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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 |
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Amalgam Shell | For Ghosts whose Guardians have stood against SIVA. | From Wrath of the Machine, Hard mode. | Legendary |
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Amethyst Shell | For Ghosts who are fond of the Reef. | Purchase from the Speaker, random drop | Rare |
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Bellicose Shell | For Ghosts who profess allegiance to the Future War Cult. | Purchase from Lakshmi-2, reward from Future War Cult packages | Legendary |
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Blue Spine Shell | For Ghosts with a sharp tongue. | Purchase from the Speaker, random drop | Rare |
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Bold Red Shell | For Ghosts who aren't afraid to make themselves a target. | Purchase from the Speaker, random drop | Rare |
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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 |
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Competitive Shell | For Ghosts who stood with their Guardians as they became champions of the Crucible. | Purchase from Lord Shaxx | Legendary |
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Consensus Shell | Ghosts who give testimony before the City's great Consensus often remake their shells in this traditional form. | Legendary | |
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Crimson Shell | For Ghosts who want a little glamour. | Random drop in Crimson Days | Legendary |
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Crucible Shell | For Ghosts whose Guardians have undergone Lord Shaxx's strenuous training. | Purchase from Lord Shaxx | Legendary |
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Deviled Shell | For Ghosts who taste better with a sprinkle of paprika. | 2016 Festival of the Lost Item | Legendary |
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Ghost Ghost Shell | For Ghosts who prefer to go in disguise. | 2016 Festival of the Lost Item | Legendary |
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Diaspora Shell | For Ghosts who believe that Earth is a Dead Orbit. | Purchase from Arach Jalaal, reward from Dead Orbit packages | Legendary |
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Dread Explorer Shell | For Ghosts who scouted the Dreadnaught and lived to tell the tale. | Complete the Quest The Legion's Beachhead | Legendary |
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Exile Shell | For Ghosts who follow the burning path of Osiris. | Trials of Osiris random loot. | Legendary |
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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 |
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Foundry Shell | City's artisans welcome the deep memories and painstaking finesse of the Ghosts. | Legendary | |
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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 |
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Infection Shell | For Ghosts who have come in contact with ancient powers. | Wrath of the Machine, Normal mode. | Legendary |
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Ishtar Shell | For Ghosts who have forged new paths on Venus. | Uncommon | |
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Iron Shell | For Ghosts who are forged in battle. | Reach rank 5 in the Iron Banner | Legendary |
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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 |
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Ironwolf Shell | For Ghosts whose Guardians have acquitted themselves beneath the Iron Banner. | Iron Banner (Year 3). | Legendary |
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Intrusion Shell | Rigged for eavesdropping, surveillance, and intrusion into unfriendly networks. Ghosts can self-modify at will. | Legendary | |
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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 |
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Kingslayer Shell | For Ghosts who were there when Oryx fell. | Random drop in the King's Fall Raid | Legendary |
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Mare Cognitum Shell | For Ghosts who have forged new paths on the Moon. | Uncommon | |
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Meridian Shell | For Ghosts who have forged new paths on Mars. | Uncommon | |
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Metropolitan Shell | For a Ghost of the Last City. | Uncommon | |
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Pale Dawn Shell | For Ghosts who trust in the Light. | Rare | |
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Purple Spine Shell | For Ghosts with a "prickly" personality. | Purchase from the Speaker, random drop | Rare |
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Pursuer Shell | For Ghosts who are always chasing the next challenge. | Legendary | |
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Questing Shell | For Ghosts who love adventure. | Legendary | |
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Redux Shell | For Ghosts who favor a new take on a classic look. | Uncommon | |
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Scholar Shell | For Ghosts who have contributed to the City's knowledge. | Legendary | |
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Senator Shell | For Ghosts who envision a Last City ruled by a New Monarchy. | Purchase from Executor Hideo, reward from New Monarchy packages | Legendary |
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Shipwright Shell | Sometimes the best way to troubleshoot a faulty NLS drive is to dive in and get your shell dirty. | Legendary | |
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Skywatch Shell | For Ghosts who have forged new paths in the Cosmodrome. | Uncommon | |
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Standard Shell | For Ghosts who prefer the classics. | Uncommon | |
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Sugary Shell | For Ghosts who enjoy the sweet taste of Crucible victories. | Random drop in Crimson Days | Legendary |
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Sunlit Shell | For Ghosts who believe. | Reward from Trials of Osiris | Legendary |
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Towerwatch Shell | For Ghosts who serve the Vanguard. | Purchase from Cayde-6, Ikora Rey, or Zavala | Legendary |
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Turquoise Shell | For Ghosts with bright personalities. | Purchase from the Speaker, random drop | Rare |
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Vanguard Shell | For Ghosts who have proven themselves as leaders in the field time and time again. | Purchase from the Vanguard | Legendary |
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Verdant Shell | For Ghosts looking to brighten their Guardian's day. | Purchase from the Speaker, random drop | Rare |
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Weathered Shell | For Ghosts who have braved the elements. | Uncommon | |
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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 |
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Abacus Shell | For Ghosts who slide through rivers of wisdom. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Adonis Shell | For Ghosts who float with grace. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Aero Dart Shell | For Ghosts who want to reach maximum velocity. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Age of Tomorrow Shell | For Ghosts who can imagine a greater future. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Aggressive Shell | For Ghosts who need help expressing themselves. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Alchemical Dawn Shell | For Ghosts who are ready to see fire rain. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Almost Mighty Shell | For Ghosts who have delusions of grandeur. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Ambrite Complex Shell | For Ghosts who are in command of the great wheel. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Amethyst Spine Shell | For Ghosts with a sharp tongue. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Amo Ludere Shell | For Ghosts who love the game. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Aoki/Faas Shell | For Ghosts who always take the inside line. | Exotic | |
