Ecthar, Sword of Oryx

Ecthar, Sword of Oryx
Biographical information
Species:	Hive
Faction:	Blood of Oryx
Rank:	Ultra
Class:	Knight
Gender:	Male
Combat information
Mission:	A Sword Reforged
Weapon(s):	Cleaver
Abilities:	Protective Shield ; Summon Hive

"Their leaders belong to you the rest await extermination."

— Ecthar, Sword of Oryx^[1]

Echtar, Sword of Oryx is a Hive Knight that appears as a boss during the Quest A Sword Reforged.^[2] He is a high ranking member in Oryx's forces, and answers to him directly.^[3]

Gameplay

Ecthar is encountered in The Asylum while on Patrol during the Quest A Sword Reforged, with Guardians attempting to draw out their Sword's full potential. He possess an invincible shield that can only be broken and taken down by the player's Sword, but while his shield is down he is venerable to all forms of damage. He is assisted by the Silent Brood along with the unique Cursed Thrall variant: the Dredge Exploder.

Trivia

Ecthar is the third Hive to speak English in-game. The first being Crota and the second being Oryx.
Ecthar is unique among the Hive in that he possesses five eyes, and not the normal three.

List of appearances

Destiny
- The Taken King (First appearance)

References

^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, The Coming War
^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King, Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, A Sword Reforged
^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, The Coming War

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[1] Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, The Coming War

[2] Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King, Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, A Sword Reforged

[3] Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, The Coming War

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