In the past it made sense that Iron Banner gear couldn't be broken down for Energy/Shards back when that currency existed, to prevent people from turning Glimmer, an easily acquirable commodity directly into Energy/Shards. Flash forward to today, where bungie has removed Energy and Shards as commodities, and has announced that: [quote]- Potential match completion rewards now include both weapons and armor, matching the same items available from Lord Saladin during each event. - Drop rates have been increased and are intended to be the primary source of rewards from Iron Banner. If you don't get what you're hoping for, you have the option to visit Lord Saladin instead. - Gear purchased from Lord Saladin now requires Legendary Marks instead of Glimmer.[/quote] Q: What Light Level are Iron Banner Weapons/Armor/Gear going to drop at? Q: Will it drop on losses also, or just wins? (as it has been in the past? This isn't clear from the last update.) Q: Will the new Legendary Weapons/Armor/Gear be able to be broken down for Legendary Marks? (now that we are spending marks to buy it instead of glimmer, unless the costs are vastly reduced for purchase, and/or the drop rates are such that its raining gear) We still have a little over a week to go before Iron Banner hits, I hope that Bungie could address some of these questions before Iron Banner is upon us.