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Species:
Fallen
Type:
Captain
House:
House of Wolves House of Devils House of Winter House of Kings Devil Splicers House of Exile
Gender:
Various
Rank:
Elite Unit
Mission:
Public Events Nightfall activites
Weapon(s):
Shrapnel Launcher (common) Shock Rifle (rare) Dual Shock Blades (rare)
Abilities:
Arc Shield Teleportation High Durability Rapid Movement Fallen Melee
Elder Captains are a type of Fallen enemy that will appear on harder activities such as Nightfall strikes or certain Patrols.[1]