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|name= Wizard
|name= Wizard
|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 Brood]] <br> [[Grasp of Nokris]] <br> [[Xivu Arath's Horde]] <br> [[Lucent Brood]]
|gender= Female
|purpose= Fire Support
|purpose= Fire Support
|mission=
|abilities= {{icon|Arc}} Darkness Blast <br> Rapid Flight <br> {{icon|Solar}} [[Absorption Shield]] <br> {{icon|Kinetic}} Poison Cloud {{C|D1}} <br> {{icon|Kinetic}} Cloud of Darkness {{C|D2}}
|height=
|weight=
|weapon(s)=  
|abilities= Darkness Blast <br> Rapid Flight <br> [[Solar]] Shield <br> Poison Cloud
}}
}}
{{Quote|Wizards, lead your followers in battle. Take enough devastation to feed your worm, and a little more to grow, and take the tithe of your followers. Then take another portion, as much as you dare, and use it for your own purposes. But if it is too much, your peers will kill you and take it. Then tithe the remainder to the [[Hive#Pantheon|Ascendant]] you serve.|[[Oryx, the Taken King]]}}
{{Quote|Wizards, lead your followers in battle. Take enough devastation to feed your worm, and a little more to grow, and take the tithe of your followers. Then take another portion, as much as you dare, and use it for your own purposes. But if it is too much, your peers will kill you and take it. Then tithe the remainder to the [[Ascendant Hive|Ascendant]] you serve.|[[Oryx, the Taken King]]}}
'''Wizards''' are a powerful caste of [[Hive]]. They wear long, crumbling robes and fly overhead to unleash their spells, drawing on the power of the [[Darkness]] to fuel their powers.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 55''</ref>
'''Wizards''' are a powerful caste of [[Hive]]. They wear long, crumbling robes and fly overhead to unleash their spells, drawing on the might of the [[Darkness]] to fuel their powers.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]; PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive#Wizard|Wizard]]''</ref> While other Hive monsters carry out the Hive's will through overwhelming force, the Wizards plan the Hive's conquests, and carry out the unspeakable rituals that create its menagerie of abominations. Wizards also serve as the Hive's reproductive caste, becoming fertile either from a mate or on her own, whereupon she will produce the pupae that give rise to the Hive's legions of [[Thralls]].<ref>''''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow#XX: Hive|XX: Hive]]''</ref>


==Overview==
==Gameplay==
{{Quote|The only word for what we saw is sorcery.|[[Grimoire]] description.}}
{{Quote|The only word for what we saw is sorcery.|[[Grimoire]] description.}}
While the lesser Hive monsters carry out the Hive's will through overwhelming force, the Wizards plan the Hive's conquests and carry out the unspeakable rituals that create its menagerie of abominations. <ref>'''Grimoire: Wizards''' </ref> In addition to fueling the Hive's might through sorcery, the Wizards also serve as its reproductive caste. A Wizard becomes fertile either from a mate or on her own, whereupon she will produce the pupae that give rise to the Hive's legions of [[Thralls]]. <ref>[http://db.destinytracker.com/grimoire/enemies/books-of-sorrow '''Planet Destiny''' - ''Grimoire: Book of Sorrows'']</ref> In [[Destiny 2]], Wizards gain a new look as well, appearing to have more armor on their bodies, and sporting a helmet with two glowing lines on either side of their helmets. They can possibly cast illusions upon others as well.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/flayed?highlight=illusion Illusions]</ref>
Wizards are often frustrating opponents on the battlefield, being able to unleash long range Arc bolts called Darkness Blasts in rapid succession while swiftly flying around. The higher the Wizard is ranked, the faster they fire them. In addition, Wizards can conjure Poison Clouds that deal damage over time, blur the player's vision, and slow them down. The vast majority of Wizards come with [[Solar]] [[Absorption Shield]]s, though rare ones have different shields or no shields at all. Once the shield of any Wizard is picked apart through concentrated fire, their defenses are effectively shut down, leaving them fully vulnerable to [[Guardian]] attacks. They should be finished off swiftly, as they will otherwise try to find cover and recharge their defenses.
 
==Gameplay==
Wizards are often frustrating opponents on the battlefield, being able to unleash long range darkness blasts in rapid succession while swiftly flying around. The higher the Wizard is ranked, the faster they fire them. In addition, they can plant down poison clouds that deal damage over time, blur the player's vision, and slow them down. The vast majority of wizards come with [[Solar]] shields, except for Omnigul, who comes with an [[Arc]] shield. But once the shield of any Wizard is picked apart through concentrated fire, their defenses are effectively shut down, leaving them fully vulnerable to [[Guardian]] attacks.


