hands of the [[Guardians]].
Unlike most Taken, which exude blights wherever they go, Malok was able to control the [[Taken Blight|Taken Blights]] at his disposal; empowering them at his command and becoming formidable enough to take claim of the Osmium Throne.<ref name="BC"/> However, before he could perfect his work with the blights, [[Variks]] summoned the Guardians to capture Malok for his Prison but [[Eris Morn]] pressed that Malok had to be killed to prevent anyone from claiming Oryx's throne.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[At The Gates]]''</ref> Malok was driven out of the Dreadnaught<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[Pretender to the Throne]]''</ref> and into the Hellmouth, to the [[Shrine of Oryx]]. There he was cornered and killed by the Guardians, which put an end to all possible contenders for the vacant Osmium throne.<ref name="BC">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[Blighted Chalice]]''</ref>


Unlike most Taken, which exude blights wherever they go, Malok was able to control the [[Taken Blight|Taken Blights]] at his disposal; empowering them at his command and becoming formidable enough to taking claim of the Osmium Throne.
==Gameplay==


However, before he could perfect his work with the blights, Variks summoned the Guardians to capture Malok for his Prison but Eris Morn pressed that Malok had to be killed to prevent anyone from claiming Oryx's throne. Malok was driven out of the Dreadnaught and into the Hellmouth, to the Shrine of Oryx. There he was confronted by the Guardians who killed Oryx and was himself defeated.
===Pretender to the Throne===
Malok is encountered twice in the [[April Update]]. He is first met in the mission [[Pretender to the Throne]] on the [[Dreadnaught]], where he plans to threaten the [[Guardian]] upon their arrival. To show his might, he sends forth a wave of Taken to fend off the Guardian. The Guardian succeeds, but Malok teleports to the [[Shrine of Oryx]] to secure his power.  


==Gameplay==
===Blighted Chalice===
Malok is encountered twice in the [[April Update]]. He is first met in the mission [[Pretender to the Throne]] on the [[Dreadnought]], where he plans to threaten the [[Guardian]] upon their arrival. To show his might, he sends forth a wave of Taken to fend off the Guardian. The Guardian succeeds, but Malok teleports to the [[Shrine of Oryx]] to secure his power. The Guardian confronts him again in the [[Blighted Chalice]] strike, and he has some deadly tricks up his sleeve. His mere presence covers the floor in a dark mist that disables recovery and agility, and throughout the fight, he will continue to summon [[Taken Blight]]s. These blights will bring forth waves of [[Taken]] minions that should be disposed of quickly. Destroying the blights will also clear up space for Guardians to gain a foothold on the battlefield.
The Guardian confronts him again in the [[Blighted Chalice]] strike, and he has some deadly tricks up his sleeve. His mere presence covers the floor in a dark mist that disables recovery and agility, and throughout the fight, he will continue to summon [[Taken Blight]]s. These blights will bring forth waves of [[Taken]] minions that should be disposed of quickly. Destroying the blights will also clear up space for Guardians to gain a foothold on the battlefield.


Like most Knights, Malok is armed with a [[Boomer]] that rapidly fires fast-traveling [[Arc]] Bolts that deal high explosive damage, so he can constantly siege and overtake your position even when you're hiding in cover, and if a Guardian gets too close, he will pound the ground with his fist to create a gigantic shockwave that will instantly kill them. He is capable of moving blindingly fast as well, making it tricky for the player to keep their reticle on target. However, after sustaining enough damage (approximately 75% of his health), Malok drops his Boomer, thus signifying a change in his tactics.
Like most Knights, Malok is armed with a [[Boomer]] that rapidly fires fast-traveling [[Arc]] Bolts that deal high explosive damage, so he can constantly siege and overtake your position even when you're hiding in cover, and if a Guardian gets too close, he will pound the ground with his fist to create a gigantic shockwave that will instantly kill them. He is capable of moving blindingly fast as well, making it tricky for the player to keep their reticle on target. However, after sustaining enough damage (approximately 75% of his health), Malok drops his Boomer, thus signifying a change in his tactics.
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His first attack is an ability typical of [[Taken Knight]]s: sending forth a barrage of Solar projectiles that linger on the ground, creating a fiery trap that rapidly drains the health of Guardians who step in them. He uses this attack very often; it has a very long reach, and the "Shadow Touched" debuff he casts on the floor makes it all the more difficult to avoid. The best defense from this attack is to find adequate cover.
His first attack is an ability typical of [[Taken Knight]]s: sending forth a barrage of Solar projectiles that linger on the ground, creating a fiery trap that rapidly drains the health of Guardians who step in them. He uses this attack very often; it has a very long reach, and the "Shadow Touched" debuff he casts on the floor makes it all the more difficult to avoid. The best defense from this attack is to find adequate cover.


