A difficulty of creature or NPC. Elite mobs have higher hitpoints, damage, and defense and also have armor.
(Note: Most of the mobs that are gold or silver chevron outside of dungeons have a higher chance of being soloed if you're a highly geared level 90)
Gold Chevron | A boss and they usually require several players to take down. | |
White Chevron | Average elite mob and require more than 1 player to take down. |