Place 4: The Drifter
What makes the Drifter so strong? The Drifter was revived in the Dark Age as an “Awoken.” He has always been a rebel, and though he had the chance to fight as a Guardian, he wanted nothing to do with the Light and the Traveler.
He followed his own path, and while many see his motives as selfish, he is just honest and wants to be left alone. The Drifter does not abide by the rules of the Vanguard, and therefore is not averse to exploiting the Darkness for his purposes to achieve his goals. Several things speak for his strength:
- He is ancient
- Still possesses his intact Ghost, even though it has been silenced through modifications
- Can control and summon ancient beings
- Is so powerful that the Nine (supernatural beings from the Sol System) have contacted him
- He has traveled to the edges of the universe in search of treasures
- He has no qualms about taking down his allies if he senses they want to betray him
We have yet to witness the full potential of the Drifter, but even his experiences and achievements elevate him to the top. If only we knew how he would operate on the battlefield, he could achieve an even higher place.
Place 3: Shaxx
What makes Shaxx so strong? Shaxx was also “born” in the Dark Age, but he used his new powers of Light for good. He rose as a warlord and thus protected the inhabitants under his banner.
When the Iron Lords took power, he did not trust them, as they left many civilians behind in the fight against the warlords. Shaxx fought countless times against Felwinter, one of the Iron Lords, but was never definitively defeated.
At some point, Shaxx relented and helped the Iron Lords for the sake of his people create a place where humanity could continue to live peacefully.
He helped build the walls of the Last City, fought against the Ahamkara with Zavala and Eris, even led a defensive line in the battle in the Iron Banner, and defied the orders of his mentor Lord Saladin just to save humanity.
If that wasn’t enough, he called forth the Crucible – a mode where Guardians can face off against each other to gain combat experience without dying for good. Shaxx has done a lot and continues to do so.
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