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'''Exploder Shanks''' are unique type of [[Fallen]] [[Shank]], belonging to the [[House of Wolves]], [[House of Devils]], and the [[House of Dusk]].
|image= [[File:Exploder Shank.jpg|300px]]
|name= Exploder Shank
|species= [[Fallen]]
|type= [[Shank]]
|house= [[House of Wolves]] <br> [[House of Devils]] <br> [[House of Dusk]] <br> [[Kell's Scourge]] <br> [[House of Salvation]]
|purpose= Kamikaze Unit
|weapon(s)= {{icon|Arc}} Explosive Payload {{C|''Destiny''}} <br> {{icon|Solar}} Explosive Payload {{C|''Destiny 2''}}
|abilities= Rapid Flight <br> Midair Levitation
}}
'''Exploder Shanks''' are a variant of [[Fallen]] [[Shank]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
Exploder Shanks will explode when they approach a [[Guardian]] or if shot at, similar to a [[Cursed Thrall]]. Although these Shanks were originally from the House of Wolves, they have been seen protecting the modified Shank [[S.A.B.E.R.-2]] in [[Old Russia]], and modified [[Devil Splicers|Splicer]] versions protecting [[Aksis, Archon Prime]], suggesting they are common among the Fallen Houses.
Exploder Shanks have been outfitted with high yield explosives by their Fallen creators, and sent to destroy themselves near strong opposition. Originally employed by the [[House of Wolves]], they were later adopted by all the Houses in the Solar System. The Wolves' model have less conspicuous explosives, better integrated in their chassis, while the models seen with the [[House of Dusk]] and later syndacates feature red hot bombs more crudely strapped onto their chassis, alongside bolted-on pieces of scrap that almost hide their house livery.
 
==Gameplay==
Exploder Shanks will explode when they approach an enemy or if shot at, similar to a [[Cursed Thrall]] or a [[Vex]] [[Fanatic]]. They are usually sent out in groups, alone or with other Shanks. They can be detected from their constant beeping sound, and will gather energy for a split second before detonating on their own. Thanks to their flight, they can be considerably more dangerous than other suicide units. In ''[[Destiny]]'' the Exploder Shank's payload deals [[Arc]] damage, while in ''[[Destiny 2]]'' they deal [[Solar]] damage.


==Variants==
==Variants==
*[[Resilient Exploder Shank]]
;Notable Variants
*Exploder Shank, Kell's Scourge - Exploder Shank of the [[Kell's Scourge]]
*[[Splicer Exploder Shank]] — [[Devil Splicers]] Exploder Shank
;Common Variants
*[[Resilient Homing Shank]] — [[Elite]]
;Specific Variants
*[[Overcharge Shank]]
*[[Overcharged Shank, Kell's Scourge]]
 
==Trivia==
*Originally the Exploder Shanks usually bore the colors of the [[House of Wolves]] when they were first introduced. Around the time of [[The Taken King]] and [[Rise of Iron]], the Exploder Shanks were recolored blue and white much like the ones that were seen in [[Fallen S.A.B.E.R.]].
**The reason of this is unknown, but was presumably done so that the Repeater Shanks can be used by all Houses, as the [[House of Devils]] were seen employing the Shanks into their arsenal.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Destiny-ExploderShank-Screen.jpg|A [[House of Wolves]] Exploder Shank.
File:SIVA Exploder Shank.jpg|A Splicer Exploder Shank.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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**''[[Rise of Iron]]''
**''[[Rise of Iron]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Curse of Osiris]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Season of the Forge]]''
**''[[Shadowkeep]]''
**''[[Beyond Light]]''
**''[[Season of the Risen]]''
**''[[Season of Plunder]]''


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:07, November 15, 2023

Exploder Shank
Exploder Shank.jpg
Biographical information

Species:

Fallen

Type:

Shank

House:

House of Wolves
House of Devils
House of Dusk
Kell's Scourge
House of Salvation

Purpose:

Kamikaze Unit

Combat information

Weapon(s):

ArcS.png Explosive Payload (Destiny)
SolarS.png Explosive Payload (Destiny 2)

Abilities:

Rapid Flight
Midair Levitation

 

Exploder Shanks are a variant of Fallen Shank.

Overview[edit]

Exploder Shanks have been outfitted with high yield explosives by their Fallen creators, and sent to destroy themselves near strong opposition. Originally employed by the House of Wolves, they were later adopted by all the Houses in the Solar System. The Wolves' model have less conspicuous explosives, better integrated in their chassis, while the models seen with the House of Dusk and later syndacates feature red hot bombs more crudely strapped onto their chassis, alongside bolted-on pieces of scrap that almost hide their house livery.

Gameplay[edit]

Exploder Shanks will explode when they approach an enemy or if shot at, similar to a Cursed Thrall or a Vex Fanatic. They are usually sent out in groups, alone or with other Shanks. They can be detected from their constant beeping sound, and will gather energy for a split second before detonating on their own. Thanks to their flight, they can be considerably more dangerous than other suicide units. In Destiny the Exploder Shank's payload deals Arc damage, while in Destiny 2 they deal Solar damage.

Variants[edit]

Notable Variants
Common Variants
Specific Variants

Trivia[edit]

  • Originally the Exploder Shanks usually bore the colors of the House of Wolves when they were first introduced. Around the time of The Taken King and Rise of Iron, the Exploder Shanks were recolored blue and white much like the ones that were seen in Fallen S.A.B.E.R..
    • The reason of this is unknown, but was presumably done so that the Repeater Shanks can be used by all Houses, as the House of Devils were seen employing the Shanks into their arsenal.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]