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Aqua Tusk Shell | For Ghosts who want to explore the aquatic depths. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Arc Shell | For Ghosts with a spark inside. | Exotic | |
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Arch Shell | For Ghosts who are continually surprised. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Archipelago Pitch | For Ghosts who know the tide of conflict ebbs and flows. | Exotic | |
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Armory Forged Shell | For Ghosts who honor the tradition of the Black Armory. | Exotic | |
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Atlantis Shell | For Ghosts who wonder what lies beneath the waves. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Atlas Shell | For Ghosts who can carry the burden. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Audiophile Shell | For Ghosts who want to be heard. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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August Shell | For Ghosts who celebrate the Light. | Exotic | |
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Authorized Misconduct Shell | For Ghosts who know when to break the rules. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Autumn Gloss Shell | For Ghosts who love cool weather. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Avalon Shell | For Ghosts who look to the west. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Awakened Shell | For Ghosts who rise when it's needed most. | Rewarded during Moments of Triumph | Exotic |
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Backspin Shell | For Ghosts who always seek the ace. | Exotic | |
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Bane of Crota Shell | For Ghosts who have seen gods fall. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Bankjar Shell | For Ghosts who have followed and led. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Bitcrushed Shell | For Ghosts who lack resolution. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Blaster Box | For Ghosts who forcefully send knowledge over great distances. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Block-Z Shell | Overseeing waves of attack and repel. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Blue Moon Shell | For Ghosts who know how rare true friendship is. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Blue Sky Shell | For Ghosts who look to the sky and see possibility. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Bold Shell | For Ghosts who like daring artistic statements. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Brilliant Starfish Shell | For Ghosts who want to spend a little more time on the beach. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Bulwark Shell | For Ghosts who are slow to trust. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Buoy Shell | For Ghosts who are afraid of the water. | Exotic | |
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Buoyant Shell | For Ghosts who lift spirits. | Exotic | |
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Bursting Wisdom Shell | For Ghosts who share information when the time is right... and perhaps sooner. | Exotic | |
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Buzzing Drone Shell | For Ghosts who sting like a bee. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Cabana Shell | For Ghosts who enjoy the sound of waves. | Exotic | |
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CamNav-TTN Shell | For Ghosts who always know which way to point their Titan. | Exotic | |
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Canopus Shell | For Ghosts who guide the way. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Captaincy Shell | For Ghosts who lead by their stripes. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Celestial Shell | For Ghosts who seek guidance in the stars. | Exotic | |
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Challenger Shell | For Ghosts ready to face any challenge. | Season of the Chosen seasonal pass | Exotic |
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CLVS-241 Shell | For Ghosts who leave a golden legacy. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Confectionery Shell | For Ghosts who fly, fly, fly just as fast as they can. | Exotic | |
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Constricting Shell | For Ghosts who are under a lot of pressure. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Contender's Shell | "Nothing pleases me more than to see you fight." —Emperor Calus | Rare Drop from the Leviathan Raid | Exotic |
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Cosmos Shell | For Ghosts who wonder at the majesty of the universe. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Cottontail Shell | For Ghosts who research old spring traditions. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Crimson Shell | For Ghosts who might be secret admirers. | Exotic | |
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Crystalline Shell | For Ghosts who know that no two of us are alike. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Digital Cortex | For Ghosts with a mind of their own. | Season of the Hunt seasonal pass | Exotic |
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Drop Pod Shell | For Ghosts who like to make a fatal entrance. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Electronica Shell | For Ghosts who love to groove. | Exotic | |
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Emberwick Shell | For Ghosts who lead others home. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Empathic Shell | For Ghosts who feel the Light of others. | Earned from a charity promotion. | Exotic |
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Eris Morn Shell | For Ghosts who confront all fears. | Exotic | |
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Fast Lane Shell | For Ghosts who like to drive fast and look good while doing it. | Exotic | |
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Fire Victorious Shell | For Ghosts with fire inside of them. | Bright Engrams | Exotic |
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Firebreak Shell | For Ghosts who brave the flames. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Friendly Fire Shell | For Ghosts who want to help without getting shot. | Exotic | |
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Furtive Shell | For Ghosts who crave the thrill of competition. | Reset Infamy Rank three times | Legendary |
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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 |
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Last City Shell (Legendary) | For Ghosts who call the Last City home. | Reward from Ikora Rey for completing the campaign | Legendary |
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Last City Shell (Common) | For Ghosts who call the Last City home. | Given to all characters at the beginning of Homecoming | Common |
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Last City Shell (Damaged) | For Ghosts who call the Last City home. | Replaces the common variant in Adieu | Common |
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Plasma Shell | For Ghosts who love electric wit. | Bright Engrams | Exotic |
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Starlight Shell | For Ghosts who seek to explore the Reef's mysteries. | Drops from Activities in The Dreaming City | Legendary |
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Wish-Maker Shell | For Ghosts whose Guardians dared to dream. | Drops from the Last Wish Raid | Legendary |
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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.[1] These items were later made obtainable.