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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.
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
| Icon | Shell Name | Description | Availability | Rarity |
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Curse of Osiris
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Warmind
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Forsaken
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Season of the Forge
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Season of the Drifter
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Season of Opulence
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Shadowkeep
| Icon | Shell Name | Description | Availability | Rarity |
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Bane of Crota Shell | For Ghosts who have seen gods fall. | Bright Engrams | Legendary |
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Eris Morn Shell | For Ghosts who confront all fears. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Moonshot Shell | For Ghosts who shoot for the Moon. | Reward for completing a Triumph | Legendary |
Season of the Undying
| Icon | Shell Name | Description | Availability | Rarity |
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Friendly Fire Shell | For Ghosts who want to help without getting shot. | Exotic | |
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Gilded Shell | For Ghosts who appreciate the finer things. | Exotic | |
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Harper's Shell | For Ghosts who swim through the air. | Exotic | |
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Honorable Duelist Shell | For Ghosts who fight with integrity. | Legendary | |
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Lander Shell | For Ghosts who dare to be the first to land on unexplored planets. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Lion Guardant Shell | For Ghosts who project an air of ferocity. | Exotic | |
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Lunar Shell | For Ghosts who once woke the Hive. | Exotic | |
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Ophiuchus Shell | For Ghosts who cherish complicated relationships. | Exotic | |
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Propheteer Shell | For Ghosts who consult with cosmic forces. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Scarlet Swarm Shell | For Ghosts who wear their wounds openly. | Exotic |
Season of Dawn
| Icon | Shell Name | Description | Availability | Rarity |
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Season of the Worthy
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Season of Arrivals
| Icon | Shell Name | Description | Availability | Rarity |
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Adonis Shell  |
For Ghosts who float with grace. | |||
August Shell  |
For Ghosts who celebrate the Light. | |||
Awakened Shell  |
For Ghosts who rise when it's needed most. | |||
Backspin Shell  |
For Ghosts who always seek the ace. | |||
Cabana Shell  |
For Ghosts who enjoy the sound of waves. | |||
Canopus Shell  |
For Ghosts who guide the way. | |||
Empathic Shell  |
For Ghosts who feel the Light of others. | |||
Hardlink Shell  |
For Ghosts who seek a connection. | |||
Last Bastion Shell  |
For Ghosts who hold the line. | |||
Multiband Shell  |
For Ghosts with an important message. | |||
Rimed Shell  |
For Ghosts who venture out beyond the warmth. | Preordering Beyond Light | Exotic | |
Spelunking Shell  |
For Ghosts who brave the depths. |
Beyond Light
| Icon | Shell Name | Description | Availability | Rarity |
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| No Love Lost |  |
Exotic | "I'll do it again, and again, for her." —Elsie Bray | Completing the *Rock Bottom* Triumph in the Deep Stone Crypt raid. |
Season of the Hunt
Atlas Shell Atlas shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who can carry the burden. Bitcrushed Shell Bitcrushed shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who lack resolution. Digital Cortex Digital cortex icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts with a mind of their own. Emberwick Shell Emberwick shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who lead others home. Halcyon Shell Halcyon shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who long for the past. Hard Light Shell Hard light shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who bounce with energy. Hoverdrift Shell Hoverdrift shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who strive to stay aloft. Izanagi's Shell Izanagi's shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who gaze at the forbidden. Little Helper Shell Little helper shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who create joy in the world. Stardevil Shell Stardevil shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who court danger. Tangled Shell Tangled shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who like to be a nuisance.| Icon | Shell Name | Description | Availability | Rarity |
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Season of the Chosen
| Icon | Shell Name | Description | Availability | Rarity |
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| Buoyant Shell Buoyant shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who lift spirits. | ||||
| Celestial Shell Celestial shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who seek guidance in the stars. | ||||
| Challenger Shell Challenger shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts ready to face any challenge. | ||||
| Gigantes Shell Gigantes shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who put weight on their shoulders. | ||||
| Half-Volley Shell Half-volley shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who always bounce back. | ||||
| In Memoriam Shell In memoriam shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who are a beacon of Light. | ||||
| Metropolis Shell Metropolis shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who serve the Last City. | ||||
| Plush Shell Plush shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who remember the good times. | ||||
| Refreshing Shell Refreshing shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who loathe dehydration. | ||||
| Shell of Gilgamesh Shell of gilgamesh icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who've delved into the underworld. | ||||
| Synchrotron Shell Synchrotron shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who crave velocity. | ||||
| Taurus Shell Taurus shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who get the job done. | ||||
| Veloce Shell Veloce shell icon1.jpg Exotic For Ghosts who take the scenic route. |
Season of the Splicer
| Icon | Shell Name | Description | Availability | Rarity |
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Adonis Shell | For Ghosts who float with grace. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Aoki/Faas Shell | For Ghosts who always take the inside line. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Firebreak Shell | For Ghosts who brave the flames. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Kosmos Shell | For Ghosts who like to ride in style. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Long Haul Shell | For Ghosts who don't stop at sundown. | Eververse | Exotic |
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M3-D1 Shell | For Ghosts who care for others before themselves. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Redline Shell | For Ghosts who never want to stop. | Eververse | Exotic |
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Zeroneiro Shell | For Ghosts who dream in digital. | Eververse | Exotic |
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.