- "The shortest distance between two points is full throttle."
- — Grimoire description
The Sparrow is a single-occupant vehicle used by Guardians, primarily for fast travel across long distances within a playable zone. Each Guardian is issued such a vehicle, which is stored aboard their jumpship and can be summoned for use as needed.[1] Its stats can be improved within the game.[2]
New Sparrows can be acquired from a few places; sometimes they appear as Loot (for example, finding all five Gold Chests in Old Russia will yield an uncommon sparrow), or purchased from a vendor, such as the Shipwright, Crucible Quartermaster, or Vanguard Quartermaster.
Sparrows can be summoned at every Patrol destination while in a public space, except for the Dreadnaught, and any Crucible map that allows vehicles. Sparrows are required for the Sparrow Racing League, which is the only dedicated racing activity in the game.
In Destiny, unlocking the ability to summon Sparrows requires completing the Story mission The Warmind. In Destiny 2, Sparrows are only available to Guardians who complete A Guardian Rises.[3]
Abilities
Sparrows all have a booster, used as their primary method of propulsion. The boost button is mapped to the aim button, while brake is mapped to the shoot button. Guardians can also give directions while on the sparrow using the D-pad: Forward (up), left, right, and stop (down).
Some sparrows have additional abilities. Sparrows with the evade ability can boost slightly to the side using the left and right shoulder buttons. This consumes boost energy.
Trick Sparrows: The EV-30 can use the evade ability while airborne to perform barrel rolls, which can regenerate boost energy upon a successful roll.
Overdrive Sparrows: The raid Sparrows come with an afterburner for extra speed. However, engaging the afterburner for too long will cause the sparrow to explode.
Standard & Custom Drives: Some Sparrows have various drives types of NLS Drive attached to them.
Specifics
Advancements have been made to nearly every aspect of the standard thrust bike, culminating in the standard model, commonly known as a "Sparrow." Quick and durable, it is the key form of terrestrial exploration, able to traverse most terrain with ease. The Vanguard prizes its Sparrows, which are invaluable for recon and quick deployment.
Sparrow Specs
- Length: 3.37 Meters
- Width: 1.33 Meters
- Height: 1.04 Meters
- Range: 155 Hours
- Weight: 195 Kilograms
- Top Speed: 220km/h
Known Models
- EV-class Sparrow
- EV-class Sparrow (SRL)
- S-class Sparrow
- S-class Sparrow (SRL)
- SR-class Sparrow
- SV-class Sparrow
- XV-class Sparrow
- Moonrider-class Sparrow
- Starchaser-class Sparrow
- Wayfarer-class Sparrow
Destiny
Sparrow Name | Quality | Acquisition | Description |
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Sparrow S-10 | Common | Default | Quick on the ground and small enough for transmat deployment. |
Sparrow S-11 | Common | A tuned-up vector drive gives this Sparrow a bit more spring in its step. | |
Sparrow S-10V | Uncommon | Special Orders (50 x Glimmer) | The Vanguard prizes its Sparrows, which are invaluable for recon and quick deployment. |
S-20 Cavalier | Uncommon | Shipwright (Deployment Orders x 1) | The Series-20 Cavalier is a Titan mainstay, more robust and reliable than the baseline Sparrow. |
S-20 Nomad | Uncommon | Shipwright(Deployment Orders x 1) | Hunters have a reputation for technical savvy. The S-20 Nomad highlights that expertise. |
S-20 Seeker | Uncommon | Shipwright (Deployment Orders x 1) | Warlocks devised the Series-20 Seeker variant of the Sparrow for their own arcane purposes. |
S-21 Cavalier | Uncommon | Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) | Titans tune their thrust bikes to handle the burden of heavy armor. |
S-21 Nomad | Uncommon | Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) | On foot or by thrust bike, Hunters carve new trails through the frontier. |
S-21 Seeker | Uncommon | Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) | Careful attention to the Seeker's shielding reduces field interference. |
S-22 Cavalier | Uncommon | Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) | The Series-22 Cavalier helps put Titans right where they belong--in the thick of the battle. |
S-22 Nomad | Uncommon | Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) | The Series-22 Nomad helps Hunters stalk swift prey. |
S-22 Seeker | Uncommon | Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) | The Series-22 Seeker answers the esoteric needs of elite Warlocks. |
