Iron Banner

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Overview

See also: Iron Banner Vendor

Iron Banner is a PvP Event that appears in The Crucible for 1 week at a time. In Iron Banner matches, the level and gear of the players are NOT normalized, players with higher levels and better weapons and armor will have the advantage in Iron Banner.

Iron Banner events consist of 6v6 Control, Clash, Rift and Supremacy mode matches. Your reputation rank with the Iron Banner will reset after each week long event. Each event will feature different IB Weapons and Armor for sale by Iron Banner Vendor.

Rise of Iron Changes

  • Class Armor/Shader/Emblem Buff are inactive.
  • Reputation required to reach Rank 5 is dramatically reduced.
  • Players no longer need to wear Iron Banner gear to earn additional reputation.
  • IB Bounties are reworked to remove certain objectives such as the need to get first in a match. Bounties will also reward Weapons and Armor when turned in.
  • Rank 3 and Rank 5 packages removed.

Participate

  • Players can access the Iron Banner under its specific playlist nodes. One of the nodes can be found in the Director at the bottom left of the screen and the other under Crucible.
  • When available, Iron Banner runs from Tuesdays at 2:00 AM PST / 5:00 AM EST / 9:00 AM UTC through weekly reset. For future availability, follow the Bungie Weekly Updates for announcements.
  • Iron Banner requires a level 40 character. The minimum recommended Light is 230.

Iron Banner Reputation

Players can earn Iron Banner Reputation by winning Iron Banner matches and completing Iron Banner Bounties. Each bounty earns the player 750 reputation points. Player also earn 250 reputation points for winning a Iron Banner match and 0 points (but 1 Medallion of Iron) for a loss. Medallion of Iron converts to 150 points each upon the next win. Players can have up to 5 Medallions at a time.

As the player's Iron Banner Reputation increases, they will be able to purchase Iron Banner Weapons and Armor from the Iron Banner Vendor.

Currently Inactive

  • Iron Banner Shaders, Emblems and Class Armor give a stacking 10% buff to reputation gain each. Players can gain 30% more rep by equipping all 3 items.
  • Each of the equipable item buffs provide the same 10% reputation increase (i.e. the Million Million shader unlocked at IB Rank 1 provides the same buff as Goldspiral shader unlocked at Rank 5)

With Shader, Emblem and Class Armor items equipped, players can earn 30% buff to reputation gains, providing 15 additional reputation points per game win, 12 per loss (on turning in medallions), and 37 for each completed bounty.

  • Iron Banner gear and equipables are able to be kept and used outside the Iron Banner. Players are advised to save their Iron Banner shaders/emblem/class items for use during future Iron Banner events to begin with an increased reputation buff.

Ranks and Rewards

Rank Reputation
Required
Total Reputation
Required
Rewards available from Iron Banner Vendor Rewards dropped after matches
0 0 0 Armor and Class Armor, Weapons
1 100 100
2 1200 1300
3 2400 3700 Armor and Class Armor
4 2400 6100 Non-primary Weapon
5 2400 8500 Primary Weapon Ghost Shell

Medallion of Iron

Medallion of iron icon1.png While winners of Iron Banner matches will earn Iron Banner Reputation. The losers of the matches will gain a Medallion of Iron. Players can carry up to 5 Medallions. Each Medallion converts into 150 additional reputation points upon the player's next victory in the Iron Banner. In essence the rep from each loss is equivalent to 60% of a victory.

Alternate Characters

If players have multiple characters competing in the Iron Banner event, each additional character played can earn increased reputation gains. These increased reputation gains will be earned once the first character has reached Rank 2 and the alternate character reaches Rank 1 and will be awarded until the rank of the alternate character matches the rank of the character with the highest Iron Banner reputation rank.

Weapon Rewards

See also: Iron Banner Weapons

Primary Weapons can be purchased from Iron Banner Vendor at rank 5. Special and Heavy Weapons can be purchased from IB Vendor at rank 4 or higher. Each weapon cost 25 Legendary Marks. They can also drop from Iron Banner matches at any rank.