After reaching a certain health threshold (approximately 45% to 50%), Malok will begin sending out Axion Darts like those of [[Taken Centurion]]s. They are quickly and constantly fired in different directions and can unpredictably bounce off of and move around corners to track their targets, and should they all manage to home in on your fireteam, they will quickly cause a team wipe considering that Malok sends them in clusters of four. These darts must be destroyed in order to reduce or, better yet, eliminate the chances of dying from homing, long-ranged attacks. This change in tactics makes Malok a very dangerous foe, and therefore should be engaged with caution, as he doesn't even need to get close to score a kill.
After reaching a certain health threshold (approximately 45% to 50%), Malok will begin sending out Axion Darts like those of [[Taken Centurion]]s. They are quickly and constantly fired in different directions and can unpredictably bounce off of and move around corners to track their targets, and should they all manage to home in on your fireteam, they will quickly cause a team wipe considering that Malok sends them in clusters of four. These darts must be destroyed to reduce or, better yet, eliminate the chances of dying from homing, long-ranged attacks. This change in tactics makes Malok a very dangerous foe and therefore should be engaged with caution, as he doesn't even need to get close to score a kill.
 
==Family==
{{Hive Pantheon}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Malok is one of the few [[Taken]] who possess [[Quria|independent]] [[Riven|thought]] and the first the player fights.
*Malok was first identified by two items added to ''[[Destiny]]'s'' database by ''[[The Taken King]]'': the [[Pulse Rifle]] [[Grasp of Malok]], which drops from the [[Will of Crota]] [[Strike]], and the Strike-exclusive [[Hunter]] Helmet [[Hood of Malok]].
*Malok was first identified by two items added to ''[[Destiny]]'s'' database by ''[[The Taken King]]'': the [[Pulse Rifle]] [[Grasp of Malok]], which drops from the [[Will of Crota]] [[Strike]], and the Strike-exclusive [[Hunter]] Helmet [[Hood of Malok]].
*The killcam shows that Malok belongs to the Hive sect [[Blood of Oryx]].
*The killcam shows that Malok belongs to the Hive sect [[Blood of Oryx]] even though he is Taken. This may be a developer oversight.
**But since he is a son of [[Savathûn]], he also used to belong to the [[Savathûn's Brood]] before he was Taken.
*After losing his Boomer and being dealt enough critical damage, Malok's gel-like head will swell and eventually burst.
*Malok is the second [[Strike]] boss in the ''[[Destiny]]'' universe to have changing tactics in-game, the first being [[S.A.B.E.R.-2]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Malok 1.jpg
File:Malok_destiny.jpg|Malok readies his [[Boomer]] to face his assassins.
File:Malok 2.jpg
File:Malok 1.jpg|Malok unarmed.
File:Malok 2.jpg|Malok performing a Fist of Darkness.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]''
*''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]]'' {{fm}}
**''[[The Taken King]]'' {{fm}}
**''[[April Update]]'' {{1st}}
***''[[April Update]]'' {{1st}}


==References==
==References==
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Malok, Pride of Oryx
Grimoire Malok Pride of Oryx.jpg
Biographical information

Other name(s):

Taken Prince
Prince Malok

Species:

Taken
Hive (formerly)

Faction:

Blood of Oryx
Savathûn's Brood (formerly)

Rank:

Prince
Ultra

Class:

Taken Knight

Gender:

Male

Combat information

Mission:

Pretender to the Throne
The Blighted Chalice

Weapon(s):

Arc Boomer

Abilities:

Kinetic Fist of Darkness
High Durability
Rapid Movement
Summon Taken
Summon Blights
Shadow Touched
Solar Burn Projectiles
Void Axion Darts

 

"Malok! Listen — I took you from your mother, my sister / Your shape is new / This shape is poison — the shape of secrets / I name you Malok, which means My Poison / A prize to taunt sister Savathûn / Steal now for me."
Oryx, the Taken King

Malok, Pride of Oryx was a Taken Prince and a son of Savathûn, the Witch-Queen who rose to power in the aftermath of the defeat of Oryx, the Taken King, becoming a prime candidate to seize Oryx's vacant throne and become the new Taken King. He is first encountered in the Story Mission Pretender to the Throne, where the Guardian tries to stop Malok from occupying the throne. He is met again in the Blighted Chalice Strike, where he plans to roost a nest of Taken and lead them on a full-scale assault on The Last City. A fireteam of Guardians pins him down there and finishes him off for good.

