Engrams

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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 Engrams	Engrams that can be decrypted into Common equipment.
	Encrypted Engrams	Engrams that can be decrypted into Uncommon equipment.
	Decoherent Engrams	Engrams that can be decrypted into Rare equipment.
	Legendary Engrams	Engrams that can be decrypted into Legendary equipment.
	Exotic Engrams	Engrams that can be decrypted into Exotic equipment.

Special Engrams

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

Eververse Engrams

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