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{{quote|What a mess. The High Priest wasn't looking to build a [[Hive]] slave army. He was just removing their body parts to be joined with SIVA.|[[Ghost]]}}
{{Boss infobox
{{Boss infobox
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|name= Kovik, Splicer Priest
|name= Kovik, Splicer Priest
|image= [[File:Grimoire Kovik, Splicer Priest.jpg|300px]]
|image= [[File:Grimoire Kovik, Splicer Priest.jpg|300px]]
|species= [[Fallen]]
|species= [[Fallen]]
|faction= [[Devil Splicers]]
|faction= [[Devil Splicers]]
|rank= High Priest
|rank= High Priest  
|class= [[Captain]]
|class= [[Splicer Priest]]
|mission= [[Wretched Eye]]
|mission= [[Wretched Eye]]
|gender= Male
|gender= Male
|weapon= [[Wretched Gaze]]
|weapon= [[Wretched Gaze]]
|ability= Summon Splicers <br> High Durability <br> Rapid Movement <br> Teleportation <br> Ultra Smash
|ability= [[SIVA]] Teleport <br> High Durability <br> Rapid Movement <br> Summon Fallen <br> Ultra Smash
}}
}}
{{quote|What a mess. The High Priest wasn't looking to build a [[Hive]] slave army. He was just removing their body parts to be joined with SIVA.|[[Ghost]]}}
'''Kovik, Splicer Priest'''<ref>'''Bungie (2016/20/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership#Kovik, Splicer Priest|Kovik, Splicer Priest]]''</ref> is a [[Devil Splicers|Devil Splicer]] High Priest that led the invasion on a Hive nest deep within [[Bunker Triglav]] in the [[Plaguelands]]. He serves as the main boss of the [[Wretched Eye]] [[Strike]].<ref> http://www.dailydot.com/parsec/destiny-rise-of-iron-new-strike-the-wretched-eye/</ref>
'''Kovik, Splicer Priest'''<ref>'''Bungie (2016/20/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership#Kovik, Splicer Priest|Kovik, Splicer Priest]]''</ref> was a [[Fallen]] High Priest of the [[Devil Splicers]] that led an invasion on a Hive nest deep within [[Bunker Triglav]] in the [[Plaguelands]]. He served as the final boss of the [[Wretched Eye]] [[Strike]].<ref> http://www.dailydot.com/parsec/destiny-rise-of-iron-new-strike-the-wretched-eye/</ref>


==Biography==
==Overview==
According to rumors, Kovik was among those responsible for the Devil Splicers' [[SIVA]]-fueled evolution. His twisted experiments led to new horrifying developments in Fallen technology, changing them from [[Ether]]-starved pirates into part-machine demigods. However, Kovik's ambitions didn't stop there, as the mad Priest's research took a far more sinister turn when he sought to control and weaponize the more aggressive aspects of the Hive's mysterious biology. His daring assault on their territory, as well as his torturous experiments on them, initiated a full-scale war between the Devil Splicers and the infuriated [[Hidden Swarm|Brood]].  
According to rumors, Kovik is among those responsible for the Devil Splicers' [[SIVA]]-fueled evolution. His twisted science has led to new horrifying developments for use by the [[Fallen]], changing them from ether-starved pirates to half-machine demigods. However, Kovik's ambitions didn't stop there, as the mad Splicer Priest’s research took a far more sinister turn as he sought to control and weaponize the more aggressive aspects of the Hive’s mysterious biology. His daring assault and torturing of the Hive initiated a full-scale war between the Devil Splicers and the infuriated Hive.  


The High Priest's efforts would soon led him to a Hive nesting ground, hidden within an old missile silo: [[Cyclone 141G]]. He and his forces were able to drive out the Hidden Swarm and capture an [[Ogre]], which Kovik began to experiment on personally. The mad Priest dissected the beast and was able to remove its [[Void]] eye, which he would fuse with a [[Null Cannon]] to create a powerful new weapon, called the [[Wretched Gaze]]. He even gained a degree of control over the abomination in the process.  
Kovik's efforts would soon lead him to a Hive nesting ground hidden within a [[Cyclone 141G|old missile silo]]. Kovik and his forces were able to drive out the Hive and capture an [[Ogre]] which Kovik began to experiment on personally. Kovik dissected the beast and was able to remove its [[Void]] eye, create a weapon powered by it, called [[Wretched Gaze]], and even command the Ogre to a degree.


