Fastest way to level: Have 3 characters of the same class. This enables you to share all drops and having 3 characters is key as you can run each main upgrading activity 3 times. So, if time is your concern. Pick a class and make 3 of them. Power through the story on each and then run the following 3 times per week: - Nightfalls (when 29+) - Weeklies (run ASAP but use the level guide, never run (unless carried) one that is 3 levels above you) - Vault of Glass - normal until you are a 29 or 30, then hard (run the whole raid as you need all the materials) - Crota's End - normal until you are a 31, then hard (again run the whole raid as you need the materials and drops) - Do the daily bounties when possible, if not possible do all the 100xp bounties and create save points for many by going to orbit the second you complete the bounty. - Use telemetries for weapon upgrades and know that they seem to speed armor upgrading as well. The OP has a great post with lots of detail. However, for those now up to reading all of it. This is a quicker guide to read and the true fastest method. Having multiple characters saves lots of time in the long run, and having 3 of the same saves even more time. Of course, you will miss out on how each class has its own special utility and fun ways to play. Oh ya, and as the OP said check out www.destinylfg.com or the100.io to find others looking to raid and run all of this high level content.