My Cryptarch was [i]only[/i] level 8 when he gave me my 2 legendary weapons, [i]and[/i] they were from blue engrams. Granted, both legendary weapons could've eventually been purchased from both the Crucible and Vanguard vendors, but I was stoked I got them for free and didn't have to waste any marks on them.
Buying legendary armor is the way to go, where as with weapons you're better off finding them. [i]Unless[/i] you can get a good exotic from Xur. Grab his stuff immediately.
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getting the legendary armor from engrams makes it easier to level up though, the vendor armor all use the same material, drop armor has some variety in the needed material. With that said getting helium is way easier than freakin relic iron.
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I can see and understand your point, but I have to disagree with you. I went material hunting just yesterday for [i]both[/i] Helium Coils and Relic Iron and found both materials [i]in spades[/i]. It really wasn't hard at all, especially if you go around looking for chests; usually every chest I open anywhere gives me [i]at least[/i] x2 of whatever material. For Relic Iron I spent half an hour, [i]maybe[/i] 45 minutes collecting, and I got over 30 pieces, and I didn't even go to every area that has it on Mars. But in the long run, maxing out [i]any[/i] legendary or exotic armor is going to take some time and dedication, simply because of the Ascendant materials and how long it takes to acquire even a minute amount [i]without[/i] doing Raids and weekly Strikes.