Biography[edit]

Originally an unnamed Thrall, Malok was begat by his mother to turn against the Taken King himself by tithing upon his tribute to fuel hers under the cloak of deceit and cunning. Her ploy failed as he selfishly took Oryx's tribute for himself instead and grew in strength till he became a Knight and eventually a Prince. Unfortunately, Malok's thievery would be noticed by Oryx, who Took the Prince and name him Malok (meaning My Poison in the Hive tongue) in mockery of Savathûn's failed machination.[1] Malok was sworn into servitude to his uncle, albeit retaining some of his will until the latter's demise by the Guardians.

Unlike most Taken, which exude blights wherever they go, Malok was able to control the Taken Blights at his disposal; empowering them at his command and becoming formidable enough to take claim of the Osmium Throne.[2] However, before he could perfect his work with the blights, Variks summoned the Guardians to capture Malok for his Prison but Eris Morn pressed that Malok had to be killed to prevent anyone from claiming Oryx's throne.[3] Malok was driven out of the Dreadnaught[4] and into the Hellmouth, to the Shrine of Oryx. There he was cornered and killed by the Guardians, which put an end to all possible contenders for the vacant Osmium throne.[2]

Gameplay[edit]

Pretender to the Throne[edit]

Malok is encountered twice in the April Update. He is first met in the mission Pretender to the Throne on the Dreadnaught, where he plans to threaten the Guardian upon their arrival. To show his might, he sends forth a wave of Taken to fend off the Guardian. The Guardian succeeds, but Malok teleports to the Shrine of Oryx to secure his power.

Blighted Chalice[edit]

The Guardian confronts him again in the Blighted Chalice strike, and he has some deadly tricks up his sleeve. His mere presence covers the floor in a dark mist that disables recovery and agility, and throughout the fight, he will continue to summon Taken Blights. These blights will bring forth waves of Taken minions that should be disposed of quickly. Destroying the blights will also clear up space for Guardians to gain a foothold on the battlefield.

Like most Knights, Malok is armed with a Boomer that rapidly fires fast-traveling Arc Bolts that deal high explosive damage, so he can constantly siege and overtake your position even when you're hiding in cover, and if a Guardian gets too close, he will pound the ground with his fist to create a gigantic shockwave that will instantly kill them. He is capable of moving blindingly fast as well, making it tricky for the player to keep their reticle on target. However, after sustaining enough damage (approximately 75% of his health), Malok drops his Boomer, thus signifying a change in his tactics.

His first attack is an ability typical of Taken Knights: sending forth a barrage of Solar projectiles that linger on the ground, creating a fiery trap that rapidly drains the health of Guardians who step in them. He uses this attack very often; it has a very long reach, and the "Shadow Touched" debuff he casts on the floor makes it all the more difficult to avoid. The best defense from this attack is to find adequate cover.

After reaching a certain health threshold (approximately 45% to 50%), Malok will begin sending out Axion Darts like those of Taken Centurions. They are quickly and constantly fired in different directions and can unpredictably bounce off of and move around corners to track their targets, and should they all manage to home in on your fireteam, they will quickly cause a team wipe considering that Malok sends them in clusters of four. These darts must be destroyed to reduce or, better yet, eliminate the chances of dying from homing, long-ranged attacks. This change in tactics makes Malok a very dangerous foe and therefore should be engaged with caution, as he doesn't even need to get close to score a kill.

Family[edit]

Hive Pantheon
Gen 1 Gen 2 Gen 3 Gen 4 Gen 5
Osmium King (M) Oryx (M) Nokris (M)
Crota (M) (Consort: Omnigul (F)) Hashladûn (F)
Besurith (F)
Voshyr (F) Yishra (F)
Ayriax (F)
Kinox (F) Ulg'Urin (M)
Ir Halak (F)
Ir Anûk (F)
Alak-Hul (M) (fostered) (Consort: Verok (F))
Savathûn (F) Balwûr (F)
Malok (M)
Dûl Incaru (F)
Xivu Arath (F) Xavan (F)
Tir Balok (F)
An Ragaar (M)
Scoroboth (M)

Other potential members of the Pantheon include Mysik, Zyrak, Thyshik and Urrox. However their names may be honorary titles, as their is no further mention of a relationship to the Pantheon.

Xavan, Tir Balok, and An Ragaar are also potential members of the Pantheon; apart from their names, there is no other reference, so their inclusion is for the sake of completion.

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King, Grimoire: Malok, Pride of Oryx
  2. ^ a b Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King - Blighted Chalice
  3. ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King - At The Gates
  4. ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King - Pretender to the Throne