S-30C Phoenix | Rare | Crucible Quartermaster (175 x Crucible Marks) | The coveted S-30C Phoenix is reserved for Guardians who demonstrate exceptional resolve. |
S-31C Phoenix | Rare | Crucible Quartermaster (175 x Crucible Marks) | This variant of the coveted Phoenix has an improved powerplant. |
S-32C Phoenix | Rare | Crucible Quartermaster (175 x Crucible Marks) | This variant of the coveted Phoenix s a powerful drive and agile thrusters. |
Sparrow S-30V | Rare | Vanguard Quartermaster (175 x Vanguard Marks) | The Vanguard reserves the Series-30 Sparrow for the most successful Guardians. |
Sparrow S-31V | Rare | Vanguard Quartermaster (175 x Vanguard Marks) | The Series-31V sports an improved powerplant. |
Sparrow S-32V | Rare | Vanguard Quartermaster (175 x Vanguard Marks) | The Series-32V offers superb power and sterling maneuverability. |
S-30V | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-30V with an Emerald Coil | This S-30V's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail. |
S-30V | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-30V with a Stealth Drive | This S-30V's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions. |
S-30V | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-30V with a Void Drive | This S-30V's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions. |
Upgraded S-30V | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-30V with a Plasma Drive | This S-30V's custom plasma drive presents a compelling argument for speed over safety. |
S-31V | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-31V with an Emerald Coil | This S-31V's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail. |
S-31V | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-31V with a Stealth Drive | This S-31V's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions. |
S-31V | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-31V with a Void Drive | This S-31V's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions. |
S-31V | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-31V with a Plasma Drive | This S-31V's custom plasma drive presents a compelling argument for speed over safety. |
S-32V | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-32V with an Emerald Coil | This S-32V's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail. |
S-32V | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-32V with a Stealth Drive | This S-32V's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions. |
S-32V | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-32V with a Void Drive | This S-32V's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions. |
S-32V | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-32V with a Plasma Drive | This S-32V's custom plasma drive presents a compelling argument for speed over safety. |
Upgraded S-30C | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-30C with a Plasma Drive | This Series-30C Phoenix's plasma drive makes a compelling argument for speed over safety. |
Upgraded S-30C | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-30C with an Emerald Coil | This Series-30C Phoenix's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail. |
Upgraded S-30C | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-30C with a Void Drive | This Series-30C Phoenix's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions. |
Upgraded S-30C | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-30C with a Stealth Drive | This Series-30C Phoenix's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions. |
Upgraded S-31C | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-31C with a Stealth Drive | This Series-31C Phoenix's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions. |
Upgraded S-31C | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-31C with a Void Drive | This Series-31C Phoenix's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions. |
Upgraded S-31C | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-31C with an Emerald Coil | This Series-31C Phoenix's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail. |
Upgraded S-31C | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-31C with a Plasma Drive | This Series-31C Phoenix's plasma drive makes a compelling argument for speed over safety. |
Upgraded S-32C | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-32C with a Void Drive | This Series-32C Phoenix's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions. |
Upgraded S-32C | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-32C with a Stealth Drive | This Series-32C Phoenix's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions. |