 TypeDamage TypeAttackImpactRate of FireMagazineRangeStabilityReload
The Binding BlazeSidearmsVoid35089815257390
The Branded LordFusion RiflesVoid350744424782
The Clever DragonPulse RiflesKinetic35047727315859
The Distant StarScout RiflesKinetic350384215594076
The Laughing HeartSniper RiflesVoid35022264705268
The Lingering SongHand CannonsKinetic35094158462432
The Proud SpireShotgunsVoid35040356134353
The Silvered DreadMachine GunsVoid350377740304743
The Titanium OrchidRocket LaunchersVoid3501126372
The Unbent TreeAuto RiflesKinetic350210057163277

Armor Rewards

See also: Iron Banner Armor

Iron Saga Armor drop after Iron Banner matches at any rank. They can be purchased from Iron Banner Vendor at rank 3 and higher. Each piece cost 25 Legendary Marks. Note that Year 3 versions of Old Iron Banner Armor (Year 1 and 2) are dropped after matches and decrypted from Dusty Iron Engrams.

Iron Saga Armor

Titan Armor

 TypeDefenseDisciplineIntellectStrength
Iron Saga GauntletsGauntlets250 - 40035 - 6035 - 6035 - 60
Iron Saga GreavesLeg Armor250 - 40047 - 7947 - 7947 - 79
Iron Saga HelmHelmets250 - 40039 - 6739 - 6739 - 67
Iron Saga MarkTitan Marks250 - 40021 - 3521 - 3521 - 35
Iron Saga PlateChest Armor250 - 40051 - 8651 - 8651 - 86

Hunter Armor

 TypeDefenseDisciplineIntellectStrength
Iron Saga BootsLeg Armor250 - 40047 - 7947 - 7947 - 79
Iron Saga CloakHunter Cloaks250 - 40021 - 3521 - 3521 - 35
Iron Saga GripsGauntlets250 - 40035 - 6035 - 6035 - 60
Iron Saga MaskHelmets250 - 40039 - 6739 - 6739 - 67
Iron Saga VestChest Armor250 - 40051 - 8651 - 8651 - 86

Warlock Armor

 TypeDefenseDisciplineIntellectStrength
Iron Saga BondWarlock Bonds250 - 40021 - 3521 - 3521 - 35
Iron Saga GlovesGauntlets250 - 40035 - 6035 - 6035 - 60
Iron Saga HoodHelmets250 - 40039 - 6739 - 6739 - 67
Iron Saga StepsLeg Armor250 - 40047 - 7947 - 7947 - 79
Iron Saga VestmentsChest Armor250 - 40051 - 8651 - 8651 - 86

Old Iron Banner Armor

Titan Armor

 TypeDefenseDisciplineIntellectStrength
Iron Breed Gauntlets (Year 3)Gauntlets3 - 40030 - 6030 - 6030 - 60
Iron Breed Great Helm (Year 3)Helmets3 - 40033 - 6733 - 6733 - 67
Iron Breed Greaves (Year 3)Leg Armor3 - 40040 - 7940 - 7940 - 79
Iron Breed Plate (Year 3)Chest Armor3 - 40044 - 8644 - 8644 - 86
Iron Regalia Gauntlets (Year 3)Gauntlets3 - 40030 - 6030 - 6030 - 60
Iron Regalia Great Helm (Year 3)Helmets3 - 40033 - 6733 - 6733 - 67
Iron Regalia Greaves (Year 3)Leg Armor3 - 40040 - 7940 - 7940 - 79
Iron Regalia Plate (Year 3)Chest Armor3 - 40044 - 8644 - 8644 - 86
Radegast's Iron Sash (Year 3)Titan Marks300 - 40018 - 3518 - 3518 - 35

Hunter Armor

 TypeDefenseDisciplineIntellectStrength
Iron Breed Boots (Year 3)Leg Armor3 - 40040 - 7940 - 7940 - 79
Iron Breed Mask (Year 3)Helmets3 - 40033 - 6733 - 6733 - 67
Iron Breed Sleeves (Year 3)Gauntlets3 - 40030 - 6030 - 6030 - 60
Iron Breed Vest (Year 3)Chest Armor3 - 40044 - 8644 - 8644 - 86
Iron Regalia Boots (Year 3)Leg Armor3 - 40040 - 7940 - 7940 - 79
Iron Regalia Mask (Year 3)Helmets3 - 40033 - 6733 - 6733 - 67
Iron Regalia Sleeves (Year 3)Gauntlets3 - 40030 - 6030 - 6030 - 60
Iron Regalia Vest (Year 3)Chest Armor3 - 40044 - 8644 - 8644 - 86
Mantle of Efrideet (Year 3)Hunter Cloaks300 - 40018 - 3518 - 3518 - 35

