Ghost Shells

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This article is about the outer casings of Ghosts. For Ghosts themselves, see Ghost.

Ghost Shells are aesthetic modifications to a Guardian's Ghost. During Year One of Destiny, Ghost Shells were a purely cosmetic item and only two were available to players (Generalist and Frontier). As of Year Two and beyond, they now feature Defense, Intellect, Discipline, Strength, and Light stats, as well as perks that aid in the discovery of Planetary Materials and increase Glimmer rewards during combat.

Ghost Shells

Destiny

Icon	Shell Name	Description	Availability	Rarity
	Amalgam Shell	For Ghosts whose Guardians have stood against SIVA.	From Wrath of the Machine, Hard mode.	Legendary
	Amethyst Shell	For Ghosts who are fond of the Reef.	Purchase from the Speaker, random drop	Rare
	Bellicose Shell	For Ghosts who profess allegiance to the Future War Cult.	Purchase from Lakshmi-2, reward from Future War Cult packages	Legendary
	Blue Spine Shell	For Ghosts with a sharp tongue.	Purchase from the Speaker, random drop	Rare
	Bold Red Shell	For Ghosts who aren't afraid to make themselves a target.	Purchase from the Speaker, random drop	Rare
	Brave Shell	For Ghosts who have been there since the beginning.	Reach level 30 with one character or own both The Dark Below and House of Wolves before August 31, 2015	Legendary
	Competitive Shell	For Ghosts who stood with their Guardians as they became champions of the Crucible.	Purchase from Lord Shaxx	Legendary
	Consensus Shell	Ghosts who give testimony before the City's great Consensus often remake their shells in this traditional form.		Legendary
	Crimson Shell	For Ghosts who want a little glamour.	Random drop in Crimson Days	Legendary
	Crucible Shell	For Ghosts whose Guardians have undergone Lord Shaxx's strenuous training.	Purchase from Lord Shaxx	Legendary
	Deviled Shell	For Ghosts who taste better with a sprinkle of paprika.	2016 Festival of the Lost Item	Legendary
	Ghost Ghost Shell	For Ghosts who prefer to go in disguise.	2016 Festival of the Lost Item	Legendary
	Diaspora Shell	For Ghosts who believe that Earth is a Dead Orbit.	Purchase from Arach Jalaal, reward from Dead Orbit packages	Legendary
	Dread Explorer Shell	For Ghosts who scouted the Dreadnaught and lived to tell the tale.	Complete the Quest The Legion's Beachhead	Legendary
	Exile Shell	For Ghosts who follow the burning path of Osiris.	Trials of Osiris random loot.	Legendary
	Frontier Shell	Tough, rugged, and defiantly colored - ready to brave the high frontier. Ghosts can self-modify at will.	Purchase the Destiny Limited Edition or Destiny Ghost Edition	Legendary
	Foundry Shell	City's artisans welcome the deep memories and painstaking finesse of the Ghosts.		Legendary
	Generalist Shell	Born from the Traveler, built of machinery and Light, the Ghost is your companion and faithful guide.	Default Ghost Shell available to all characters	Common
	Infection Shell	For Ghosts who have come in contact with ancient powers.	Wrath of the Machine, Normal mode.	Legendary
	Ishtar Shell	For Ghosts who have forged new paths on Venus.		Uncommon
	Iron Shell	For Ghosts who are forged in battle.	Reach rank 5 in the Iron Banner	Legendary
	Iron Song Shell	For Ghosts who have lent their voices to the song of the Iron Banner.	Reach rank 6 in the Rise of Iron Record Book	Legendary
	Ironwolf Shell	For Ghosts whose Guardians have acquitted themselves beneath the Iron Banner.	Iron Banner (Year 3).	Legendary
	Intrusion Shell	Rigged for eavesdropping, surveillance, and intrusion into unfriendly networks. Ghosts can self-modify at will.		Legendary
	Joyride Shell	For Ghosts that like to feel the wind on their casings.	Complete the Quest Make the Vanguard Smile, via the Red Bull Quest promotion	Rare
	Kingslayer Shell	For Ghosts who were there when Oryx fell.	Random drop in the King's Fall Raid	Legendary
	Mare Cognitum Shell	For Ghosts who have forged new paths on the Moon.		Uncommon
	Meridian Shell	For Ghosts who have forged new paths on Mars.		Uncommon
	Metropolitan Shell	For a Ghost of the Last City.		Uncommon
	Pale Dawn Shell	For Ghosts who trust in the Light.		Rare
	Purple Spine Shell	For Ghosts with a "prickly" personality.	Purchase from the Speaker, random drop	Rare
	Pursuer Shell	For Ghosts who are always chasing the next challenge.		Legendary
	Questing Shell	For Ghosts who love adventure.		Legendary
	Redux Shell	For Ghosts who favor a new take on a classic look.		Uncommon
	Scholar Shell	For Ghosts who have contributed to the City's knowledge.		Legendary
	Senator Shell	For Ghosts who envision a Last City ruled by a New Monarchy.	Purchase from Executor Hideo, reward from New Monarchy packages	Legendary
	Shipwright Shell	Sometimes the best way to troubleshoot a faulty NLS drive is to dive in and get your shell dirty.		Legendary
	Skywatch Shell	For Ghosts who have forged new paths in the Cosmodrome.		Uncommon
	Standard Shell	For Ghosts who prefer the classics.		Uncommon
	Sugary Shell	For Ghosts who enjoy the sweet taste of Crucible victories.	Random drop in Crimson Days	Legendary
	Sunlit Shell	For Ghosts who believe.	Reward from Trials of Osiris	Legendary
	Towerwatch Shell	For Ghosts who serve the Vanguard.	Purchase from Cayde-6, Ikora Rey, or Zavala	Legendary
	Turquoise Shell	For Ghosts with bright personalities.	Purchase from the Speaker, random drop	Rare
	Vanguard Shell	For Ghosts who have proven themselves as leaders in the field time and time again.	Purchase from the Vanguard	Legendary
	Verdant Shell	For Ghosts looking to brighten their Guardian's day.	Purchase from the Speaker, random drop	Rare
	Weathered Shell	For Ghosts who have braved the elements.		Uncommon
	Winter Sky Shell	For Ghosts who feel blue.	Purchase from the Speaker, random drop	Rare

