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==General Information==
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Engrams are unidentified loot [[items]] randomly dropped by [[enemies]] or awarded from [[Game Modes|missions]] such as [[Strikes]] in Destiny. Players can bring the Engrams to the [[NPCs|NPC]] [[Cryptarch]] in [[The Tower]] to decipher the Engrams and recover the [[weapons]], [[armor]] and other items within. Deciphering Engrams also increases your [[Crypto-Archaeology Reputation]]. Sometimes engrams will yield [[material]] items such as [[Ascendant Energy]], [[Ascendant Shard]], [[Motes of Light]] and [[Strange Coins]] with [[rarities]] corresponding to the rarity of Engrams.
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*[[Majors and Ultras]] enemies have greater odds of dropping engrams.  
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''"You won't be disappointed."'' - Master Rahool
  
Engrams can be purchased directly from Cryptarch. As your reputation with Cryptarch increases, you can purchase rarer Engrams.
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*Each Engram is of a specific [[rarity]], indicated by its color, and contains a specific type of weapon or slot of armor.  
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==General Information==
 
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===Overview===
*Note that Engrams sometimes contain items of a different rarity. It is possible to decipher a rarer item but not a less rare one.
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Engrams are unidentified loot [[items]] randomly dropped by [[enemies]] or awarded upon completion of various activities in Destiny. Players can bring Engrams to a [[Cryptarch]] to have them deciphered and reveal their contents. Deciphering Engrams also increases the player's [[Crypto-Archaeology Reputation]]. Occasionally, Engrams will decrypt into [[Strange Coins]] or [[Motes of Light]]. With a few exceptions, Engrams adhere to the following rules when being decrypted:
  
==Year 2 Mechanics==
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===Decrypting Algorithm===
After the release of [[The Taken King]], engrams, especially engrams of higher rarity, are deciphered based on the [[Light]] score of your equipped [[gear]].
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* Engrams will attempt to decrypt with an Attack/Defense value one to five points greater than the player's overall Light Level at the time of decryption.
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* <span style="color:#5076A3">'''Rare'''</span> engrams will decrypt with an Attack/Defense value no greater than '''385'''.
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* <span style="color:#522F65">'''Legendary'''</span> engrams will decrypt with an Attack/Defense value no greater than '''390'''.
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* <span style="color:#CEAE33">'''Exotic'''</span> engrams will decrypt with an Attack/Defense value no greater than '''400'''.
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* Exotic Engrams will only drop from Ultras or upon conclusion of a Crucible match, and only if a [[Three of Coins]] has been used.
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* Once a player has reached character level 40, all <span style="color:#366F42">'''Encrypted'''</span> engrams that he/she obtains from that point forward will automatically be converted into [[Weapon Parts]] or [[Armor Materials]].
  
 
==Types of Engrams==
 
==Types of Engrams==
===Rarity===
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===Basic Engrams===
'''[[Encoded Engrams]]''' - White - [[Common]]
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'''[[Encrypted Engrams]]''' - Green - [[Uncommon]]
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 41%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color: #708090"
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!colspan="4" style="background: #708090; color: #FFFFFF; padding:2px"|Basic Engrams
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|-
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| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Encoded engram icon1.jpg|75px|link=Encoded Engrams]]
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| style="padding:7px;"| '''[[Encoded Engrams]]'''
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| style="padding:7px;"| Engrams that can be decrypted into [[Common]] equipment.
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|-
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| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Encrypted engram icon1.jpg|75px|link=Encrypted Engrams]]
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| style="padding:7px;"| '''[[Encrypted Engrams]]'''
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| style="padding:7px;"| Engrams that can be decrypted into [[Uncommon]] equipment.
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|-
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| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Decoherent engram icon1.jpg|75px|link=Decoherent Engrams]]
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| style="padding:7px;"| '''[[Decoherent Engrams]]'''
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| style="padding:7px;"| Engrams that can be decrypted into [[Rare]] equipment.
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|-
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| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Legendary engram icon1.jpg|75px|link=Legendary Engrams]]
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| style="padding:7px;"| '''[[Legendary Engrams]]'''
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| style="padding:7px;"| Engrams that can be decrypted into [[Legendary]] equipment.
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|-
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| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Exotic engram icon1.jpg|75px|link=Exotic Engrams]]
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| style="padding:7px;"| '''[[Exotic Engrams]]'''
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| style="padding:7px;"| Engrams that can be decrypted into [[Exotic]] equipment.
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|}
  
'''[[Decoherent Engrams]]''' - Blue - [[Rare]]
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===Special Engrams===
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'''[[Legendary Engrams]]''' - Purple - [[Legendary]]
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'''[[Sublime Engrams]]''' - Purple - [[Legendary]] - PS exclusive items
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 41%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color: #708090"
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!colspan="4" style="background: #708090; color: #FFFFFF; padding:2px"|Special Engrams
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|-
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| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Legendary engram icon1.jpg|75px|link=Sublime Engrams]]
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| style="padding:7px;"| '''[[Sublime Engrams]]'''
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| style="padding:7px;"| Engrams that can be decrypted into one of six specific armor sets. Exclusive to Playstation 4.
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|-
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| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Exotic engram icon1.jpg|75px|link=Legacy Engrams]]
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| style="padding:7px;"| '''[[Legacy Engrams]]'''
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| style="padding:7px;"| Engrams that can be decrypted into [[Exotic]] equipment from Year 1 and Year 2.
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|}
  
'''[[Exotic Engrams]]''' - Gold - [[Exotic]]
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===Eververse Engrams===
  
