Lightbearer Wizard

Lightbearer Wizard
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Lightbearer Wizards are Hive Wizards who have been resurrected by Ghosts and granted the power of the Light. They are members of Savathûn's Lucent Brood and serve as some of the most dangerous enemies introduced in The Witch Queen expansion.

Description

Lightbearer Wizards represent a fundamental shift in the Hive's capabilities, wielding the same paracausal powers as Guardians. These risen Hive function as the Warlock equivalent within the Lucent Brood hierarchy, utilizing Arc abilities similar to the Stormcaller subclass. They are distinguishable by their dark blue and alabaster white armor, grey skin, and the presence of a Hive Ghost that enables their resurrection.

Abilities

Standard Attacks

• Arc Darkness Blasts: Primary ranged attack dealing Arc damage
• Pulse Grenades: Throwable Arc grenades that damage areas over time
• Rapid Flight: Enhanced mobility allowing quick repositioning
• Midair Levitation: Can hover in place while attacking

Light Abilities

• Healing Rift: Deploys a healing area that regenerates health for all Hive within
• Class Ability Regeneration: Faster ability cooldowns compared to standard Wizards

Super Ability: Stormtrance

When their Super is charged (indicated by blue glowing eyes):

• Arc Lightning Bolts: Long-range, high-damage Arc attacks replacing standard blasts
• Lightning Strikes: At close range, calls down lightning strikes in a line
• Enhanced Damage Resistance: Increased survivability during Super activation
• Extended Duration: Can maintain Stormtrance for significant periods

Combat Strategy

Engaging Lightbearer Wizards

1. Maintain Distance: They are relatively passive and won't aggressively push positions 2. Heavy Weapon Usage: Prioritize heavy weapons for quick elimination 3. Counter Healing Rifts: Apply sustained damage when they deploy rifts 4. Super Awareness: Watch for blue eye glow indicating charged Super 5. Cover Usage: Use environmental cover to avoid Pulse Grenades and lightning

Ghost Crushing

After defeating a Lightbearer Wizard: 1. Quickly approach the Hive Ghost 2. Execute a finisher to crush it 3. Failure to crush the Ghost results in the Wizard's resurrection 4. Time limit exists before automatic resurrection

Variants

Named Lightbearer Wizards

• Various named variants appear in missions and activities
• Often serve as mini-bosses or objective targets
• May have enhanced abilities or unique mechanics

Difficulty Scaling

• Normal Mode: Standard health and damage
• Legendary Campaign: Significantly increased health and damage
• Master/Grandmaster Content: Maximum difficulty with additional modifiers

Lore Significance

Lightbearer Wizards emerged when Savathûn gained the Light and Immaru, her Ghost, summoned other Ghosts to the Throne World. These Ghosts chose to resurrect loyal Hive, creating the first Light-wielding Hive faction. This development represents a paradigm shift in Destiny's universe, as humanity's greatest power—resurrection through the Light—is no longer exclusive to Guardians.

The existence of Lightbearer Wizards raises philosophical questions about:

• The nature of the Light and worthiness
• The Traveler's true intentions
• The potential for alliance or eternal conflict with Light-bearing Hive

Locations

Lightbearer Wizards can be encountered in:

• The Witch Queen campaign missions
• Throne World patrol areas
• Lucent Hive public events
• Seasonal activities featuring Lucent Brood
• Altars of Reflection
• Various post-campaign content

Rewards

Defeating Lightbearer Wizards may yield:

• Lucent Moths (campaign)
• Throne World weapons and armor
• Seasonal currencies
• Quest progression
• Triumph completions

Trivia

• Lightbearer Wizards were the first enemies to use Guardian abilities against players
• Their Stormtrance Super functions identically to the Guardian version
• Voice lines suggest they experience similar resurrection sensations as Guardians
• Some Lightbearer Wizards have been observed using modified Light abilities
• The community initially found them more challenging than Lightbearer Knights

Comparison to Guardian Classes

The three Lightbearer types mirror Guardian classes:

• Lightbearer Wizard = Warlock (Stormcaller)
• Lightbearer Knight = Titan (Sentinel)
• Lightbearer Acolyte = Hunter (Gunslinger)

See Also

• Lucent Brood
• Lightbearer Knight
• Lightbearer Acolyte
• Savathûn, The Witch Queen
• Hive Ghost
• The Witch Queen

References

• Destinypedia - Lightbearer Wizard
• Destinypedia - Lucent Brood
• The Gamer - Witch Queen Legendary Guide