Chieftain

Overview

A Chieftain is the commander-class unit of the Scorn, a Fallen race. Chieftains are taller than most Scorn, second only to the gargantuan Abominations, and command other units from the backline. They carry five weapons covering all ranges and damage types, but have no dedicated melee weapon and no special movement ability.

Ether totems

A Chieftain deploys an elemental ether totem that depends on its shield:

• Solar (Ether Torch): acts as a flame turret that burns Guardians.
• Void (Ether Shield): projects shield rays onto nearby allies, including the Chieftain, making them immune to damage.
• Arc (Ether Tether): chains Guardians in place, slowing and pulling them in so other Scorn can close.

Shields

The Chieftain's Absorption Shield is Solar, Void or Arc, and it matches the totem type. Unshielded Chieftains can still be identified by helmets glowing in their element's color. The shield does not limit weapon choice.

Appearances

Chieftains first appeared in Forsaken and show up across later seasons and expansions through The Final Shape and Episode: Revenant. Variants include Revenant Chieftains, Nightmare Chieftains and Savathûn's Throne World Chieftains in all three elements.