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Encoded Engrams are sold by the [[Cryptarch]], and are coded with the patterns of known items, such as a particular section of armor or class of weaponry. Once purchased by the player, the engram is converted into a random example of that item by the Cryptarch.<ref name="DDD"/> While decoding an engram will generate a random item, it's still possible to know the type of item that will be discovered. Each Engram will indicate whether the item is armor, a primary weapon, a special weapon, a heavy weapon, or an item shaped like the Engram. The quality of the item is also identified, as Engrams use the same color coding as [[weapons]] and [[armor]]: White for Basic, green for Uncommon, blue for Rare, purple for Legendary, gold for Exotic.<ref name = "Alpha">'''Bungie (2014 | Encoded Engrams are sold by the [[Cryptarch]], and are coded with the patterns of known items, such as a particular section of armor or class of weaponry. Once purchased by the player, the engram is converted into a random example of that item by the Cryptarch.<ref name="DDD"/> While decoding an engram will generate a random item, it's still possible to know the type of item that will be discovered. Each Engram will indicate whether the item is armor, a primary weapon, a special weapon, a heavy weapon, or an item shaped like the Engram. The quality of the item is also identified, as Engrams use the same color coding as [[weapons]] and [[armor]]: White for Basic, green for Uncommon, blue for Rare, purple for Legendary, gold for Exotic.<ref name = "Alpha">'''Bungie (2014/6/12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref> | ||
Encrypted engrams are defined in-game as having "unusual properties". These must also be taken to the [[Tower]] where the Cryptarch will convert them if (in certain cases) only after he has attained the necessary Rank. The Cryptarch is also known to have these rarer Engrams for sale from time to time, which are more common if his skill is higher.<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/28/destiny-hands-on-bungie-xbox-playstationshared-world-shooter '''The Guardian''': ''how the makers of Halo plan to change the future of shooters'']</ref><ref name="DDD"/> | Encrypted engrams are defined in-game as having "unusual properties". These must also be taken to the [[Tower]] where the Cryptarch will convert them if (in certain cases) only after he has attained the necessary Rank. The Cryptarch is also known to have these rarer Engrams for sale from time to time, which are more common if his skill is higher.<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/28/destiny-hands-on-bungie-xbox-playstationshared-world-shooter '''The Guardian''': ''how the makers of Halo plan to change the future of shooters'']</ref><ref name="DDD"/> | ||
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| Sublime || Purple || Legendary || +150 || Random drops on PlayStation only; contain PlayStation-exclusive Armor pieces. | | Sublime || Purple || Legendary || +150 || Random drops on PlayStation only; contain PlayStation-exclusive Armor pieces. | ||
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| Exotic || Yellow || Exotic || +300 || Purchase from [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine]] for nineteen [[Strange Coin]]s each to acquire Year 2 Exotic Armor.<ref name = "Destiny">'''Bungie (2014 | | Exotic || Yellow || Exotic || +300 || Purchase from [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine]] for nineteen [[Strange Coin]]s each to acquire Year 2 Exotic Armor.<ref name = "Destiny">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''Destiny PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref> | ||
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| Legacy || Yellow || Exotic || +300 || Purchase from Xûr, Agent of the Nine for 31 Strange Coins each to acquire Year 1 Exotic Weapons. | | Legacy || Yellow || Exotic || +300 || Purchase from Xûr, Agent of the Nine for 31 Strange Coins each to acquire Year 1 Exotic Weapons. | ||