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Some games offer alternate modes or specific sections of the storyline that involve arena combat, gladiator style.
A Boomer is a larger, more powerful variety of the standard Locust Drone. The standard Boomer uses a Boomshot, but other varieties include the Grinder, Mauler, Butcher, and Flame.
The Cabal are a militaristic alien race in the Destiny universe, a species built around conquest, combat, and empire.
A daedric creature associated with the Daedric Prince Mehrunes Dagon. Its head reflects physical damage.
A Darknut is a armored, knight-like enemy in the Legend of Zelda series. Their weak point is in the back.
A revived Protoss Zealot who can continue fighting through the means of a mechanical suit.
Gladiators may or may not be forced to fight. They are usually depicted as being from ancient Rome.
Golden Saints are the spawn of Sheogorath. They inhabit the Shivering Isles, the Daedric realm of madness.
The Hive are an ancient alien race in the Destiny universe. They are guided by a religious principle known as the Sword Logic, a doctrine which instructs the Hive to destroy all other civilizations in order to feed the Worms that dwell within them.
One of the alien speicies that comprises the Covenant of the Halo series; known mostly for use their use energy shields and long range weaponry in battle.
A heavily armored soldier in the service of a lord or cause. Typically a champion of good and a defender of the innocent.
Lizalfos are anthropomorphic lizard enemies in the Legend of Zelda series. They always carry a sword and some varieties also use shields.
Los Illuminados is a cult lead by Osmund Saddler in the Resident Evil universe.
A species of mutated crab-like enemies. They are heavily armored, and their main weak-spot is their unprotected face.
Phalangeal is an enemy type found in the PS3 video game Demon's Souls. Its name basically means to act like a part of a phalanx.
His screen door is an effective shield.
The Shadow Legion (also known as the Dark Cabal) are a Cabal Legion that act as enforcers to the newly risen Disciple of the Witness, Emperor Calus and possess Pyramid tech to suppress the Guardian's powers.
A shield bash is the act of using one's shield as a weapon to stun, knock back, or otherwise inflict damage on an enemy.
Stalfos are skeletal enemies in the Legend of Zelda series, commonly wielding swords with surprising skill, and wishing for nothing else than to murder the living. Ocarina of Time implied that adults who enter the Lost Woods are transformed into Stalfos.
An ancient and incredibly powerful alien race. They are the main enemies in the Freespace franchise.
Vikings were the seafaring people in Scandinavia between 800 - 1050.
This is a place of special vulnerability. Particularly used in boss fights or when simply fighting Giant Enemy Crabs that cannot be defeated by usual means.
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