

"Even out" refers to raising the Power Level of every weapon and armor piece to match your Power Level maximum.

RELATED: Destiny 2: The Best Activities To Farm Exotics In these situations, the optimal strategy is to "even out" your gear instead of obtaining Powerful Gear. Alternate characters typically get items with massive level jumps, raising your total level by a point or two. Every weapon and armor piece has a Power Level associated with it.