Upgraded S-32C | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-32C with a Plasma Drive | This Series-32C Phoenix's plasma drive makes a compelling argument for speed over safety. |
Upgraded S-32C | Legendary | Upgrade the Sparrow S-32C with an Emerald Coil | This Series-32C Phoenix's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail. |
XV0 Timebreaker | Legendary | Obtained from the Vault of Glass raid on Hard mode. | Many are brave, but only the strong and the living will ever ride this Sparrow. |
EV-30 Tumbler | Legendary | Obtained by purchasing The Dark Below. | It takes a skilled field mechanic to disable limiters without destabilizing the entire drive. |
S-13 Graverobber | Legendary | Obtained from the Crota's End raid. | There are many who seek to cheat death, but so few capable of outrunning its dark embrace. |
SV7 Lightbearer | Legendary | A high-end Sparrow earned by those Guardians who prove their worth in the Trials of Osiris. | |
S-99 Dawnchaser | Exotic | The future and all of its promise awaits you. | |
S-34 Ravensteel | Legendary | Reach level 30 with one character or own both The Dark Below and House of Wolves before August 31, 2015. | The Sparrow is your pen, speed your ink, the open road your blank page. You are a poet of motion. |
EV-34 Vector Infinite | Legendary | Complete the Destiny Refer-A-Friend questline. | Reserved for mentor Guardians who initiate others into the mysteries of the Light. |
EV-35 Arcrunner | Legendary | Sparrow Racing League reward. | Those who seek to bind the lightning may find themselves consumed by it instead. |
EV-36 Solscout | Legendary | Sparrow Racing League reward. | The power of the sun harnessed for use by the bravest of warriors. |
EV-37 Voidstreak | Legendary | Sparrow Racing League reward. | Fueled by the Void. |
EV-38 Laurelbearer | Legendary | Sparrow Racing League reward. | There are many who seek victory. Few will wear the laurel. |
EV-39 Lumos | Legendary | Sparrow Racing League reward. | The rose turns toward the sun, but its roots grow deep in Darkness. |
EV-40 Snowscream | Legendary | Sparrow Racing League reward. | The fool may not fear the storm, but the storm will never respect a fool. |
EV-41 Momentum Master | Legendary | Sparrow Racing League reward. Only obtainable from the SRL Record Book, Vol. 1. | To the victor goes the prize. |
EV-42 Nightsteed | Legendary | Sparrow Racing League reward. P.S. Exclusive. | Every hero requires a trusty mount. |
EV-43 Lightrunner | Legendary | Sparrow Racing League reward. Only obtainable from a Custom Horn Kit, still only a chance. | Night falls, but your eyes are turned toward the dawn. |
S-35 Aeon Glow | Legendary | Eververse purchase. Only obtainable from opening Sterling Treasure boxes, still only a chance. | Turn on the lights. |
Days of Wind | Legendary | Chance reward from House Judgment rank-up rewards packages. | Awoken grieve for Kell-Queen. I grieve too... but grieve with open eyes Do you know what I see? - Variks |
SR-0 Swiftriver | Legendary | Complete the Trailblazer quest, part of the Red Bull Quest [1] Note: Speed 150 | Don't fight it. Flow with it. |
SR-1 Swiftriver | Legendary | Complete the Inconceivable quest, part of the Red Bull Quest to receive "SR-0 Swiftriver Upgrade" | Upgraded field engine makes the Swiftriver more nimble than ever. |
Iron Gjallarwing | Legendary | Pre-order bonus incentive for Rise of Iron. | Destruction in motion. |
Lysander's Cry | Legendary | The Dawning secret quest - Revive dead ghost in Bannerfall map, and open hidden gift in the Tower | "You've recreated the fall of the Concordat, and something answered." |
Destiny 2
Sparrow Name | Quality | Acquisition | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Aeon Plume | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Only dust in your wake. |
Aerolite HW-42 | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | "Here. Try this one. S'got a low center of gravity, like you and your big Titan butt." - Marcus Ren |
Angel Bloom | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Beauty in simplicity. |
Annabel Lee | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | And neither the angels in Heaven above / Nor the demons down under the sea / Can ever dissever my soul from the soul / Of the beautiful Annabel Lee... |
Another Inspired Idea | Exotic | Acquired via Bright Engrams | "Whoa, whoa, whoa. Strap yourself to a rocket? Be reasonable, Marcus ...Just the engine? hmm. You're right. That does change things." -Amanda Holliday |
