Major

A Major is a high-power combatant 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 their base counterparts lack. Most majors are also more alert, and will often strafe sideways to dodge incoming attacks. Majors can appear anywhere from Patrols to Raids and can come in the form of any enemy species.

Destiny
Majors often have a unique identification, such as a yellow health-bar, or even proper names. However, all races possess common Major versions of their units.


 * Fallen
 * Reaver Shank
 * Turret Shank
 * Sniper 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


 * 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

Destiny 2
Majors in Destiny 2 are also identified as Mini-Boss by the game, with their original role of "stronger line soldier" being taken by Elites. Like the latter, they usually have different, more ornate designs and colorations. Killing or finishing a Major has a higher chance to yield Power Ammo. Majors may have names themed around the activity they appear in, like the "Decieved" enemies of Gambit, while other times they are named like their Minor or Elite version. However, some common reoccurring ones exist.
 * Cabal
 * Bloodguard Centurion
 * Bloodguard Incendior
 * Bloodguard Legionary
 * Esteemed Centurion
 * Esteemed Colossus
 * Esteemed Incendior


 * Hive
 * Blistered Acolyte
 * Blistered Knight
 * Blistered Ogre
 * Blistered Wizard


 * Vex
 * Malignant Cyclops
 * Malignant Minotaur
 * Malignant Wyvern


 * Scorn
 * Lacerated Abomination
 * Tarnished Chieftain
 * Tarnished Raider

Champions
Champions are a specific type of Major, gifted with an ability that makes them almost invincible. While they can be killed like normal enemies, they are intended to be defeated by using an effect that stuns them. They are commonly found in activities with higher elected difficulties, like Nightfalls and Lost Sectors.

Trivia

 * 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