Nightmare of Taniks, the Scarred

"Years ago, Taniks tore the Vanguard apart over a mere bounty. Andal Brask was murdered in cold blood, and the Hunter Vanguard was left without a leader. Taniks would ultimately die on the orders of Cayde-6. But the scars he left among all Guardians would never fully heal. Once again, the Pyramid takes advantage of our collective pain. We will not succumb."

— Eris Morn

Nightmare of Taniks, the Scarred
Biographical information
Species:	Nightmare
Rank:	Mercenary
Class:	Nightmare Captain
Gender:	Male
Height:	12'1
Combat information
Mission:	Nightmare Hunt: Isolation Altars of Sorrow
Weapon(s):	Scorch Cannon
Abilities:	Teleportation Ultra Smash Summon Fallen High Durability Rapid Movement Temporary Vanish

The Nightmare of Taniks, the Scarred is the Nightmare form of the infamous murderer and mercenary, Taniks, the Scarred. He has now been recreated by the Pyramid, and representing the Essence of Isolation. Guardians must face him in the Nightmare Hunt to create a piece of Dreambane Armor to be able to breach the Pyramid.

Overview

Taniks is the third nightmare you hunt during the campaign of Shadowkeep, found within the Temple of Crota in the room right before the lift that once lead to his ketch, you confront the Nightmare and destroy it. Taniks fights just like how he did back during House of Wolves, but with the Nightmare ability of turning invincible and summoning Nightmare Fallen.

Trivia

• Due to the real Taniks' history of cheating death, and his resurrection during Beyond Light raid Deep Stone Crypt (raid), the Nightmare of Taniks is among those that could represent a living enemy, alongside the Nightmare of Fikrul, the Fanatic, whose template has been resurrected multiple times with Dark Ether.

Gallery

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  A concept model of the Nightmare of Taniks

List of appearances

• Destiny 2: Shadowkeep (First appearance)

References

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