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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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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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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.