Lurker

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Lurkers are shield-bearing Scorn warriors that serve as mid-range combat units within the Scorn hierarchy.

Overview

Lurkers represent the third enemy type in Destiny 2 to utilize shields in combat, following the Cabal Phalanx and Hive Vanquisher. They serve as defensive infantry for Scorn forces, using their energy shields to protect themselves and their allies while engaging Guardians at medium range.

Appearance

Lurkers are distinguishable by:

• Corrupted Fallen appearance typical of all Scorn
• Small energy shields carried in their off-hand
• Arc-charged staves used as their primary weapon
• Dark ether corruption visible on their bodies

Combat Characteristics

Defensive Capabilities

• Energy Shield: Smaller and less durable than Phalanx shields
• Mobility: More agile than heavily-armored shield bearers
• Vulnerable Points: Exposed head and legs make them easier to stagger

Offensive Capabilities

• Arc Staff: Mid-range energy weapon
• Melee Attacks: Will strike with their staff at close range
• Dodge Ability: Can perform evasive maneuvers to avoid incoming fire

Combat Strategy

Weaknesses

• Lower health pools compared to other shield-bearing enemies
• Smaller shields leave more body exposed
• Shooting exposed limbs causes them to stagger
• Vulnerable to flanking maneuvers

Recommended Tactics

• Target exposed heads for precision damage
• Shoot their legs to break their defensive stance
• Use explosive weapons to bypass shield defense
• Flank from multiple angles with fireteam coordination

Variants

• Minor Lurkers: Standard version with basic shields
• Elite Lurkers: Enhanced shields and increased health
• Corrupted Lurkers: Found in Ascendant challenges

Locations

Lurkers can be encountered in:

• Tangled Shore (vaulted)
• Dreaming City
• The Hollowed Lair Strike (vaulted)
• Presage mission (vaulted)
• Seasonal Scorn activities

Lore

Lurkers are former Fallen warriors who have been corrupted and resurrected through Dark Ether by the Fanatic, Fikrul. Their transformation into Scorn has granted them new abilities while stripping away their former identity and will.

Trivia

• Despite being compared to Phalanxes, Lurkers are significantly easier to defeat
• Their shields appear to be made of condensed Arc energy
• They are one of the few Scorn units that actively use defensive tactics

References

• Destinypedia - Lurker
• Maxroll - Enemy Types Guide