As new raids come out and the levels increase, will exotic gear become less favorable and used by people? If you don't know already, when the new raid for the moon comes out the new max light level is supposedly 32. meaning that the new raid gear will have light levels above 30+, as exotics have 30 which won't make it possible to reach 32, you would need a full set of moon raid gear. my idea on how to stop exotics from falling off and to keep them as exotics is to increase the armor rating and light as new raids are released, so they will always be top tier gear and won't fall out of place as destiny moves forward. this is really the only possible solution to keeping exotics in their place and by that, you just have to give them more of a PvE defense buff and increase in light as higher light levels are to be achieved.