Champion

Champions are special boss enemies introduced in Shadowkeep. They appear in The Ordeal, seasonal arenas, and on the Moon.

Overview
Champions come in three varieties; Barrier, Overload, and Unstoppable. A given enemy race has a Champion for two of the three types, and can be easily identified by red, tendril-like growths and dark coloration. Countering a Champion's special attribute stuns them, and players will be notified when this happens.


 * Barrier Champions behave the most like regular bosses, but once they are damaged to an extent, they will deploy a dome shield that regenerates their health while allowing them to continue attacking. Their shield can only be damaged by Anti-Barrier weapons.
 * Overload Champions have accelerated ability regeneration, and will use these abilities aggressively. They can be stunned using Overload weapons.
 * Unstoppable Champions will attack relentlessly from all ranges, and can be stunned using Unstoppable weapons.

Weapons used for countering Champions also have utility against other enemies.


 * Anti-Barrier weapons will bypass defences such as those utilized by Phalanxes and Hydras.
 * Overload weapons will delay ability regeneration and decrease enemy damage output.
 * Unstoppable weapons will stagger unshielded enemies.

List of Champions

 * Cabal
 * Barrier Colossus
 * Unstoppable Incendior
 * Hive
 * Barrier Knight
 * Unstoppable Ogre
 * Vex
 * Barrier Hobgoblin
 * Overload Minotaur

List of Appearances

 * Destiny 2
 * Shadowkeep
 * Season of the Undying
 * Season of Dawn