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[Cuphead]

Yeah, although PvP is a great way to level up as well if you're not awful.

ehhh I've leveled up quite a bit while being awful.

 

[VinFTW]

So what does a double upgraded 213 weapon go to damage number wise? 230? or higher?

Re-posting for the new page... still looking for an answer. Anybody?

 

[Chief1690]

So after hitting 20 what's the best way to get your light up?

I've seen people with like 3-4 exotics, is that just from strikes and what not?

You can get exotics from bounties, pvp, and Xur who uses strange coins as his currency and only appears in the tower at certain times. The best way to get your light up is farm for blue engrams or run the strike playlist as it gives you upgraded gear.

 

[Kureizu]

I can't level up because the legendary stuff I get is for other classes.

Thanks Bungie.

 

[commish]

Quite the opposite. I'm level 21 and I literally haven't played a single mission on Mars yet.

Same, I'm pretty behind on story missions. I just do strikes and more strikes and some pvp.

 

[ComputerBlue]

So are exotic engrams, if they even exist, the same as legendary ones? Where you get screwed 99% of the time?

Mid way through level 24 and all I've gotten was 4 legendary engrams and they all ended up as blues. Better not be the same with Exotic.

 

[Dylan Sexbang]

So after reading this thread a bit I'm guessing it's pretty useless doing anything but story missions until you're at least level 20, right?

I did PvP and Bounties to level. On both my 20s, I hit the soft cap before finishing the story.

 

[Xamtheking]

Quite the opposite. I'm level 21 and I literally haven't played a single mission on Mars yet.

What have you been doing

 

[RedAssedApe]

also rewards after pvp matches are random. so even if you are bad you can get lucky and get a good reward while the mvps get jack lmao

 

[commish]

I can't level up because the legendary stuff I get is for other classes.

Thanks Bungie.

I am having the same issue and it really is ridiculous. Why would warlock stuff drop for my hunter...?

 

[blackdevil]

So after reading this thread a bit I'm guessing it's pretty useless doing anything but story missions until you're at least level 20, right?

? why? i wasnt level 20 2 days ago and still had a good time with PvP!

sure its better to be stronger but still.

 

[Poodlestrike]

Re-posting for the new page... still looking for an answer. Anybody?

Depends on the gun, I think. I've got a Legendary Sniper that starts at 230 something, but can be fully upgraded to 300.

 

[diablos991]

So are exotic engrams, if they even exist, the same as legendary ones? Where you get screwed 99% of the time?

Mid way through level 24 and all I've gotten was 4 legendary engrams and they all ended up as blues. Better not be the same with Exotic.

Exotic engrams are guaranteed to give an exotic.
These things come from the weekend vendor for 23 motes of light.

The problem is the exotic can be for any class. So you might not be able to use it.

 

[Experien]

So after reading this thread a bit I'm guessing it's pretty useless doing anything but story missions until you're at least level 20, right?

Just do a few quick bounties and you level up like crazy. I do not believe there is any incentive to doing the Story outside of pretending there is a story. I don't think finishing the story opens anything else up (I could be wrong). I beat it and just got a gun and thought...is that it?

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

ehhh I've leveled up quite a bit while being awful.

Ditto.

I'm actually quite enamored with how easy and forthcoming leveling is. Well, was. Now that I'm post-20…

 

[blackdevil]

I am having the same issue and it really is ridiculous. Why would warlock stuff drop for my hunter...?

i think they want us to start all 3 classes! you can send your stuff to your other class.

 

[Reedirect]

Level 21, doing Strikes like crazy, but not a single Legendary item for me yet. I guess this is the part when I start to hate this game.

 

[Seil]

So are exotic engrams, if they even exist, the same as legendary ones? Where you get screwed 99% of the time?

Mid way through level 24 and all I've gotten was 4 legendary engrams and they all ended up as blues. Better not be the same with Exotic.

I've only had one exotic engram which i bought from xur. Lucked out and got an exotic for my class. I think it's still luck based, but hey you have the legendary option as the first below on them if so =p

 

[Pastry]

So my exotic sniper rifle doesn't allow me to pick up ammo. It regenerates on it's own with a max ammo of 6, all in one clip.

 

[Evil Beaver]

A person cannot equip 3-4 exotics. Max is 1 weapon and 1 armor piece.

WHAT?! No way.

 

[ComputerBlue]

Exotic engrams are guaranteed to give an exotic.
These things come from the weekend vendor for 23 motes of light.

The problem is the exotic can be for any class. So you might not be able to use it.

Oh ok, thank you.

 

[bidguy]

WHAT?! No way.

you will never find a full set anyway

 

[Novum_Veritas]

WHAT?! No way.

It is true.
You would be to OP if you could equip everything exotic.

 

[-Snooze-]

So after reading this thread a bit I'm guessing it's pretty useless doing anything but story missions until you're at least level 20, right?

I'm level 22 and haven't bothered to finish the story at all ...

 

[Cuphead]

Ditto.

I'm actually quite enamored with how easy and forthcoming leveling is. Well, was. Now that I'm post-20…

I wish there was something else that gave me a sense of progression in crucible after i reached my marks besides play-time.

Now I just feel like I should be waiting for Tuesday to play any more.

