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Hello,
Your probably wondering how to go about getting better gear. Below I show you the many ways you can!
[b][u]Exotic Engrams[/u][/b] - Purchase [b]5x Three of coins[/b] from [b]Xur[/b] for [b]7 Strange Coins[/b] who randomly appears in places in the [b]tower[/b] and the [b]reef[/b] every [b]friday and saturday[/b].
From here you use only [b]1x Three of coin[/b] which shows the effect on your main character screen.
While active, defeat an [b]Ultra boss[/b] (A boss with [b]no shield[/b]) which will be any from the [b]strikes[/b] (except for [b]Psion Flayers[/b] and [b]Omnigul[/b] cause they have [b]shields[/b]) or from a [b]taken champion[/b] which appears during timed events on cosmodrone, mars, moon or venus and also from bosses in the [b]raids[/b] or [b]prison of elders[/b].
You can also use them in [b]crucible[/b] where they work once a match has finished.
Once the active effect of a [b]Three of coin[/b] is gone, simply use another then try again.
Not always guaranteed an exotic engram to drop, it can be [b]up to 11 Three of coins[/b] before one drops since the next coin has the boosted chance after a previously failed attempt.
[b]Exotic engrams[/b] can be decrypted as your current light level up to 5 above it.
Best to [b]decrypt one[/b] at a time on your [b]highest light character[/b], if it's [b]better[/b], equip or fuse then decrypt again. Chances are you will go up [b]faster[/b] in light levels this way.
[b][u]Rank Up Packages[/u][/b] - You can obtain gear which is current or 5 above from ranking up in [b]vanguard strikes, crucible, faction or house of judgement[/b]. But these can only go up to [b]330 light.[/b]
[b][u]Heroric Vanguard Strikes[/u][/b] - Bosses have a chance to drop a [b]legendary piece of gear[/b] which can be [b]335 light[/b], which are unique to each boss. E.g. Blighted Hood helmet from the Blighted Chalice strike.
[b][u]Nightfall Strike[/u][/b] - A [b]level 42 strike[/b] with unique modifiers per week which is gather your teamates only.
The rewards at the results screen after successful completion can be [b]exotic gear up to 335 light.[/b]
You can claim rewards from this strike [b]once per character per week.[/b]
[b][u]Prison Of Elders[/u][/b] - Level [b]41 POE[/b] is matchmaking and gives up to [b]320 blue gear[/b] at the rewards screen after completion.
Level [b]42 POE[/b] is gather your own members only and gives up to [b]335 gear[/b] along with [b]335 ghost[/b].
The rewards you claim from Variks for completing the scorecard is only [b]once[/b] per [b]character[/b] per [b]week[/b].
[b][u]Trials of Osiris[/u][/b] - [b]Crucible player versus player[/b] elimination mode during weekends, you claim up to [b]330 gear[/b] from the [b]gold tier[/b] reward. Trials of osiris now has bounties for tier rewards which are daily for the [b]gold tier bounty.[/b]
For [b]more information[/b] follow the link in a new [b]tab[/b] https://www.bungie.net/sr/Forums/Post/169317929?sort=0&page=0
[b][u]Iron Banner[/u][/b] - When this [b]pvp[/b] event arrives you can recieve up to [b]335 gear[/b] from the results screen after match completion. Even if you are bad at crucible, you can still earn what is up for grabs from the [b]set items[/b] sold by [b]Lord Saladin.[/b]
[b][u]Kings Fall Raid[/u][/b] - [b]Normal mode[/b] drops [b]320 gear[/b] while [b]Hard mode[/b] drops [b]335 gear[/b] but be warned...[b].Hard mode[/b] has [b]no revives[/b] so 310 or above is advised. Items can be claimed only [b]once per char per week.[/b]
[b][u]Court Of Oryx[/u][/b] - You can find this place on the [b]drednaught[/b] and if you obtain [b]Antiquated Runes[/b] you can use them for [b]Tier 3[/b] which will drop up to [b]335 legendary Artifacts[/b] but only to the player who uses the Rune.
[b](Very rarely on Tier 2 Stolen runes - 335 legendary Artifacts drop, but seems there are reports on this case)[/b]
[b][u]Lord Shaxx[/u][/b] - The [b]Crucible vendor in the tower[/b] gives a pvp weekly bounty which can give gear upto [b]335[/b] light. But you won't see the bounties until you have completed [b]Lord Shaxx's questline.[/b]
It is a [b]very long[/b] questline all related to [b]pvp[/b] but if you have the [b]patience and time[/b] then heres a [b]reddit guide link[/b]. https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/3lbrvu/crucible_quest_line_from_lord_shaxx_how_to_unlock/
[u][b]For every drop shown above[/b][/u] - Like with the exotic drops you recieve, it will be current light or 5 above light level so it will be a gradual process.
