Acolyte

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"Belief is a powerful weapon. But, so is an Arc Rifle."
Grimoire entry
Acolyte
Destiny-HiveAcolyte.jpg
Biographical information

Species:

Hive

Combat information

Weapon(s):

Shredder (common)
Boomer (rare)

 

Acolytes[1] are the main attack force of the Hive. They use Hive Shredders and Arc Rifles in combat.[2] They utilize firearms and strategy to counter their enemy, coordinating with other Hive to destroy their targets. Unlike the lesser Thralls who act with little sense of self-preservation, Acolytes actively utilize cover to avoid incoming fire from enemies.[3]

Gameplay

An Acolyte will generally lose to a Fallen Vandal, depending on opposing levels. On rare occasions, Acolytes will be armed with a Boomer instead of a Shredder. They are generally nothing to worry about, however, because they spend most of their time in combat hiding behind cover and are easily killed.

Armament

Known Acolytes

Types

  • Chosen Acolyte
  • Anointed Acolyte
  • Hallowed Acolyte

Trivia

Acolytes were originally called "Troopers."[2] "Acolyte" was the de facto term by Destiny's alpha.

Images

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Bungie (2014-6-12) Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.
  2. ^ a b Game Informer January 2014, page 55
  3. ^ Official Destiny Gameplay Trailer: The Moon