I'm at level 26 but can't seem to get any new gear to get any higher, I've been trying everything I can think of. what's the best place to try and improve my gear?
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BasedGa6e pretty much answered your question, the only thing I would add is that levels 25-27 felt like they took FOREVER for me to get beyond so keep at it. It felt like I never would. Vanguard gear was really the answer for me. Once you get to Rank 2 and 3 you can really step up your level and gear. And now you're fortunate in that the Vanguard/Faction/Crucible armor will get you to level 31 (with an Exotic) compared to 29.
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Play the strike playlist, rank up your vanguard rep and earn marks to obtain some stronger legendary armor. Then you'll have to worry about collecting ascendant shards. Running the raid should get you a good bit of em. Hope this helped (:.