Major

A Major is a high-level enemy of any species or class. They can be distinguished by their yellow health bars and sometimes unique names. These enemies have more health and attack power than regular enemies, and may be equipped with absorption shields. Majors can appear anywhere from Patrols to Raids and can come in the form of any enemy species.

In Destiny 2, Major enemies have become mini-bosses, while a new rank of enemies, known as Elites have taken over their original role. D2 Majors have an increased chance of dropping Power ammo, which makes them priority targets for players who use their heavy weapons often.

Fallen

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

Hive

 * Hallowed Thrall
 * Hallowed Acolyte
 * Hallowed Wizard
 * Hallowed Knight
 * Hallowed Ogre

Vex

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

Cabal

 * Psion Operant
 * Psion Flayer
 * Psion Burner
 * Imperial Legionary
 * Imperial Phalanx
 * Imperial Centurion
 * Imperial Colossus

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

Cabal

 * Bloodguard Centurion
 * Bloodguard Incendior
 * Bloodguard Legionary
 * Corrupted Bonded Psion
 * Impact Centurion

Champions

 * Barrier Colossus
 * Barrier Hobgoblin
 * Barrier Knight
 * Barrier Servitor
 * Overload Captain
 * Overload Chieftain
 * Overload Minotaur
 * Overload Taken Hobgoblin
 * Unstoppable Abomination
 * Unstoppable Incendior
 * Unstoppable Ogre
 * Unstoppable Taken Phalanx

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