Young Guardians have questions! (Destiny)

by Anton P. Nym (aka Steve) , London, Ontario, Canada, Saturday, September 13, 2014, 08:07 (3734 days ago) @ Oholiab

1. What do I do with all these helium cells/spinmetal/wire/etc?

These materials are used when modifying the more exotic weapons and armour in the game. You can also trade the materials in with faction leaders (including the Vanguard) for extra reputation.

2. How do I increase Intellect? None of these armor pieces do it.

I've found one piece of armour that increases Intellect; it's there, but appears to be very scarce.

3. Where/how do I get ship upgrades?

Rarely, they're in loot chests. You can buy them from the shipwright (for a LOT of glimmer) and one late-game mission gives you a new one. If you got the Limited Edition (or Ghost, which includes the LE) you get a code to download one; I think you pick it up from Tess's shop in the Tower.

4. When will I find exotic weapons?

Raids, Strike missions from the Vanguard playlist, buy them from faction leaders with Crucible or Vanguard marks.

5. How do I get capes for my Hunter? (The ones Nathan Fillion peddles are up level 20)

I finally got a (Rare) cape at about level 16 or so; I think it was a mission reward.

6. How/why/when do I use the vaults in the Tower?

Store stuff you don't need, to leave inventory slots available to pick up new stuff while on missions. Also, your Vault works for *you*, not a character; if you start another character, he/she can draw gear out of your Vault. This could be very handy.

7. Is there a way to turn off the hit point counters above enemies?

Sadly, no. I'm a bit disappointed Bungie had to use 'em too; much prefer how this was handled in the Halo games.

-- Steve dashed this off the top of his head, so some of the details may not be quite right... but the broad meaning should be close enough to work with.