Iron Banner
- See also: Iron Banner Vendor
Iron Banner is PvP Event where the level and gear of the players are NOT normalized. Unlike The Crucible, players with higher levels or better weapons and armor will have the advantage in Iron Banner.
Iron Banner consist of 6v6 Control mode. The first Iron Banner event began on October 7th, 2014 and lasted until October 14th, 2014. Periodically, Iron Banner will become available again, 1 week at a time. Your reputation rank with the Iron Banner will reset after each event. Each event will feature different IB Weapons and Armor for sale by Lord Saladin.
- You need to be at least level 20 or belong to a fireteam with a level 20+ leader to participate in Iron Banner.
Iron Banner Reputation
By participating in Iron Banner and completing Iron Banner Bounties, players will earn 100 Iron Banner Reputation. Player earns 50 reputation points for winning a Iron Banner match and 0 points (but 1 Medallion of Iron for a loss, which on the players next win will be removed from the inventory and given 40 IB reputation for each (up to 5). As the player's Iron Banner Reputation increases, they will be able to purchase Iron Banner Weapons, Armor, Emblems, Class Armor, Shaders from the Iron Banner Vendor.
- 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, and 30 for each completed bounty. Players can further increase their reputation gains using the Tempered Buff, which provides an additional 15% to 150%. buff depending n which day the Iron Banner is being played.
- 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.
After the release of House of Wolves, players have a chance of obtaining Etheric Lights from reward packages after achieving Rank 3 and 5 with the Iron Banner.
| Rank | Rep Required | Total Rep Required | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 100 | Sigil of the Iron Lords |
| 2 | 1200 | 1300 | Million Million, Scar of Radegast |
| 3 | 2400 | 3700 | Iron Banner Legendary Armor, Etheric Light* |
| 4 | 2400 | 6100 | Jolder's Iron Sash, Mantle of Gheleon, Skorri's Iron Bond, Non-primary Weapons, Iron Banner Legendary Armor |
| 5 | 2400 | 8500 | Goldspiral, Primary Weapons, Etheric Light* |
*Has a chance of dropping from reward package.
Medallion of Iron
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 40 additional reputation points upon the player's next victory in the Iron Banner. In essence the rep from each loss is equivalent to 80% of a victory.
Tempered Buff
Players can gain a buff that increases ANY Iron Banner Reputation gains for 12 hours by talking to Iron Banner Vendor. The reputation bonus depends on the day of the week. The further into the event the more reputation players will gain from the buff. Tempering cost 1 Mote of Light.
| Additional reputation gained for a... | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day # | Day of the Week | % Increase | Win (50 + ) | Loss (40 + ) | Bounty (100 + ) |
| 1 | Tuesday | 10% | 5 | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Wednesday | 15% | 7 | 6 | 15 |
| 3 | Thursday | 25% | 12 | 10 | 25 |
| 4 | Friday | 40% | 20 | 16 | 40 |
| 5 | Saturday | 60% | 30 | 24 | 60 |
| 6 | Sunday | 100% | 50 | 40 | 100 |
| 7 | Monday | 150% | 75 | 60 | 150 |
Reforge
Players can change the perks of their Iron Banner Weapons by reforging them. Players can talk to Iron Banner Vendor and spend 2 Motes of Light to reforge their weapons. After reforging, all of the perks on the weapons are randomly re-rolled. Reforge will reset all the purchased perks and exp earned on a weapon.
Note that players will not be able to upgrade their previously earned weapon into a higher tier of Attack. For example, players cannot upgrade their weapons with 300 Attack obtained from before The Dark Below expansion into a 331 Attack weapon obtainable after the expansion.
Weapon Rewards
Each weapon can be purchased from Iron Banner Vendor for 11500 Glimmer. Primary Weapons require Rank 5 while Special and Heavy Weapons require Rank 3/4.
| Type | Requirement | |
|---|---|---|
| Efrideet's Spear | Sniper Rifles | Iron Banner Rank 4 |
| Felwinter's Lie | Shotguns | Iron Banner Rank 4 |
| Gheleon's Demise | Scout Rifles | Iron Banner Rank 5 |
| Jolder's Hammer | Machine Guns | Iron Banner Rank 4 |
| Perun's Fire | Fusion Rifles | Iron Banner Rank 4 |
| Radegast's Fury | Rocket Launchers | Iron Banner Rank 4 |
| Silimar's Wrath | Auto Rifles | Iron Banner Rank 5 |
| Skorri's Revenge | Pulse Rifles | Iron Banner Rank 5 |
| Timur's Lash | Hand Cannons | Iron Banner Rank 5 |
- 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.
Armor Rewards
Each Armor piece can be purchased from Iron Banner Vendor for 9950 Glimmer if the player is Rank 3/4 with the Iron Banner.
Note that you will not obtain any Ascendant Shards from dismantling Iron Banner Armor.
Class Armor Rewards
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
Hunter Cloak: Mantle of Gheleon
Warlock Bond: Skorri's Iron Bond
Emblem Rewards
Players can purchase a Iron Banner Emblem from Iron Banner Vendor for 2400 Glimmer each if they are at least Rank 1 with Iron Banner. By having a IB Emblem equipped, the player will increase ANY Iron Banner reputation gain by 10% (for a IB win, or turning in a IB bounty).
| Acquired by | Cost | Requirement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Pride | Purchased from Lord Saladin | 3000 Glimmer | |
| Ironwood Alight | Randomly dropped after completing Iron Banner Matches and Iron Banner Bounties. | ||
| Scar of Radegast | Purchased from Lord Saladin | 5000 Glimmer | |
| Sigil of the Iron Lords | Purchased from Lord Saladin | 3000 Glimmer | |
| The Ironwood Tree | Purchased from Lord Saladin | 5000 Glimmer | |
| The New Wolf Pack | Randomly dropped after completing Iron Banner Matches and Iron Banner Bounties. |
Shader Rewards
Players can purchase a Iron Banner Shader from Iron Banner Vendor for 7500 Glimmer each if they are at least Rank 2 with Iron Banner. By having a IB Shader equipped, the player will increase ANY Iron Banner reputation gain by 10% (for a IB win, or turning in a IB bounty).
| Acquired by | Cost | Requirement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldspiral | Purchased from Lord Saladin | 3000 Glimmer | |
| Knight-Errant | Randomly dropped after completing Iron Banner Matches and Iron Banner Bounties. | ||
| Million Million | Purchased from Lord Saladin | 2000 Glimmer | |
| Perilous Quest | Randomly dropped after completing Iron Banner Matches and Iron Banner Bounties. |
Ship Rewards
Birth of History - Randomly dropped in Iron Banner matches.
Smokehouse Six - Randomly dropped in Iron Banner if the player is Rank 3 or higher with the faction.
Iron Banner Armor Set Images
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