How to Level Up Fast Guide

Level 1-4

• Do Story Missions on normal difficulties. The storyline will introduce basic game mechanics along with NPCs in The Tower.

Level 5-10

• Obtain Vanguard Bounties from the Bounty Tracker in The Tower. Avoid Crucible Bounties because they are slower. Be sure to check the Bounty Tracker everyone for new bounties.

• Continue to do Story Missions along with the bounties. Do Story Missions on Hard Mode for large Experience bonuses. You should also make sure that you are at the same or higher level as the Hard Mode missions.

• If you are not at the same or higher level as the Hard Mode Story Missions, you should complete bounties first to level up.

• You can obtain additional bounties from the Postmaster NPC. You can only have 5 bounties at a time, make sure you choose the easier ones and do not pick the ones that require you to complete tasks in Locations you've yet unlocked.

• Do not do Strikes yet. They are quite difficult at your current levels.

• Always open chests and collect materials such as Spinmetal on Earth, Helium Filaments on Moon, Spirit Bloom on Venus and Relic Iron on Mars.

Level 11-20

• Prioritize bounties over Story Missions. Bounties will grant you a lot of experience points and allow you to level up fast.

• Only do Story Missions you have not done or if the bounty calls for it. Only do Story Missions on Hard.

• Do a Public Event once a day and make sure you complete it on Gold Medal rating. You will obtain a guaranteed Ascendant Shard or Ascendant Energy from Postmaster.

Level 20

• Level 20 is highest "Level". You can achieve levels beyond 20 by equipping armor with Light stat. These armor are usually Rare, Legendary and Exotic rarity.

Level 21 - 25

• Level up your reputation with the Vanguard Faction by completing Vanguard Bounties and Patrol Missions.

• Acquire Vanguard Marks by completing Public Events and Strikes from Strike Playlist.

• Note that you can only obtain 100 Vanguard Marks per week.

• Use the Vanguard Marks to purchase Legendary gear from Titan Vanguard, Hunter Vanguard or Warlock Vanguard.

• Helmets cost 120 Marks each while other Armor pieces cost 65 Marks each.