Balvog, Shield of Oryx

Balvog, Shield of Oryx
Biographical information
Species:	Taken
Rank:	Ultra
Class:	Taken Knight
Gender:	Male
Combat information
Mission:	Dread Patrol
Weapon(s):	Boomer
Abilities:	Burn Projectiles High Durability Rapid Movement Summon Taken

Balvog, Shield of Oryx is a Taken Knight who serves as the boss of the Dread Patrol quest and a Patrol mission. He is located in the Trenchway of the Dreadnaught and can be summoned by killing several waves of Taken.

Gameplay

Balvog tries to stop the Guardian from planting Patrol Beacons on the Dreadnought with his Boomer and the ability to fire Solar jets, but is ultimately defeated along with his command, and the Guardian establishes a secure connection with the Vanguard.

Trivia

• Balvog in Azerbaijani means "balm."
  • Balvog also means "balm" in Armenian.

List of appearances

• Destiny
  • The Taken King (First appearance)