Warlock Armor

 TypeDefenseDisciplineIntellectStrength
Iron Breed Boots (Year 3)Leg Armor3 - 40040 - 7940 - 7940 - 79
Iron Breed Gloves (Year 3)Gauntlets3 - 40030 - 6030 - 6030 - 60
Iron Breed Hood (Year 3)Helmets3 - 40033 - 6733 - 6733 - 67
Iron Breed Vestments (Year 3)Chest Armor3 - 40044 - 8644 - 8644 - 86
Iron Regalia Boots (Year 3)Leg Armor3 - 40040 - 7940 - 7940 - 79
Iron Regalia Gloves (Year 3)Gauntlets3 - 40030 - 6030 - 6030 - 60
Iron Regalia Hood (Year 3)Helmets3 - 40033 - 6733 - 6733 - 67
Iron Regalia Vestments (Year 3)Chest Armor3 - 40044 - 8644 - 8644 - 86
Timur's Iron BondWarlock Bonds300 - 40018 - 3518 - 3518 - 35

Artifact Rewards

See also: Iron Banner Artifacts

In Year 3, Iron Banner Artifacts can be acquired by completing Iron Banner Bounties.

 ClassRarityDefenseDisciplineIntellectStrength
Bretomart's PledgeTitanLegendary30025 - 11625 - 11625 - 116
Colovance's ChoiceWarlockLegendary30025 - 11625 - 11625 - 116
Deidris's FistHunterLegendary30025 - 11625 - 11625 - 116

Ghost Shell Rewards

 RarityDefenseDisciplineIntellectStrength
Ironwolf ShellLegendary40021 - 3521 - 3521 - 35

Emblem Rewards

See also: Iron Banner Emblems

In Year 3, Iron Banner Emblems can be acquired by completing Iron Banner Bounties.

 Acquired byCostRequirement
Ironwood AlightRandomly dropped after completing Iron Banner Matches and Iron Banner Bounties.
The New Wolf PackRandomly dropped after completing Iron Banner Matches and Iron Banner Bounties.

Shader Rewards

See also: Iron Banner Shaders

In Year 3, Iron Banner Shaders can be acquired by completing Iron Banner Bounties.

 Acquired byCostRequirement
Knight-ErrantRandomly dropped after completing Iron Banner Matches and Iron Banner Bounties.
Perilous QuestRandomly dropped after completing Iron Banner Matches and Iron Banner Bounties.

Ship and Sparrow Rewards

S-40 Iron Revelry - Sparrow - Randomly drops after Iron Banner matches.

Birth of History - Ship - Randomly dropped in Iron Banner matches.

Hebridean Thoughtcrime - Ship - Randomly dropped in Iron Banner if the player is Rank 3 or higher with the faction.

Iron Banner Bounties

See also: Iron Banner Bounties

In Iron Banner, Lady Efrideet offers 4 Weekly Bounties. Each bounty gives 5000 EXP, 750 IB rep, Iron Banner Weapon or Armor not featured by the vendor and a chance for a Iron Banner Artifact, Shader or Emblem.

Weekly

 TaskExperienceReputationReward
Iron ArsenalEarn 100 points with weapon kills at the Iron Banner. Primary = 1, Special = 2, Heavy = 5.500075025 Legendary Marks
Year 3 Iron Banner Weapons
Iron LightEarn 100 points with ability kills at the Iron Banner. Grenade = 2, Melee = 3, Super = 5.500075025 Legendary Marks
Year 3 Iron Banner Armor
Iron MarathonEarn 100 points by playing Iron Banner. Match Complete = 5, Match Win = 10.500075025 Legendary Marks
Year 3 Iron Banner Weapons
Iron SupportEarn 100 points supporting your teammates at the Iron Banner. Assisted Kills = 1, Avenger Kills = 3, Allies Defended = 5.500075025 Legendary Marks
Year 3 Iron Banner Armor

Old Mechanics

Tempered Buff

Note that the Tempered Buff mechanic was removed after the release of Rise of Iron expansion.

In Year 2, Tempered Buff is applied automatically. The buff increases the player's Iron Banner reputation earned. The reputation bonus depends on the day of the week. The further into the week the more reputation players will gain from the buff.

Additional reputation gained for a...
Day # Day of the Week  % Increase Win (50 + ) Loss (40 + ) Bounty (125 + )
1 Tuesday 10% 5 4 12
2 Wednesday 15% 7 6 18
3 Thursday 25% 12 10 31
4 Friday 40% 20 16 50
5 Saturday 60% 30 24 75
6 Sunday 100% 50 40 125
7 Monday 150% 75 60 187

Old Gear

Old Weapons

Year 2 Iron Banner Weapons

Primary Weapons are dropped after Iron Banner matches at rank 3 and higher, they can be purchased from Iron Banner Vendor at rank 4 and higher. Special and Heavy Weapons are dropped after IB matches at rank 4 and higher, they can be purchased from IB Vendor at rank 5. Each weapon cost 90 Legendary Marks.

