"The air by my cheek twanged twice, stinking of ozone, before I saw it."
Grimoire description.
Hobgoblin
Destiny-VexHobgoblin.jpg
Biographical information

Species:

Vex

Faction:

Hezen Protective
Hezen Corrective
Precursors
Descendants
Virgo Prohibition
Aphix Invasive
Sol Divisive

Rank:

Energy Conduit
Long Range Support

Combat information

Weapon(s):

Line Rifle (common)
Slap Rifle (rare)
Torch Hammer (rare)
Slap Grenades

Abilities:

Teleport (rare)
Burning Shield
Berserk Mode (when headless)
Void Melee

 

Hobgoblins are a type of Vex. They are larger and more dangerous than Goblins, and have distinctive tails.[1] They are usually armed with sniper-like Line Rifles that are capable of a large amount of damage at long range, and they are incredibly accurate. When shot, Hobgoblins will briefly project an impenetrable shield that renders them completely immune to all forms of damage. Guardians who step in this shield are inflicted with the "Burning" debuff until they step out. Occasionally, Hobgoblins make use of Slap Grenades to force players out of cover and push them back.

Types

Trivia

Two empty Hobgoblin chassis can be found inside the Tower alongside a collection of Cabal and Fallen weaponry.

Gallery

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Game Informer January 2014, page 55