It possess a powerful slam for attack, utilizing its tentacle arm to whip the ground, dealing considerate damage to infantry. The Abomination has the ability to strengthen the Flood's firepower and defenses, allowing the packs surrounding the Abominations to become more durable and lethal to the enemies. The Abomination is the super unit for the Flood faction in Halo Wars 2's expansion Awakening the Nightmare.
As the Flood gathers strength, it will assemble attack waves of lesser Flood forms around Abominations for protection. Abominations are created when normal Flood hives cannot be formed and the Flood must remain mobile. The Abomination's role is to direct lesser Flood in combat, greatly increasing their effectiveness with its coordinating intelligence. A mobile key mind form below the level of a Proto-Gravemind, the Abomination is an evolution of the Juggernaut command form.
