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==Variations==
==Variations==
;Notable Variations
*Descendant Hydra - Hydra of the [[Descendants]]
*Precursor Hydra - Hydra of the [[Precursors]]
;Common Variants
*[[Axis Hydra]] - [[Major]] Hydra {{C|''Destiny''}}
*[[Descendant Axis Hydra]] - [[Elite]] Hydra of the Descendants
*Hydra Disciple - Heroic Difficulty
*Hydra Zealot - Epic Difficulty
*[[Malignant Hydra]] - [[Major]] Hydra {{C|''Destiny 2''}}
*[[Precursor Axis Hydra]] - Elite Hydra of the Precursors
*[[Quantum Hydra]] - Common Elite Hydra
;Specific Variants
*[[Angelic]]
*[[Angelic]]
*[[Axis Hydra]]
*[[Councilor's Hydra]]
*[[Councilor's Hydra]]
*[[Data Nullifier]]
*[[Data Nullifier]]
*[[Deceived Hydra]]
*[[Deceived Hydra]]
*Descendant Hydra
*[[Encryption Daemon]]
*[[Encryption Daemon]]
*[[Gatekeeper]]
*[[Gatekeeper]]
*[[Hydra Disciple]]
*[[Incarcerator Hydra]]
*[[Incarcerator Hydra]]
*[[Incursion Countermeasure]]
*[[Incursion Countermeasure]]
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*[[Keeper of Ages Unseen]]
*[[Keeper of Ages Unseen]]
*[[Lamplighter Hydra]]
*[[Lamplighter Hydra]]
*[[Malignant Hydra]]
*[[Mercury Defender]]
*[[Mercury Defender]]
*[[Monitor Hydra]]
*[[Monitor Hydra]]
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*[[Paraversal Challenger]]
*[[Paraversal Challenger]]
*[[Paraversal Contender]]
*[[Paraversal Contender]]
*Precursor Hydra
*[[Quantum Hydra]]
*[[Radian Clocker]]
*[[Radian Clocker]]
*[[Sentinel (Vex)|Sentinel]]
*[[Sentinel (Vex)|Sentinel]]
*[[Shieldbearer Hydra]]
*[[Transcendent Hydra]]
*[[Transcendent Hydra]]



Revision as of 05:27, August 21, 2023

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

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] 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

Unknown affiliation

Variations

Notable Variations
Common Variants
Specific Variants

Gallery

Trivia

List of appearances

References

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