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{{quote|He was better off in the [[Prison of Elders]]|[[Ghost]]<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Winter's Run]]''</ref>}}
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|image= [[File:Grimoire Aksor.jpg|300px]]
|species= [[Fallen]]
|species= [[Fallen]]
|faction= [[House of Wolves]]
|faction= [[House of Winter]] (temporary) <br> [[House of Wolves]] (formerly) <br>[[House of Kings]] (inferred)
|rank= [[Ultra]]
|rank= [[Ultra]]
|class= [[Captain]]
|class= [[Archon]]
|mission= [[Winter's Run]]
|mission= [[Winter's Run]]
|gender=  
|gender= Male<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Leadership#Aksor, Archon Priest|Aksor, Archon Priest]]''</ref>
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|height= 12'1
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|weapon= Shrapnel Launcher
|weapon= [[Shrapnel Launcher]]
|ability= Teleportation <br> Ultra Smash <br> Summon Fallen <br> High Durability <br> Rapid Movement
|ability= Teleportation <br> High Durability <br> Rapid Movement <br> Summon Fallen <br> Ultra Smash
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'''Aksor, Archon Priest''' is a [[Fallen]] [[Archon]] of the [[House of Wolves]] who was detained inside the [[Prison of Elders]] only to be broken out by the [[House of Winter]] in a bid for him to join their House. He is the boss of the [[Winter's Run]] [[strike]] mission. <ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Winter's Run]]''</ref>  
{{quote|He was better off in the [[Prison of Elders]].|[[Ghost]].}}<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Winter's Run]]''</ref>
 
'''Aksor, Archon Priest''' was a [[Fallen]] [[Archon]] for the [[House of Wolves]], who was detained inside the [[Prison of Elders]] only to be broken out by the [[House of Winter]] in a bid for him to join their House. He is the boss of the [[Winter's Run]] [[strike]] mission.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Winter's Run]]''</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
A servant of [[Kaliks Prime]], Aksor served as the Archon of the House of Wolves during the [[Reef Wars]]. He was responsible for numerous campaigns against both Awoken enclaves and Human settlements.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Leadership#Aksor, Archon Priest|Aksor, Archon Priest]]''</ref> He was imprisoned in the [[Prison of Elders]] in the [[Reef]], but the [[House of Winter]] used the mercenary [[Taniks, the Scarred]] to break him out, and tried to restore his ether.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Leadership#Taniks, the Scarred|Taniks, the Scarred]]''</ref> He comes out of his capsule to attack [[Guardians]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Winter's Run]]''</ref>  
A servant of [[Kaliks Prime]], Aksor served as the [[Archon]] of the [[House of Wolves]] during the [[Reef Wars]]. He was responsible for numerous campaigns against both [[Awoken]] enclaves and [[Human]] settlements.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Leadership#Aksor, Archon Priest|Aksor, Archon Priest]]''</ref>  


== Gameplay ==
He was later imprisoned and sent to the [[Prison of Elders]] within the [[Reef]]. Desiring to recruit the former Archon to their House, the [[House of Winter]] hired the notorious mercenary, [[Taniks, the Scarred]], to successfully break Aksor out. Taniks himself had a strong enmity against Aksor for being an impotent Archon, but had to resist the urge to free others such as [[Calzar, Scarred Captain|Calzar]], [[Pirsis, Pallas-Bane|Pirsis]]  and [[Eramis]], who he deemed to be better Eliksni Warriors than Aksor, instead upping the price to free Aksor.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/10/11)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], Playstation 4,  [[Book:_The_Once-Shipstealer#XIV._The_Scarred|XIV. The Scarred]]''</ref>
Aksor, Archon Priest has two main abilities consistent with other known Fallen Archons: Teleportation and an Ultra Smash. He often teleports between locations in order to get a clear shot at targets or disrupt a shooter's line of sight. He can cover a great distance with this ability. When combatants close within melee range, he employs a devastating area of effect stomp attack similar to [[House of Devils]] Archon, [[Riksis, Devil Archon|Riksis]]. He uses this attack fairly often as he normally attempts to corner Guardians into an area where they cannot run. For ranged combat, he uses a Shrapnel Launcher. He fires this weapon at an incredibly fast rate, comparable to the [[MIDA Multi-Tool]], allowing him to take down Guardians quickly so he can switch to his next target.  