Anti-Paladin | Legendary | Random Drop from Volundr Forge | Leave the past behind, but keep an eye on it in your rearview mirror. |
Arion | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | A retired Sparrow once used to ferry Lord Shaxx and Cayde-6 from a City dodgeball game. |
Árma Mákhēs | Legendary | Acquired from completing a Season of Opulence Triumph. | Ride gloriously toward sweet victory. |
Athena Victorious | Rare | Available via code redemption through a Poptarts promotion (US) or Virgin Fibre Internet (UK); was made available to all players on January 1, 2018.[5] | Wisdom for all. Victory for few. |
Athwart the Void | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | "I am the line. Evil will go no farther than this." -Vell Tarlowe |
Avalon Courser | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Ride to victory. |
Azure Azazyel | Exotic | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Primarily used on the ice caps of Mars during the Golden Age. |
Beat Patrol | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | A common model for Vanguard-authorized civilian security patrols in the Last City |
Bitter Poison | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Sponsored by VEIST |
Blast Chariot | Exotic | "I watched this baby rip a trench into the ground out in the flats. Maybe tune it down a bit." —Amanda Holliday | |
Blood Runner | Exotic | Acquired via Eververse | "Remember the lost. Repay the debt." |
Burnout | Exotic | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Fight fire with fire. And fight everything else with fire, too. |
Chronoglass | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | "Time is meaningless. Drive faster." -Shun Endo |
Cleansing Knife | Legendary | Random Drop from Last Wish | "To clean a festering wound, you must cut away the rot." |
Crucible Courser | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | A Wayfarer-class Sparrow emblazoned with the symbol of the Crucible. |
Curse of Foresight | Exotic | Acquired via Bright Engrams | "But will my actions avert the futures I see, or cause them?" —Osiris |
Dead-End Pro | Rare | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Where roads end, your journey begins. |
Dinas Emrys | Exotic | Acquired via Bright Engrams | "Watch for the red dragon. Here's a hint: It'll be ahead of you." -Ariadne Gris |
Fast Track | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Mark the path. Lead the way. |
Harbinger's Echo | Exotic | Destroying all corrupted eggs in The Dreaming City | "We each must play our part in the greater plan." -Illyn |
Hastilude | Exotic | Acquired via Bright Engrams | "Two words. Sparrow jousting." -Marcus Ren "Two words. Why not?" -Amanda Holliday |
Hecuba-S | Exotic | Acquired via Bright Engrams | "Function over flair… but a little flair never hurt anybody." -Hektor-99-40 |
Hightail | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Because sometime you really need to. |
Holiday Cheer | Exotic | Acquired via Bright Engrams | A twinkle in our eyes, ozone in our lungs, and a song in our hearts. |
Hyperion | Rare | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Once more into battle. And then again. |
Impact Velocity | Exotic | Random drop from Exodus Crash Nightfall strike | "Captain, this conveyance's top speed is a fraction of the Exodus Black's when it crashed into Nessus" "Try not to find out for yourself" —Failsafe |
Inexorable | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | As certain as death. |
Lunadove | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | The tides of peace roll gently in. |
Machina Macro | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | A souped-up engine isn't all you need, but it helps. |
Moonrider Zero | Uncommon | Purchasable from Amanda Holliday after finishing the main campaign | A standard-issue Moonrider-Class Sparrow. |
Noble Steed | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Every Guardian needs one. |
October Dash | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Reap your harvest. |
On Guard | Rare | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Go forth, where only heroes dare. |
Pegasus Bravo | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Built to challenge the gods themselves. |
Praxic Justice | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | "Hold everyone accountable. Most of all, yourself." -Warlock Aunor, Cormorant Blade |
Sagittarius | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | May your arrows fly swift and true. |
