When decoded, engrams become a particular weapon or armor piece, scaling with the player’s level and Light at the time it is decoded. Engrams can sometimes be decoded into a different type of item, such as a Strange Coin, Mote of Light, or artifact.

What do I do with engrams Destiny 2?

They can be used to craft rare gear but not in the same manner. Destiny 2’s Umbral Engrams take up the same slot in the player’s inventory as other Engrams and correlate to Legendary loot. Players can pick up these unique engrams up from any event, including Crucible matches and Strike missions.

Where do I decrypt engrams?

In order to decrypt umbral engrams, you’ll need access to an Umbral Decoder. It’s a device that decodes them, and you’ll find it next to the Drifter in the Annex at the Tower. You can only access it after you’ve completed the In the Face of Darkness quest, which also means completing a Contact public event on Io.