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{{Hive infobox
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|name= Shrieker
|name= Shrieker
|species= [[Hive]]
|species= [[Hive]]
|type=
|sect= [[Hidden Swarm]] <br> [[Spawn of Crota]] <br> [[Blood of Oryx]] <br> [[The Silent Brood]] <br> [[Savathûn's Brood]] <br> [[Grasp of Nokris]] <br> [[Xivu Arath's Horde]] <br> [[Lucent Brood]]
|sect= [[Hidden Swarm]] <br> [[Spawn of Crota]] <br> [[Blood of Oryx]] <br> [[The Silent Brood]] <br> [[Savathûn's Hive]] <br> [[Grasp of Nokris]] <br> [[Xivu Arath's Horde]] <br> [[Lucent Brood]]
|gender=
|purpose= Sentry
|purpose= Sentry
|mission=
|weapon(s)= {{icon|Void}} Energy projectiles
|height=
|abilities= Temporary Immunity <br> High Durability <br> {{icon|Void}} Death Blast <br> Midair Levitation
|weight=
|weapon(s)= [[Void]] Energy projectiles
|abilities= Initial Immunity <br> High Durability <br> [[Void]] Death Blast <br> Midair Levitation
}}
}}
{{Quote|''These ever-watchful sentinels are believed, in some circles, to serve as the eyes of the Hive's innermost covens, allowing powerful Wizards and Knights to watch over their domains. Others believe Shriekers are nothing more than weapons meant to guard Hive ritual sites.''


'''Shrieker'''s are a class of [[Hive]], possessing a metallic body containing an energy core inside.
''There is nothing living to the Shrieker, but neither are they mechanical constructs in a classical sense. They seem to be dead mass, animated by the arcane will of the Hive. When a Shrieker is broken, its Void charge rips free of the hull to seek vengeance.''<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive_Arsenal#Shrieker|Shrieker]]''</ref>}}


==Overview==
'''Shriekers''' are a class of [[Hive]], possessing a metallic body containing an energy core inside.
''These ever-watchful sentinels are believed, in some circles, to serve as the eyes of the Hive's innermost covens, allowing powerful Wizards and Knights to watch over their domains. Others believe Shriekers are nothing more than weapons meant to guard Hive ritual sites.''
 
''There is nothing living to the Shrieker, but neither are they mechanical constructs in a classical sense. They seem to be dead mass, animated by the arcane will of the Hive. When a Shrieker is broken, its Void charge rips free of the hull to seek vengeance.''<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive_Arsenal#Shrieker|Shrieker]]''</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===Destiny 1===
===Destiny 1===
Closed Shriekers are impervious to attack, so one must approach a Shrieker to open it; once provoked it will split into multiple pieces that float around a core. When attacking it will periodically shoot a cluster of many simultaneous projectiles at the player until killed. When destroyed it will release a final swarm of its explosive projectiles which will then track towards the Guardian that defeated it, making it deadly even in death.
Closed Shriekers are impervious to attack, so one must approach a Shrieker to open it. Once provoked, a Shrieker will split into multiple pieces that float around a core. When attacking, it will periodically shoot a cluster of many simultaneous projectiles that home onto the player until killed. Shriekers don't have a weak spot, and will close up again if they don't detect a target for some time. When destroyed, a Shrieker will release a final swarm of its explosive projectiles, which will then track towards the [[Guardian]] that defeated it, making it deadly even in death.


However, [[Sleeper Simulant]] can destroy a closed Shrieker.
[[Sleeper Simulant]] can destroy a closed Shrieker.


===Destiny 2===
===Destiny 2===
Shriekers follow a new attack pattern, now firing a continuous spiraling stream of projectiles capable of rapidly shredding the player's health. The old cluster attack remains, but is used only occasionally.
Shriekers have gained a weak spot, an eye that points in the direction they are currently shooting towards. They follow a new attack pattern, now firing a continuous, rapid fire, spiraling stream of projectiles capable of quickly shredding a player's health. When a shrieker opens but doesn't see a target, it will start firing wildly in a wide spiral pattern, which can allow it to land a few shots on targets behind cover. When destroyed, however, they don't release a burst anymore. Giant [[Ultra]] Shriekers are also introduced, such as [[Savathûn's Song]], that fire slower shots with a higher damage per bolt. These are also capable of firing the old seeking bolts, releasing a volley in between hails of their regular shots.


