Engram Skill Issue

[DonThaIll]

How do I fix my skill issue of dumping dozens of engrams into a vendor and not getting anything of value in return?

[Hi Im Swat]

Rewards are random. There isn't anything you can do to improve your chances of getting a good reward from a vendor.

[Cafe]

Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe ♥♥♥♥.

[DCR]

Originally posted by DonThaIll:

How do I fix my skill issue of dumping dozens of engrams into a vendor and not getting anything of value in return?

After a while, chances of getting a better exotic drop are so low it's likely you will never get one with higher stats and better stats distribution.

Therefore, at some point, exotics become worthless. Which for me, they are.

[Pharaoh]

If you're looking for higher level items, completing weekly tasks that reward Pinnacles is what you'd be most interested in. General leveling only procures maybe 2, rarely 3 levels higher than your max build be it armor or weapon. Also, make sure to have your highest armor and weapons equipped before completing any tasks, as best you can, so that the rewards that drop will appropriately produce higher level items as you go and then slowly upgrading your most used items with upgrade modules which are good to keep a handy supply of at all times.

As for exotic items, again, pinnacle activities will provide those as well at higher levels.

You can focus your exotic engrams with Rahool at the Tower but for a cost. Focusing them will guarantee a slightly better roll of perks usually no less than a total of 64/65 which when fully upgraded becomes 86/87. I got a pair of Orpheus Rig's at 68 which comes out to 90 fully upgraded.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3301701979

For the best roll using an Exotic Cipher with an Exotic Engram supposedly guarantees the highest chance of a good roll but I've never taken the risk as I like to use the Ciphers to unlock the additional mod slot once you fully upgrade any Exotic armor.

Your post lacks specifics of what exactly you mean by "skill issue" so I could only presume that you're meaning gaining higher level items. Apologies in advance if I missed the mark.

[DCR]

Originally posted by Pharaoh:

You can focus your exotic engrams with Rahool at the Tower but for a cost. Focusing them will guarantee a slightly better roll of perks usually no less than a total of 64/65 which when fully upgraded becomes 86/87.

Wrong, I consistently can get 60-61-62 exotics from focusing exotics. Not worth it. There is no guarantee.