It is, however, possible to stunlock Aksor with sustained headshots, allowing the player to keep him pinned down and deal as much damage as possible. Repeated headshots can melt his health within seconds.
After Taniks successfully freed the Archon, the Winter Fallen began trying to restore his soul, transporting him to [[Winter's Run (location)|Winter's Run]] in order to do so.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/cards/winters-run?highlight=soul Winter's Run]</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Leadership#Taniks, the Scarred|Taniks, the Scarred]]''</ref> He was later freed from his capsule after the [[Guardian]]s invaded the Winter stronghold to kill him, meeting his end after a battle against the invading fireteam.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Winter's Run]]''</ref>
 
==Gameplay==
Aksor, Archon Priest has two main abilities consistent with most [[Fallen]] Bosses: Teleportation and a Ultra Smash. He often teleports between locations in order to get a clear shot at targets or disrupt a shooter's line of sight, covering a great distance with this ability. When combatants are close within melee range, he employs an Ultra Smash attack to push his combatants back, or worse, kill them if they are at certain amount of health. He uses this attack fairly often, as he normally attempts to corner Guardians into an area where they cannot run. For ranged combat, he uses a [[Shrapnel Launcher]], firing this weapon at an incredibly fast rate, comparable to the [[MIDA Multi-Tool]], allowing him to take down Guardians quickly so he can switch to his next target.
 
It is possible, however, to stun Aksor with sustained headshots, allowing the player to keep him pinned down and deal as much damage as possible. Repeated headshots can melt his health within seconds.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Aksor is presumably a member of the [[House of Wolves]] based on his lore, but his killcam shows no affiliation to any house (although his robes and color scheme suggest he is a member of the [[House of Kings]] and strangely around his cell there are numerous King banners instead of [[House of Winter|Winter]] ones).
*Though Aksor is a member of the [[House of Wolves]] in lore, his killcam shows no affiliation to any house. But his robes and color scheme suggest he is a member of the [[House of Kings]], and around his cyropod are numerous King banners.
*In the [[Taken]] version of the Winter's Run strike, Aksor is replaced as the Strike's boss by [[Nixis, Hunger of Oryx]].
**The [[Archon Servant]]s who serve [[Kaliks Reborn]] in the Prison of Elders also supposedly belong to the [[House of Kings]]. However, Kaliks Reborn is colored gold as well, indicating that the colors may symbolize [[Kaliks Prime]].
*According to the Grimoire "Aksor initiated brutal crusades against human settlements beyond the City" before he was captured by the Reef.
*In the [[Taken]] version of the Winter's Run strike, Aksor is replaced by a taken known as [[Nixis, Hunger of Oryx]].
*It is possible that the abandoned Reef ketch, [[The Drifter]], was once occupied by the [[House of Winter]] forces that freed Aksor or an attempt which failed.
*[[Keldar, Archon Priest]] has a stronger authority than Aksor, for he is a servant of [[Orbiks Prime]], and Orbiks servitors have authority over Kaliks servitors.
*[[Archon Servant]]s found in the Prison of Elders also belong to the [[House of Kings]] and serve [[Kaliks Reborn]]. This adds speculation as to whether Aksor belonged to the House of Kings.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Fallen archon priest by RYAN DEMITA.jpg|Concept art of Aksor.
File:Fallen stasis capsule by RYAN DEMITA.jpg|Concept art of Aksor`s stasis capsule.
File:Fallen pirate ship e3.jpg|Aksor`s capsule.
File:Unknown Fallen boss e3.jpg|Aksor exiting his stasis capsule.
File:Unknown Fallen boss e3.jpg|Aksor exiting his stasis capsule.
File:Unknown Fallen boss e3-1.jpg|Aksor came out of his capsule.
File:Unknown Fallen boss e3-1.jpg|Aksor came out of his capsule.
File:Unknown Fallen boss e3-2.jpg
File:Fallen pirate ship e3.jpg|Aksor's capsule.
File:Unknown Fallen boss e3-2.jpg|Aksor from the player's perspective.
File:Aksoreleased.png|Aksor outside of his capsule
File:Kingsaksor.jpg|Aksor charging at the player
File:Fallen archon priest by RYAN DEMITA.jpg|Concept art of Aksor.
File:Fallen stasis capsule by RYAN DEMITA.jpg|Concept art of Aksor's stasis capsule.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Beyond Light]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 11:56, October 23, 2023

