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Goblin
Statistics
Species:	Vex
Collectives:	Aphix Invasive ; Descendants ; Hezen Corrective ; Hezen Protective ; Precursors ; Sol Collective ; Sol Divisive ; Virgo Prohibition
Functions:	Architect ; Light Infantry
Combat information
Weapon(s):	Slap Rifle (common) ; Line Rifle (rare) ; Torch Hammer (rare)
Abilities:	Teleportation ; Berserk Mode ; Melee ; Absorption Shield (Nightmare Hunt)

Latest revision as of 15:25, April 29, 2024

"All their joints turning together. Moving together. Towards you."

— Grimoire description.

The Goblin is the basic unit within the Vex Collective.^[1]

Overview

Goblins usually attack in swarms^[2] and emit unusual, bird-like squawks upon finding an enemy, taking damage, or dying.^[3] As with all members of the Vex collective, Goblins share a single mind. This allows them to coordinate their swarming assaults on Guardians.^[4] They also carry weapons called Slap Rifles which bear resemblance to energy terminals and serve a wide variety of construction purposes as well as combat.^[5]

Gameplay

Goblins are a cannon-fodder type enemy, meaning they can be dispatched with little effort. They attack in large numbers and often serve as a frontal diversion for a stronger Vex unit such as a Cyclops, Minotaur, or even a Hydra. They attack from a distance with low-level projectile weaponry and do not charge their enemies. They move slowly and do not take cover, but can teleport short distances. When their heads are shot off, they go "berserk", shooting faster while charging at their foe, with visible electricity coursing across their body, and will attempt to engage in melee. The real weak spot of a Goblin is actually its abdomen/lower stomach region where a glowing mind-core is situated. ^[6]

Known Goblins

Sol Collective Goblins

Variations

Notable Variations

Descendant Goblin - Goblin of the Descendants
Nightmare Goblin - Nightmare in the shape of a Goblin
Precursor Goblin - Goblin of the Precursors

Common Variants

Axis Goblin - Major Goblin
Descendant Axis Goblin - Elite Goblin of the Descendants
Goblin Disciple - Heroic Difficulty
Goblin Zealot - Epic Difficulty
Precursor Axis Goblin - Elite Goblin of the Precursors
Quantum Goblin - Common Elite Goblin

Specific Variants

Trivia

Even when a Goblin is dead you can still shoot the head off of its body.^[7]
Throughout the Destiny series, there has never been an Axis Mind with the appearance of a Goblin or even a fully named Goblin.

Gallery

A Vex Goblin.
A Hezen Corrective Goblin.
A Hezen Protective Goblin.
A Virgo Prohibition Goblin.
A Sol Divisive Goblin.
A Sol Primeval Goblin.
A Sol Imminent Goblin.
A Vex Sol Collective Goblin.
A Sol Divisive Goblin returning in Destiny 2.
A Guardian fighting a horde of Vex Goblins.
A Goblin on Nessus.
A Goblin exploding, spraying Radiolaria across the floor.

List of appearances

Destiny (First appearance)
Destiny 2
- Curse of Osiris
- Forsaken
- Season of the Forge
- Season of Opulence
- Shadowkeep
- Season of the Undying
- Season of Dawn
- Season of the Worthy
- Season of Arrivals
- Beyond Light
- Season of the Chosen
- Season of the Splicer
- Season of Plunder
- Lightfall
- Season of the Wish

References

^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, Grimoire: Goblin
^ Game Informer January 2014, page 55
^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny
^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, Grimoire: The Vex
^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, Grimoire: Slap Rifle
^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny
^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny

