As was previously announced, The Iron Banner has gone officially live today, along with some changes that come with Year Two. Lord Saladin awaits you in the previously sealed off area in the middle of the Tower, along with some rewards you'll be able to claim with Legendary Marks, assuming your Iron Banner rep is high enough.
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Class Item – Rank 3 – Light Level 280 – 40 Legendary Marks
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Boots – Rank 4 – Light Level 280 – 40 Legendary Marks
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Sidearm (Ironwreath-D – Solar damage) – Rank 4 – Light Level 280 – 90 Legendary Marks
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Pulse Rifle (Nirwen's Mercy) – Rank 5 – Light Level 280 – 90 Legendary Marks
You can check out the details of the Iron Banner below.
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The tempered buff is now automatically applied and continues to grow in effectiveness each day of the event.
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The alt catch-up buff and Iron Medallion mechanics are unchanged.
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Potential match completion rewards now include both weapons and armor, matching the same items available from Lord Saladin during each event.
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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.
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Gear purchased from Lord Saladin now requires Legendary Marks instead of Glimmer.
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New emblems have been added to his inventory.
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All new bounties including 9 Daily bounties (3 per day) and 3 new Weekly bounties which reward Legendary Marks.
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Recommended minimum Light for Iron Banner: 230.
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Only Level 40 Guardians can lead a Fireteam.
