Summary
There is perhaps nothing more integral and essential to a Guardian than their Ghost. InDestiny 2, the Ghost is what gives Guardians their Light, their immortality, and strength. Due to the bond between Guardians and Ghosts inDestiny 2, it’s safe to say that they would want their “little light” to have a way of expressing themselves, which is exactly why they can find some of the best Ghost Shells inDestiny 2to live in like a nice new coat.
Guardians always use their Ghosts, whether it’s conversing, checking their bounties, or hacking open an infinite amount of doors. Yet, despite the importance of the Ghost, there are some of the rarest Ghost Shells inDestiny 2that players might not be able to obtain anymore, either through vaulted content or a difficulty scale.
Updated on June 07, 2025, by Jake Fillery:Ghost Shells and Guardians go hand-in-hand, so it’s no surprise that some Guardians want to treat the best Destiny 2 ghost shells in some sweet and rare fashion. Having a decent ghost shell is just as important as having a decent set of armor, as fashion truly plays a large part in Destiny 2, to the point where some might seek out the nicest cosmetics, or others, the rarest. Luckily for those who prefer the latter, this list compiles some of the rarest ghost shells in Destiny 2, so that players can see if they have a chance to claim any more of this content before it could potentially be sunset for good as The Final Shape arrives ever closer on June 29, 2025.
14Ugly Little Spud Shell
Purchased From The Eververse Store For 800 Silver
In a collab withGhostbusters: Frozen Empire,Destiny 2brought new cosmetics to the Eververse. Starting with the Ugly Little Spud Shell, fans of theGhostbustersfranchise might instantly recognize Slimer, making a grotesque appearance in Bungie’s sci-fi game, except, as a hand-crafted shell made of paper and cardboard, instead of ectoplasm.
This ghost shell isn’t the rarest to acquire, as anyone can jump into the Eververse store and purchase it with real currency in the form of Silver. However, that doesn’t mean everyone has. The fact that it looks handcrafted, and that some players might not care forGhostbusters, could easily leave this shell a forgotten relic when The Final Shape arrives.
13Heimdall Shell
Purchased In The Gjallarheart Gear Bundle For 2,500 Silver
Guardians love Gjallahorn, the classic exotic that’s been around since the early days ofDestiny. This rocket launcher is often championed in and out of the games, and as such, it’s time to celebrate its importance with a shell designed after the exotic, the Heimdall Shell.
Despite the love for Gjallahorn, not everyone loves it enough to spend 2,500 Silver just to receive a ghost shell as part of the package from the Eververse store. That’s the only way to claim this shell, which could easily set players back a real-life amount of around $30.
12The Final Shell
Pre-Order Bonus For The Final Shape
Whilst it might not seem a hard task to acquire, The Final Shell does come with a promise of rarity, as when The Final Shape comes out on June 4, the shell will disappear for those who did not pre-order the potential last expansion. With reportedly low pre-order numbers, not many players might have claimed this shell before it’s gone forever.
It’s definitely a decent shell, as it depicts the infamous moment in Lightfall where the Traveler was surrounded by pyramid ships, and now, players can recreate that dreaded moment that stole the Light from them, as a quirky ghost shell. It’s rather creepy too, as this is a rare shell in which the ghost’s eye is completely black and void of life.
11Scribetrace Shell
Acquire All 3VexcaliburCatalysts
One of the more peculiar ghost shells inDestiny 2, the Scribetrace Shell asks for more than just an Eververse purchase or a pre-order of a new expansion, as it entirely relies on player skill. The Scribetrace Shell can be acquired by those who have Season of Defiance, and all who have purchased this season may enter theexotic NODE.OVRD.AVALON mission.
Within this mission, players will need to complete it multiple times on Legend difficulty if they are to acquire each and every catalyst for theVexcalibur. Only then, will they be able to hand in the Firmware Update triumph, which will see them claim this Vex-style ghost shell.
