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Ghost shell
From Destinypedia, the Destiny wiki
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). Beginning with Year Two, they will 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.
List of Ghost Shells
Icon | Shell Name | Description | Availability | Rarity |
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Bold Red Shell | For Ghosts who aren't afraid to make themselves a target. | Purchase from the Speaker | Rare | |
Blue Spine Shell | Random drop | Rare | ||
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 | |
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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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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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 |
Turquoise Shell | For Ghosts with bright personalities. | Purchase from the Speaker | Rare | |
Verdant Shell | For Ghosts looking to brighten their Guardian's day. | Purchase from the Speaker | Rare | |
Winter Sky Shell | For Ghosts who feel blue. | Purchase from the Speaker | Rare |
Possible Perks
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
Trivia
Before Year Two, Destiny game files mentioned a number of Ghost Shells aside from Generalist and Frontier which were never made available to players. These include the Consensus Shell, Foundry Shell, Intrusion Shell, Shipwright Shell, and Vanguard Shell. It is unknown if these shells will be obtainable in Year Two.[1]