So in the long run it's only [b]42 POE, Nightfall strike, Trials of Osiris, t3 court of oryx and the raid[/b] where you need to gather members and use teamwork to claim the rewards.
The [b]weekly reset[/b] for Nightfall strike, weekly crucible bounty, raid and 42 poe is always [b]Tuesday[/b].
Hope this helps and have fun.
[b]NOTE[/b]: Please [b]do not[/b] place [b]spam[/b], [b]advertisements[/b], [b]troll posts[/b] or [b]negative rage[/b] comments on this topic, it will be [b]removed[/b], thank you..
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Just a quick bump for you fellow guardians who still need help.
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A quick reminder to those looking to complete the [b]year 2 moments of Triumph[/b]. The [b]Lord Shaxx[/b] questline [b]'The Mountaintop'[/b] is one of the to do's for completing the book.
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My gear has been decoding at 330. Exotic gear 334-335
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1 ReplyI feel like faction packages have been giving me great rewards. For the past 5 rank-ups, I've gotten gear higher than my light level.
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Although a lot of us AREN'T new, there's a lot of people who are, and this will help them immensely. Hell, theres still some things in here i didnt know, so great work!
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4 RepliesWhen I decrypt engrams almost all the time they're lower than my light (308) wtf is going on
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3 RepliesI just started playing again, so this is pretty useful. Thanks!
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I can get my Hunter to 335 and my other two characters to 334. Here's the thing, I haven't done Kings Fall once since April. I also rarely ever do CoE. I've gotten my 335 gear through Iron Banner, rank up packages, engram drops, and some trials. It's certainly possible to max your light level playing solo. I did it without even caring.
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2 RepliesThanks for this post. Took a year break and now getting back into it. Alot has changed since I last played. They need to keep their upgrade systems consistent eventually. Every DLC it seems they change the upgrade system completely.
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I can shorten your entire guide down to 2 words [spoiler]git gud[/spoiler]
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1 ReplyAs a casual player who has returned in the last few weeks after a decent amount of time this post is supremely helpful. Many thanks.
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You sir are amazing!
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I'm super cool you knew
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4 RepliesAre there still people who are not aware of all you said here? Not trying to be a prick but isn't this all common knowledge?
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3 RepliesNice post. Just one thing.. The Psion Flayers and Omnigul aren't Ultras, they're Majors. Ultras don't have shields.
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4 RepliesIs anyone else having the problem of literally nothing dropping gear higher than 300? Im at 310 light and nothing is decrypting at higher light
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2 RepliesI can get my Hunter to 335 and my other two characters to 334. Here's the thing, I haven't done Kings Fall once since April. I also rarely ever do CoE. I've gotten my 335 gear through Iron Banner, rank up packages, engram drops, and some trials. It's certainly possible to max your light level playing solo. I did it without even caring.
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Great,I hit 335 with my warlock past weekend(did antiquated rune for the fragment and got an artifact for it) That's a really good sum up of every single activity there is and their drops,good job I see what you did there in the Shaxx weekly(patience and time)
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Very helpful for casuals and people returning. Very kind of you good sir.
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I first thought what is the point of this in mid june, then I saw 3 posts saying "I'm back from a years break How do i rank up" I'm gonna copy n paste this link from now on.
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9 RepliesYou can get 335 artifacts from Stolen Runes. It's how I got mine.
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Edited by Cyfer: 6/15/2016 5:59:17 PMIf you're good the nightfall can be done solo. Other than that I think it is also worth mentioning that the weekly crucible bounties also reward you with nightfall level gear once completed. Since I don't have many friends this helps tremendously.
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12 RepliesIn other words... if you don't have a ready supply of friends on the same platform as you, you're up Schlitz Creek. Nightfall: Three players, no matchmaking available. Tough enough with 3, forget about doing it with 1. Trials: Three players, no matchmaking, AND you have to be high-end PvP to go flawless. 42 POE: Three players, no matchmaking. I've managed to solo parts, but never all three levels. Court of Oryx: Only good for relics. The Raid: No matchmaking, and very tough without mic. My LL is creeping up, but mostly through grinding PoE, Vanguard, and Crucible level.
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4 RepliesTrials gold tier bounties do NOT award you with 335 gear it is maxed out at 330 in only 5 wins 7 wins and light house chest have the possibility of dropping 335
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Good post for the newbies, bump for attention.
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6 RepliesYou forgot the Weekly Crucible bounty that drops stuff up to 335 light.