[b]Using Bounties to Quickly Rank Up Weapons or Armor[/b] Turning in bounties gives a huge XP reward that not only helps you level up, but will also rank up your weapons almost instantly every time. Simply equip the gear you want to rank up, then turn in completed bounties to get the instant infusion of XP added to your character level progression, and to any gear. XP is shared between gear and progression, with gear usually requiring far less XP to rank up. Even if you don’t use rare gear in combat, equip them before turning in bounties. Crucible bounties are the best for this, but easier patrol bounties also work well. Obviously, bringing weapons on missions and PVP is the basic way to rank up, but if you’ve got extra gear you don’t like using in PVP or just want to instantly upgrade without grinding it out, this is the best way to do it. Just make sure the gear you want to rank up is equipped on your character. Only equipped gear gets the XP reward when turning in bounties.