In ''[[Destiny 2]]'', Wizards on [[Titan (moon)|Titan]] appear largely the same along with their abilities. Most appear with Solar Shields but a special few, such as [[Savathûn's Handmaiden]], have Void Shields.
In ''[[Destiny 2]]'', Wizards appear largely the same, with their Poison Clouds being renamed to "Cloud of Darkness."


==Known Wizards==
==Known Wizards==
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*[[Malura, the Fated]]
*[[Malura, the Fated]]
*[[Mormu, Xol Spawn]]
*[[Mormu, Xol Spawn]]
*[[Oxiith, Abandoned Spawn]]
*[[Räkta, the Mournful]]
*[[Räkta, the Mournful]]
*[[Sulmâkta, High Conductor]]
*[[Sulmâkta, High Conductor]]
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*[[Dûl Incaru, the Eternal Return]]
*[[Dûl Incaru, the Eternal Return]]
*[[Exhara, Ambassador of Savathûn]]
*[[Exhara, Ambassador of Savathûn]]
*[[Gravetide Summoner]]
*[[Karugul]]
*[[Karugul]]
*[[Kudazad, Binder of Savathûn]]
*[[Kudazad, Binder of Savathûn]]


===[[Xivu Arath's Horde]] Wizards===
===[[Xivu Arath's Horde]] Wizards===
*[[Bulwark of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Hasaak, Venom of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Hasaak, Venom of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Ir Yun, Cult of Megor]]
*[[Ir Yun, Cult of Megor]]
*[[Soulfire Hierarch]]
*[[Soulfire Hierarch]]
*[[Viraak, Cruelty of Xivu Arath]]


===[[Wrathborn]] Wizards===
===[[Wrathborn]] Wizards===
*[[F'shor, Cryptolith Keeper]]
*[[F'shor, Cryptolith Keeper]]
*[[Hyun't, Cryptolith Keeper]]
*[[Hyun't, Cryptolith Keeper]]
*[[Ir Dollox, Talon of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Ir Garza, Scourge of Earth]]
*[[Ir Hanal, Scourge of the Dakaua]]
*[[Ir Hanal, Scourge of the Dakaua]]
*[[Ir Kaza, Talon of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Ir Nithra, Scourge of the Ammonite]]
*[[Ir Nithra, Scourge of the Ammonite]]
*[[Oltiir, Cryptolith Keeper]]
*[[Oltiir, Cryptolith Keeper]]
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*[[Devoted of Nokris]]
*[[Devoted of Nokris]]
*[[Ilheru Xolborne]]
*[[Ilheru Xolborne]]
*[[Nokris, Herald of Xol]]
*[[Nokris, Supplicant to Savathûn|Nokris, Herald of Xol]]
*[[Šimmumah ur-Nokru]]
*[[Šimmumah ur-Nokru]]
*[[Sulhava, Vassal to Xol]]
*[[Sulhava, Vassal to Xol]]
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*[[Thanatologist Merga]]
*[[Thanatologist Merga]]
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===[[Lucent Brood]] Wizards===
===[[Lucent Brood]] Wizards===
*[[Dûl Alai, Warden of the Spire]]
*[[Ei Arat, Trespasser]]
*[[Ei Arat, Trespasser]]
*[[Ei Haaruz, Retainer of Savathûn]]
*[[Ei Irulac, Last of Her Coven]]
*[[Elūnash, Oblative Adherent]]
*[[Hadragal, Keeper of Memory]]
*[[Hadragal, Keeper of Memory]]
*[[Hathrek, the Glasweard]]
*[[Hathrek, the Glasweard]]
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===[[Hive|Unknown affiliation]]===
===[[Hive|Unknown affiliation]]===
*[[Gravetide Summoner]]
*[[In Anânh, Brood Queen]]
*[[In Anânh, Brood Queen]]
*[[Ir Abassin, Broodlost]]
*[[Ir Abassin, Broodlost]]
*[[Navôta, Eir Spawn]]
*[[Navôta, Eir Spawn]]
*[[Osmium Traitor]]
*[[Osmium Traitor]]
*[[Oxiith, Abandoned Spawn]]
*[[Verok]]
*[[Verok]]


