"A tome of cramped glyphs bound in silk of unknown origin. Always of interest to the Cryptarch in the Tower."
— Item description
A Silken Codex

Silken Codex is a type of consumable item in Destiny.

Overview

Silken Codexes are randomly dropped by Hive units and can be taken to the Cryptarchy for two hundred Glimmer each.

When they are given to the Cryptarch under the influence of a Black Wax Idol, Glimmer gains are increased by 7.5%, a net-gain of two hundred fifteen Glimmer for each one.

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