However, his efforts to experiment on the Hive gained the attention of the [[Vanguard]] Scout, [[Shiro-4]], and the [[Guardian]]s, who began to disrupt Kovik's operations. The [[Guardians]] descended into the missile silo were the High Priest was hiding, finding him at the heart of the nest. The Splicer battled the insurgents with his modified weapon and the Ogre he had enslaved, dubbed [[Kovik's Monster]]. In Spite of his efforts and his morbid creations, Kovik was defeated and killed by the Guardians. Meanwhile, Shiro worried if the Splicers would continue the High Priest's work, but fortunately, his death of brought an end to his depraved experiments.
However, his efforts to experiment on the Hive were noticed by [[Shiro-4]] and the [[Guardians]] who began to disrupt Kovik's operations. The Guardians descended down the missile silo and Kovik encountered them at the center of the nest. Kovik battled the Guardians with his new weapon and the Ogre he enslaved, dubbed [[Kovik's Monster]]. Despite his efforts and morbid weapons, Kovik was killed by the Guardians. Meanwhile, Shiro worries if the Splicers will continue Kovik's work.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
Kovik is an aggressive foe who constantly pushes on the player's position. He is armed with a [[Wretched Gaze]] machine cannon for heavy ranged combat. This weapon fires blindingly fast and can kill from very long ranges due to its high accuracy and damage, allowing Kovik to easily suppress [[Guardian]]s and melt their shields in an instant. Since it is powered by the Ogre's eye, it becomes even more lethal when Void Burn is an active modifier for the encounter. On top of this, he can teleport vast distances by disappearing for a brief moment and then reappearing a few seconds later, and if faced up close, he will unleash an Ultra Smash that will inflict massive damage and tremendous knockback or cause an outright death. However, despite his formidability, Kovik can momentarily be stunned by high-impact weaponry along with sustained fire, allowing the player an easier time finishing him off.
Kovik is an aggressive foe who constantly pushes on the player's position. He is armed with a [[Wretched Gaze]] machine cannon for heavy ranged combat. This weapon fires blindingly fast and can kill from very long ranges due to its high accuracy and damage, allowing Kovik to easily suppress [[Guardian]]s and melt their shields in an instant. Since it is powered by the Ogre's eye, it becomes even more lethal when Void Burn is an active modifier for the encounter. On top of this, he can teleport vast distances by disappearing for a brief moment and then reappearing a few seconds later, and if faced up close, he will unleash an Ultra Smash that will inflict massive damage and tremendous knockback or cause an outright death. However, despite his formidability, Kovik can momentarily be stunned by high-impact weaponry along with sustained fire, allowing the player an easier time finishing him off.
==Trivia==
*Kovik's upper right arm appears to be the only one of his four arms to be natural. The others are either mechanical, wired or SIVA parts.
*Kovik's pyramidal head design is similar to {{Plain|[http://silenthill.wikia.com/wiki/Pyramid_Head Pyramid Head]}}, a character of the survival horror ''{{Plain|[https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Silent_Hill_(video_game) Silent Hill]}}'' video game series.
**Along with that, Kovik is the only [[Fallen|Eliksni]] to not have any exposed head pieces except for [[Vosik, the Archpriest|Vosik]].
**Based on the look of Kovik's weapon, it's concluded that it was once a [[Null Cannon]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Kovik Armed.png
File:Splicer Kovic.jpg|A side view of Kovik.
File:Splicer Kovic.jpg|A side view of Kovik.
File:Kovic Splicer Priest.jpg|Kovik bending down at the camera.
File:Kovic Splicer Priest.jpg|Kovik bending down at the camera.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*Kovik's upper right arm appears to be the only one of his four arms to be natural. The others are either mechanical, wired, or made of SIVA.
*Kovik's pyramidal helmet design is similar to {{Plain|[http://silenthill.wikia.com/wiki/Pyramid_Head Pyramid Head]}}, a character from the survival horror ''{{Plain|[https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Silent_Hill_(video_game) Silent Hill]}}'' video game series.
*Kovik, as well as [[Vosik, the Archpriest]], are the only [[Fallen|Eliksni]] in ''[[Destiny]]'' to not have any exposed head pieces.
*Judging from the appearance of Kovik's modified weapon, it is likely that it was once a [[Null Cannon]].


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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