Players do less damage to enemies that are higher levels than them. They also take more damage from enemies that are higher levels than them. Players can level their guardians to 20 from killing enemies, completing bounties, Story Missions, Strikes and Patrol Missions. Players can use Light stats from Endgame Gear to increase their levels beyond 20. Level Required Light 21 20 22 32 23 43 24 54 25 65 26 76 27 87 28 98 29 109 30 120 Level vs. Damage Test Using the same weapon against the same enemy (Level 24 Acolyte) with only Light Level as the variable. Light 21: 184 damage per shot Light 23: 261 damage per shot Light 24: 383 damage per shot Light 26: 383 damage per shot Light 28: 383 damage per shot Level vs. Damage Scaling Damage Scaling: If you are 4 levels or lower below the enemy: 100% damage penalty If you are 3 levels the enemy: ~52% damage penalty If you are 2 levels the enemy: ~42% damage penalty If you are 1 levels the enemy: ~32% damage penalty If you are 0 levels below or higher than the enemy: 0% damage penalty