10Contender’s Shell
Complete The Leviathan Raid (Sunset Content)
Although there is nothing inherently special about the Contender’s Shell in its design, for it looks like a Ghost Shell trapped in a car’s airbag, it’s still a rather rare item that players simply cannot obtain any more. The Contender’s Shell is locked, vaulted away, and sunset until Bungie decides to allow it to see its time in the sun once more.
To get the Contender’s Shell, players needed to complete the Leviathan Raid. This random loot drop would see players obtain this special Ghost Shell, but since there is no way to access any of theraids on the Leviathan, it’s safe to say that this will remain a rare Ghost Shell, at least for now.
9Guardian Games Shell
Play During The Annual Guardian Games Event
Every year, Commander Zavala initiates the opening of the Guardian Games, a friendly competition between the three Guardian classes, Warlocks, Titans, and Hunters. In every Guardian Games, each class will fight through PvE or PvP content to bank medallions and make their team the winner for the entire year. To better represent each Guardian class, the Vanguard issued the Guardian Games Ghost Shell.
Each Guardian could obtain a Ghost Shell that had a red lion for Titans, a blue snake for Hunters, and a yellow bird for Warlocks. What makes these Shells rare is that players need to be active during the Guardian Games, which comes once a year, and perhaps now will be celebrated byEliksni refuges.
8Vantastic Shell
A Random Eververse Item, Last Seen With Bungie’s 30th Anniversary
One of the silliest Ghost Shells inDestiny 2, the Vantastic Shell provides the adorable Ghost with a car to drive around in. This Shell is great for those who enjoy a wood paneling car, and it was part of a celebration of Bungie’s 30th Anniversary, which saw players face off againstXur and the cosmic Star Horse’s odditiesin the Dares of Eternity.
However, the Vantastic Shell remained in the Eververse store, and despite its introduction in Season 15, it has yet to return, perhaps remaining forever trapped within this season as a 30th Anniversary celebration, meaning players might not ever get their hands on this Ghost that hopefully has a driving license.
7Empathic Shell
Promotional Item For Donating To The iPads For Kids Bungie Program
Another rare ghost Shell inDestiny 2is the Empathic Shell. This adoring Shell features an inflated balloon in the shape of a heart, with even the eye of the Ghost changing to that of a red heart rather than its usual blue eye. This Ghost Shell goes to a good cause in real life, as purchasing this Shell will benefit the iPads for Kids program.
The reason this Ghost Shell may be rare is due to the price tag attached to it. The price of the Ghost Shell goes to a great cause, but some players may not be able to afford the donation, thus leaving this beautiful Exotic Ghost in the hands of players that can give.
6Imperious Sun Shell
Find All Vow Of The Disciple Lore Books
The Imperious Sun Shell is rare for several reasons, but it should be considered a sought-after prize due to the lore implications within. For this Ghost Shell, it is the first time players get to see the Traveler speak. The Traveler speaks to Rhulk through this Ghost Shell thanks to a lore tab, and it may disappoint players to know that they can only read this interaction rather than hear it for themselves.
However, to obtain the Imperious Sun Shell, players need tounlock all Vow of the Disciplelore books, which can only be done from within the Raid, and alongside other Guardians. It may be hard to find a team to complete this secret challenge inDestiny 2, but it’s worth the visual prize.
5Armory Forged Shell
Complete The Black Armory’s Niobe’s Torment Quest (Now Sunset)
The Black Armory was a strange time forDestiny 2players. Content seemed to be slowly appearing, and the mysteries of the Black Armory wouldunravel in the hands of players. One such reward for this set of missions was the Armory Forged Shell, which could be obtained by completing the Quest, Niobe’s Torment.
This Exotic Ghost Shell is rather interesting for its sharp design, and its branding of creation from the Black Armory. It’s a neat Ghost Shell that not many players will have, as it is part of the Destiny Content Vault that can no longer be accessed, with no way of knowing if it will ever see the sun again.