 TypeDamage TypeAttackImpactRate of FireMagazineRangeStabilityReload
Ashraven's FlightFusion RiflesMultiple280876404671
Bretomart's StandMachine GunsMultiple280536635156026
Colovance's DutyScout RiflesKinetic280612716842952
Deidris's RetortShotgunsMultiple28061146173623
Finnala's PerilHand CannonsKinetic280812212373636
Haakon's HatchetAuto RiflesKinetic28088836235066
Ironwreath-DSidearmsMultiple280510015378288
Nirwen's MercyPulse RiflesKinetic280146630347168
Tormod's BellowsRocket LaunchersMultiple2801125165
Weyloran's MarchSniper RiflesMultiple28013405605285

House of Wolves

See also: Iron Banner Weapons

Year 1 Iron Banner Weapons became unobtainable after the release of The Taken King.

Each weapon can be purchased from Iron Banner Vendor for 7000 Glimmer. Primary Weapons require Rank 5 while Special and Heavy Weapons require Rank 4.

 TypeDamage TypeAttackImpactRate of FireMagazineRangeStabilityReload
Efrideet's SpearSniper RiflesRandom Elemental331-36537123882859
Felwinter's LieShotgunsRandom Elemental331-365675620623
Gheleon's DemiseScout RiflesKinetic331-365612716842952
Jolder's HammerMachine GunsRandom Elemental331-365615926282030
Perun's FireFusion RiflesRandom Elemental331-365754383579
Radegast's FuryRocket LaunchersRandom Elemental331-365413562
Silimar's WrathAuto RiflesKinetic331-36588840208655
Skorri's RevengePulse RiflesKinetic331-36547730305848
Timur's LashHand CannonsKinetic331-36594157481529
  • Weapons (only from the previous Iron Banner) have a chance to drop at the end of IB matches after you've reached Rank 3 with IB.

Note that you will not obtain any Ascendant Energy from dismantling Iron Banner Weapons.

The Dark Below

Became unavailable after HoW.

 TypeDamage TypeAttackImpactRate of FireMagazineRangeStabilityReload
Efrideet's Spear (The Dark Below)Sniper RiflesRandom Elemental272-33132123882864
Felwinter's Lie (The Dark Below)ShotgunsRandom Elemental272-3316456251623
Gheleon's Demise (The Dark Below)Scout RiflesKinetic272-331612724842952
Jolder's Hammer (The Dark Below)Machine GunsRandom Elemental272-331615929332930
Perun's Fire (The Dark Below)Fusion RiflesRandom Elemental272-331754393579
Radegast's Fury (The Dark Below)Rocket LaunchersRandom Elemental272-331413562
Silimar's Wrath (The Dark Below)Auto RiflesKinetic272-331210066143676
Skorri's Revenge (The Dark Below)Pulse RiflesKinetic272-331010064254026
Timur's Lash (The Dark Below)Hand CannonsKinetic272-33194157481529

Old Armor

Year 2 Iron Banner Armor

Armor and Class Items drop after Iron Banner matches at ranks 2 and 3 or higher. They can be purchased from Iron Banner Vendor at rank 3 and 4 or higher. Each piece cost 40 Legendary Marks.

Note that Iron Camelot Gear are only available to PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 players.

Titan Armor

 TypeDefenseDisciplineIntellectStrength
Iron Camelot Gauntlets (Year 2)Gauntlets280 - 32030 - 5630 - 5630 - 56
Iron Camelot Helm (Year 2)Helmets280 - 32033 - 6333 - 6333 - 63
Iron Camelot MarkTitan Marks280 - 32018 - 3418 - 3418 - 34
Iron Companion Gauntlets (Year 2)Gauntlets28028 - 4728 - 4728 - 47
Iron Companion Greaves (Year 2)Leg Armor28037 - 6337 - 6337 - 63
Iron Companion Helm (Year 2)Helmets28031 - 5331 - 5331 - 53
Iron Companion Plate (Year 2)Chest Armor28041 - 6941 - 6941 - 69
Wolfswood MarkTitan Marks28017 - 2817 - 2817 - 28