Aksor, Archon Priest
Grimoire Aksor.jpg
Biographical information

Species:

Fallen

Faction:

House of Winter (temporary)
House of Wolves (formerly)
House of Kings (inferred)

Rank:

Ultra

Class:

Archon

Gender:

Male[1]

Height:

12'1

Combat information

Mission:

Winter's Run

Weapon(s):

Shrapnel Launcher

Abilities:

Teleportation
High Durability
Rapid Movement
Summon Fallen
Ultra Smash

 

"He was better off in the Prison of Elders."
Ghost.[2]

Aksor, Archon Priest was a Fallen Archon for the House of Wolves, who was detained inside the Prison of Elders only to be broken out by the House of Winter in a bid for him to join their House. He is the boss of the Winter's Run strike mission.[3]

Biography[edit]

A servant of Kaliks Prime, Aksor served as the Archon of the House of Wolves during the Reef Wars. He was responsible for numerous campaigns against both Awoken enclaves and Human settlements.[4]

He was later imprisoned and sent to the Prison of Elders within the Reef. Desiring to recruit the former Archon to their House, the House of Winter hired the notorious mercenary, Taniks, the Scarred, to successfully break Aksor out. Taniks himself had a strong enmity against Aksor for being an impotent Archon, but had to resist the urge to free others such as Calzar, Pirsis and Eramis, who he deemed to be better Eliksni Warriors than Aksor, instead upping the price to free Aksor.[5]

After Taniks successfully freed the Archon, the Winter Fallen began trying to restore his soul, transporting him to Winter's Run in order to do so.[6][7] He was later freed from his capsule after the Guardians invaded the Winter stronghold to kill him, meeting his end after a battle against the invading fireteam.[8]

Gameplay[edit]

Aksor, Archon Priest has two main abilities consistent with most Fallen Bosses: Teleportation and a Ultra Smash. He often teleports between locations in order to get a clear shot at targets or disrupt a shooter's line of sight, covering a great distance with this ability. When combatants are close within melee range, he employs an Ultra Smash attack to push his combatants back, or worse, kill them if they are at certain amount of health. He uses this attack fairly often, as he normally attempts to corner Guardians into an area where they cannot run. For ranged combat, he uses a Shrapnel Launcher, firing this weapon at an incredibly fast rate, comparable to the MIDA Multi-Tool, allowing him to take down Guardians quickly so he can switch to his next target.

It is possible, however, to stun Aksor with sustained headshots, allowing the player to keep him pinned down and deal as much damage as possible. Repeated headshots can melt his health within seconds.

Trivia[edit]

  • Though Aksor is a member of the House of Wolves in lore, his killcam shows no affiliation to any house. But his robes and color scheme suggest he is a member of the House of Kings, and around his cyropod are numerous King banners.
  • In the Taken version of the Winter's Run strike, Aksor is replaced by a taken known as Nixis, Hunger of Oryx.
  • Keldar, Archon Priest has a stronger authority than Aksor, for he is a servant of Orbiks Prime, and Orbiks servitors have authority over Kaliks servitors.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Aksor, Archon Priest
  2. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Winter's Run
  3. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Winter's Run
  4. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Aksor, Archon Priest
  5. ^ Bungie (2020/10/11), Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Playstation 4, XIV. The Scarred
  6. ^ Winter's Run
  7. ^ Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny, House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Taniks, the Scarred
  8. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Winter's Run