What gear and level based stats are normalized in Destiny Crucible Multiplayer?
What doesn't carry over (becomes a normalized amount)
- Base defense
- Base weapon attack
What does carry over
- Weapon progression (including damage bonuses)
- Armor progression (Including Defense bonuses)
- Abilities
- Character progression (stat upgrades)
This means that even though they are on relatively equal starting ground. A Level 20+ will have an advantage over a level 5, but not so much that the low level doesn't stand a chance.
The video below tests and compares 3 auto rifles proving that attack does not effect damage but impact definitely does.