[1] Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, Grimoire: Goblin

[2] Game Informer January 2014, page 55

[3] Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny

[4] Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, Grimoire: The Vex

[5] Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, Grimoire: Slap Rifle

[6] Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny

[7] Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny

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-[[File:Vex-Goblin-image.jpg|250px|thumb|A Goblin.]]
+{{Quote|All their joints turning together. Moving together. Towards you.|[[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex#Goblin|Grimoire]] description.}}
-'''Goblins''' are the lowest rank structure of the [[Vex]]. They attack in swarms.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 55''</ref> Goblins emit unusual, bird-like squawks upon finding a player, taking damage, and dying. As with all members of the Vex, Goblins share a single mind. This allows them to coordinate their swarming assaults on players, as well as predict enemy decision-making.
+{{Vex infobox
+|image= [[File:Goblin.jpg|300px]]
+|name=Goblin
+|Species= [[Vex]]
+|Collectives= [[Aphix Invasive]] <br> [[Descendants]] <br> [[Hezen Corrective]] <br> [[Hezen Protective]] <br> [[Precursors]] <br> [[Sol Collective]] <br> [[Sol Divisive]] <br> [[Virgo Prohibition]]
+|Functions= Architect <br> Light Infantry
+|Weapon(s)= {{icon|Solar}} [[Slap Rifle]] (common) <br> {{icon|Solar}} [[Line Rifle]] (rare) <br> {{icon|Void}} [[Torch Hammer]] (rare)
+|Abilities= Teleportation <br> Berserk Mode <br> {{icon|Void}} Melee <br> {{icon|Solar}} [[Absorption Shield]] {{C|Nightmare Hunt}}
+}}
+The '''Goblin''' is the basic unit within the [[Vex]] Collective.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex#Goblin|Goblin]]''</ref>
+==Overview==
+Goblins usually attack in swarms<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 55''</ref> and  emit unusual, bird-like squawks upon finding an enemy, taking damage, or dying.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]''</ref> As with all members of the Vex collective, Goblins share a single mind. This allows them to coordinate their swarming assaults on [[Guardian]]s.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex|The Vex]]''</ref> They also carry weapons called [[Slap Rifle]]s which bear resemblance to energy terminals and serve a wide variety of construction purposes as well as combat.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex Arsenal#Slap Rifle|Slap Rifle]]''</ref>
 ==Gameplay==
-Goblins are a cannon-fodder type enemy. They attack from range with low-level projectile weaponry, and do not charge their enemies unless they have gone "berserk". Goblins attack in swarms upwards of six, averaging around groups of ten and usually serve as a frontal diversion for a stronger, flanking opponent such as a [[Cyclops]] or a pair of [[Harpy|Harpies]]. Headshots to a Goblin will cause its cranium to explode and for the Goblin to go berserk. The body of the Goblin charges at it's foe with visual electricity coursing across it's body, and will attempt to melee the adversary.
+Goblins are a cannon-fodder type enemy, meaning they can be dispatched with little effort. They attack in large numbers and often serve as a frontal diversion for a stronger Vex unit such as a [[Cyclops]], [[Minotaur]], or even a [[Hydra]]. They attack from a distance with low-level projectile weaponry and do not charge their enemies. They move slowly and do not take cover, but can teleport short distances. When their heads are shot off, they go "berserk", shooting faster while charging at their foe, with visible electricity coursing across their body, and will attempt to engage in melee. The real weak spot of a Goblin is actually its abdomen/lower stomach region where a glowing mind-core is situated. <ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''Destiny''</ref>
+==Known Goblins==
+===[[Sol Collective]] Goblins===
+*[[Specimen Gamma]]
+*[[Specimen Iota]]
+==Variations==
+;Notable Variations
+*Descendant Goblin - Goblin of the [[Descendants]]
+*[[Nightmare Goblin]] - [[Nightmare]] in the shape of a Goblin
+*Precursor Goblin - Goblin of the [[Precursors]]
+;Common Variants
+*[[Axis Goblin]] - [[Major]] Goblin
+*[[Descendant Axis Goblin]] - [[Elite]] Goblin of the [[Descendants]]
+*Goblin Disciple - Heroic Difficulty
+*Goblin Zealot - Epic Difficulty
+*[[Precursor Axis Goblin]] - [[Elite]] Goblin of the [[Precursors]]
+*[[Quantum Goblin]] - Common Elite Goblin
+;Specific Variants
+*[[Architector Goblin]]
+*[[Circumstancial Controller]]
+*[[Consumed Goblin]]
+*[[Dataholder (Corrupt)]]
+*[[Depraved Goblin]]
+*[[Fanatic]] {{C|Destiny 1 and [[Vault of Glass]]}}
+*[[Glass Collector]]
+*[[Integrator Goblin]]
+*[[Network Anomaly]]
+*[[Phased Goblin]]
+*[[Qodron's Eye]]
+*[[Xûr's Headbearer]]
+==Trivia==
+*Even when a Goblin is dead you can still shoot the head off of its body.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''Destiny''</ref>
+*Throughout the Destiny series, there has never been an [[Axis Mind]] with the appearance of a Goblin or even a fully named Goblin.
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
-File:GDC Vex 2.png
+File:Destiny-VexGoblin.jpg|A Vex Goblin.
-File:Venus03.jpg
+File:Vex-Goblin-image.jpg|A [[Hezen Corrective]] Goblin.
-File:Venus09.jpg
+File:Goblin (HP).jpg|A [[Hezen Protective]] Goblin.
-File:Venus11.jpg
+File:Goblin (VP).jpg|A [[Virgo Prohibition]] Goblin.
-File:Goblins teleporting 1.jpg|Goblins teleporting.
+File:Goblin (SD).jpg|A [[Sol Divisive]] Goblin.
-File:Goblin explode.jpg|An Goblin explodes, scattering its organic components.
+File:Goblin (SP).jpg|A [[Sol Primeval]] Goblin.
-File:Vex troops.jpg|
+File:Goblin (SI).jpg|A [[Sol Imminent]] Goblin.
-File:Dstny.jpg|Goblins cooperating with a [[Fallen]] [[Dreg]].
+File:Goblin.jpg|A [[Vex Sol Collective]] Goblin.
+File:Goblin (SD2).jpg|A [[Sol Divisive]] Goblin returning in [[Destiny 2]].
+File:Venus11.jpg|A Guardian fighting a horde of Vex Goblins.
+File:Vex Goblin.jpg|A Goblin on [[Nessus]].
+File:Goblin explode.jpg|A Goblin exploding, spraying [[Radiolaria]] across the floor.
 </gallery>
 ==List of appearances==
 *''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
+*''[[Destiny 2]]''
+**''[[Curse of Osiris]]''
+**''[[Forsaken]]''
+**''[[Season of the Forge]]''
+**''[[Season of Opulence]]''
+**''[[Shadowkeep]]''
+**''[[Season of the Undying]]''
+**''[[Season of Dawn]]''
+**''[[Season of the Worthy]]''
+**''[[Season of Arrivals]]''
+**''[[Beyond Light]]''
+**''[[Season of the Chosen]]
+**''[[Season of the Splicer]]''
+**''[[Season of Plunder]]''
+**''[[Lightfall]]''
+**''[[Season of the Wish]]''
 ==References==