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{{Quote|You Acolytes, lead your [[Thrall]] in battle. Take enough killing to feed your worm, and a little more to grow, and take the tithe of the Thrall you lead. Then tithe the remainder to the [[Knight]] or [[Wizard]] who commands you. Thus you pay tribute.|[[Oryx, the Taken King]]}}
{{Quote|You Acolytes, lead your [[Thrall]] in battle. Take enough killing to feed your worm, and a little more to grow, and take the tithe of the Thrall you lead. Then tithe the remainder to the [[Knight]] or [[Wizard]] who commands you. Thus you pay tribute.|[[Oryx, the Taken King]]}}
'''Acolytes'''<ref>Bungie (2014-6-12) Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.</ref> are the main attack force of the [[Hive]]. They use [[Shredder|Shredders]] and [[Boomer]] in combat.<ref name = "GameInformer">'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 55''</ref>
'''Acolytes'''<ref>Bungie (2014-6-12) Destiny: Alpha</ref> are the main attack force of the [[Hive]]. They use [[Shredder|Shredders]] and [[Boomer]] in combat.<ref name = "GameInformer">'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 55''</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==

Latest revision as of 12:32, July 14, 2024

Acolyte
Grimoire Acolyte.jpg
Biographical information

Species:

Hive

Sect:

Hidden Swarm
Spawn of Crota
Blood of Oryx
The Silent Brood
Savathûn's Brood
Grasp of Nokris
Xivu Arath's Horde
Lucent Brood

Purpose:

Foot Soldier

Combat information

Weapon(s):

Void Shredder (common)
Arc Boomer (rare)
Solar Splinter (rare)
Void Soulfire Rifle (uncommon)
Solar Acolyte Grenade

Abilities:

Rapid Movement
Kinetic Hive Melee

 

"You Acolytes, lead your Thrall in battle. Take enough killing to feed your worm, and a little more to grow, and take the tithe of the Thrall you lead. Then tithe the remainder to the Knight or Wizard who commands you. Thus you pay tribute."
— Oryx, the Taken King

Acolytes[1] are the main attack force of the Hive. They use Shredders and Boomer in combat.[2]

Overview

"Belief is a powerful weapon."
— Grimoire description.

They utilize firearms and strategy to counter their enemy, coordinating with other Hive to destroy their targets. Unlike the lesser Thralls who act with little sense of self-preservation, Acolytes actively utilize cover to avoid incoming fire from enemies. If they survive long enough they become Wizards if female or Knights if Male.[3]

Gameplay

Destiny

Acolytes are basic enemies that are mostly seen behind cover. They occasionally pop out to fire off some shots at the player, forcing them to retreat. However, they lack in defenses, and as such can easily be killed by small arms fire. The best strategy would be to separate an Acolyte from their piece of cover and leave them exposed to incoming damage. This can be done by tossing a grenade in their general direction to flush them out, followed by shooting them with your primary weapon or rushing forward for a melee attack.

Destiny 2

Acolytes gain the ability to summon and throw grenade-like incendiary explosives, and some act as snipers with the new Soulfire Rifle, but otherwise fight the same way.

Known Acolytes

Lucent Brood Acolytes

Hidden Swarm Acolytes

Proxy Acolytes

Unknown Affiliation

Types

Notable Variations
Common Variants
Specific Variants

Trivia

  • Acolytes were originally called "Troopers." "Acolyte" was the de facto term by Destiny's alpha.[2]
  • Given the Hive's odd biology, it may be that all Acolytes are biologically sterile females, as common to most eusocial species.

Gallery

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Bungie (2014-6-12) Destiny: Alpha
  2. ^ a b Game Informer January 2014, page 55
  3. ^ Official Destiny Gameplay Trailer: The Moon

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