Destiny 2

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Icon	Shell Name	Description	Availability	Rarity
	Contender's Shell	"Nothing pleases me more than to see you fight." —Emperor Calus	Rare Drop from the Leviathan Raid	Exotic
	Furtive Shell	For Ghosts who crave the thrill of competition.	Reset Infamy Rank three times	Legendary
	Kill-Tracker Ghost	For Ghosts who want to brag about the achievements of their Guardians.	Destiny 2 pre-order bonus, made available for purchase from Lord Shaxx in Season 2	Legendary
	Last City Shell (Legendary)	For Ghosts who call the Last City home.	Reward from Ikora Rey for completing the campaign	Legendary
	Last City Shell (Common)	For Ghosts who call the Last City home.	Given to all characters at the beginning of Homecoming	Common
	Last City Shell (Damaged)	For Ghosts who call the Last City home.	Replaces the common variant in Adieu	Common
	Plasma Shell	For Ghosts who love electric wit.	Bright Engrams	Exotic
	Starlight Shell	For Ghosts who seek to explore the Reef's mysteries.	Drops from Activities in The Dreaming City	Legendary
	Wish-Maker Shell	For Ghosts whose Guardians dared to dream.	Drops from the Last Wish Raid	Legendary
	Wisteria Orbit Shell	For Ghosts who want to show off their staying power.	Purchase the Forsaken Annual Pass	Legendary

Possible Perks

Destiny

Perks are randomized and can vary in number, depending on the rarity of a Ghost Shell.

• Detect and mark nearby Spinmetal, Helium Filaments, Spirit Bloom, Relic Iron, and Wormspore
• Draw additional Glimmer out of defeated Guardians in the Crucible or enemy races in PvE activities
• Increase the shell's Intellect, Discipline, or Strength values

Destiny 2

Ghost shells in Destiny 2 are still largely random, with perks and perk amount varying with rarity, however ghost shells no longer provide any stat bonuses. What they still provide includes:

• Cache detection
• Bonus glimmer
• Bonus experience
• Gunsmith telemetry
• Regional and activity bonuses

Trivia

Before Year Two, Destiny game files mentioned a number of Ghost Shells aside from Generalist and Frontier which were not made available to players. These included the Consensus Shell, Foundry Shell, Intrusion Shell, Shipwright Shell, and another version of the Vanguard Shell. These items were later made obtainable.

List of Appearances

• Destiny (First appearance)
• Destiny 2