A Guide to Materials

[b][u]Resources[/u][/b] There are 4 standard resources to find, each corresponding to a playable planet. Resources can be used to raise faction rank by turning in 50 to a quartermaster, or used to upgrade Legendary and Exotic gear. [b]Spinmetal[/b] - Found on Earth. Look for a broken red canister with a silver plant-like growth. [b]Helium Filaments[/b] - Found on the Moon. Look for a pile of canisters glowing orange. [b]Spirit Bloom[/b] - Found on Venus. Look for a teal glow near plants. [b]Relic Iron[/b] - Found on Mars. Look for a reddish-brown rock. You can also find resources by opening chests. [b]Resource Bonuses:[/b] It is possible to increase the amount of resources you harvest from each node by completing certain Grimoire entries. Bonuses apply to all characters. [b]Earth[/b]: Kill a total of 2500 enemies. To see your progress, go to Grimoire > Places > Earth > Old Russia, and then click the stats button in the bottom right corner. [b]Moon[/b]: Kill a total of 2500 enemies. To see your progress, go to Grimoire > Places > Moon > The Ocean of Storms, and then click the stats button in the bottom right corner. [b]Venus[/b]: Kill a total of 2500 enemies. To see your progress, go to Grimoire > Places > Venus > Ishtar Sink, and then click the stats button in the bottom right corner. [b]Mars[/b]: Kill a total of 2500 enemies. To see your progress, go to Grimoire > Places > Mars > Meridian Bay, and then click the stats button in the bottom right corner. [b][u]Materials[/u][/b] Materials are used to upgrade gear of Rare or higher value. The following are commonly obtained: [b]Weapon Parts[/b] - Upgrades weapons. To obtain, dismantle weapons of Uncommon or higher value. [b]Plasteel Plating[/b] - Titan only. Upgrades armor. To obtain, dismantle armor of Uncommon or higher value. [b]Sapphire Wire[/b] - Hunter only. Upgrades armor. To obtain, dismantle armor of Uncommon or higher value. [b]Hadronic Essence[/b] - Warlock only. Upgrades armor. To obtain, dismantle armor of Uncommon or higher value. The following materials are harder to obtain. You can find these in Rare or higher engrams, dismantling Legendary or Exotic gear, or as rewards for events or quests. [b]Ascendant Shard[/b] – Upgrades Legendary and Exotic armor. [b]Ascendant Energy[/b] – Upgrades Legendary and Exotic weapons.