Goblin

Goblin
Statistics
Species:	Vex
Collectives:	Aphix Invasive ; Descendants ; Hezen Corrective ; Hezen Protective ; Precursors ; Sol Collective ; Sol Divisive ; Virgo Prohibition ; Nessian Schism ; Tharsis Reformation
Functions:	Architect ; Light Infantry
Combat information
Weapon(s):	Slap Rifle (common) ; Line Rifle (rare) ; Torch Hammer (rare)
Abilities:	Teleportation ; Berserk Mode ; Melee ; Absorption Shield (Nightmare Hunt)

"All their joints turning together. Moving together. Towards you."

— Grimoire description.

The Goblin is the basic unit within the Vex Collective.^[1]

Overview

Goblins usually attack in swarms^[2] and emit unusual, bird-like squawks upon finding an enemy, taking damage, or dying.^[3] As with all members of the Vex collective, Goblins share a single mind. This allows them to coordinate their swarming assaults on Guardians.^[4] They also carry weapons called Slap Rifles which bear resemblance to energy terminals and serve a wide variety of construction purposes as well as combat.^[5]

Gameplay

Goblins are a cannon-fodder type enemy, meaning they can be dispatched with little effort. They attack in large numbers and often serve as a frontal diversion for a stronger Vex unit such as a Cyclops, Minotaur, or even a Hydra. They attack from a distance with low-level projectile weaponry and do not charge their enemies. They move slowly and do not take cover, but can teleport short distances. When their heads are shot off, they go "berserk", shooting faster while charging at their foe, with visible electricity coursing across their body, and will attempt to engage in melee. The real weak spot of a Goblin is actually its abdomen/lower stomach region where a glowing mind-core is situated.^[3]

Known Goblins

Independent Goblins

Sharp Cheddar

Sol Collective Goblins

Tharsis Reformation Goblins

Reformancer Guzheng

Variations

Notable Variations

Choral Goblin - Goblin of the Nessian Schism, granted independence
Compelled Goblin - Goblin of the Nessian Schism, put into service
Descendant Goblin - Goblin of the Descendants
Nightmare Goblin - Nightmare in the shape of a Goblin
Precursor Goblin - Goblin of the Precursors
Tharsis Reformation Goblin - Goblin of Tharsis Reformation

Common Variants

Axis Goblin - Major Goblin
Descendant Axis Goblin - Elite Goblin of the Descendants
Gambler Goblin - Major Tharsis Reformation Goblin
Goblin Disciple - Heroic Difficulty
Goblin Zealot - Epic Difficulty
Precursor Axis Goblin - Elite Goblin of the Precursors
Quantum Goblin - Common Elite Goblin
Singular Goblin - Elite Tharsis Reformation Goblin
Uplifted Choral Goblin - Elite Goblin of the Nessian Schism, granted independence