Destiny, Bungie's new hit, has been the subject of much controversy since its release las month. It's been described as "gaming's greatest 7," which refers to the various media outlets who gave the game an average review score. This hasn't stopped gamers from enjoying the title, as it continues to gain steam heading into its 'Iron Banner' event.
The 'Iron Banner' event starts today and lets players face off against each other. This might sound a lot like the Crucible, where players can battle one another, but there's one big difference – there's no gear equalization. This will be a game mode where you will be pitted against level 30s even if you are only level 20. Skill doesn't really play a role with that kind of equipment difference, so we'd advise you to – first and foremost – get as close to level 30 as possible.
We've compiled a guide to help you navigate your way through the Iron Banner with as little of your own blood shed as possible.
There are 9 weapons available while the Iron Banner is session. These are all extremely rare and will require a strong performance during the event. There's a recurring theme of "slow and unstable" here, and players who fancy that play style will feel right at home.
| Efrideet's Spear | Sniper Rifle | Impact, Range | Rate of Fire, Stability, Magazine |
| Felwinter's Lie | Shotgun | Impact, Range, Magazine | Rate of Fire, Stability, Equip/Reload, Ammo |
| Gheleon's Demise | Scout Rifle | Impact, Range | Rate of Fire, Stability |
| Jolder's Hammer | Machine Gun | Impact, Range | Rate of Fire, Stability, Magazine, Ammo |
| Perun's Fire | Fusion Rifle | Charge Rate, Equip/Reload | Impact, Magazine, Stability, Range |
| Radegast's Fury | Rocket Launcher | Blast Radius, Velocity | Rate of Fire, Stability, Magazine |
| Silimar's Wrath | Auto Rifle | Rate of Fire, Balanced | Impact, Range, Stability |
| Skorri's Revenge | Pulse Rifle | Rate of Fire, Magazine, Recoil | Impact, Range, Equip/Reload |
| Timur's Lash | Hand Cannon | Impact, Range | Rate of Fire, Stability, Recoil |
Also available during the Iron Banner are 12 armors – 4 for each class. These armors all feature a design inlaid with an elvish-looking tree. In fact, if Lord of the Rings happened in space, we're pretty sure Elrond himself would be wearing this armor.
There are also 11 visual items for players to collect, again following this nature-centric design. They look quite good. Note that there are only seven items listed, but there are three others. They are not available from the Iron Banner vendors. They are: Radegast's Iron Sash, Mantle of Efrideet, and Timor's Iron Bond.
| Class | Shaders | Emblems | Ships |
| Jolder's Iron Sash | Goldspiral | Sigil of the Iron Lords | Birth of History |
| Mantle of Gheleon | Million Million | Scar of Radegast | |
| Skorri's Iron Bond |
Lastly, ten bounties will be available for you to complete. If you're as short on time as we are, this will be more than enough work for you to shoot your way through during the Iron Banner.
| Bounty Name | Required Task |
| Anvil of Light | Defeat 50 Guardians while competing in the Iron Banner, with the Iron Banner Class, Emblem and Shader items equipped. |
| Exacting Measures | Earn 15 Headshot Sprees while competing in the Iron Banner tournament. |
| Focused Aggression |
Defeat 50 Guardians with |
| Hard Forged | Earn 10000 XP while competing in the Iron Banner tournament. |
| Heavy Metal | Earn 15 Machine Gun Sprees while competing in the Iron Banner tournament. |
| Iron Embrace | Defeat 20 Guardians with a close quarters melee attack while competing in the Iron Banner tournament. |
| Iron Wrath | Defeat 10 Guardians without dying while competing in the Iron Banner tournament. |
| Of Iron Made | Win 3 Iron Banner matches with the Iron Banner Class, Emblem and Shader items equipped. |
| Rise Above |
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| The Chaos and the Calm | Defeat 30 Guardians with machine gun headshots while competing in the Iron Banner tournament. |
Make your mark in the Iron Banner starting today! It only lasts for one week, so you'd better get started if you want a shot at some of this amazing equipment. Those shaders will also bring a unique look to your character, unavailable in the main game. If aesthetics are of value to you, then we see no better option.
Source: Destiny DB