'''[[Legacy Engrams]]''' - Gold - [[Exotic]]
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 41%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color: #708090"
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!colspan="4" style="background: #708090; color: #FFFFFF; padding:2px"|Eververse Engrams
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| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Triad engram icon1.jpg|75px|link=Triad Engram]]
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| style="padding:7px;"| '''[[Triad Engram|Triad Engrams]]'''
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| style="padding:7px;"| Engrams that can be decrypted into Legendary Vanguard Armor from Year 1 and Year 2.
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|-
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| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Arena engram icon1.jpg|75px|link=Arena Engram|Arena Engrams]]
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| style="padding:7px;"| '''[[Arena Engram|Arena Engrams]]'''
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| style="padding:7px;"| Engrams that can be decrypted into Legendary Crucible Armor from Year 1 and Year 2.
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|-
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| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Exodus engram icon1.jpg|75px|link=Exodus Engram|Exodus Engrams]]
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| style="padding:7px;"| '''[[Exodus Engram|Exodus Engrams]]'''
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| style="padding:7px;"| Engrams that can be decrypted into Legendary Dead Orbit Armor from Year 1 and Year 2.
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|-
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| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Warpath engram icon1.jpg|75px|link=Warpath Engram|Warpath Engrams]]
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| style="padding:7px;"| '''[[Warpath Engram|Warpath Engrams]]'''
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| style="padding:7px;"| Engrams that can be decrypted into Legendary Future War Cult Armor from Year 1 and Year 2.
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| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Unity engram icon1.jpg|75px|link=Unity Engram|Unity Engrams]]
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| style="padding:7px;"| '''[[Unity Engram|Unity Engrams]]'''
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| style="padding:7px;"| Engrams that can be decrypted into Legendary New Monarchy Armor from Year 1 and Year 2.
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| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Dusty iron engram icon1.jpg|75px|link=Duty Iron Engram|Dusty Iron Engrams]]
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| style="padding:7px;"| '''[[Dusty Iron Engram|Dusty Iron Engrams]]'''
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| style="padding:7px;"| Engrams that can be decrypted into Legendary Iron Banner Armor from Year 1 and Year 2.
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| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Sterling engram icon1.jpg|75px|link=Sterling Engram|Sterling Engrams]]
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| style="padding:7px;"| '''[[Sterling Engram|Sterling Engrams]]'''
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| style="padding:7px;"| Engrams that can be decrypted into Spektar armor.
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| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Icy engram icon1.jpg|75px|link=Icy Engram|Icy Engrams]]
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| style="padding:7px;"| '''[[Icy Engram|Icy Engrams]]'''
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| style="padding:7px;"| Engrams that can be decrypted into Dawning Chroma armor.
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"You won't be disappointed." - Master Rahool

General Information

Overview

Engrams are unidentified loot items randomly dropped by enemies or awarded upon completion of various activities in Destiny. Players can bring Engrams to a Cryptarch to have them deciphered and reveal their contents. Deciphering Engrams also increases the player's Crypto-Archaeology Reputation. Occasionally, Engrams will decrypt into Strange Coins or Motes of Light. With a few exceptions, Engrams adhere to the following rules when being decrypted:

Decrypting Algorithm

  • Engrams will attempt to decrypt with an Attack/Defense value one to five points greater than the player's overall Light Level at the time of decryption.
  • Rare engrams will decrypt with an Attack/Defense value no greater than 385.
  • Legendary engrams will decrypt with an Attack/Defense value no greater than 390.
  • Exotic engrams will decrypt with an Attack/Defense value no greater than 400.
  • Exotic Engrams will only drop from Ultras or upon conclusion of a Crucible match, and only if a Three of Coins has been used.
  • Once a player has reached character level 40, all Encrypted engrams that he/she obtains from that point forward will automatically be converted into Weapon Parts or Armor Materials.

Types of Engrams

Basic Engrams

Basic Engrams
Encoded engram icon1.jpg Encoded Engrams Engrams that can be decrypted into Common equipment.
Encrypted engram icon1.jpg Encrypted Engrams Engrams that can be decrypted into Uncommon equipment.
Decoherent engram icon1.jpg Decoherent Engrams Engrams that can be decrypted into Rare equipment.
Legendary engram icon1.jpg Legendary Engrams Engrams that can be decrypted into Legendary equipment.
Exotic engram icon1.jpg Exotic Engrams Engrams that can be decrypted into Exotic equipment.

Special Engrams

Special Engrams
Legendary engram icon1.jpg Sublime Engrams Engrams that can be decrypted into one of six specific armor sets. Exclusive to Playstation 4.
Exotic engram icon1.jpg Legacy Engrams Engrams that can be decrypted into Exotic equipment from Year 1 and Year 2.

Eververse Engrams

Eververse Engrams
Triad engram icon1.jpg Triad Engrams Engrams that can be decrypted into Legendary Vanguard Armor from Year 1 and Year 2.
Arena Engrams Arena Engrams Engrams that can be decrypted into Legendary Crucible Armor from Year 1 and Year 2.
Exodus Engrams Exodus Engrams Engrams that can be decrypted into Legendary Dead Orbit Armor from Year 1 and Year 2.
Warpath Engrams Warpath Engrams Engrams that can be decrypted into Legendary Future War Cult Armor from Year 1 and Year 2.
Unity Engrams Unity Engrams Engrams that can be decrypted into Legendary New Monarchy Armor from Year 1 and Year 2.
Dusty Iron Engrams Dusty Iron Engrams Engrams that can be decrypted into Legendary Iron Banner Armor from Year 1 and Year 2.
Sterling Engrams Sterling Engrams Engrams that can be decrypted into Spektar armor.
Icy Engrams Icy Engrams Engrams that can be decrypted into Dawning Chroma armor.