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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| Amethyst Shell | For Ghosts who are fond of the Reef. | Purchase from the Speaker, random drop | Rare | |
| Blue Spine Shell | For Ghosts with a sharp tongue. | Purchase from the Speaker, random drop | Rare | |
| 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 |
| File:Dread Explorer Shell.jpg | 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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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 |
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Ishtar Shell | For Ghosts who have forged new paths on Venus. | Uncommon | |
| 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 | |
| Kingslayer Shell | For Ghosts who were there when Oryx fell. | Random drop in the King's Fall Raid | Legendary | |
| Mare Cognitum Shell | For Ghosts who have forged new paths on the Moon. | Uncommon | ||
| 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 | |
| Pale Dawn Shell | For Ghosts who trust in the Light. | Rare | ||
| 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 | |
| Scholar Shell | For Ghosts who have contributed to the City's knowledge. | Legendary | ||
| 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 | |
| Sunlit Shell | For Ghosts who believe. | Legendary | ||
| Turquoise Shell | For Ghosts with bright personalities. | Purchase from the Speaker, random drop | Rare | |
| Vanguard Shell | For Ghosts who have proven themselves as leaders in the field time and time again. | Purchase from the Vanguard | Legendary | |
| 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 | |
| Winter Sky Shell | For Ghosts who feel blue. | Purchase from the Speaker, random drop | 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 or enemy races in PvE activities
- Increase the shell's Intellect, Discipline, or Strength values
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 another version of the Vanguard Shell. It is unknown if these shells will be obtainable in Year Two.[1]