 

[ced]

Did the outfitter get new color shading this time, it should have updated overnight.

 

[Chief1690]

Level 21, doing Strikes like crazy, but not a single Legendary item for me yet. I guess this is the part when I start to hate this game.

You're better off framing for engrams, leveling up your cryptarch or getting crucible marks and reputation for whatever faction you're in to get legendaries rather than trying to get them through strikes. Strikes mostly give you blue shit. I learned that the hard way.

 

[THEaaron]

Had my first afk guy in a playlist Strike. Pathetic creature only ran from zone to zone and crouched in a corner till the waves were over.

 

[puffyshirt]

Sweet lord, they really butter you up with that pre-20 levelling pace. Post-20, it's a whole different story.

And now that I've exhausted most all of the original content, I'm not sure how much the allure of better loot will keep me engaged.

I'm still liking it though!

 

[Zephyl]

WHAT?! No way.

I agree it seems kind of silly if your only allowed to equip one exotic armor/weapon, is there a reason why they did this?

 

[thundr51]

Yeah, although PvP is a great way to level up as well if you're not awful.

I'm awful, I mostly play fighting games and decided to check this out. The only way I can get any kills is either by assists or vehicle kills on Mars maps. Will give it another try tonight.

 

[ComputerBlue]

I've only had one exotic engram which i bought from xur. Lucked out and got an exotic for my class. I think it's still luck based, but hey you have the legendary option as the first below on them if so =p

So if I got something outside of my class and put it in the vault, will I be able to use it/access it if I make another character with that class?

 

[RoboPlato]

So my exotic sniper rifle doesn't allow me to pick up ammo. It regenerates on it's own with a max ammo of 6, all in one clip.

Does it have elemental damage? That would be really useful for shielded enemies in difficult strikes. The shields regenerate so fast and sometimes there's no ammo around so you can't do shit to them.

 

[Chamber]

At this point, I don't know why I bother decoding shit. Is it possible to dismantle engrams right off the bat?

 

[jay23]

So are exotic engrams, if they even exist, the same as legendary ones? Where you get screwed 99% of the time?

Mid way through level 24 and all I've gotten was 4 legendary engrams and they all ended up as blues. Better not be the same with Exotic.

I think you can buy exotic engrams from Xur, but you can still get screwed. I saw someone get an exotic for another class.

 

[Seil]

WHAT?! No way.

Exotics have three abilities on top of superior stats. And generally unique abilities that would be OP if you had many lol. Do you really want someone on the other team having an uber hand cannon/AR AND a sniper rifle that gives them invisibility when aiming? Plus four armor pieces with three abilities each?

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

What have you been doing

PVP. Patrols. Strikes. PVP. Some light PVP.

Gonna finish the story tonite though I think.

Anyone want to join me? XBO?

 

[Heroman]

It is true.
You would be to OP if you could equip everything exotic.

but that the point of haven't highest level gear.

 

[Bunta]

At this point, I don't know why I bother decoding shit. Is it possible to dismantle engrams right off the bat?

Yes, but why would you?

 

[Seil]

So if I got something outside of my class and put it in the vault, will I be able to use it/access it if I make another character with that class?

Yes. I've got three titan legendaries sitting in my vault atm.

 

[RoboPlato]

I agree it seems kind of silly if your only allowed to equip one exotic armor/weapon, is there a reason why they did this?

Exotics can give you class abilities that usually have to be equipped, without equipping them. You can stack benefits. If you could equip multiple armor exotics, you could basically be running a maxed out class.

 

[todahawk]

Not at all, pvp is good exp, especially with bounties.



I'd still like to see my first.

better than getting 5 legendaries that turn out to be shit blues and greens (yes i'm bitter).

 

[Spineker]

At this point, I don't know why I bother decoding shit. Is it possible to dismantle engrams right off the bat?

You can't win the lottery if you don't participate in it.

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

I am having the same issue and it really is ridiculous. Why would warlock stuff drop for my hunter...?

Well, you can at least put it in the vault to share with a Warlock character if you were to make one.

 

[diablos991]

At this point, I don't know why I bother decoding shit. Is it possible to dismantle engrams right off the bat?

To raise the cryptarc level.
The higher level he is the better odds of receiving something good.

Mine is lvl 7 and I have been slacking. I have seen lvl 13+ already.

 

[ComputerBlue]

Yes. I've got three titan legendaries sitting in my vault atm.

Ok great, at least there's that. Thanks.

 

[Evil Beaver]

you will never find a full set anyway

It is true.
You would be to OP if you could equip everything exotic.

 

[Poodlestrike]

Does it have elemental damage? That would be really useful for shielded enemies in difficult strikes. The shields regenerate so fast and sometimes there's no ammo around so you can't do shit to them.

Actually, if you hold any empty weapon out for 30 seconds, you get ammo for it.

 

[ced]

Is there a good way to farm engrams at level 20 solo, ie story missions set to level 20 or 22?

 

[Croc]

Anyone want to run The Black Garden (lv 20) with me? I have a bounty for beating it on Heroic and also one for 9k experience without dying (already at 3k). Just trying to see if I can take them out both in one go and to make it a bit easier on myself.

Higher levels preferred, just so it'll be even easier (I'm level 24).

I'm CrocomirePrime on PS4, add me if you wanna join!