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==Variants==
==Variants==
;Major Variations
*[[Brood Queen]] - High ranking Wizards, known for birthing entire broods or sects.
*[[Deathsinger]] - Wizards that have mastered a lethal killing dirge.
*[[Lightbearer Wizard]] - Wizard risen by a [[Ghost]].
*[[Nightmare Wizard]] - A [[Nightmare]] with the form of a Wizard.
;Common Variants
*Ascendant Wizard - Epic difficulty Wizard
*[[Blistered Wizard]] - [[Major]] Wizard {{C|''Destiny 2''}}
*Chosen Wizard - Heroic difficulty Wizard
*[[Dread Unhallowed Wizard]] - [[Major]] [[Grasp of Nokris]] Wizard
*Hallowed Wizard - Major Wizard {{C|''Destiny''}}
*[[Revenant Wizard]] - [[Elite]] Wizard
*[[Unhallowed Wizard]] - [[Elite]] [[Grasp of Nokris]] Wizard
;Specific Variants
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{{Col-2}}
*[[Abyssal Sorcerer]]
*[[Abyssal Sorcerer]]
*[[Apprentice of the Cryptoglyph]]
*[[Apprentice of the Cryptoglyph]]
*[[Ascendant Wizard]] — Epic difficulty Wizard
*[[Arc Votarist]]
*[[Blistered Wizard]]
*[[Blade of the Deep]]
*[[Brood Mother]]
*[[Brood Mother]]
*[[Brood Queen]] — High ranking Wizards, known for birthing entire broods or sects.
*[[Butcher of the Spring]]
*[[Butcher of the Spring]]
*[[Chosen Wizard]] — Heroic difficulty Wizard
*[[Claw of the Witness]]
*[[Conjurer]]
*[[Conjurer]]
*[[Coral Devourer]]
*[[Crystalsinger Wizard]]
*[[Crystalsinger Wizard]]
*[[Deathsinger]] — these Ultra wizards are encountered exclusively in [[Raid]]s (apart from [[Story]] mission [[Last Rites]]), and will kill the entire party after a certain time limit if they are not killed beforehand.
*[[Deceived Wizard]]
*[[Deceived Wizard]]
*[[Disruptor Wizard]]
*[[Disruptor Wizard]]
*[[Dread Unhallowed Wizard]]
*[[Drenched Sorceress]]
*[[Drenched Sorceress]]
*[[Envoy of Savathûn]]
*[[Envoy of Savathûn]]
*[[Hallowed Wizard]] — Major Wizard
*[[Festering Anchor]]
*[[Festering Brute]]
*[[Hollow Wizard]]
*[[Hollow Wizard]]
*[[Ignition Carrier]]
*[[Ignition Carrier]]
*[[Kamus Wizard]]
*[[Kamus Wizard]]
*[[Lamplighter Wizard]]
*[[Lamplighter Wizard]]
*[[Lightbearer Wizard]] — Wizard risen by a [[Ghost]]
*[[Lighthoarder]]
*[[Lighthoarder]]
*[[Lucent Conduit]]
*[[Lunar Scavenger]]
*[[Lunar Scavenger]]
*[[Malevolent Ritualist]]
*[[Malevolent Ritualist]]
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*[[Paraversal Contender]]
*[[Paraversal Contender]]
*[[Patron of the Spring]]
*[[Patron of the Spring]]
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*[[Profane Wizard]]
*[[Profane Wizard]]
*[[Ravagers of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Ravagers of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Revenant Wizard]] — common [[Elite]] variant
*[[Renewal Wizard]]
*[[Renewal Wizard]]
*[[Resonant Keeper]]
*[[Resonant Keeper]]
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*[[Ritual Hierarch]]  
*[[Ritual Hierarch]]  
*[[Ritual Witch]]
*[[Ritual Witch]]
*[[Runebound Visage]]
*[[Runekeeper Wizard]]
*[[Savathûn's Handmaiden]]
*[[Scholar of the Cryptoglyph]]
*[[Scholar of the Cryptoglyph]]
*[[Shield Singer of Ir Yût]]
*[[Shielded Demolitionist]]
*[[Siphon Witch]]
*[[Siphon Witch]]
*[[Sky-Eater Wizard]]
*[[Sky-Eater Wizard]]
*[[Soaring Keen]]
*[[Soaring Keen]]
*[[Soulfire Exarch]]
*[[Soulfire Exarch]]
*[[Soulfire Hierarch]]
*[[Threadweaver]]
*[[Threadweaver]]
*[[Tribute Bearer]]
*[[Tribute Bearer]]
*[[Ugul Gar Wizard]]
*[[Ugul Gar Wizard]]
*[[Waker of Crota]] — encountered exclusively in [[Siege of the Warmind]] and [[The Wakening]]. Wakers of Crota glow green and are capable of summoning traps called [[Vestiges]]. Vestiges damage players who walk over them. Killing Wakers will prevent more Vestiges from appearing.
*[[Veilweaver Wizard]]
*[[Waker of Crota]]
*[[Watcher of Crota]]
*[[Watcher of Crota]]
*[[Wizard of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Pillager of Xivu Arath|Wizard Pillager of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Pillager of Xivu Arath|Wizard Pillager of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Worm Keeper]]
*[[Worm Keeper]]
*[[Unhallowed Wizard]]
*[[Visage of Xol]]
*[[Visage of Xol]]
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The phrase "That Wizard came from the Moon!" (as uttered by the [[Ghost]]) has become an infamous line among the ''[[Destiny]]'' community.<ref>[http://www.kotaku.com.au/2014/06/bungie-turns-peter-dinklage-destiny-meme-into-a-t-shirt/ '''Kotaku''' - ''Bungie Turns Peter Dinklage Destiny Meme Into A T-Shirt'']</ref> Bungie has released a shirt and a poster in recognition of the meme.<ref>[http://bungiestore.myshopify.com/products/commemorative-destiny-alpha-t-shirt?variant=805304445 '''Bungie Store''' - ''DESTINY ALPHA T-SHIRT - MEN'']</ref>
*The phrase "That Wizard came from the Moon!" (as uttered by the [[Ghost]]) has become an infamous line among the ''[[Destiny]]'' community.<ref>[http://www.kotaku.com.au/2014/06/bungie-turns-peter-dinklage-destiny-meme-into-a-t-shirt/ '''Kotaku''' - ''Bungie Turns Peter Dinklage Destiny Meme Into A T-Shirt'']</ref> Bungie has released a shirt and a poster in recognition of the meme.<ref>[http://bungiestore.myshopify.com/products/commemorative-destiny-alpha-t-shirt?variant=805304445 '''Bungie Store''' - ''DESTINY ALPHA T-SHIRT - MEN'']</ref>
*All Wizards are females capable of reproduction, either sexually or asexually through parthenogenesis, however there has been some instances of male Wizards, with one notable being [[Nokris]].
*Most Wizards are females capable of reproduction, either sexually or asexually through parthenogenesis, however there has been some instances of male Wizards, with one notable being [[Nokris, Supplicant to Savathûn|Nokris]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Latest revision as of 22:34, April 19, 2024

