Item Rarity

Common (White)

Common, White item name, is the lowest and most common item tier. Players can usually purchase these items from vendors.

Uncommon (Green)

Uncommon, Green item name is the 2nd lowest item tier. Green items are usually rewarded for completing missions such as Strikes.

Rare

Rare, Blue item name, is the tier 3 rarity.

Purple

Purple is the tier 4 rarity. Players can purchase Purple items from Faction Vendors such as the Vanguard Quartermaster or the Crucible Quartermaster.

Exotic (Gold)

Exotic, Gold item name, is the rarest item tier.