Hunter Armor

 TypeDefenseDisciplineIntellectStrength
Iron Camelot Casque (Year 2)Helmets280 - 32033 - 6333 - 6333 - 63
Iron Camelot CloakHunter Cloaks280 - 32018 - 3418 - 3418 - 34
Iron Camelot Grips (Year 2)Gauntlets280 - 32030 - 5630 - 5630 - 56
Iron Companion Boots (Year 2)Leg Armor28037 - 6337 - 6337 - 63
Iron Companion Mask (Year 2)Helmets28031 - 5331 - 5331 - 53
Iron Companion Sleeves (Year 2)Gauntlets28028 - 4728 - 4728 - 47
Iron Companion Vest (Year 2)Chest Armor28041 - 6941 - 6941 - 69
Wolfswood CloakHunter Cloaks28017 - 2817 - 2817 - 28

Warlock Armor

 TypeDefenseDisciplineIntellectStrength
Iron Camelot BondWarlock Bonds280 - 32018 - 3418 - 3418 - 34
Iron Camelot Gloves (Year 2)Gauntlets280 - 32030 - 5630 - 5630 - 56
Iron Camelot Hood (Year 2)Helmets280 - 32033 - 6333 - 6333 - 63
Iron Companion Gloves (Year 2)Gauntlets28028 - 4728 - 4728 - 47
Iron Companion Hood (Year 2)Helmets28031 - 5331 - 5331 - 53
Iron Companion Legs (Year 2)Leg Armor28037 - 6337 - 6337 - 63
Iron Companion Vestments (Year 2)Chest Armor28041 - 6941 - 6941 - 69
Wolfswood BondWarlock Bonds28017 - 2817 - 2817 - 28

Ghost Shells

Iron Shell

House of Wolves

See also: Iron Banner Weapons

Year 1 Iron Banner Weapons became unobtainable after the release of The Taken King.

Each weapon can be purchased from Iron Banner Vendor for 7000 Glimmer. Primary Weapons require Rank 5 while Special and Heavy Weapons require Rank 4.

 TypeDamage TypeAttackImpactRate of FireMagazineRangeStabilityReload
Efrideet's SpearSniper RiflesRandom Elemental331-36537123882859
Felwinter's LieShotgunsRandom Elemental331-365675620623
Gheleon's DemiseScout RiflesKinetic331-365612716842952
Jolder's HammerMachine GunsRandom Elemental331-365615926282030
Perun's FireFusion RiflesRandom Elemental331-365754383579
Radegast's FuryRocket LaunchersRandom Elemental331-365413562
Silimar's WrathAuto RiflesKinetic331-36588840208655
Skorri's RevengePulse RiflesKinetic331-36547730305848
Timur's LashHand CannonsKinetic331-36594157481529
  • Weapons (only from the previous Iron Banner) have a chance to drop at the end of IB matches after you've reached Rank 3 with IB.

Note that you will not obtain any Ascendant Energy from dismantling Iron Banner Weapons.

The Dark Below

Became unavailable after HoW.

 ClassType
Iron Regalia Boots (Year 1)Warlock
Hunter
Leg Armor
Iron Regalia Gauntlets (Year 1)TitanGauntlets
Iron Regalia Gloves (Year 1)WarlockGauntlets
Iron Regalia Great Helm (Year 1)TitanHelmets
Iron Regalia Greaves (Year 1)TitanLeg Armor
Iron Regalia Hood (Year 1)WarlockHelmets
Iron Regalia Mask (Year 1)HunterHelmets
Iron Regalia Plate (Year 1)TitanChest Armor
Iron Regalia Sleeves (Year 1)HunterGauntlets
Iron Regalia Vest (Year 1)HunterChest Armor
Iron Regalia Vestments (Year 1)WarlockChest Armor

Old Class Armor

Players can purchase Class Armor from Iron Banner Vendor for 4500 Glimmer each if they are at least Rank 4 with Iron Banner. By having a Class Armor equipped, the player will increase ANY Iron Banner reputation gain by 10% (for a IB win, or turning in a IB bounty).

Titan Mark: Jolder's Iron Sash, Silimar's Iron Sash (HoW)

Hunter Cloak: Mantle of Gheleon, Mantle of Perun (HoW)

Warlock Bond: Skorri's Iron Bond, Felwinter's Iron Bond (HoW)

Iron Banner Armor Set Images

Year 2

Iron camelot hunter1.png Iron camelot titan1.png Iron camelot warlock1.png

Year 1

Iron banner hunter1.png Iron banner titan1.png Iron banner warlock1.png


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