A major is a stronger version of an enemy. They have increased health and shields and are distinguished by a yellow (Destiny) or orange (Destiny 2) health bar and a special prefix or unique name.

List of Major Prefixes in Destiny

Cabal

Imperial

• Operant (Suffix; Psions only)
• Uprooted (Suffix; Solstice only)

Fallen

• Reaver
• High (Servitors only)

Hive

• Hallowed

Vex

• Axis
• Precursor
• Descendant

Taken

• Tortured
• Consumed
• Transformed

See Also

• Ultra