Major

A Major is a high-level enemy of any species or class. They can be distinguished by their yellow health bars and sometimes a unique name. These enemies have more health and attack power than regular enemies, and can even be equipped with absorption shields. Majors can appear anywhere from Patrols to Raids and can come in the form of any enemy. In Destiny 2, Major enemies have now became mini-bosses, while a Rank, known as Elite has taken over their original spot. D2 Majors also guaranteed to drop Power ammo, which makes them priority targets if the player uses their Power weapon frequently.

Fallen

 * Reaver Shank
 * Reaver Dreg
 * Reaver Vandal
 * Reaver Captain
 * High Servitor
 * Various more

Hive

 * Hallowed Thrall
 * Hallowed Acolyte
 * Hallowed Wizard
 * Hallowed Knight
 * Hallowed Ogre
 * Various more

Vex

 * Axis Goblin
 * Axis Hobgoblin
 * Axis Harpy
 * Axis Minotaur
 * Axis Hydra
 * Cyclops Disciple
 * Precursors
 * Descendants
 * Qodron's Eye
 * Storm Minotaur
 * Various more

Cabal

 * Psion Operant
 * Psion Flayer
 * Psion Burner
 * Imperial Legionary
 * Imperial Phalanx
 * Imperial Centurion
 * Imperial Colossus
 * Bloodguard Centurion
 * Bloodguard Incendior
 * Bloodguard Legionary
 * Bloodguard Colossus
 * Impact Centurion
 * Corrupted Bonded Psion
 * Various more

Taken

 * Tortured Vandal
 * Tortured Captain
 * Tortured Thrall
 * Tortured Acolyte
 * Tortured Wizard
 * Tortured Knight
 * Tortured Goblin
 * Tortured Hobgoblin
 * Tortured Minotaur
 * Tortured Psion
 * Tortured Phalanx
 * Tortured Centurion
 * Various more

Trivia

 * Most majors are also more alert, and will often strafe sideways to dodge incoming attacks. This trait is rarely seen utilized by normal variants of the enemy.
 * However, some normal variants of melee units (such as Knights, Gladiators, and Marauders) will still attempt to dodge attacks by strafing.
 * Certain Majors have a delayed spawning glitch which gives them extra health and attack power of several Majors. A notable example is Randal the Vandal.

List of appearances

 * Destiny
 * Destiny 2