Destiny 2 · Game
Glimmer
Glimmer is Destiny 2's common currency, spent on upgrades, bounties, vendor services and equipment decisions.
Important information
- Source
- Destiny 2
- Medium
- Game
- Type
- Common currency
What Glimmer means in its world
Glimmer is the currency that keeps Destiny 2's everyday progression moving. It is less dramatic than an Exotic drop, yet it is needed whenever a Guardian upgrades gear, interacts with a vendor or prepares a build for the next activity.
It arrives through ordinary play and can disappear quickly when several pieces of equipment need work. Costs and sources can change between seasons, so current in-game tooltips are the right authority for a specific upgrade path.
Practical reference
The useful details in one place: value, earning, spending and the decisions that can waste this currency.
| Value of Glimmer | Destiny 2's common currency for services, upgrades and equipment work |
|---|---|
| How Glimmer reaches your pocket | Complete activities, defeat enemies, open rewards and use the sources currently listed in game. |
| Where Glimmer gets spent | Pay for vendor options, bounties, gear upgrades and other service costs. |
| Details worth noticing | Check the full upgrade cost before committing resources to a piece of gear you may replace soon. |