Wizard
Grimoire Wizard.jpg
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:

Fire Support

Combat information

Abilities:

ArcS.png Darkness Blast
Rapid Flight
SolarS.png Absorption Shield
KineticS.png Poison Cloud (D1)
KineticS.png Cloud of Darkness (D2)

 

"Wizards, lead your followers in battle. Take enough devastation to feed your worm, and a little more to grow, and take the tithe of your followers. Then take another portion, as much as you dare, and use it for your own purposes. But if it is too much, your peers will kill you and take it. Then tithe the remainder to the Ascendant you serve."
— Oryx, the Taken King

Wizards are a powerful caste of Hive. They wear long, crumbling robes and fly overhead to unleash their spells, drawing on the might of the Darkness to fuel their powers.[1] While other Hive monsters carry out the Hive's will through overwhelming force, the Wizards plan the Hive's conquests, and carry out the unspeakable rituals that create its menagerie of abominations. Wizards also serve as the Hive's reproductive caste, becoming fertile either from a mate or on her own, whereupon she will produce the pupae that give rise to the Hive's legions of Thralls.[2]

Gameplay

"The only word for what we saw is sorcery."
— Grimoire description.

Wizards are often frustrating opponents on the battlefield, being able to unleash long range Arc bolts called Darkness Blasts in rapid succession while swiftly flying around. The higher the Wizard is ranked, the faster they fire them. In addition, Wizards can conjure Poison Clouds that deal damage over time, blur the player's vision, and slow them down. The vast majority of Wizards come with Solar Absorption Shields, though rare ones have different shields or no shields at all. Once the shield of any Wizard is picked apart through concentrated fire, their defenses are effectively shut down, leaving them fully vulnerable to Guardian attacks. They should be finished off swiftly, as they will otherwise try to find cover and recharge their defenses.

In Destiny 2, Wizards appear largely the same, with their Poison Clouds being renamed to "Cloud of Darkness."

Known Wizards

Blood of Oryx Wizards

Hidden Swarm Wizards

Spawn of Crota Wizards

Savathûn's Brood Wizards

Xivu Arath's Horde Wizards

Wrathborn Wizards

Grasp of Nokris

Lucent Brood Wizards

Unknown affiliation

Proxy Wizards

Nightmare Wizards

Variants

Major Variations
Common Variants
Specific Variants

Trivia

  • The phrase "That Wizard came from the Moon!" (as uttered by the Ghost) has become an infamous line among the Destiny community.[3] Bungie has released a shirt and a poster in recognition of the meme.[4]
  • Most Wizards are females capable of reproduction, either sexually or asexually through parthenogenesis, however there has been some instances of male Wizards, with one notable being Nokris.

Gallery

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny; PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Wizard
  2. ^ 'Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: XX: Hive
  3. ^ Kotaku - Bungie Turns Peter Dinklage Destiny Meme Into A T-Shirt
  4. ^ Bungie Store - DESTINY ALPHA T-SHIRT - MEN

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