Hobgoblin

"The air by my cheek twanged twice, stinking of ozone, before I saw it."

— Grimoire description.

Hobgoblin
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. 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

• Axis Hobgoblin
• Chord Hobgoblin
• Conductive Disciple
• Hobgoblin Disciple
• Iso Hobgoblin

Trivia

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

Gallery

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  A Hobgolin of the Aphix Invasive Programing, as evidenced by the spines on its frame.

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  A Hobgoblin (center, right) in the background surrounded by three Goblins

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  Two Minotaurs and two Hobgoblins engage in battle

List of appearances

• Destiny (First appearance)