Cryptarch

A Cryptarch is an individual who specializes in crypto-archaeology, which is the study of encrypted matter, such as Glimmer or engrams.List of Grimoire Cards/Master Ives, Cryptarch In addition to decrypting engrams Guardians find out in the wild,List of Grimoire Cards/Cryptarch Cryptarchs are also responsible for interpreting intel on enemy species,List of Grimoire Cards/Blood of OryxList of Grimoire Cards/Hezen Protective decoding mysterious technologies,List of Grimoire Cards/Bolt-Caster and rediscovering Golden Age secrets.List of Grimoire Cards/The Golden Age
==Gameplay==
===Destiny===
Upon achieving Cryptarch Reputation rank 1, coded engrams will decode immediately when picked up. Starting at rank 3, Guardians will receive two to four encrypted or legendary engrams in the mail every time they rank up.
Cryptarch reputation can be increased by decrypting engrams:
*Encoded (white) engram: +5
*Coded (green) engram: +10
*Encrypted (blue) engram: +50
*Legendary (purple) engram: +75
*Exotic (gold) engram: +250
===Destiny 2===
Engrams can be decoded by either Master Rahool in the Tower or Tyra Karn at the Farm.
==Notable Cryptarchs==
*Master Rahool
*Tyra Karn
*Master Ives (deceased)
==Trivia==
*All of the known Cryptarchs who appear in-game are Awoken. It is unknown if Human or Exo cryptarchs exist.
==References==
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