==Known Shriekers==
==Known Shriekers==
*[[Eye in the Dark]]
===[[Lucent Brood]] Shriekers===
*[[Gaze of Savathûn]]
*[[Witch's Eye, Keeper of Memory]]
 
===[[Savathûn's Brood]] Shriekers===
*[[Savathûn's Song]]
*[[Savathûn's Song]]
*[[Shrieker, Bound to Sedia]]
*[[Shrieker, Bound to Sedia]]
*[[Witch's Eye, Keeper of Memory]]
 
===[[Xivu Arath's Horde]] Shriekers===
*[[Warwatcher, Eye of Xivu Arath]]
 
===[[Grasp of Nokris]] Shriekers===
*[[Eye in the Dark]]


==Variants==
==Variants==
;Common Variants
*Ascendant Shrieker - Epic difficulty Shrieker
*Chosen Shrieker - Heroic difficulty Shrieker
*[[Luminous Eye]] - [[Major]] Shrieker {{C|''[[Destiny 2]]''}}
*[[Revenant Shrieker]] - [[Elite]] Shrieker of [[Savathûn's Brood]], [[Xivu Arath's Horde]] and the [[Lucent Brood]]
*[[Unhallowed Shrieker]] - [[Elite]] Shrieker of the [[Grasp of Nokris]] and the [[Hidden Swarm]]
;Specific Variants
*[[Eternal Executioner]]
*[[Eye of the Swarm]]
*[[Eye of the Swarm]]
*[[Lunar Scavenger]]
*[[Oracle of the Broken Blade]]
*[[Oracle of the Broken Blade]]
*[[Reclaimant of Savathûn]]
*[[Savathûn's Witness]]
*[[Savathûn's Witness]]
*[[Revenant Shrieker]]
*[[Warden of Xivu Arath]]
*Ascendant Shrieker
*Chosen Shrieker
*Unhallowed Shrieker
*[[Luminous Eye]]
 
==Trivia==
*Some fans speculated that Shrieker is a hive version of [[Ghost]].
**However, this was later proven false with their purpose being to observe far away locations for their masters.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Hive Shrieker.jpg|A dormant Shrieker in-game.
File:Hive Shrieker.jpg|A dormant Shrieker in-game.
File:Shrieker open.jpg|Shrieker`s core.
File:Shrieker open.jpg|Shrieker`s core.
File:Shrieker (HS D2).png|A Shrieker of the [[Hidden Swarm]] in Destiny 2.
LBShrieker.jpg|Lucent Shrieker
</gallery>
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**''[[Forsaken]]
**''[[Forsaken]]
**''[[Shadowkeep]]''
**''[[Shadowkeep]]''
***''[[Season of Arrivals]]''
**''[[Season of Arrivals]]''
***''[[Season of the Lost]]''
**''[[Season of the Lost]]''
**''[[The Witch Queen]]''
**''[[The Witch Queen]]''
***''[[Season of the Risen]]''
**''[[Season of the Risen]]''
**''[[Season of the Seraph]]''


== References ==
== References ==

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Shrieker
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Biographical information

Species:

Hive

Sect:

Hidden Swarm
Spawn of Crota
Blood of Oryx
The Silent Brood
Savathûn's Brood
Grasp of Nokris
Xivu Arath's Horde
Lucent Brood

Purpose:

Sentry

Combat information

Weapon(s):

VoidS.png Energy projectiles

Abilities:

Temporary Immunity
High Durability
VoidS.png Death Blast
Midair Levitation

 

"''These ever-watchful sentinels are believed, in some circles, to serve as the eyes of the Hive's innermost covens, allowing powerful Wizards and Knights to watch over their domains. Others believe Shriekers are nothing more than weapons meant to guard Hive ritual sites.

There is nothing living to the Shrieker, but neither are they mechanical constructs in a classical sense. They seem to be dead mass, animated by the arcane will of the Hive. When a Shrieker is broken, its Void charge rips free of the hull to seek vengeance.[1]"

Shriekers are a class of Hive, possessing a metallic body containing an energy core inside.

Gameplay

Destiny 1

Closed Shriekers are impervious to attack, so one must approach a Shrieker to open it. Once provoked, a Shrieker will split into multiple pieces that float around a core. When attacking, it will periodically shoot a cluster of many simultaneous projectiles that home onto the player until killed. Shriekers don't have a weak spot, and will close up again if they don't detect a target for some time. When destroyed, a Shrieker will release a final swarm of its explosive projectiles, which will then track towards the Guardian that defeated it, making it deadly even in death.

Sleeper Simulant can destroy a closed Shrieker.

Destiny 2

Shriekers have gained a weak spot, an eye that points in the direction they are currently shooting towards. They follow a new attack pattern, now firing a continuous, rapid fire, spiraling stream of projectiles capable of quickly shredding a player's health. When a shrieker opens but doesn't see a target, it will start firing wildly in a wide spiral pattern, which can allow it to land a few shots on targets behind cover. When destroyed, however, they don't release a burst anymore. Giant Ultra Shriekers are also introduced, such as Savathûn's Song, that fire slower shots with a higher damage per bolt. These are also capable of firing the old seeking bolts, releasing a volley in between hails of their regular shots.

Known Shriekers

Lucent Brood Shriekers

Savathûn's Brood Shriekers

Xivu Arath's Horde Shriekers

Grasp of Nokris Shriekers

Variants

Common Variants
Specific Variants

Gallery

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Shrieker