Sharklight | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Think of the topography as an ocean you can rule. |
Skedaddle | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Always have an escape plane. |
Solo Stand | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Adventure awaits |
Soul Velocity | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | "I can't think straight unless I'm going faster than 200 clicks per hour." -Ariadne Gris |
Spaded Knife | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Designed for navigating dense undergrowth and foliage. |
Speed Punk | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | "I call it the Aesthetics of Momentum." -Tyla Sola |
Starchaser Zero | Uncommon | Purchasable from Amanda Holliday after finishing the main campaign | A standard-issue Starchaser-Class Sparrow. |
Suuny Disposition | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Ride on before the storm. |
Telluride | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | For enterprising Sparrow enthusiasts. |
Tilt Fuse | Exotic | Random drop from The Arms Dealer Nightfall strike | "[whistle] With a few more revs, Zahn woulda turned this thing into the fastest bomb you never saw. Good thing for all of us he never got the chance. -Amanda Holliday |
Unraveling Star | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Some stars burn too hot, too fast. |
Vanishing Point | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | "Definition: the point at which you're so far behind, you can't even see me anymore." -Cron-8 |
Warbird | Rare | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Amazing! |
Wavechaser | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | There's always a bigger wave. |
Wave-Maker | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | Start something. |
Wayfarer Delta | Rare | Acquired via Bright Engrams | The Wayfarer Delta upgrade features improved drive systems and anti-grav stabilizers. |
Wayfarer Tri | Rare | Acquired via Bright Engrams | The Wayfarer Tri update features grav propulsors and a gel-padded seat cushion. |
Wayfarer Zero | Uncommon | Purchasable from Amanda Holliday after finishing the main campaign | A standard-issue Wayfarer-Class Sparrow. |
Where I Belong | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | "Where are you?" |
Wind Shrike | Legendary | Acquired via Bright Engrams | "It's dangerous to take a bird out of its natural habitat." - Blue Boaz |
Zambezi-00 | Exotic | Acquired via Bright Engrams | A Golden Age paint job, reconstructed by Old Russian Cryptarchs after meticulous archaeology of abandoned airfields. |
Sparrow Horns
The Sparrow Racing League added a selection of interchangeable Sparrow Horns. Most Horns can be obtained via Custom Horn Kits from the Eververse Trading Company.
- Air Horn
- Alert Horn
- Antique Horn
- Aquarian Horn
- Basic Horn
- Bike Horn
- Cadence Horn
- Chime Horn
- Clarion Horn
- Clown Horn
- Duck Horn
- Electric Horn
- Flourish Horn
- Fog Horn
- Gjallar Horn - pre-order Rise of Iron
- Happy Horn
- King's Horn
- Odyssey Horn
Trivia
- In terms of overall design and function, the Sparrow bears a striking resemblance to speeder bikes from the Star Wars franchise.
- Sparrows were originally named "Shrikes" during the development of Destiny.[6] The vehicle's name was changed to its final form by the time of the Destiny Alpha.
- Those who pre-ordered Destiny from Gamestop received a red Sparrow S-10V, with buffs to its boost, speed, and durability[7] (though its stats can be matched through in-game upgrades). The color remained a pre-order exclusive until January 1, 2015.[2]
Gallery
A pair of Guardians, riding Sparrows into battle against a Devil Walker
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List of appearances
- Destiny (First appearance)
- Destiny 2
- Curse of Osiris
- Warmind
- Forsaken
- Black Armory
- Joker's Wild
- Season of Opulence
- Shadowkeep
- Season of the Undying
- Season of Dawn
- Season of the Worthy
- Season of Arrivals
- Beyond Light
- Season of the Hunt
- Season of the Chosen
- Season of the Splicer
- Season of the Lost
- The Witch Queen
- Season of the Risen
- Season of the Haunted
- Season of Plunder
References
- ^ Gamespot: Destiny - E3 2013 Stage Demo interview with Joseph Staten
- ^ a b Push: Pre-Order PS4 Shooter Destiny for an Upgraded Red Sparrow
- ^ MMOBomb - Destiny 2 New Light - Gameplay First Look
- ^ DestinyDB: Vehicles
- ^ Virgin Media - Level up for your exclusive Sparrow in Destiny 2
- ^ Bungie.net: Destiny Drawing Board: Shrike
- ^ EB Games: Preorder Destiny at EB Games for the Exclusive Upgraded Sparrow!