Probably didn't need to purchase exotic shards (Destiny)

by Revenant1988 , How do I forum?, Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 12:33 (3448 days ago) @ DreadPirateWes

The gun that you dismantled, was it fully upgraded, or close to it?

I wouldn't be surprised if it worked like it does with other items when you break them down.

For example, I break down an unleveled legendary weapon, and I get 2 energies out of it.

I break down that exact same legendary weapon, fully leveled, and I get 6-8 energies out of it.

Tip: Need more plasteel or weapon parts (oh who am I kidding, we have tons of that shit)? Well don't trash those green and blue engrams right away! Equip them before you turn in a bounty, and then upgrade those items, and THEN trash them and you'll eeek out an extra plasteel or weapon part etc.